Nice review. Thanks
The case is hardshell plastic or soft silicone, that will turn ugly yellow within a couple of months ?
The case is hardshell plastic or soft silicone, that will turn ugly yellow within a couple of months ?
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
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
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:
Cons:
- Size
- Price
- Battery
- Good detail retrieval
- No significant compromise in soundstage
- Audio latency over AAC connection
- Album art compatibility issue
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.Have you tried it with low-impedance sensitive phones? What about sub-bass (blurring or fast)? It would be indirect information about output impedance.
Great, it is a good sign, thanks.I couldn’t detect practical change in tonality. It sounds like Andromeda.
I got AAC and LDAC working.Which codecs are supported on BT-receiver mode?
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
No AptX ?I got AAC and LDAC working.
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.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.
That's ok for meAptX is transmit only according to the published specs.