Product Description
C201
The C201 is the first time Cayin has used a Cirrus Logic DAC chip in a portable product. Historically, in the early 2000s, the CS4398 and PCM1792 DAC chips were dominant in the audio industry, and Cayin used them extensively in its early DAC and CD players.
The C201 audio motherboard in the N6iii features (x8) Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, arranged in a “Parallel Full-Differential Matrix DAC” design. Each DAC operates in MONO mode, receiving individual I2S signals and outputting differential signals. Groups of (x4) DACs combine for a full-differential output channel, with discrete, symmetrical power supplies ensuring stability and precise phase alignment. This low-jitter, high-performance design enhances sound density, reduces distortion, and delivers exceptional audio quality.
Technical Specifications
- C201 Motherboard
- DAC: (8x) CS43198
- Volume Control: (4x) NJU72315
- Amplification: (4x) OPA1622 (Parallel for two channels)
- Parallel Connection: Synchronous 4x DAC Chip
- Headphone: 3.5mm + 4.4mm Balanced
- Line Out: 3.5mm (Dedicated) + 4.4mm (Shared)
