Name: Cayin iDAC - 8
SKU: 16205
Price: 1030 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (1 reviews)

Description

Following our flagship music player, the Cayin N30LE, which featured AKM AK4499EQ DACs and a valve output stage and received rave reviews, comes the new iDAC-8 valve DAC/preamplifier. The iDAC-8 delivers a unique sound experience with a tandem of AK4191EQ – AK4499EXEQ DAC chips and a 6H6b-B valve circuit.

Two triode tubes per channel are responsible for current amplification and driving the positive or negative phase of a channel, ensuring excellent musical reproduction.

An output stage of the iDAC-8 consists of two triodes operating in parallel in the 6H6b-B valve as cathode followers. This increases the current load capacity and reduces noise. A fast-switching, low-resistance Vishay MOSFET is connected in series as a voltage follower for the second output stage.

The iDAC-8 can operate as a valve or, alternatively, as a solid-state preamplifier. Regardless of how well the AK4191EQ's 64-bit digital filters and volume control work, Cayin has also opted for an analogue volume control. By using the JRC NJW1195A chip, digital losses are avoided and the resolution of the iDAC-8 is fully preserved at any attenuation level.

Sophisticated, open and airy: in addition to its neutral transparency and excellent sound, the iDAC-8 also offers ideally matched technical and visual combination possibilities. Not only does it form a coordinated complete system with our new iHA-8 headphone amplifier and iDAP-8 audio player, but it can also be used as an external converter for the Mini-CD MK2. Because its I2S and AES/EBU inputs make it a wonderful mediator for digital-to-analogue conversion.

Or combine the iDAC-8 with the Cayin HA-2A valve headphone amplifier, which was released at the same time.

Additional information

Weight	4,6 kg
Dimensions	27 × 21,5 × 7 cm

Brand

Cayin

The audiophile community appreciates Cayin not only for the quality of its products, but also for the support and customer service the brand offers.

This has helped Cayin to build a solid reputation and a loyal customer base, who value not only the exceptional performance of their equipment, but also the reliability and service that back every product. Cayin is a brand that has earned a prestigious place in the world of high-fidelity audio, known for its dedication to sound quality and craftsmanship. Its products combine modern technology with traditional methods, creating sound equipment that not only sounds exceptionally good, but also possesses a classic and refined aesthetic.

Cayin's amplifiers and music players stand out for their ability to capture the essence of music, offering a listening experience that is both rich and emotive. The brand focuses on sonic precision, ensuring that every note is reproduced with the highest possible fidelity, resulting in a pure and authentic sound. Through Asian manufacturing, we achieve a range of very high-quality products on a very modest budget.

1 review for Cayin iDAC – 8

Rated 5 out of 5

RUBEN BENEDICTO RODRIGUEZ (verified owner) – 07/11/2025

The Cayin iDAC-8 represents an improvement on its predecessor, the Cayin iDAC-6 mk2. In my case, I use it exclusively as a line-level DAC rather than as a preamplifier. In «Line Out» mode, compared to the previous model, its sound is sharper, providing clarity to identify the different sounds in the mix. The timbre is faithful to the sound of each instrument. The ability to switch between solid-state and valve operation adds versatility.