N3-Ultra vs Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M
The DacMagic 200M's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the N3-Ultra's 122 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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The Cayin N3 Ultra is a pure music portable digital audio player with built-in DAC and headphone amplifier that combines Cayin's third-generation JAN6418 NOS vacuum tube circuit with solid-state amplification to offer three selectable timbres (Classic tube, Modern tube, and Solid-State). It uses dual AKM AK4493S DACs in dual-mono configuration, supports playback up to PCM 32-bit/768 kHz and native DSD512, and delivers up to 600 mW @ 32 Ω from its 4.4 mm balanced output. The N3 Ultra runs a customized Android 8.1-based OS without third-party app support or wireless connectivity, focusing on local playback from microSD (up to 1 TB) and USB, and includes a 10-band parametric EQ, USB DAC functionality (ASIO/WASAPI), multiple outputs (3.5 mm and 4.4 mm PO/LO plus coax via USB-C), and a 4.1-inch touchscreen.
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The DacMagic 200M's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the N3-Ultra's 122 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The DO200 MKII's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the N3-Ultra's 122 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The DL300's signal-to-noise is 132 dB against the N3-Ultra's 122 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The G5's signal-to-noise is 124 dB against the N3-Ultra's 122 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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