Cayin iDap-6

The Cayin iDAP-6 is a desktop digital music transport that bridges your local music library, network storage, and streaming services into a single component, with comprehensive digital output options for feeding any external DAC, from USB and I2S to AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical.

Type and Technology

Desktop digital music transport and network player. Supports all common high-resolution file formats: DFF, DSF, SACD-ISO, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, APE. PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz; DSD up to DSD256 via I2S, DoP128 via USB, DoP64 via other digital interfaces. Digital outputs: USB, I2S, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical. File sharing via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, SAMBA, DLNA, and AirPlay compatible for accessing music on networked storage devices. Direct storage: SD card slot (up to 256GB) and USB storage (up to 2TB). Dual Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX for wireless connection to source or receiver. 3.95-inch AMOLED display showing album art, music information, and control menu.

Sound Character

A digital transport contributes to sound quality by providing a stable, accurate, and jitter-free bitstream to the downstream DAC. The iDAP-6's comprehensive digital output options let you choose the best connection for your specific DAC, and the support for DSD256 natively via I2S makes it a capable transport for high-resolution DSD content.

Build and Finish

Full-width desktop chassis at 240 x 268 x 69mm and 3.3kg. 3.95-inch AMOLED touch display for intuitive navigation. Available in black.

Best For

Audiophiles who want a self-contained desktop network player and digital transport for feeding a high-quality external DAC, supporting local files, network storage, and streaming in one component with full DSD and high-resolution PCM capability.

What's in the Box

• Cayin iDAP-6 digital music transport
• Power cable
• Documentation

Specifications