Cayin N8iii

The Cayin N8iii is a flagship digital audio player designed for listeners who want portable audio without compromise. Combining Cayin’s signature musical tuning with advanced hardware, it delivers a refined listening experience in a compact form.

At its core is a NuTube 6P1 vacuum tube audio circuit with Triple Timbre options: Tube Classic, Tube Modern, and Solid State. This gives you the flexibility to choose between a richer tube presentation, a cleaner tube sound, or a more neutral solid-state character.

The N8iii uses a flagship AKM DAC architecture with 2x AK4191EQ and 4x AK4499EX chips, paired with a fully balanced 4-channel discrete amplifier. It supports up to 900 mW single-ended and 1285 mW balanced output, offering strong drive capability for demanding headphones.

Running Android 12 with a customized audio system and DTA SRC bypass, the N8iii is built for high-quality playback and smooth operation. It also includes 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 665 platform for reliable performance.

Features
Flagship Digital Audio Player
Triple Timbre Tuning
NuTube 6P1 Vacuum Tube Circuit
Flagship AKM DAC Architecture
Fully Balanced 4-Channel Discrete Amplifier
Up To 900 mW Single-Ended Output
Up To 1285 mW Balanced Output
Android 12 Operating System
Custom Audio System With DTA Bypass
8 GB + 256 GB Memory Configuration
Snapdragon 665 Platform
Hyper Mode Support

Specifications
CPU: Snapdragon 665
Operating System: Android 12
DAC: AKM AK4191EQ ×2, AK4499EX ×4
Battery Life: Approximately 12 Hours
Charge Time: Approximately 3 Hours
Weight: 580 g + 10 g
Dimensions: 157 × 88 × 25 mm
Digital Audio Input: USB-C