Cayin iHA-8

Headphone amplifier
€1.148,00 €1.148,00 per 
Stationary headphone amplifier with up to 7000mW of power.
Details

0Cayin IHA-8, extra power and experience

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The Cayin IHA-8 is the superior version of the acclaimed IHA-6. It is designed on a class A amplifier with four JEFT channels and the possibility of controlling the gain at high and low levels.

Complete with headphone outputs with XLR-4, 4.4mm and 6.35mm options, the IHA-8 also features Hyper Ultimate Mode for a special and powerful sound experience.

With compact dimensions and the best internal chips, this IHA-8 is a leap in quality and notoriety for your favorite headphones.

1Pure Class A amplification

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The Cayin IHA-8 uses a discrete four-channel pure class A input buffer amplification circuit. It incorporates a TI low-noise mono Op-Amp, and each channel consists of two audio-quality Toshiba JFETs connected in parallel with a constant current source.

This design ensures lower noise and distortion, as well as higher current and greater driving capacity. Built-in adaptive power, gain and quiescent current switching circuitry to improve overall performance and deliver an exceptional listening experience.

2The latest news: Hyper mode

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Hyper mode offers the maximum possible performance of the headphone amplification circuit. To achieve this, new adjustments and improvements have been made to the static operating current and operating voltage in Class A status.

The output power and gain have been increased while retaining the pure Class A state. This refinement provides a more pristine and transparent sound, with a well-defined and dynamic soundstage.

3Connections with all options

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Three different outputs cover the most popular headphone options on the market on the IHA-8. Feel free to use any headphone according to your needs and preferences, knowing that the amplifier will always handle your headphones satisfactorily.

  • 6.35mm single-ended
  • 4.4mm balanced
  • 4-pin balanced XLR

4Dual balanced and single-ended inputs

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The IHA-8 is designed to connect seamlessly to CD players, set-top boxes, portable players and other audio sources with line-level output via XLR or RCA connectors.

Thanks to the Pre-Amp and line level input, this Cayin also serves as an integrated headphone amplifier when the LINE input is selected. When connected to a front-end with preamplifier functionality, it serves as a pure power amplifier when the PRE input is selected.

5Precise volume control

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The volume control circuit incorporates a custom ALPS step potentiometer combined with a pair of high-end JRC MUSES7320V 130-step volume electronic chips.

While the volume is controlled electronically, it is adjusted purely in the analog domain. Its meticulous design allows for a delicate touch and guarantees stable and very precise volume control.

6Promising power supply

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A careful selection of top quality components complements cutting-edge engineering. The headphone amplifier circuit is powered by a discrete four-channel high-current, high-dynamic linear voltage stabilizer circuit.

The voltage amplification and the HeadAmp output stage are powered independently. An improved secondary voltage stabilizer circuit is specially designed for the JFET input buffer amplifier circuit, volume controller and other audio circuits.

7Maximum protection

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A monolithic protective IC protects the amplifier through output DC detection, power-on delay squelch, power-off noise cancellation, and overcurrent/overload protection.

Protects the power amplifier and headphone circuitry from power on to power off, and everything in between.

8Exquisite and compact

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The Cayin IHA-8 is a new member of Cayin's i-series products, sharing a unified design language with the iDAP-8 digital streamer and iDAC-8 digital analog converter. Each product can be used separately or combined to form a set.

It has a small and compact body, making it easy to place and combine with other home or desktop audio devices. With L-shaped aluminum cover plate, precision mold extrusion, CNC precision machining, fine sandblasting and surface anodizing treatment, the amplifier has a uniform and delicate texture, which makes it durable over time.

The left and right side panels are designed as ribbed heat sinks. The additional surface area improves heat exchanges and thermal dissipation capacity. Optimized operating conditions allow the AMP to deliver its best performance.

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Specifications

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  • Circuit Design: 4-ch Discrete MOSFET Pure Class A
  • Hyper Mode
  • Line level input
  • Pre-Amp Input
  • Headphone outputs: Single-ended 6.35mm, 4-pin XLR, 4.4mm
  • Analog inputs: balanced XLR x 2, RCA x 2
  • Weight: 5kg
  • Power supply: 75W toroidal transformer
  • Power management: 50,000uF Nichicon capacitors
  • Gain control: low gain / high gain +12dB
  • Dimensions: 270 x 215 x 70 mm

1Headphone output specifications (Balanced)

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  • STD mode power:
    • 16 Ohms - 7000mW
    • 32 Ohms - 5400mW
    • 64 Ohms - 3600mW
    • 128 Ohms - 2100mW
    • 300 Ohms: 100mW
  • Hyper mode power:
    • 16 Ohms - 9500mW
    • 32 Ohms - 7700mW
    • 64 Ohms - 5000mW
    • 128 Ohms - 3000mW
    • 300 Ohms: 1400mW
  • Frequency response: 10Hz-80kHz +0.5dB
  • THD+N:
    • STD: 0.0018% (High gain, 1kHz, 530mW, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 0.0020% (High gain, 1kHz, 750mW, A-weighted)
  • SNR:
    • STD: 127dB (Low Gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 130dB (Low gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
  • Dynamic range: 
    • STD: 128dB (Low Gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 130dB (Low gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
  • Channel separation: 103dB (A-weighted, 1kHz, 32 Ohms)
  • Output impedance: 0.4 Ohms

2Headphone output specifications (Single-Ended)

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  • STD mode power:
    • 16 Ohms - 2600mW
    • 32 Ohms - 1800mW
    • 64 Ohms - 1000mW
    • 128 Ohms - 560mW
    • 300 Ohms: 250mW
  • Frequency response: 10Hz-80kHz +0.5dB
  • THD+N:
    • STD: 0.0038% (High gain, 1kHz, 175mW, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 0.0040% (High gain, 1kHz, 250mW, A-weighted)
  • SNR:
    • STD: 124dB (Low Gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 127dB (Low gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
  • Dynamic range: 
    • STD: 125dB (Low Gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
    • Hyper: 127dB (Low gain, 32 Ohms, A-weighted)
  • Channel separation: 68dB (A-weighted, 1kHz, 32 Ohms)
  • Output impedance: 0.2 Ohms
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