About the Cayin BTC-2 Bluetooth DAC Headphone Amplifier
We like the Cayin BTC-2 Bluetooth DAC Headphone Amplifier because it solves a common problem for headphone listeners, how to get serious sound quality from both wired and wireless sources without adding complexity.
With its ESS Sabre DAC, balanced headphone outputs and high-quality internal components, the BTC-2 delivers the kind of clarity and detail you normally expect from much larger desktop DAC systems.
With support for modern high-resolution Bluetooth codecs such as LDAC and aptX HD, the BTC-2 allows users to stream music wirelessly while maintaining impressive detail, clarity and dynamic range.
What makes it particularly appealing is its flexibility. The BTC-2 can work as a Bluetooth receiver, DAC, headphone amplifier or desktop audio hub, allowing you to connect everything from smartphones and streamers to TVs and computers.
Pair it with a quality set of headphones and it becomes an excellent compact system for high-resolution listening at home or on the desk.
SS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC
The Cayin BTC-2 uses the highly regarded ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC, known for delivering precise digital-to-analogue conversion with excellent clarity and low distortion.
High-Resolution Bluetooth Connectivity
Featuring the Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth 5.1 chipset, the BTC-2 supports premium wireless codecs including LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, AAC and SBC for high-quality wireless audio streaming.
Balanced and Single-Ended Headphone Outputs
The amplifier provides both balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, delivering up to 280 mW per channel in balanced mode for driving a wide range of headphones.
Dual-Chip Balanced Circuit Design
A balanced circuit architecture with separated signal paths helps reduce noise and distortion while maintaining excellent channel separation and clarity.
Multiple Input Options
The BTC-2 supports Bluetooth, S/PDIF digital input and analogue line input, making it easy to integrate with TVs, computers, music streamers or smartphones.
OLED Display and Remote Control
A 1.7-inch OLED display provides clear system information while the included remote control allows convenient adjustment of settings from a distance.
Brand: Cayin
Model: BTC-2
Product Type: Bluetooth DAC / Headphone Amplifier
DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018K2M
Bluetooth Chip: Qualcomm QCC5125
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Supported Codecs:
LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC
Output Power:
- Single-Ended: 190 mW × 2
- Balanced: 280 mW × 2
Inputs:
- Bluetooth
- S/PDIF (Coaxial)
- Line In
Outputs:
- Balanced headphone output
- Single-ended headphone output
- RCA line output
- Digital coaxial output
Display: 1.7″ OLED
Power Input: USB-C (5V/1A)
Dimensions: approx. 168 × 167 × 40 mm
Weight: approx. 0.75 kg
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