Cayin N6iii C201

The Cayin N6iii is a compact high-end digital audio player designed to deliver a refined visual and listening experience while remaining highly portable. Its 4.97-inch display provides a larger viewing area than the N6ii, while the streamlined chassis keeps one-handed operation comfortable.

To maintain a slim form factor, the playback controls and volume knob are positioned beneath the screen, and the curved sides improve grip during use. The front panel adopts an all-screen appearance without adding unnecessary bulk to the chassis.

One of the N6iii’s key innovations is its quick-release locking system for swapping audio motherboards. The tool-free three-point locking mechanism with a self-locking push-button design makes motherboard changes fast and convenient.

The N6iii also features a revised antenna layout that balances streaming performance and audio circuit isolation. Its semi-exposed antenna placement offers improved signal gain over earlier designs while preserving the compact dimensions of the player.

The debut C201 audio motherboard introduces a parallel full-differential matrix DAC, high-precision cascade volume control, and a parallel amplifier section. It uses the CS43198 DAC chip and is built as part of Cayin’s new second-generation audio motherboard platform.

Features
4.97-Inch Display
Compact One-Handed Design
All-Screen Front Appearance
Quick-Release Audio Motherboard System
Tool-Free Three-Point Locking Mechanism
Self-Locking Push-Button Design
Semi-Exposed Antenna Layout
C201 Gen2 Audio Motherboard
Parallel Full-Differential Matrix DAC
High-Precision Cascade Volume Control
Parallel Amplifier Section
CS43198 DAC Chip

Specifications
Display: 4.97-inch
Dimensions: 126 × 77.8 × 23 mm
Battery Capacity: 9000mAh @ 3.8V
Audio Motherboard: C201
DAC Chip: CS43198
Audio Motherboard Generation: Gen2