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CayinAndy 發表於 2015-10-6 01:58 
今晚開心到訓唔著，因為 InnerFidelity 的第二回合的 DAP 橫評竟然 N6 榜上有名，而且好評如潮。
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Sound Quality
From what I've written so far, the N6 probably sounds like a decent product if not really a standout choice. The design is interesting, fit/finish is excellent, and the price is reasonable considering what the competition charges. Then we come to sound quality; this is where it differentiates itself, and to be honest it caught me somewhat off guard. The N6 sounds VERY impressive. Not just "for the price" but impressive period. It's got a very natural, organic sound to it—slightly smooth but still quite detailed, it's nearly as easygoing as a Pono for the long term, yet also more dynamic and exciting. It has better detail retrieval and superior low frequency impact, making it more appealing for a wider variety of genres. I might choose Pono for poor recordings, and I still dig Pono in balanced mode for home use, but for most everything else I reach for the N6 without a second thought.
The essentially zero output impedance and selectable gain make the N6 an ideal choice for IEM use. Listeners are greeted by a completely black background even with very sensitive IEMs. And even those models with crazy impedance swings still maintain their character—output impedance is somewhere around 0.25 Ohms, meaning everything sounds as it should. The more I think about it, the more this makes complete sense, and I wonder why most DAPs aren't made the same way. Isn't a portable player most likely to be paired with IEMs in the first place? So why do so many have issues with output impedance and hiss? I'd even be fine with having limited current/voltage in exchange for perfect IEM compatibility. Thankfully Cayin is able to nail IEM performance. The N6 has become one of my favorites for my Noble, JH Audio, Westone, EarWerkz, and various other IEMs. I especially appreciate the volume scheme which is done in the analog domain but using the digital controller chip. This gives excellent channel matching and a very precise feel even at extremely low volumes.
Another impressive achievement? As good as it is with IEMs, the N6 also does a very respectable job with full-size headphones. I enjoy it with the Audeze LCD-2, HiFiMAN HE-500, and especially the AKG K812. Its amp section does give up some ground to quality desktop units, mainly when using higher impedance headphones like HD650. But I'd still call it enjoyable considering the size limitations. Using it as a USB DAC in my desktop rig, the N6 didn't fall too far behind the Resonessence Labs Concero HP which is a big achievement. The Concero is more insightful and does soundstage in a more convincing manner but we aren't talking night and day differences by any means.
I messed with adding portable amps to the setup using the line-out jack, and found that it generally wasn't all that necessary. The integrated amp sounds plenty good with most of the headphones and IEMs I would use in a portable scenario. Favorites of mine such as the Leckerton UHA-6S II sound different but not necessarily a whole lot better. Not enough, in my view, to justify the added bulk. For home use a powerful external amp would be appreciated when driving tougher loads, so I do enjoy having the line-out option available.
Overall, considering pure SQ only and not focusing on other aspects, I'd rank the N6 ahead of the HiFiMAN HM-802 with stock amp card. The 802 might appeal to those looking for a warmer experience, while most everyone else would probably choose the Cayin. When driving IEMs it roughly matches the 802 outfitted with the IEM amp card. Yet the N6 maintains the ability to use bigger headphones—the 802 needs to swap amp cards to really do justice in that case. Factor in the superior build and the slightly better UI, and I think Cayin handily trumps HiFiMAN in this particular case. Which is surprising as I really do enjoy the HM-802 quite a bit. The N6 approaches and nearly matches the Calyx M which as I've said is a spectacular sounding DAP. Don't let the price fool you—this one can run with the big boys in the segment.
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