Cayin ID6

The ID6 is designed for listeners who want the flexibility of a modern streaming system without giving up the unmistakable musical character of tube amplification. Its three instantly switchable timbres, advanced Android platform, dual-mono ESS decoding, fully discrete balanced headphone stage, and broad digital connectivity make it a highly versatile centerpiece for both headphone and two-channel systems.

- Three selectable timbres: Classic Tube, Modern Tube and Solid-State, apply to the headphone outputs, RCA and XLR line outputs, and preamp outputs.
- Powered by the Rockchip RK3576 octa-core processor with a dedicated AI NPU, the ID6 delivers fast, fluid system performance, handling large music libraries, streaming apps, DSD512 playback, and multitasking with ease all while keeping navigation responsive and playback smooth.
- Deeply customized Android 14 from the low-level drivers to the audio framework for system-wide bit-perfect playback, including through 3rd party apps.
- Four-channel, fully balanced discrete headphone amplifier with Nexperia audio-grade BJT transistors handling the current gain and output stage.
- Switch between Class A and Class AB amplification (DAO) operation to match different listening preferences, while a built-in DC-Servo circuit helps maintain a clean, low-distortion output.
- Dual ESS ES9028Q SMART Hi-Fi DACs, each operating in dedicated MONO mode for improved channel separation, SNR and overall clarity with a channel-summing architecture for further enhanced dynamic range and output performance.
- Built around a high-performance toroidal transformer, with fully independent power supplies for the digital and analog sections.
- Dual-band 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi support along with the Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip for flexible wireless playback either through online network streaming or high-resolution audio codecs with compatible devices.

// SPECIFICATIONS
- Output Power (Headphone Output): 2.6W @ 32 Ohms (BAL), 0.9W @ 32 Ohms (SE)
- Output Impedance (Headphone Output): 0.4 Ohms (BAL), 0.6 Ohms (SE)
- Output Level (Pre-amp): 12.0 Vrms @ 47k Ohms (BAL), 6.0 Vrms @ 47k Ohms (SE)
- Output Level (Line Out): 4.0 Vrms @ 47k Ohms (BAL), 2.0 Vrms @ 47k Ohms (SE)