Let us know if and how this works for you. Interesting how these issues pop up seemingly at random points.

I only stream from mine. Use Tidal app and thru Hiby app. Small issue with Max until updated. Device is slow but every time I use mine it’s reliable and works well.

Looks defective. Have you tried resetting the device and making sure all updates are installed? Problem with buying cheap electronics from China is when you’re unfortunate to get a bad product. I was lucky with mine. But I won’t buy something like this again if it isn’t from a source I have...

I use them for my bedroom or around the house. They aren’t loud, agreed. But they work, sound good, and are durable. Had mine for 3 or 4 years and nothing gone wrong, yet.

Strange

I went to Hiby.com and found that my device is five updates behind. The latest update has the Tidal playback issue on certain files. I'm going to see how this helps the device performance. Installed all updates and now Tidal app works on Max and all music files. Must pay attention to these...

I get what you’re saying. It’s a rabbit hole hobby. In my use with Tidal I’ve noticed that since I can longer play HiRes files from the Tidal app I have to use Hiby Player. Hiby Player sounds better, am I nuts?

You’re not dumb, wasn’t my intent. You ask questions looking for objective answers that can only be subjective. And around we go…

Class A sounds better. Period. It is not just louder. Oureion has been on here for weeks coming up with reasons to send his back or keep it. Some just can’t enjoy their toys without analysis paralysis. If Oureion wants objective send it to a lab or invest in the equipment and tech to give data...

Just keep it subjective, it’s all you got.

Right, because all manufacturing inputs over the last ten years have remained unchanged. You got me there.

Production costs…amazing how many on forums know how to own/operate a $40M business. All I know is the most expensive device, headphone, or cable anyone buys is the one they don’t use. That is the Cobalt for you. It isn’t for me and I’d guess a few others. I really like my Periodic Audio...

Options such as?

Sounds fine to me if you still have them. I don’t use PayPal. Hope we can work out something.

I use my large block and usb c cable from Apple and I’ve never had an issue. Been charging it with this for 2 years. I think the battery life of the device is terrific and I always have Class A on.

I had mine out last night messing around and plugged in my first set of headphones, Grado SR125x’s and they sounded better than I remember. Might have to upgrade those Grado’s

Honestly sounds like operator error. Every post here is a complaint about everything not working or less than your expectation. I love mine, once I updated it I haven’t had a problem. I’ve even learned to use the Hiby app to play HiRes on Tidal. I’m sorry it hasn’t worked better for you and hope...

At least you gave it a chance. It’s not as fast as your mobile device and since you’re seeking a source for your galaxy Bluetooth buds I recommend you use your phone. Mine was a bit glitchy at first but settled and has been good since. For a few hundred dollars it’s a fine player but I have...

I don’t really care if they’re Flac or MQA so long as they play at this point.

According to my device they are. I can’t equalize or edit sound on them. And they actually play unlike on the Tidal app. I’ve had some glitches but deleted, downloaded a second time from the App Store, then updated and all is well.

Use the Hiby player, works on all tracks.

My issues with the hiby app were my google wifi acting up. Reset my device and I'm rocking now.

2.87.1.1125.12180. Looks like I touched a nerve and I appreciate your frustration. I love the device when it works but I run into quirky things often. It's not your fault Tidal changed their formatting to which you have to adjust. But I'm just to the point where I can play from my phone or...

Nope, mine is not playing the FLAC files, either. High Res is ok but if I use the Hiby App to play Tidal everything works IF the Hiby App doesn't crash and burn. Overall, this is my first DAP and I won't ever buy a Chinese DAP again. Too many glitches, slow operation, and issues. When it works...