Cayin iDAC 6-MK2 DAC
A DAC with a Disposition for Detail
Take one look at the Cayin iDAC 6-MK2 DAC, and you’ll see that this thing absolutely exudes premium style. With an elegant silver chassis, color-matched knobs and buttons, and inset feet underneath, the iDAC 6-MK2 is a truly eye-catching part of your listening setup. But what about the ear-catching part of that equation? With incredibly detailed response courtesy of the low-jitter, high-precision oscillators, the iDAC 6-MK2 ensures that your source audio is as clean and focused as it could possibly be. Cayin has also loaded in four miniature 6H16B tubes in the buffer stage for added warmth and a natural body to your sound. Plus, this desktop DAC is DSD 512 native right out of the box, with PCM resolution available up to 32 bits and 768kHz for all the output precision you’d expect—all to ensure that this DAC truly brings out the best in your music.
Specs
Specs
- Cayin
- 120V
- DAC chip: ES9028PRO
- Display: 3.95 in AMOLED (640 x 360)
- Case material: Aluminum alloy
- Power consumption: 30 W
- Input specifications:
- USB:
- PCM: 16–32 bit, 44.1–768 kHz
- DSD: DSD64-DSD512 (native), DSD64-DSD256 (DoP)
- Compatibility: Windows, Mac
- I2S:
- PCM: 16–32 bit, 44.1–768 kHz
- DSD: DSD64-DSD512
- AES/EBU:
- PCM: 16–24 bit, 44.1–192 kHz
- DSD: DSD 64 (DoP)
- Input impedance: 110 ohm
- Coaxial:
- PCM: 16–24 bit, 44.1–192 kHz
- DSD: DSD64 (DoP)
- Input level: 0.5V
- Input Impedance: 75 ohm
- Optical:
- PCM: 16–24 bit, 44.1–176.4 kHz
- DSD: DSD64 (DoP)
- USB:
- Line out specifications
- Solid-state (unbalanced):
- Output level: 2.2V + 2.2V
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz
- THD: <0.003%
- Dynamic range: 115 dB
- SNR: 115 dB
- Channel isolation: 92 dB
- Output impedance: 10 ohm
- Tube (unbalanced):
- Output level: 2.2V + 2.2V
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz
- THD: <0.8%
- Dynamic range: 110 dB
- SNR: 110 dB
- Channel isolation: 92 dB
- Output impedance: 300 ohm
- Solid-state (balanced):
- Output level: 4.4V + 4.4V
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz
- THD: <0.003%
- Dynamic range: 121 dB
- SNR: 121 dB
- Channel isolation: 92 dB
- Output impedance: 20 ohm
- Tube (balanced):
- Output level: 4.4V + 4.4V
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 50 kHz
- THD: <0.8%
- Dynamic range: 120 dB
- SNR: 120 dB
- Channel isolation: 92 dB
- Output impedance: 1000 ohm
- Solid-state (unbalanced):
- Inputs: Optical, coax (RCA and BNC), XLR, USB, I2S, AES/EBU
- Outputs: RCA, XLR
- Weight: 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.9 x 2.7 in (24 x 25.2 x 6.9 cm)
Shipping
Estimated ship date is Feb 24, 2025 PT.
Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.
