Cayin - N7

Flagship Digital Audio Player

₹ 134,999
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Why Cayin is Special

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Designed in China

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.

Revered by Audiophiles

Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!


This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.


If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.

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Born in 1993

Why we love this DAP

I Am Worth It

Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.


Audiophiles desire class-defining products that not only meet their needs but truly blows their expectation in quality and performance.


If you see a product marked with “👑 I Am Worth It," rest assured that it's a timeless investment. Its value cannot be measured with ordinary benchmarks and is an indulgence only for a select few.

Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.

Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first!


This headphone or gear has won the hearts of our team, standing out as a top pick among our gurus.


If you see products marked as “💙 Our Team’s Favourite”, you're choosing a product that’s been tested, loved, and enthusiastically recommended by our team, giving you confidence that it’s a standout choice!

Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.

Battery Life

No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.

Battery Capacity

Power that keeps your music going.


This headphone or gear has ample battery capacity, promising you plenty of juice to power through your day with gusto.


If you see products marked as “🔋 Battery Capacity”, rejoice in the knowledge that your device is equipped with a robust battery, providing you with extended usage time and reducing the frequency of recharges, so you can focus on your favourite tracks.

Storage

Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.




At the time of writing this article, MicroSD cards for 256 GB were easily available and affordable for less than Rs. 2000. Higher capacity cards are also available, but that seems to be the sweet spot.

Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.

Power Output

When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.

Balanced Output

Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.


This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.


If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!

Cayin N7 is a groundbreaking DAP that redefines the music listening experience. With its 1-bit architecture and Class-A amplification stage, the N7 consistently delivers an unforgettable sonic journey with every playback.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

PRESENTING THE MAGNIFICENT HI-RES DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER FROM CAYIN - THE N7

Cayin celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the release of the all-new N7 Portable Digital Audio Player. The Cayin N7 is a brand-new, first-ever, fully balanced, fully discrete, pure 1-Bit DSD digital audio player. The DAC portion, LPF section, amp section, and other discrete circuits have all been included in its design. Cayin's brand-new N7 guarantees superb sound qualities in a portable form factor. The player is compatible with all cutting-edge features, including open Android 12 OS, Class A/AB Amp modes, high-power output (250mW@32 Ohms 3.5mm Single-Ended & 500mW@32 Ohms 4.4mm Balanced), pure 1-Bit DSD DAC, 3.5mm/4.4mm headphone/line out & pre out ports, etc. It's the ideal portable Digital Audio Player, promising an extraordinaire clear audio experience!
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FEATURES DISCRETE 1-BIT DAC FOR AN EXHILARATING SONIC PERFORMANCE

Cayin, with their brand-new N7, has broken all barriers when it comes to the design of the Digital Audio Player's internal components. The Cayin N7 is a voyager of an unexplored frontier. It is the first-ever DAP to feature pure Discrete 1-Bit DAC architecture. A team of engineers at Cayin have incorporated a Discrete model even though it is technically more demanding, allowing more room to fine-tune the sound signature and deliver superior audio performance. The Cayin N7 consists of Discrete Resistor networks for DSD format. The Discrete 1-Bit DAC converts digital to analogue signal through a resistor network comprising 128 pcs (4x32) high-precision Thin Film resistors. The FPGA enhances digital audio and outputs digital bitstream for fully balanced decoding. The Discrete 1-Bit DAC can decode PCM 32Bit/768kHz (Pulse Code Modulation) and DSD64 to DSD512 (Direct Stream Digital). The Cayin N7 also employs TWO Femtosecond Crystal Oscillators with low phase noise (-100dBc) to facilitate high precision low jitter playback. Low jitter minimises digital artefact and enhances the musicality and naturalness of digital audio playback. Delve into pure sonic bliss with the voyager of the unexplored frontier - the N7!
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DISCRETE AMPLIFICATION STAGE WITH DUAL AMPLIFICATION MODE

