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Cayin N7+: High-End Hi-Res Audio Player with Pure 1-Bit DAC

With the Cayin N7+, the renowned amplifier manufacturer extends its expertise into portable audio. This high-end digital audio player combines discrete DAC architecture, a fully balanced headphone amplifier with selectable Class A or Class A/B operation, versatile connectivity, and full streaming support via Android 12. The result is a compact solution aimed at audiophiles seeking uncompromised performance on the go.

Story Highlights
  • Cayin introduces the N7+, a Pure 1-Bit Android Digital Audio Player featuring a fully balanced Class A headphone amplifier, hi-res playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512, plus streaming support in a premium titanium-finish body.

Cayin Audio continues to expand its personal audio portfolio with the Cayin N7+ Pure 1-Bit Android Digital Audio Player. Drawing on its extensive high-end hi-fi experience, the company has designed a DAP that integrates symmetrical circuit design, discrete DAC technology, and a high-power headphone stage. According to Cayin, the device is engineered for both wired and wireless playback, delivering uncompromised sound quality across formats up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM and DSD512.


Key Facts Cayin N7+ Pure 1-Bit Android-based Digital Audio Player

  • Hi-Res audio player with discrete DACs and fully symmetrical design
  • Headphone amplifier selectable: Class A or Class A/B
  • Output power: 330 mW (3.5 mm SE), 690 mW (4.4 mm balanced)
  • PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, DSD up to 512
  • 5-inch Full HD touchscreen with scratch-resistant glass
  • Expandable storage up to 1 TB
  • WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
  • Google Android 12.0 with Google Play Store
  • USB-C, I2S output, balanced/unbalanced line outs
  • Battery life up to 13 hours
  • Price: € 1.998,-
  • Available now

Fully Balanced Amplifier with Class A Power

At the heart of the N7+ is a discrete amplifier stage built around bipolar transistors. Listeners can choose between Class A mode for a warmer, transparent presentation or Class A/B for more dynamic transient response. Output power is rated at 330 mW via the 3,5 mm single-ended output and 690 mW via the 4,4 mm balanced Pentaconn jack, making the player suitable even for demanding full-size headphones.

Premium Housing and Display

The chassis is crafted from an aluminum-magnesium alloy with a sandblasted titanium finish. Cayin highlights the precision engineering that gives the N7+ both elegance and durability. A 5-inch Full HD touchscreen with scratch-resistant glass ensures intuitive operation and multi-touch control. Battery runtime has been improved compared to its predecessor, now reaching up to 13 hours (Class A/B, single-ended).

Connectivity and Versatile Use Cases

The Cayin N7+ functions not only as a hi-res music player but also as a preamp, network streamer, or digital transport. Connection options include balanced and unbalanced line outs, USB-C, and an I2S digital output. Internal storage can be expanded via microSD card up to 1 TB.

On the software side, the player runs a customized Google Android 12.0 with access to the Google Play Store, allowing direct use of streaming apps such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, and Spotify. Wireless connectivity is handled via WiFiand Bluetooth, including transmitter mode for Bluetooth headphones.

Price and Availability

The Cayin N7+ is available from September 2025 through authorized dealers and Cayin distribution partners. The suggested retail price is € 1.998,-.

Conclusion

With the N7+ Pure 1-Bit Android Digital Audio Player, Cayin delivers a device aimed squarely at audiophiles who demand reference-level portable performance. A fully balanced amplifier stage, high-resolution support up to DSD512, versatile streaming functions, and a premium titanium-finished chassis make it a strong contender in the luxury portable hi-fi segment. According to the manufacturer, the N7+ offers a unique blend of uncompromising sound, connectivity, and design—positioning it as a new benchmark among portable players.

ProductCayin N7+ Pure 1-Bit Android-based Digital Audio Player
Price€ 1.998,-

Technical Specifications

ProductCayin N7+ Pure 1-Bit Android Digital Audio Player
DACDiscrete design, PCM up to 768 kHz, DSD512
AmplifierFully balanced, Class A / Class A/B
Output Power330 mW (3.5 mm), 690 mW (4.4 mm Pentaconn)
Display5-inch Full HD TFT touchscreen, scratch-resistant
Volume Control256 steps, 0.5 dB increments, metal dial
Connections3,5 mm SE, 4,4 mm balanced, line outs, USB-C, I2S
StorageExpandable up to 1 TB
Operating SystemAndroid 12.0 with Google Play Store
StreamingWiFi, apps like Qobuz, Apple Music, Spotify
BluetoothTransmitter mode for wireless headphones
Battery LifeUp to 13 hours (Class A/B, single-ended)
HousingAluminum-magnesium alloy, titanium finish
BrandCayin Audio
ManufacturerZhuhai Spark Electronic Equipment Co. Ltd.
DistributionCayin Audio Distribution GmbH
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Michael Holzinger

Michael Holzinger, founder and editor-in-chief of HiFi BLOG and sempre-audio.at, has been working for years as a journalist in the fields of IT, photography, telecommunications and consumer electronics.

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