Author Topic: Official Cayin Thread (Read 227201 times)

Le_Stat · « **Reply #270 on:** Jun 19, 2007 at 07:42 PM »

my system now temprarily signing off...

Adam Warlock · « **Reply #271 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 12:31 PM »

Why? What happened? Sawa na!?

Cheers

butchoy8701 · « **Reply #272 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 12:34 PM »

Quote from: Le_Stat on Jun 19, 2007 at 07:42 PM

my system now temprarily signing off...

After auditioning the flagship cd17, ayaw na makinig sa cdt-15.

hehehe

Bogsle · « **Reply #273 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 12:42 PM »

Quote from: Le_Stat on Jun 19, 2007 at 07:42 PM

my system now temprarily signing off...

Nagising din sa katotohanan.

Nag karoon ng secret na pag pupulong...may nadiskubre.

Kaya mahirap nga yang mga secret pag-pupulong na yan eh. It leads to new gastos. whaaaaaa :'(

Adam Warlock · « **Reply #274 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 12:46 PM »

Post naman the result of your pagpupulong with Bro. Andrew

Le_Stat · « **Reply #275 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 07:59 PM »

Quote from: Adam Warlock on Jun 20, 2007 at 12:46 PM

Post naman the result of your pagpupulong with Bro. Andrew

oo, pa post naman your observation fafa bogs.

........ or pa post naman ng mga picture of d units auditioned... and the ones listening. yung Parental Guidance lang ha fafa.

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #276 on:** Jun 20, 2007 at 09:14 PM »

hehehe... BAD BOYS. Told you to keep your ears at home... pero nag home audition pala!!!

Adam Warlock · « **Reply #277 on:** Jun 21, 2007 at 11:10 AM »

Quote from: Le_Stat on Jun 20, 2007 at 07:59 PM

oo, pa post naman your observation fafa bogs.

........ or pa post naman ng mga picture of d units auditioned... and the ones listening. yung Parental Guidance lang ha fafa.

Why meron ba censored? Baka naman you guys wearing just undies when auditioning hahaha don't bother

butchoy8701 · « **Reply #278 on:** Jun 21, 2007 at 12:32 PM »

Seriously speaking, when we auditioned the cayin cd17, all of us agreed that it is better than "some" (won't mention brand

) cd players that are much more expensive (almost 2x the price). After the AB audition....3 SONGS LANG KINAHON NA YUNG MAHAL NA CD PLAYER..hahaha

heads up comment for audio amplified guys...Ibang klase talaga Cayin, bang for the buck!

Le_Stat · « **Reply #279 on:** Jun 22, 2007 at 12:18 AM »

B L U E G L O W !

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-8476489043850_1950_16873297

My Cayin A70 being boarded on by 6L6GC SED winged C. I love this model of A70 being able to handle EL34, 6CA7, KT88, 6550, KT100, KT66, 6L6GC. Switch switch !

Was temporarily offline back then waiting for the .. umm, ahem.... fired it up to see if the tube works .... Voila ! C'est Magnifique !

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #280 on:** Jun 22, 2007 at 11:20 AM »

HEY! We want the scandal pics not some blue tube glow. Mukhang nudie bar na rin yung kulay so baka may censored pics hahaha

DaSilva · « **Reply #281 on:** Jun 24, 2007 at 10:09 AM »

Quote from: butchoy8701 on Jun 21, 2007 at 12:32 PM

Seriously speaking, when we auditioned the cayin cd17, all of us agreed that it is better than "some" (won't mention brand ) cd players that are much more expensive (almost 2x the price). After the AB audition....3 SONGS LANG KINAHON NA YUNG MAHAL NA CD PLAYER..hahaha

heads up comment for audio amplified guys...Ibang klase talaga Cayin, bang for the buck!

just another heads up - try the 17 through its balanced outputs; it sounds even better (much better); comparison is level-matched of course

Le_Stat · « **Reply #282 on:** Jun 25, 2007 at 09:29 AM »

Quote from: DaSilva on Jun 24, 2007 at 10:09 AM

just another heads up - try the 17 through its balanced outputs; it sounds even better (much better); comparison is level-matched of course

what pre-amp are you using with your cd17 that can accept balanced inputs?

