iPods might have gone the way of the dodo but there's still a dedicated market for DAPs. Digital Audio Players, as the name suggests are music players optimized for higher quality playback and an emphasis on accurate reproduction, ability to drive higher impedance headphones. The Cayin N3 has emerged as one of the lowest cost entrants into the world of high quality DAPs. Priced at Rs. 11,990, the N3 brings all the regular features you'd expect in addition to some that you wouldn't. Let's find out more. Design The Cayin N3 is a deceptively small device that packs a surprisingly large punch. We've had the opportunity to try out several DAPs over the years and most of them, especially those from Astell & Kern tend to be on the larger side. The N3 is the polar opposite, little larger than a pack of cards, it easily slips into the skinniest of pockets. The unit measures 10 x 5.4 x 1.3cm and weighs under 100 gram despite sporting an aluminum chassis for added ruggedness. There's a bunch of accessories provided in the package include a silicon case, spare screen protector, and USB cable for charging. The front of the unit sports a 2.4 inch ...
Friday, 2 February 2018
Cayin N3 Review
iPods might have gone the way of the dodo but there's still a dedicated market for DAPs. Digital Audio Players, as the name suggests are music players optimized for higher quality playback and an emphasis on accurate reproduction, ability to drive higher impedance headphones. The Cayin N3 has emerged as one of the lowest cost entrants into the world of high quality DAPs. Priced at Rs. 11,990, the N3 brings all the regular features you'd expect in addition to some that you wouldn't. Let's find out more. Design The Cayin N3 is a deceptively small device that packs a surprisingly large punch. We've had the opportunity to try out several DAPs over the years and most of them, especially those from Astell & Kern tend to be on the larger side. The N3 is the polar opposite, little larger than a pack of cards, it easily slips into the skinniest of pockets. The unit measures 10 x 5.4 x 1.3cm and weighs under 100 gram despite sporting an aluminum chassis for added ruggedness. There's a bunch of accessories provided in the package include a silicon case, spare screen protector, and USB cable for charging. The front of the unit sports a 2.4 inch ...
