Description
Digital audio player / transmitter.
5-inch Full HD screen.
Versatile. Solid.
RCA and XLR outputs.
Docking station for two standard 2.5» SATA hard drives»
Imagine being able to stream your favourite music on a high-end audio player that can do it all! Our new Cayin CS-100DAP is based on Android 9.0 and offers extensive features that will convince you.
How about a 5-inch Full HD TFT screen that shows every detail with pinpoint clarity? Or a USB DAC output compatible with any USB-A socket, plus multiple digital audio outputs: I2S (HDMI) and S/PDIF (AES/EBU, BNC, RCA, OPTICAL)?
But that is not all! The CS-100DAP also offers XLR balanced and RCA single-ended analogue outputs, a 6.35 mm headphone output, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for playing music from USB hard drives or card readers, and an SD card slot for playing music or firmware updates.
And the best is yet to come: in addition to the internal memory, the DAP also offers a hard drive dock for two standard 2.5″ SATA hard drives, alongside a USB 3.0 connection for connecting to computers or external hard drives. You can easily expand your extensive music collection and store it directly on the player in the highest quality.
But that's not all! The CS-100DAP can also be shared via a Wi-Fi connection and communicate with a variety of networked devices via Samba, DLNA and Airplay. And if you want to control local playback via your mobile phone or tablet, simply use HiBy Link and connect via Bluetooth 5.0 or Wi-Fi.
And so you can enjoy your musical experience even more, we've included a remote control.
Of course, this audio player/transmitter is compatible with all common audio formats, including convincing tonal quality, and it will inspire you.
Listening improvements
Crystal clear:
The CS-100DAP incorporates a high-end DAC (ES9028PRO) that achieves digital-to-analogue conversion with superior precision, revealing every micro-detail hidden within the audio files. This translates into a clean and transparent musical presentation, where elements such as breaths, natural echoes and nuances in instrumental performance can be clearly distinguished. This clarity allows the music to come to life and avoids any sense of opacity or distortion, offering the listener a fresh and vivid listening experience.
Holographic immersion:
This player goes beyond traditional stereo playback, providing a three-dimensional spatial sensation that envelops the listener. Vocals and instruments are perceived with clear and defined positioning within the soundstage, generating a sense of realistic, almost tangible presence. The holographic effect allows the music to unfold in layers, giving depth to the soundscape where every element has its place, favouring total immersion in the recording and an immersive and emotional listening experience.
Faithful and accurate reproduction:
The CS-100DAP stands out for its ability to reproduce instruments and vocals with a natural timbre and great dynamics, faithful to the original intention of the recording. The richness of instrumental and vocal textures is not lost, maintaining a perfect balance without exaggerating or softening details. This creates an intense emotional connection, as listening proves authentic and expressive, making the listener feel the passion and energy behind every performance without distortion or coloration.
These features make the Cayin CS-100DAP a powerful tool for audiophiles who want to enjoy a deep, detailed and emotional sound experience in every listening session
Technical specifications
- CPU: Snapdragon 660
- DAC: ES9028PRO
- Operating system: Android 9.0
- Screen: 5″ Full HD TFT
- Net weight: 10,2 kg
- Dimensions: 420 x 391 x 117 mm (width x depth x height)
- Maximum power consumption: 30W



















Alexander Rodríguez Davis (verified owner) –
I've had it for a week and I like it a lot, especially for its complete versatility and functionality, easy handling and the friendliness it brings to the sound.
It combines high-quality audio playback capability very well with streaming functionality (I usually use Qobuz). It is brilliantly managed with the tablet, although it can also be done directly from the device screen or from the remote control. Its user interface is very intuitive, allowing access to a wide variety of online music services and customising the experience to our liking.
The most impressive thing is its harmony with the reproduced sound thanks to the built-in DAC, as long as the rest of the audio equipment matches it.
Without a doubt, I recommend it for anyone looking for high quality, versatility and comfort in a single device.
José María G.V. (verified owner) –
It has truly become my main audio source by its own right; the sheer number of connection possibilities is overwhelming, as is the build quality. Its sound quality becomes apparent when using Hi-Res audio; its ability to give each instrument in the composition its own space—giving the soundstage spatiality and the vocals a very real presence—combined with a wealth of micro-detail, leads to an experience like that of a live concert. It has certainly beaten my valve CD player in terms of both quality and warmth.
Its connection versatility and the types of audio file it is capable of playing with astonishing quality have made it my audiophile "Swiss Army knife". I've been listening and discovering my music all over again for nearly two weeks; I can't stop sitting down to enjoy the music.
I didn't originally intend to buy a digital audio player, but I followed Mr Francisco's advice and I certainly recommend this player without reservation.