A difference I can hear. Cayin N3 Ultra REVIEW 

Upon clicking on this video, I noticed that it had garnered sixty-nine likes, and so, I was compelled to hit the "thumbs-up" button.

TBH I've never really considered the necessity of replacing batteries on these things because they're like smart phones, and smart phones I typically replace before I worry about the battery. Analog audio equipment does deserve some different expectations though, and a portable DAP is in an interesting middle ground. I am certainly not going to make replaceable batteries the reason why I would pick a DAP -- there are far too many other usability concerns that I prioritize above replacing the battery in 3 years time, and most DAPs don't get the usability right. Curiously, one of my usability priorities does have knock-on effects for this concern though. I like a battery that I don't have to charge often, I want 30+ hours of playback on a single charge. The knock-on effect is that if I'm only charging a player once every 4 days (instead of once every day), the expected battery life of that battery goes from 3 years to 10 years. At which point, yeah, I don't really care that the battery isn't replaceable.

​@@SuperReview yes because live in a country ruined by consumerism propaganda. When the EU passed the bill to force manufacturers to put replaceable batteries in their products, there were still Americans thar complained. You have these opinions purly because of propaganda. The rest of the world is coming to their senses to reject it.

​@@SuperReview yes because live in a country ruined by consumerism propaganda. When the EU passed the bill to force manufacturers to put replaceable batteries in their products, there were still Americans thar complained.

​@@SuperReview You have these opinions purly because of propaganda. The rest of the world is coming to their senses to reject it.

​@@SuperReview with all respect, you live in a country that has a completely unhealthy and irrational obsession with consumerism. Most people keep their phone for 5+ years. Most people don't pay more than a $200 for their phone. The n8 even used is $2000. At that price, I would keep it for the next 30 years. No discussion.

I haven't used the N7, I'm curious after you watch this what differences stand out.

@@SuperReviewI haven’t get the chance to try out N3 ultra. Probably will pop by a local audio store to try it out soon. I’m a fan of cayin, also own RU7 dongle for portability 😊

​@@SuperReview you won't hear it. Its the same story as the r8. Both 1bit based architecture, but solid state.

N3 Pro is a simpler device, and in some ways more desirable because of that TBH.

Never be the same again ✊

It's something.

Interesting idea.

There is no such thing like "huge upgrade" in sources. Come down to Earth, open your eyes and welcome reality.

@@karolkedzierski5824 You are free to have an opinion my man and so do I. Having owned both the products for good amount of time, I would say that the N3 Ultra is a huge upgrade over the N3 Pro.

Looks pretty good on paper, though the 15 hours claimed battery life is not great.

@SuperReview it is 15 hours on balanced mind you while 30 hours on line out 3.5mm

@@sorysrgee Oh that is pretty good!

What?

@@SuperReview Which daps that cost up to about 600$ work well with sensitive IEMs ? 😅

Hiby M300 is good, no hiss.

FWIW I think there's now a firmware update to address the short tracks skipping.

There is the n8ii. That's a very normal looking dap, but its mega money. You won't get a nutube product that's not chonk.

Yeah sounds like they had some issues with the old implementation. TBH I never use Bluetooth on DAPs, it's a bit of a blind spot for me.

Don't think so, no.

Your intestines are the Internet? My condolences.

@@SuperReview Wait. Is Al Gore my dad?

Based.

Useless cuz no apps?

Sonically or it's software?

@@SuperReview well the OS was nothing to write home about but the lack of wifi connectivity was the main problem. It had Bluetooth but using it degraded the SQ. I came to regret buying a portable player that always wanted to be tethered to the source.

Don't forget the dx180

"Bit perfect" is a meme, do not worry about it. It is about the least important factor in picking a DAP I can imagine.

@@SuperReviewI just bought the m300….non-buyers-remorse purchase to listen on my way to the office mostly through tidal/spotify. Thanks man!

IT'S JUST A TRICK OF THE LIGHT

@@SuperReview Is It Any Wonder? and As High As You Can Go gotta be my two all time favorites. You know anything about comsat angels?

I don't, should I?

@@SuperReview if you like the chameleons and the cure, you'll like the comsat angels, at least their "Waiting For a Miracle" and "Fiction" albums that is. Their newer albums (relative to when they were still active two decades ago) are very hit or miss as a result of the record label wanting them to be more pop-like.

@@SuperReview though one thing you gotta note about them, their discography is very elusive on the streaming services, and they don't have any digital albums on sale, so you'd have to find their full discography on something like pirate bay. Fun fact: the only streaming service that ever had their music was Pandora, you can find their songs on RU-vid too though.

Maybe if the audiophiles spend enough, they'll refocus their business away from military :P

What gives you that impression, it's more different than average.

It's pretty cool TBH.

Ibasso products have replaceable batteries. Only portable manufacturer I would buy from above $200.

@@jameskegen6812 is that so? Interesting

@@jameskegen6812 I've heard about that, but I don't know which models in particular have replaceable batteries

Price is not that expensive compared to other DAPs, and I measured differences that most people would agree are in the realm of audibility. Not sure I follow.

Just because you cant afford something doesn't make it snake oil.

@@samburden5053 No need to insult.

Musicbox

@@doubleXnickel Small box. Play music in pocket. No have to stay by desk for tube-flavored sound. Glows.