Cayin RU3 - Premium USB Audio Dongle

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Product details

The RU3 - Premium USB Audio Dongle from Cayin is a compact and powerful solution for music lovers who want to bring Hi-Fi sound quality to portable devices. This DAC/headphone amplifier has been specifically designed as an entry-level model, combining modern decoding technologies with a sleek aluminum casing. The RU3 is equipped with the state-of-the-art ESS ES9069Q DAC chip, which ensures clear and natural sound reproduction with excellent channel balance and minimal distortion. Thanks to its independent operational amplifier design and low-phase-noise quartz oscillator, the RU3 delivers detailed and smooth sound reproduction, making it ideal for mobile Hi-Fi listening. With its quad-balanced drive architecture and the ability to effortlessly power most earphones and portable headphones, the RU3 is an excellent choice for anyone who values sound quality.

  • High-performance ESS ES9069Q DAC for clear sound reproduction
  • Quad-balanced amplifier structure for high dynamic range
  • Independent operational amplifier design for detailed playback
  • Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS.

Key specifications

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFi, PC, Portable
Power supply
USB power delivery

General information

Item number
65208752
Manufacturer
Cayin
Category
Headphone amplifiers
Release date
18.11.2025

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Headphone amplifier properties

Headphone amplifier application area
HiFi, PC, Portable
Headphone Amplifier Features
Display, USB-DAC

Audio properties

signal-to-noise ratio
117 dB
Sample rate
768 kHz
Audio resolution
32 bits
Number of sound levels
29x

Connections

Audio inputs
USB-C
Audio outputs
4.4mm socket, Headphone jack 3.5mm (1x)

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
29.26 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.70

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Short manual, USB-C interconnect cable

Product dimensions

Length
60 mm
Width
25.40 mm
Height
11 mm
Weight
51 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphone amplifiers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Cayin
    Not enough data
  • 1.Mackie
    1 %
  • 2.iFi Audio
    2.7 %
  • 3.FiiO
    3.1 %
  • Behringer
    Not enough data

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Cayin
    Not enough data
  • 1.FiiO
    0 days
  • 2.iFi Audio
    5 days
  • Behringer
    Not enough data
  • Fosi Audio
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphone amplifiers» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Cayin
    Not enough data
  • 1.Behringer
    1 %
  • 2.FiiO
    5.3 %
  • 3.Fosi Audio
    5.8 %
  • 4.iFi Audio
    11.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus