Hiby FC3 Portable DAC&AMP, MQA Compatible

[Surf Monkey]

@OniChap, thanks for the tips!

I noticed that the dongle enters in red mode (power saving) between tracks if they have different sample rate, so I set my Linux audio player (Audacious) to always sample rate at 44100 Hz.

Also, on Linux we need to change /etc/pulse/default.pa and comment the line: load-module module-suspend-on-idle. By doing that the dongle is always in blue mode, regardless if any player is open.

On Windows the dongle usually enters in power saving mode if it's connected to a laptop -- I haven't tried OniChap's tips though.

FWIW, on iOS the FC3 waits about three seconds before dropping into standby. As a result, songs with long lead-out of silence will sometimes trigger standby and I get a click when the amp turns back on for the next track. In the case of iOS it seems like a slightly longer time before standby would solve it. Maybe 5 seconds instead of 3.

 

[Peti]

I wonder if I control the volume on the device while playing back DSD materials it gets converted to pcm?

 

[alexLP]

Hello, recently I have a new version of hiby fc3 (line-shaped led) and I have two questions. With MQA files enabled purple color, from time to time it flashes blue. this is normal? also on xiaomi mobile it has a problem if I am using Tidal and I want to use another application such as Spotify or Youtube, the sound will be played through the speaker and not through the earphone. The same thing happens in reverse as well. This does not happen if I use iPad. the software is up to date

 

[Joe Bloggs]

I wonder if I control the volume on the device while playing back DSD materials it gets converted to pcm?

If the light remains the appropriate colour for DSD, then no. The FC3 is capable of receiving volume commands in the form of stream metadata.

 

[toge]

One of the channels on my fc3 no longer works - has anyone tried claiming warranty on their FC3?

Im from the UK and bought mine from AliExpress during BF couple of months ago

 

[toge]

Today it just won't work at all - I plug it in and it cycles through the colours then it just won't work end of. Sigh.

 

[needletalk]

Today it just won't work at all - I plug it in and it cycles through the colours then it just won't work end of. Sigh.

You can try updating the firmware. I saw on Facebook that it can work.
I share the files here.

 

[toge]

You can try updating the firmware. I saw on Facebook that it can work.
I share the files here.

do you have a link to that facebook post? thanks

 

[needletalk]

do you have a link to that facebook post? thanks

Unfortunately not, also that post was on Spanish, so maybe isn't gonna be that helpful, but 8nstalati9n is pretty straight forward on windows, you just open the .exe and slect the ROM on the zip file connect your fc3 with a headphone connected, no additional drivers needed, you select your FC3 as a target and rewrite the Firmware.

 

[toge]

Unfortunately not, also that post was on Spanish, so maybe isn't gonna be that helpful, but 8nstalati9n is pretty straight forward on windows, you just open the .exe and slect the ROM on the zip file connect your fc3 with a headphone connected, no additional drivers needed, you select your FC3 as a target and rewrite the Firmware.

thank you, just flashed it, still only sound coming out of one channel and still doesn't work with my phone

 

[needletalk]

thank you, just flashed it, still only sound coming out of one channel and still doesn't work with my phone

You're welcome, sorry that doesn't fix your problem, you should open a dispute on AliExpress for a refund.

 

[toge]

You're welcome, sorry that doesn't fix your problem, you should open a dispute on AliExpress for a refund.

I'm past my dispute phase, its either hiby helps me out or they don't...

 

[toge]

I've emailed them, hopefully they give me a good resolution.

 

[toge]

So Hiby sent me the same file... This one didn't work either.

 

[needletalk]

So Hiby sent me the same file... This one didn't work either.

Such a shame, mine works fine and have no issues whatsoever, I use to have some noises and cliping but just changing the usb c cable for a Jcally one and works wonders. Hope Hiby can offer you and alternative so you didn't lose all your money. Wish you luck.