Cayin RU6

USB DAC/Amp dongle

Rated 5 out of 5

329.00 incl. VAT

It gets harder every time it gets smaller, so RU6 Cayin marks itself as a master showing how they can make it work. The chain of 48 resistors from RU6, derived from R01, gives mobile audio an unprecedented sound fidelity.

Your music is decoded up and down on the RU6 ladder from individual resistors packed into two separate six-layer circuit boards in the thumb-sized case.

We pay attention when Cayin RU6 implements typical R2R – with a NOS (Non-Oversampling) mode. That's double because the required precision increases. Amid minimal digital filtering, the analog quality of R2R is delivered undisturbed to your ears.

However, reference sound lovers don't have to worry, as RU6 can switch from NOS to Oversampling mode for the cleanest result. This removes every last distortion and artifacts beyond the audible human hearing range, allowing you to simply enjoy your music naturally through another Cayin innovation.

Delivery time: 7-14 days

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8.7 out of 10 points

The Cayin RU6 offers a different 'analog' approach in the world of highly integrated delta-sigma chipsets and DSP filters. One that preserves a tube-like music quality but packaged with much finer volume control and in a compact form factor. I never thought a R-2R dongle could come to life, let alone provide oversampling functions and step-volume features on USB-powered devices. It gives the system a lot of flexibility and modern technology while still delivering apronounced natural sound with a lot of character.

'95% of 100%'

At 329€, the Cayin RU6 as a cable DAC makes a statement in terms of price. On the other hand, it also offers plenty of performance as a cable DAC and provides an absolutely transparent, dynamic, and full sound. It's simply universally usable without any frills. In short: The RU6 is a true sound purist with character, catering especially to audiophile demands!

Technical Data


DAC:Discrete 24-Bit R-2R
Exit:5 mm + 4.4 mm balanced
Advertisement:0.96″ 128×64 OLED
Digital decoding:PCM: 44.1 kHz~384 kHz
DSD:DSD64/128/256
Dimensions:65 mm x 25.4 mm x 13.7 mm
Chassis:CNC Aluminum
Net weight:~28g
3.5 mm HEADPHONE OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONSRated Power 138 mW at 32 Ohm
Response 20Hz-20kHz (+-0.5dB)
THD+N 0.032 % (1 kHz, Output: 0.5 V)
Dynamic Range 109dB (20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted)
SNR 113dB (20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted)
Output Impedance 0.5 Ohm
4.4 mm HEADPHONE OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS:
Response 20Hz-20kHz (+-0.5dB)
THD+N 0.04 % (1 kHz, Output: 1 V)
Dynamic Range 110dB (20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted)
SNR 114dB (20Hz-20kHz, A-weighted)
Output Impedance 1 Ohm
Rated Power 213 mW at 32 Ohm

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