Confusing is an understatement! So... The R3 runs HibyOS and so does R4 but R4 is Android and R3 is not? I can't keep up

Android or HibyOS?

It's quite weighty for what it is but it'll power most full sized headphones. I keep one in my suitcase travel myself. If you're happy with a good dongle, a transport is also an option for travel, too

I'm in the same boat as you and personally don't like Android DAPs. I think your choices are reduced to HibyOS (Hiby, Hidizs, Tempotec) and Mtouch (Shanling) I'm currently using Tempotec V3

For the life of me, I can't figure out how to connect the V3 to HibyLink via BT to my phone. I somehow managed via WiFi but not BT. Can somebody help this idiot out please? Thanks in advance

I believe the k701 has the non detachable cable? If so, it just requires a retermination of the 3.5mm jack to the connector of your choice. Otherwise you'll need to swap out the 3pin mini XLR for a 4pin with a kit like this

I just pulled the trigger on the V3 for £146 (on AliExpress) to use with the Hifiman XS. I hope it works well together. Seems to have enough output power, at least. My 2 previous DAPs were also HibyOS (Tempotec V1 and the OG Hiby R3) so I have a good idea on what to expect from it, software wise.

If this is replacing R3 and/or R2, this wouldn't be android, no. Besides, imagine navigating an Android OS on a screen that small. Nightmare!

This has always been my concern so I've stuck with proprietary OSes like Hiby and Shanling. Having said that, my DAPs are usually no more than a glorified transport for my Mojo or dongle.

I wonder if they'll keep the dimensions of the R3 - best part about the R3, imo. The size was matched exactly to the Chord Mojo. If the RS2 has dual MicroSD slots, I'd buy immediately! With HibyLink, these little HibyOS devices truely are the 'poor man's Poly'

It appears as though the market has moved on without them. Sad

yh. A laptop isn't neccessary at all.

of course you can bypass your DAC and still use your amp, but you specifically mentioned "DAC/Amp combo". The 2.5mm will only work if your amp is also balanced, and has an analogue input. You'd probably need the 2.5mm TRRS to balanced XLR adapter to plug it in, if your amp supports it. Depends...

So long as you use folder list in stead of cached library, there's no song limit or issues with ram. Since you're mentioning iPod, there's always a Fiio x5ii, if you can find one. the only non fruity dual micro SD without a touchscreen I can think of, without modding. Besides, rockbox is really...

If you use the 3.5mm or 2.5mm line out, you'll completely bypass the DAC (digital to analogue converter) and straight into your amp since you're sending a signal that's already covered to analogue. You'd probably want either coax or USB out (depending on what's available on you DAP) for a...