The Cayin iDAC-8 is a stationary DAC compatible with the IHA-8 headphone amplifier and the iDAP-8 network audio player.

Mount an AK4191 + AK449EX DAC and a dual timbre structure to bring the most spectacular details to your favorite music.

It has all the precise outputs and inputs, digital and analogue, to combine with Cayin devices and design an authentic system for your headphones. In addition, it is capable of decoding the highest resolution formats with DSD512 and PCM 32Bit/768kHz. 

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The first stage of the wood circuit consists of two triodes operating in parallel inside the 6H6b-B tube as a cathode follower. This will improve current drivability and reduce noise. A Vishay fast switching low resistance MOSFET is connected in series as a second stage voltage follower.

In its balanced part, the two triode tubes inside the 6H6b-B cathode follower are responsible for the current amplification and driving of the positive and negative phase of the same channel respectively.

High-performance, dual-channel, low-noise operational amplifiers from Texas Instruments are used in the solid-state ring circuit. The single-ended circuit requires only one op amp, while the balanced circuit involves two pieces.

You can select the desired output mode to match your amplifiers with the push of a button.

• Pre Out: Suitable variable output with power stage and active speakers.
• Line Out:fixed level output suitable for integrated amplifiers.

AKM's new AK4191 + AK4499EX flaghsip chipset was used to handle the digital-to-analog conversion function.

With two AK4499EX, one for each channel, the DAC will always operate in MONO mode, delivering the full potential of the chipset in a fully balanced circuit.

High-performance toroidal power supply transformers designed and manufactured in-house are rated up to 45 W.

The volume control plays an important role when Preamp mode is activated. In addition to providing a precise fit, it is the key to transparent and accurate playback.

TheNKW1195AVvolume controller in iDAP-8 adjusts the volume via a low-noise, low-distortion-resistance 4-channel ladder circuit that delivers good cross-channel consistency and a high-precision audio experience. Although controlled electronically, the volume is adjusted exclusively in the analog domain.

The Cayin iDAC-8 is a new member of Cayin's i-series products, sharing a unified design language with the iDAP-8 digital streamer and iHA-8 amplifier. Each product can be used separately or combined to form a set.

It has a small and compact body, making it easy to place and combine with other home or desktop audio devices. With L-shaped aluminum cover plate, precision mold extrusion, CNC precision machining, fine sandblasting and anodized surface treatment, the amplifier has a uniform and delicate texture, which makes it durable over time.

The left and right side panels are designed as ribbed heat sinks. The additional surface area improves heat exchanges and thermal dissipation capacity. Optimized operating conditions allow the DAC to deliver its best performance.