Hiby FC6 - another R-2R USB dongle

[ClieOS]

Priced around US$300 with single-ended 3.5mm output. Already placed an order, let see how this stack up against RU6, which is cheaper and also has balanced output.

Conclusion: Overpriced, roll-off treble, glitch, so AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.

P/S: July 27, 23. New firmware 1.06 finally fixed the glitch that causes extra noise in non-elcusive mode.

 

[steve1steve2]

Where did you order it?

 

[ClieOS]

Where did you order it?

Directly from Hiby authorized retailer at Taobao in China using a forwarding service..

 

[ClieOS]

Just saw Hiby FB announcement that the official international release day is tomorrow (March 1st).

 

[steve1steve2]

Thanks

 

[Efgp]

Oh, cool ! Can't wait to hear some reviews ! The Cayin was very well received, so let's hope !

 

[LakeOfTheWyles]

 

[jkmf]

Is hard to believe DAC/AMP these days doesn't come with 4.4mm output esp. in that asking price.
It doesn't even have to be balanced. More for user convenience.
Cayin RU6, Questyle M15, Fiio BTR7 all have it for a reason.

 

[musicday]

Do we know the power output?

 

[Haden2866]

Looks great. I'm still single-ended at this stage, so don't mind lack of 4.4mm output.

 

[ClieOS]

Do we know the power output?

100mW @ 32ohm is the official number, though I won't put too much stock on any unverifiable manufacturer's claim.

 

[LakeOfTheWyles]

It’d have to be quite a bit bigger to include 4.4. I like the size. Maybe there’s a 4.4 version in the future.

 

[jkmf]

Cayin RU6: 65mm x 25.4mm x 13.7mm (138mW @ 32ohm)
Hiby FC6: 50mm x 22.4mm x 10.0mm (100mW @ 32ohm)

There is size increament given the additional 4.4mm jack and circuitry but not substantial I'd say.
I have not heard anyone complaining RU6 being bulky.

 

[XERO1]

https://store.hiby.com/products/hiby-fc6

 

[Luke Skywalker]

Ya I’d buy it right now if it had 4.4. I don’t have anything with a 3.5 wire