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #283 on:** Jun 25, 2007 at 09:46 AM »

SC-10 may balance hahaha. I'm so bad!!!

Bogsle · « **Reply #284 on:** Jun 25, 2007 at 08:34 PM »

Quote from: Le_Stat on Jun 20, 2007 at 07:59 PM

oo, pa post naman your observation fafa bogs.

........ or pa post naman ng mga picture of d units auditioned... and the ones listening. yung Parental Guidance lang ha fafa.

Clue na lang muna....

Mas maganda pala tumunog yung microwave oven kaysa rice cooker....

Adam Warlock · « **Reply #285 on:** Jun 26, 2007 at 11:33 AM »

Quote from: Le_Stat on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:18 AM

B L U E G L O W !

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-8476489043850_1950_16873297

My Cayin A70 being boarded on by 6L6GC SED winged C. I love this model of A70 being able to handle EL34, 6CA7, KT88, 6550, KT100, KT66, 6L6GC. Switch switch !

Was temporarily offline back then waiting for the .. umm, ahem.... fired it up to see if the tube works .... Voila ! C'est Magnifique !

FYI A friend have stock of RCA NOS 6L6GC 12K for 4pcs

Le_Stat · « **Reply #286 on:** Jun 26, 2007 at 05:50 PM »

Quote from: Adam Warlock on Jun 26, 2007 at 11:33 AM

FYI A friend have stock of RCA NOS 6L6GC 12K for 4pcs

Mahal pa yan quote mo. It's actually 7.5k for those NOS. I just dont want to invest in that yet since subok palang on what the sound is like.

butchoy8701 · « **Reply #287 on:** Jun 27, 2007 at 12:52 PM »

Quote from: Bogsle on Jun 25, 2007 at 08:34 PM

Clue na lang muna....

Mas maganda pala tumunog yung microwave oven kaysa rice cooker....

Bogsle,

Bigat pala ng takip ng rice cooker na dala mo, mahal pa.

Alang sinabi sa cd-17 ni Noel.

Thanks for the audition!

Le_Stat · « **Reply #288 on:** Jun 27, 2007 at 10:57 PM »

Bogsle,

Balita ko na sa CD Player comparisson review mo nakasalalay ang discount mo sa cdp. Pero dapat mo muna eto release habang wala pa sa iyo new cdp. Kapag wala raw review eh SRP automatic.

adam2007 · « **Reply #289 on:** Jul 09, 2007 at 04:11 PM »

Hello all Cayin lovers,

I am new to the 2-ch system, and after reading all the reviews on the Cayin A-88T integrated amp and auditioning it from a local dealer, I am very impressed with its value and sound! But I am a bit concern about its output/performance with my new pair of B&W 805s speaker! I wonder if anyone can give me some advice regarding this marriage please? (I bought the speakers before I investigate the Cayin amp!!!)

I am planning to setup these gears in a 3m x 3m (with 3m height ceiling) room which only had a three sitter sofa and a build in warwardrobe with mirror doors in it at the moment. My B&W 805s' sensitivity is 88dB and the recommended amplifier power is 50w-120w into 8 ohms on unclipped programme. My questions are:

1. Will I be able to use the Triode function of the A88T with this set of speakers?
2. Should I be getting the A100T instead (the power output is 100wpc according to its spec)? I did not listen to the A100T as they were out of stock from the dealer. How does the A100T sound? Has anyone tried it out?
3. Does anyone has any recommended speaker cables for this setup please?
4. Does anyone has any recommended CDP please? Also what interconnection cable should I use please?

Any comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Bogsle · « **Reply #290 on:** Jul 09, 2007 at 08:22 PM »

Quote from: adam2007 on Jul 09, 2007 at 04:11 PM

Hello all Cayin lovers,

I am new to the 2-ch system, and after reading all the reviews on the Cayin A-88T integrated amp and auditioning it from a local dealer, I am very impressed with its value and sound! But I am a bit concern about its output/performance with my new pair of B&W 805s speaker! I wonder if anyone can give me some advice regarding this marriage please? (I bought the speakers before I investigate the Cayin amp!!!)