The Cayin N7 has 4-channels of discrete components based circuit with Low-noise audio grade JFET (Junction gate Field-Effect Transistor) as the differential input stage and BJT (Bipolar Junction Transistor) as voltage amplification and final output stage. This architecture delivers high-power low-noise output with optimization for low-impedance IEM and less power-demanding headphones. The Cayin N7 incorporates dual Amplifier operation allowing you to switch seamlessly between Class A and Class AB amplification modes through a pull-down menu. Class A offers Low distortion and optimum playback conditions with a silky smooth, warm and lush vocal presentation. Class A mode is best suited for sentimental music with loads of details and macro dynamics. It is very responsive to busier tracks like film scores and orchestral music. Class AB mode offers clear, tight, and punchier bass response and open presentation with high dynamic range. Level up your listening experience by entering into the ocean of sonic extravaganza!

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EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT

The Cayin N7 comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting Bluetooth codecs, including UAT, LDAC, AAC, and SBC. It supports two-way high-definition wireless audio transmission. In Receiver mode, the N7 functions as a 192kHz or 96kHz wireless DAC and in Transmission mode, the N7 serves as a digital source for your Bluetooth speakers or headphones. The 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual-band WiFi support enables stronger signals for fast transfer to get your favourite music. The Cayin N7 with 16X MQA decoding allows you to experience master tape quality audio, making you feel as if you were right there with the artist at the recording studio. It delivers up to 705.6kHz and 768kHz studio-quality playback. Experience Hi-Res music like never before with the all-new N7!
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NOTE: It supports Online OTA firmware upgrades.

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WHOPPING 10 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK

The Cayin N7 has an enormous 3.8V 9000mAh Lithium battery with a carefully tuned power management system. It offers continuous playback of up to 10 hours with 3.5mm (Single-Ended) and up to 8.5 hours with 4.4mm (Balanced) outputs. It also has fast charging capability with PD2.0 and can charge from 20-80% within 2 hours.

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DOUBLES-UP AS A HIGHLY SCALABLE PORTABLE AUDIO SOURCE

The Cayin N7 is a Digital Audio Player designed to be highly scalable. The 4.4mm Balanced and 3.5mm Single-Ended outputs can be configured into Line-Out or Pre-Out. You can connect N7 to various portable, desktop, and home audio devices. Cayin has designed dedicated line drivers to handle Line-Out and Pre-Out signals independently, making sure both outputs are optimised for their applications. The Line-Out is fixed voltage line level output bypassing volume control. The N7 serves as a high-quality source for headphone amplifiers (portable or desktop) and integrated amplifiers in home audio systems. With the Pre-Out, the N7 can act as a portable Pre-amplifier. The Pre-Out is a variable line-level output with high-precision analogue volume control. The N7 serves as a high-quality Pre-amplifier for power amplifiers and can be used with your speaker setup. The variable output analogue volume control has a H/M/L gain setting allowing you to have complete control of your system setup. As for the interfaces, it has both analogue and Digital. It offers 3.5mm Single-Ended & 4.4mm Balanced that can be used as headphone outputs, Line-Out, and Pre-Out for the analogue interface. The Cayin N7 also offers USB Type-C (Output transport & Input DAC), I2S Mini HDMI Output, S/PDIF Coaxial embedded USB-C output, and Bluetooth for the Digital interface.

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CUSTOMISED ANDROID OS FOR A SMOOTHER AND REFINED PERFORMANCE

The Cayin N7 outperforms other DAPs with its 64-bit Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM, and a high-performance FPGA for proprietary coding. It features customised Android 12.0 with access to Google Play Store, allowing you to download multiple music player applications and streaming apps. The Cayin N7 also supports Direct Transport Audio enabling all installed applications to bypass SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) during local playback. The Cayin N7 has 64GB of internal storage with up to 1TB TF card support and also allows direct playback from USB OTG storage.

