[marekm]

Nice review. Thanks

The case is hardshell plastic or soft silicone, that will turn ugly yellow within a couple of months ?

 

[anli]

HiBy is pleased to announce the latest update to our linux-based pure audio mini DAPs in the form of the R3 II--now with physical volume knob (also press for screen lock / on / off), 4.4mm balanced output (instead of 2.5mm) and increase in output power to 380mV via 4.4mm output.

As always, these are awesome as ultraportable music sources for any case where you want to carry something smaller than a phone or a regular DAP. As well noted by greyforest, you can also connect them to WiFi or even your smartphone's own hotspot and connect via DLNA or AirPlay to have them function as a wireless, lossless hi-res amplifier for whatever your phone's playing.

Coming soon to your local retailers and store.hiby.com

Trial user usage report




Pre-release info page

What is player output impedance?

 

[anli]

Howdy folks,

My review of R3II is online on YouTube. In case you want to read, you can find the review article on head-fi here

Spoiler: My Take

I admit: I didn’t have much expectation when I heard about R3II. However, the device quickly won me over with the portability and sound quality. No, this tiny box does not offer the sound quality that makes my DX300 redundant. However, it does not hinder the soundstage performance of my IEMs significantly whilst being much more compact and pocketable. And that’s what a micro DAP should do.

Absolute Sonic Performance: 3/5 - Good.

Bias score: 4/5 - I am happy to add this device to my rotation.

Pros:

• Size
• Price
• Battery
• Good detail retrieval
• No significant compromise in soundstage

Cons:

• Audio latency over AAC connection
• Album art compatibility issue

Have you tried it with low-impedance sensitive phones? What about sub-bass (blurring or fast)? It would be indirect information about output impedance.

 

[o0genesis0o]

Have you tried it with low-impedance sensitive phones? What about sub-bass (blurring or fast)? It would be indirect information about output impedance.

I tried the Andromeda. Nothing to comment, tbh. A little hissy, but less than Mojo2, on par with DX300, not quiet like Topping G5. I couldn’t detect practical change in tonality. It sounds like Andromeda.

 

[anli]

I couldn’t detect practical change in tonality. It sounds like Andromeda.

Great, it is a good sign, thanks.

 

[anli]

Which codecs are supported on BT-receiver mode?

 

[o0genesis0o]

Which codecs are supported on BT-receiver mode?

I got AAC and LDAC working.

 

[PtNikko]

Does anyone know how they managed to put a USB 3.1 10Gbps port in there? The SOC only supports usb 2.0 and doesn't have any high speed interface like pci-e to put an external SD card to pci-e controller.

 

[anli]

HiBy is pleased to announce the latest update to our linux-based pure audio mini DAPs in the form of the R3 II--now with physical volume knob (also press for screen lock / on / off), 4.4mm balanced output (instead of 2.5mm) and increase in output power to 380mV via 4.4mm output.

As always, these are awesome as ultraportable music sources for any case where you want to carry something smaller than a phone or a regular DAP. As well noted by greyforest, you can also connect them to WiFi or even your smartphone's own hotspot and connect via DLNA or AirPlay to have them function as a wireless, lossless hi-res amplifier for whatever your phone's playing.

Coming soon to your local retailers and store.hiby.com

Trial user usage report




Pre-release info page

Does it support cue files?

 

[XP_98]

I got AAC and LDAC working.

No AptX ?

 

[o0genesis0o]

No AptX ?

I have only a vague memory that I got AptX receiving from my DX300 so I didn't mention AptX. I'm pretty sure that R3II broadcasts AptX to my UTWS5 earhooks. My unit is on a tour across Australia so I cannot confirm right now.

 

[rlw6534]

I have only a vague memory that I got AptX receiving from my DX300 so I didn't mention AptX. I'm pretty sure that R3II broadcasts AptX to my UTWS5 earhooks. My unit is on a tour across Australia so I cannot confirm right now.

AptX is transmit only according to the published specs.

 

[marekm]

Discussion about R3 II is also in the original R3 thread.

Old (with new info)
The HiBy R3; The New HIBY R3 II is now available for Pre-Order @ 781zł

New
HiBy R3 II--new and improved: physical volume knob, 4.4mm balanced out, increased power

Perhaps, mods could merge both threads (and slightly modify the heading).

 

[XP_98]

AptX is transmit only according to the published specs.

That's ok for me

 

[anli]

Does it support multipoint as BT receiver?