I am planning to setup these gears in a 3m x 3m (with 3m height ceiling) room which only had a three sitter sofa and a build in warwardrobe with mirror doors in it at the moment. My B&W 805s' sensitivity is 88dB and the recommended amplifier power is 50w-120w into 8 ohms on unclipped programme. My questions are:

1. Will I be able to use the Triode function of the A88T with this set of speakers?
2. Should I be getting the A100T instead (the power output is 100wpc according to its spec)? I did not listen to the A100T as they were out of stock from the dealer. How does the A100T sound? Has anyone tried it out?
3. Does anyone has any recommended speaker cables for this setup please?
4. Does anyone has any recommended CDP please? Also what interconnection cable should I use please?

Any comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Bro,

Regarding the amps, ayoko magkamali kasi di pa ko ganun ka familiar. Some other members here will guide you on that.

But regarding the CDP, GET THE CAYIN CDT-17!!!!. Hindi ka magakakamali, di ka magsisisi, di ka malulugi, in fact sobra-sobra makukuha mo out of it, di ka kakapusin sa performance, at finally, baka di ka na rin mag venture into TTs and vinyl.

Well, at least that's our impression. I'm not a TT and vinyl guy, but I've thought about going into it as well. However, I've heard such setups before, both expensive and budget ones. Isa lang masasabi ko, halos kuhang-kuha ng CDT-17 ang performance ng TT and vinyl. I've reconsidered going into it already. Baka di na.

Narinig ko mismo! Contact Audio Amplified, I suggest.

In fact na out-perform pa ng CDT-17 ang more expensive CDP na itinapat namin sa kaya na halos doble ng presyo! Kung anong CDP yon....hehehe, PM ko na lang syo if you like.

Bro, CDT-17 is worth the audition.

Dare lang, on equal setup, kahit siguro US$3K-4K worth na CDP tatalunin ng US$1K++ worth na CDT-17. Ganun ako ka-confident sa kanya.

Ace01 · « **Reply #291 on:** Jul 09, 2007 at 09:44 PM »

Quote from: adam2007 on Jul 09, 2007 at 04:11 PM

Hello all Cayin lovers,

I am new to the 2-ch system, and after reading all the reviews on the Cayin A-88T integrated amp and auditioning it from a local dealer, I am very impressed with its value and sound! But I am a bit concern about its output/performance with my new pair of B&W 805s speaker! I wonder if anyone can give me some advice regarding this marriage please? (I bought the speakers before I investigate the Cayin amp!!!)

I am planning to setup these gears in a 3m x 3m (with 3m height ceiling) room which only had a three sitter sofa and a build in warwardrobe with mirror doors in it at the moment. My B&W 805s' sensitivity is 88dB and the recommended amplifier power is 50w-120w into 8 ohms on unclipped programme. My questions are:

1. Will I be able to use the Triode function of the A88T with this set of speakers?
2. Should I be getting the A100T instead (the power output is 100wpc according to its spec)? I did not listen to the A100T as they were out of stock from the dealer. How does the A100T sound? Has anyone tried it out?
3. Does anyone has any recommended speaker cables for this setup please?
4. Does anyone has any recommended CDP please? Also what interconnection cable should I use please?

Any comments would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Hi Adam2007! My humble suggestion is for you to contact Audio Amplified and arrange for an audition of the A-88T and A-100T, using the Cayin CDT-17A as your source. That means bringing the 805's along. With the help of Noel, you will be able to hear the difference between the performance of the A-88T vs. the A-100T with respect to their degree of synergism with the 805's. I wouldn't even wonder that upon auditioning you might even spring for another Cayin amp model (he he he). Just bring along your favorite CDs too.

I am not surprised that Bogsle is raving about the performance of the CDT-17A. It is really that good! Even without changing the stock tubes with exotic ones.

As to the speaker cables and interconnects, you could also request Noel to use in the set-up the Xindak FA-1 ICs and the appropriate Xindak FS series speaker cables. Of course you can try their DIYed Mundorf Silver-Gold ICs with Eichmann terminations as well as the Mundorf Silver-Gold speaker cables (gasp!).

