[Johnfg465vd]

Does it worth to upgrade from the RU6 to the Fiio 15 or the Sony WM1A?

You are going to get a more refined sound for sure, improved details, separation, power... but if you are looking for a direct portable upgrade, why not consider getting R2r DAPs like HiBy RS6 or Cayin N6ii (with R01 board). I've heard the M11 and have read that it has a similar sound signature to M15 but less refined. To me it was a few steps ahead of the RU6 in technicalities, power and refinement but not as musical.

 

[justanut]

Does it worth to upgrade from the RU6 to the Fiio 15 or the Sony WM1A?

What are you trying to improve? Adding an amp might be a more worthwhile upgrade imo. Unless u want an all in one.

 

[Stuff Jones]

What are you trying to improve? Adding an amp might be a more worthwhile upgrade imo. Unless u want an all in one.

If you want to listen in one place, I can vouch for the sound of the RU6 + Schiit Vali 2+. For 400 dollars you have a nice little R2R + tubes desktop setup.

 

[426563]

If you want to listen in one place, I can vouch for the sound of the RU6 + Schiit Vali 2+. For 400 dollars you have a nice little R2R + tubes desktop setup.

Thats a nice idea! But the Vali 2 ist sold out everythere

 

[Stuff Jones]

Thats a nice idea! But the Vali 2 ist sold out everythere

Not here: https://www.schiit.com/products/vali-3

 

[426563]

You are going to get a more refined sound for sure, improved details, separation, power... but if you are looking for a direct portable upgrade, why not consider getting R2r DAPs like HiBy RS6 or Cayin N6ii (with R01 board). I've heard the M11 and have read that it has a similar sound signature to M15 but less refined. To me it was a few steps ahead of the RU6 in technicalities, power and refinement but not as musical.

How does compared the sound between the HiBy RS6 or Cayin N6ii (with R01 board)? I would get the RS6 for around 700€ maybe i would give it a try

 

[chemosapien]

How does compared the sound between the HiBy RS6 or Cayin N6ii (with R01 board)? I would get the RS6 for around 700€ maybe i would give it a try

There's two major factors in r2r decoders, the total number of resistors and the precision of the matching of the resistors, ru6 is the most budget friendly entry into r2r and while it sounds very nice coming from budget tier delta sigma dacs, it is a clear step down from hiby or the r01, which are fairly close in performance to each other

 

[426563]

There's two major factors in r2r decoders, the total number of resistors and the precision of the matching of the resistors, ru6 is the most budget friendly entry into r2r and while it sounds very nice coming from budget tier delta sigma dacs, it is a clear step down from hiby or the r01, which are fairly close in performance to each other

my hope was that the RU6 could keep up with the other DAPs and deliver a similarly good sound due to the hardware savings such as processor, screen, battery etc. then I will get the HiBy RS6 and compare. could you tell me what sound I get compared to the RU6

 

[chemosapien]

my hope was that the RU6 could keep up with the other DAPs and deliver a similarly good sound due to the hardware savings such as processor, screen, battery etc. then I will get the HiBy RS6 and compare. could you tell me what sound I get compared to the RU6

While I haven't done any proper a/b comparison of the two myself, in general r2r performance, the natural smooth characteristic of the sound is enhanced the higher quality the r2r ladder is

 

[426563]

While I haven't done any proper a/b comparison of the two myself, in general r2r performance, the natural smooth characteristic of the sound is enhanced the higher quality the r2r ladder is

I know it's one of those stupid hi-fi terms, but what's really important to me with audio devices over time is that the background is "black", that there's no noise from the amp or DAC. difficult to explaine.

Im a bit confused the Hiby RS6 which i found:

https://m.de.aliexpress.com/item/10....0.21ef5c5fmdBj7j&gatewayAdapt=gloPc2deuMsite

Is this a different Player? It has the same Name and the Dealer is Hiby official

 

[trez0r]

I know it's one of those stupid hi-fi terms, but what's really important to me with audio devices over time is that the background is "black", that there's no noise from the amp or DAC. difficult to explaine.

Im a bit confused the Hiby RS6 which i found:

https://m.de.aliexpress.com/item/10....0.21ef5c5fmdBj7j&gatewayAdapt=gloPc2deuMsite

Is this a different Player? It has the same Name and the Dealer is Hiby official

it's so called "R6 New", not RS6. Everythings on that offer is fine. R6 is based on ess 9038Q2M.

 

[426563]

Its so confusing, why they dont use another name

 

[blotmouse]

I know it's one of those stupid hi-fi terms, but what's really important to me with audio devices over time is that the background is "black", that there's no noise from the amp or DAC. difficult to explaine.

SNR from r-2r is usually higher than delta sigma.

 

[trez0r]

Its so confusing, why they dont use another name

Not really 'R6 New' is older than RS6...

 

[426563]

In such a market where audio players are already a special niche, one does oneself no favors by naming one's products, which vary greatly in specs, almost identical. In addition, "new" is also rather misleading because it automatically suggests something better.