Cayin Releases E302: Advanced DAC and Headphone Amplifier for N6iii Portable Player
By HiFi Editorial8 February 2026
Key Highlights
Cayin's new E302 module for N6iii portable player enhances sound with ESS ES9039SPRO DAC chip.
Features an integrated headphone amplifier with Hyper, Class A, and Class B modes for tailored sound.
Enables hot-swapping modules without interrupting music playback.
Exciting news for the audiophile community: Cayin has just released the E302, an electronic module designed for their portable player N6iii. Until now, users had access only to the C201 model, but the new E302 promises to radically transform the listening experience.
Housed in a compact form factor, the E302 integrates both a headphone amplifier and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), allowing for a significant change in sound character. Installation is straightforward and doesn't require any special skills or even powering down the device.
At the heart of the E302 lies the ESS ES9039SPRO DAC chip, renowned for its exceptional audio fidelity. This flagship chip ensures high-resolution playback with impressive detail and minimal distortion.
One of the standout features of the E302 is its integrated headphone amplifier, which operates in three modes:
