[rlw6534]

Smart of you @rlw6534 you called it, it’s a 9219C. The more I’d thought about it in the meantime, the more I thought your hypothesis was clever - what other chip could be used to get such a huge play time? It’s a smart design in that the DAC itself is killer, amping is where you can improve on the package with a dedicated circuit. Battery life through the optional class A will be closer to average presumably.

Yes, my guess was totally based on the long run time with the 9219 being the most power efficient MQA compatible DAC/amp that I was aware of. I guess we'll see what "Class-A Act" means.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

You guys are correct. It makes use of the integrated ESS DAC/amp for the endurance mode and has a separate switch for the Class A circuit.

Some writeup about the latter: https://store.hiby.com/blogs/blog/hiby-r5-a-class-a-act-debuts

 

[KarlAgathon]

Extremely happy with my R6 Pro, but this has captured my curiosity.

 

[Philip Ha]

How much will it be?

 

[TheRH]

Following!

 

[psikey]

Looking good.

 

[InvisibleInk]

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Oh, I don't like this switchable phone/line out port. I want a dedicated line out!

 

[Q Mass]

I'm disappointed that the R5 II appears to still use volume buttons instead of a wheel/knob.
I'd also hoped for a device which would improve on the slightly sluggish operation of my OG R5. Perhaps I'm jumping to the wrong conclusion re' speed though, maybe the R5 II will run Android 8 faster than the OG?
A 4.7" screen makes me think this must be slightly bigger than the OG too, even if the bezels are even smaller than the R5.
I can't say I felt any need for 'class-A' amplification or an additional PO/LO either [shrugs].
Oh well, I guess Hiby took the R5II in a different direction than I'd hoped, no problem, I still love my R5 so I'll just stick with that for the moment.
Sorry if this post comes across negative, I'm certain others will be happy with the changes, and I have to admit, it does look handsome!
EDIT:
Oh, and do we really need to be adding 2.5mm sockets to devices at this stage of the game?! Seems like a legacy port to me nowadays.

 

[rlw6534]

Oh, and do we really need to be adding 2.5mm sockets to devices at this stage of the game?! Seems like a legacy port to me nowadays.

I personally like that it has the additional socket. I keeps me from using adaptors or buying cables that I have to switch around. Unfortunately, I have other DAPS which are either 2.5 or 4.4 mm only, so I can't just use one size.

 

[psikey]

I'm disappointed that the R5 II appears to still use volume buttons instead of a wheel/knob.
I'd also hoped for a device which would improve on the slightly sluggish operation of my OG R5. Perhaps I'm jumping to the wrong conclusion re' speed though, maybe the R5 II will run Android 8 faster than the OG?
A 4.7" screen makes me think this must be slightly bigger than the OG too, even if the bezels are even smaller than the R5.
I can't say I felt any need for 'class-A' amplification or an additional PO/LO either [shrugs].
Oh well, I guess Hiby took the R5II in a different direction than I'd hoped, no problem, I still love my R5 so I'll just stick with that for the moment.
Sorry if this post comes across negative, I'm certain others will be happy with the changes, and I have to admit, it does look handsome!
EDIT:
Oh, and do we really need to be adding 2.5mm sockets to devices at this stage of the game?! Seems like a legacy port to me nowadays.

And I can't bare volume wheels and only consider DAP's with volume buttons!

Disappointment for me is it still being at Android 8. How long will streaming apps support 8 seeing as already on 12 now.

Agree with other poster, its great having all 3 sockets so we can use our preferred cables. I still have a nice 2.5mm silver I use with my K10U's and currently use an adapter to 4.4mm.

Until we hear it how can we know if class "A" is worth it ?

 

[claud W]

Joe Bloggs,
Can you post some size comparison pics of the old and new R5?

 

[mikp]

android 8, so no wavelet or poweramp eq. who knows how long apps will support android 8.

 

[rlw6534]

android 8, so no wavelet or poweramp eq. who knows how long apps will support android 8.

Maybe we'll get lucky and they will add 10 band system-wide PEQ as a feature. Agreed that Android 8 is disappointing.

 

[monsieurfromag3]

One thing is, Hiby are the only DAP makers along with iBasso ever to have upgraded the Android version of their players mid-life. The R6Pro jumped from 6 to 8, something like that. So if it’s possible on that Snapdragon chip, as @rlw6534 pointed out earlier, maybe, just maybe they’ll do it again. It’s probably more difficult this time around; since their newer players are on Android 9 I am inclined to think the R5 platform will just remain locked at 8, or they’d have made the jump for the launch.

 

[rlw6534]

One thing is, Hiby are the only DAP makers along with iBasso ever to have upgraded the Android version of their players mid-life. The R6Pro jumped from 6 to 8, something like that. So if it’s possible on that Snapdragon chip, as @rlw6534 pointed out earlier, maybe, just maybe they’ll do it again. It’s probably more difficult this time around; since their newer players are on Android 9 I am inclined to think the R5 platform will just remain locked at 8, or they’d have made the jump for the launch.

The problem with Android 8 is that it doesn't include the DynamicsProcessing effect which is what (I believe) allows Wavelet and Poweramp Equalizer to function. I'm a big believer in modest to moderate EQ to fine tune my equipment. If Hiby could improve the convolver plugin or add system-wide PEQ we might still be able to get there.