{"product_id":"cayin-id6-high-resolution-streamer-dac-valve-headphone-amplifier-preamplifier","title":"Cayin ID6 High-Resolution Streamer, DAC, Valve Headphone Amplifier \u0026 Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCayin ID6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reference high-resolution network streamer, dual-mono DAC, digital preamplifier, and fully discrete headphone amplifier anchored by hand-matched 12AU7 vacuum valves. Built upon a customized Android 14 operating system with a Rockchip RK3576 processor, the ID6 features a system-wide bit-perfect audio architecture that bypasses standard Android sample-rate conversion. Its dual ESS ES9082Q DACs operate in MONO configuration alongside an XMOS XU316 USB interface, processing audio formats up to PCM 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the ID6 apart is its versatile analogue output stage. Listeners can choose between three distinct timbres: \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eModern Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, and neutral \u003cstrong\u003eSolid-State\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crucially, the 12AU7 tube stage applies across all analogue outputs—including the headphone jacks, fixed RCA\/XLR Line Outputs, and variable RCA\/XLR Pre Outputs—allowing you to feed tube warmth into external amplifiers, power amps, or active speakers. With a 6-inch Full HD+ touchscreen, internal M.2 NVMe SSD expansion (up to 2TB), and comprehensive streaming app support (Qobuz, TIDAL, Apple Music, Spotify), the ID6 serves as a total digital-and-analogue hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable Tri-Timbre Analogue Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose between Classic Tube (warm and organic), Modern Tube (fast and open), or Solid-State (neutral and precise) sound signatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem-Wide Valve Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12AU7 tube processing is routed through all rear RCA\/XLR Line and Pre Outputs as well as the headphone outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ESS ES9082Q MONO DAC Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated left and right channel DAC implementation for superior channel separation, wide dynamic range, and low distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Channel Fully Discrete Headphone Amp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, four-channel discrete headphone circuit with selectable Class A and Class AB bias modes, delivering up to 4.0W + 4.0W into 16 Ω.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBit-Perfect Android 14 Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bypasses Android's native sample rate conversion (SRC) across all integrated streaming applications, including Qobuz, TIDAL, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Digital \u0026amp; Network I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features HDMI ARC, I²S-LVDS, Coaxial, Optical, USB DAC input\/output, Gigabit Ethernet, Dual-Band Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM.2 NVMe SSD Expansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal 2280 NVMe SSD slot supports up to 2TB of high-speed local digital storage for high-resolution audio libraries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Inch FHD+ Touchscreen \u0026amp; App Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-definition touchscreen display with dynamic VU-meter\/spectrum graphics, supported remotely by the Cayin Control App.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Resolution Streamer \/ DAC \/ Tube Preamplifier \/ Headphone Amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x ESS ES9082Q (MONO Configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSB Interface \u0026amp; 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