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EASY ACCESS TO FUNCTIONS WITH AN ELEGANT 5-INCH TOUCH DISPLAY

The Cayin N7 has a beautiful 5-inch (1080 x 1920) TFT multi-point touchscreen display. It meets the latest user expectation without draining the battery too quickly. You can double-tap to wake the multi-point touch screen for simple and direct operation. On the screen panel, the N7 has a glowing Home button that can be used as a back button for file/menu operations. It also serves as a sampling rate indicator letting you know the file quality currently being played. The Cayin N7 also supports HiByLink & HiByCast, which allows you to connect your phone to the N7 and access functions like volume, and playback, access the music library and install and manage third-party applications.

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AN EPITOME OF CLASS, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND FINESSE

The Cayin N7 is a unique combination of practicality and craftsmanship. The entire body of the N7 is made of high-precision CNC machined 6063 aluminium alloy. The fine sandblasting finish provides excellent corrosion resistance and is very sensational to the touch. The physical buttons are carefully placed for single-handed operation. Cayin believes that music can be radiance and luxuriance, and the N7 is the prime example of this philosophy. It also has a dedicated gold-plated brass volume knob engraved with a flame emblem which radiates exuberance. The elegant presentation offers enhanced grip and precision for fine control.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Cayin - N7 comes with a 1 Year warranty from Cayin that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Cayin's warranty in India.

Elevating Hi-Fi Experiences Since 1993

Founded in 1993, Zhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to perfecting audio equipment under the brand name Cayin. With a commitment to delivering top-notch Hi-Fi products, Cayin embeds cultural richness into its audio range, catering to diverse budgets to make premium music experiences accessible. From tube amplifiers and CD players to speakers, Cayin maintains a consistent benchmark of quality, ensuring a compelling price-to-performance ratio across its offerings.

In 2013, Cayin expanded its horizons into personal audio, unveiling a line of Digital Audio Players (DAP) and desktop audio products. The brand further diversifies its portfolio with portable audio products, including amplifiers and in-ear monitors, empowering users with a broad spectrum of audio choices.

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Headfonia

"The N7’s layout is excellent and it’s impressive to see how many digital and analog in- and outputs Cayin has provided. There’s not only that, there’s also the CLASS A/AB amplification circuit."

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Headfonics

"It might actually be my go-to DAP just for the sheer fun and excitement of what it going to do to the next IEM I attach it to. Not to mention that tonally it came across as very balanced and likable in every pairing performance."

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ecoustics

"Sonically, the N7 is one of the best performing DAPs we have tested so far with excellent detail retrieval, tonal accuracy, speed, and resolution. The Cayin N7 feels like a smarter purchase."

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Head-Fi

"The build quality is excellent on the black aluminum body and the gold-colored pieces also feel very sturdy and well-made."

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Moon Audio

"The N7 has plenty of power for most headphones, portable and full-size. I didn't have any issues with the Meze Liric or the Focal Stellia during my testing, and IEMs will also pair well."

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Headphone List

"The discrete DAC can decode DSD512 and PCM 32bit/768kHz natively. The DAP also sports a discrete LPF circuit to tune the output of the DAC to provide a smooth and natural sound."

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Twister6

"So, in the heart of N7 you will find a fully balanced discrete resistor 1-bit direct DSD DAC which processes DSDs directly without conversion."

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DAC Chip

Discrete 1-Bit

Dual ESS ES9039MPRO

Full Discrete R-2R

Battery

Battery Life: Upto 10 Hours
Battery Capacity: 9000mAh

Battery Life: Upto 11 Hours
Battery Capacity: 8400mAh

Battery Life: Upto 12 Hours
Battery Capacity: 5050mAh

Headphone Output


3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)
4.4mm (Balanced)

3.5mm (Single-Ended)
2.5mm (Balanced)
4.4mm (Balanced)

Power Output

Upto 500mW @ 32 Ohms

Upto 16 Vrms

Upto 6 Vrms

Storage

Upto 1 TB Storage

Upto 1 TB Storage

Upto 1 TB Storage



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Amit Kudchadkar (Mormugao)
N7,excellence redefined.

Cayin N7 is an excellent DAP,pairs amazingly well with my EE Odin,quite different from the DX320,warm sound,highly highly recommended,TOTL sound.

Hey Amit, thank you so much for the awesome review!