Product Comparison: Aune B1 vs CAYIN C5
General Specifications
Brand
Aune
CAYIN
Model
B1
C5
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The sound is more dynamic and decompressed on B1, with better transparency and details. The bass on B1 kicks ass compared to the one on E12A, the midrange is better textured and more detailed, while the treble is smoother and more detailed in the same time on Aune.
The Cayin C5 DAC is not only a fantastic Hi-Fi quality headphone amplifier, it also doubles as a high quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), allowing you to get Hi-Fi quality sound from your portable music player, smart-phone or even you laptop or home computer.
Key Specs
Type
Portable
Portable
Signal/Noise Ratio
124 dB
101 dB
Built-in DAC
PCM1795
Sample Resolution/Rate
24-bit / 96kHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Aune B1 DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier
- The best sounding portable i have heard to date. The clarity was stunning!
- This is a wonderful portable amp. I can not fault it sound wise. You can't and won't be disappointed with it's sound.
- Excellent vocals. Very natural and clean sound. Best in its price range.
- Excellent bass with wonderful extension, control and punch.
- Gets quite hot if you want to use it in your pockets. Does not give a really sound impressions.
CAYIN C5 Portable HIFI Audio Headphone Amplifier
- Exceptional sound and power! I recommend it.
- This portable amp sounds as good as the Fiio E12. Excellent product with one notch above others.
- Fantastic amplifier, it can amplify my hd650, and I can get crystal sound.
- Most of all, its sound is wonderful. Soundstage increases a bit over iPhone - only driving of Grado headphones.
- Tons and tons of power. It would get a perfect score but durability is an issue.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Champagne gold
Height
0.7 in.
0.6 in.
Width
4.33 in.
5.35 in.
Depth
2.56 in.
2.48 in.
Weight
8.11 oz.
6.52 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Aune B1 DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier
- Fit and finish of this unit was terrible. Typical of Aune. Totally disappointed in this line.
- Very nice looking device, best portable amp I have ever had.
- The unit looks very good. It's pretty tiny and light. Phenomenal design.
- The aluminium housing is very well machined, smooth to the touch without any sharp corner, lightweight and small.
- Transparent - deathly silent, built for being thrown around. It's really solid but don't feels heavy.
CAYIN C5 Portable HIFI Audio Headphone Amplifier
- This have bass boost and high and low gain switching and good size.
- This portable amp is a BEAST! Perfect size for pocket.
- This amp is really powerful on high gain mode, and even more so with bass boost on and plus perfect size.
- I can get crystal sound with good size and weight.
- Most of all, its sound is wonderful but this size not for me, big for my pocket.
Features
Enclosure Material
Plastic / Aluminum
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
20 kHz
100 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
10 Hz
20 Hz
Controls
Gain, Power On, Class A, Volume Control
Power / Volume, Reset, Bass, Gain
OS Compatibility
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple iOS, Android
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Android, Apple iOS
Wireless Connection
No
No
Interfaces
Phones, Line In
Line In, USB, Phones
Extras
Beautifull built with a great appearance, Powerful class A headphone amp, Compataible with most phones
Battery Indicator, Embossed Volume Knob, Laser Engraved Print
What customers say about "Features"
Aune B1 DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier
- Very capable little amp! Long term use with charged battery.
- A zero or negative gain setting being helpful for those with really sensitive custom IEM.
- Class A amp with a 10 hr. battery. Enhances smartphone audio experience. Totally in love with it it.
- It has no bass boost, the battery lasts no more than 4 hours at AAC320kbps, takes long time to charge, is under powered it won't run, the Fostex MK3.
- It doesn't hold the charge very long even if you are not using it the batteries are still draining at a pretty good rate.
CAYIN C5 Portable HIFI Audio Headphone Amplifier
- Will sound as good as your dac/headphone is. Beautiful aluminum construction.
- Simply connect the supplied double sided micro cable to one end to the amp and the other end to the phone and it's work.
- This is a truly fabulous headphone amp. It puts a volume control on the end, where it matters.
- Bass also increases, and the switch for more bass on the amp provides only a gentle boost.
- It was just OK while it lasted but now the amp has stopped charging.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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