Good luck!!!

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #292 on:** Jul 09, 2007 at 09:45 PM »

Sir Bogsle WOW... hehehe. Didn't know the CDT-17 made such a big mark on you

But thank you for the positive review on the unit. It was compared to a $10,000 CD player so i guess you can double your money on that dare

http://finallink.com.au/picts/Cayin%20CDT%20review.pdf

Sir Adam... which dealer did you go to? The A-100T has always been in stock and you may audition it anytime. Just pm me when you are free just in case it is out on home audition.

Cayin matches well with B&W since it can tame its highs quite well. You may either bring your bookshelf to our showroom so that we can flip flop amps and you may do an A-B-A test. Or we can also schedule a home audition for you. Either way audition and let your ears decide.

A-70 and A-100 owers here might also give you their 2 cents worth.

I know there are a few active members here who uses Cayin with Sonus, Aurum, B&W, Vandersteen, Dyns and even a thiel.

vwbeetle · « **Reply #293 on:** Jul 10, 2007 at 10:15 AM »

how much is the cdt-17?

Adam Warlock · « **Reply #294 on:** Jul 10, 2007 at 02:35 PM »

Send you PM sir

adam2007 · « **Reply #295 on:** Jul 10, 2007 at 04:33 PM »

Thank you Bogsle and Ace for your advice. I will sure to arrange an audition for the CDT-17A and A-100T when they came in the store. (I am down in Sydney and I could not find much user reviews on the Cayin A-88T or A-100T down here). I was reading the reviews of the Xindak cables from the Xindak site, those cables seem very interesting! I wish I could try them out with my speakers (if the dealer allows)!

Can any A-100T or A-80T user give me some advices regarding performance of these amps with the B&W 805s speakers please?

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #296 on:** Jul 10, 2007 at 10:41 PM »

I can refer you to my friend and Cayin distributor there... too bad we wont get your business hahaha.

May i have your email address?

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #297 on:** Jul 10, 2007 at 11:24 PM »

Guys... your CD players just arrived today. YAY!

Please contact Noel so that we can schedule your deliveries.

Music4Life · « **Reply #298 on:** Jul 11, 2007 at 12:17 AM »

Finally, I sold my Aragon 8008BB and bought this:

http://www.audiospace-hifi.com/detail.asp?subcatid=0&private=&catid=2269&PageNo=6&PageSize=1

Pure tube na ang gears ko. I have some questions. What will happen to my tube power amp if I connect my speaker cable to 4ohms? (there are 2 connection at the back of Power amp. One is 4 ohms and the other one is 8 ohms) I don't know what impedance my speaker has. It's an old speaker and I can't find and specs for it. Normally bookshelf like this is 6 ohms like the Dynaudio ones, but again I am not sure. If my speaker is 8 or 6 ohms, and I connect it to power amps 4 ohms, will it hurt my amp/speaker?

alexg · « **Reply #299 on:** Jul 11, 2007 at 07:51 AM »

Quote from: Music4Life on Jul 11, 2007 at 12:17 AM

Finally, I sold my Aragon 8008BB and bought this:

http://www.audiospace-hifi.com/detail.asp?subcatid=0&private=&catid=2269&PageNo=6&PageSize=1

Pure tube na ang gears ko. I have some questions. What will happen to my tube power amp if I connect my speaker cable to 4ohms? (there are 2 connection at the back of Power amp. One is 4 ohms and the other one is 8 ohms) I don't know what impedance my speaker has. It's an old speaker and I can't find and specs for it. Normally bookshelf like this is 6 ohms like the Dynaudio ones, but again I am not sure. If my speaker is 8 or 6 ohms, and I connect it to power amps 4 ohms, will it hurt my amp/speaker?

Congrats on you Audio Space, I used to have the Audio Space KT88 8i MK3, which I sold to my brother.

Try it, it should not burn your equipment.

I have been using my 4-ohm taps on my amp to drive a 6-ohm speaker. Speaker impedance rating is not really what is specified, it varies with frequency. So an 8 ohm speaker, can be 4 or 6 depending on frequency.

So just choose which tap on your amp will sound best.