[egotrip]

Regarding wifi issues. Has anyone tried to disable 5ghz and only run 2.4ghz to see if that resolves the issue? I know there has been os/driver/chipset issues on both devices and routers, resulting in similar issues. This could help pinpoint if it is this issue or not.

F. Ex http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2634469/5ghz-stops-working-5ghz-fine.html

 

[KKFA]

I can only speak as I find and yes, companies will only address issues (and I’m not the only one by far who has had these WiFi problems) if people speak out. And sometimes you have to over-make a point to get anything to change. I’m glad some others have had no issues. But I’m sorry, when you spend this kind of money on anything you should at least expect it to function, even if it doesn’t excel.

I can only say I will feel your pain too if I had to deal with it. But for me, I would just use my wallet to do the voting. Have fun and better luck with the others.

For my R6, it does what I want it to do for me. That's good enough for now....But let's have the 8.1 update sooner than later

 

[egotrip]

For my R6, it does what I want it to do for me. That's good enough for now....But let's have the 8.1 update sooner than later

 

[Umapalata]

Thinking about picking this DAP up. Seems like a lot of the concerns/complaints about this device are poor wifi connectivity and the 10ohm output impedance. 95% of my listening would be 16 bit flac from SD card using Sony MDR-1AM2 (which are 16ohm headphones) at moderate listening volume. Should I be concerned about the 10ohm output impedenace? Should I achieve around 10 - 12 hours battery life; anything under 10 is a real turnoff.

Sony zx300 far better choise for your demands

 

[AlpacaApproach]

Sony zx300 far better choise for your demands

How does the SQ on the ZX300 compare to the R6 though? With the R6 Pro, the OI concern should be moot but the battery life should still be approximately the same

 

[Wiped89]

Edit: fixed. You have to use the headphones volume controls instead

 

[Dabbaranks]

thanks, i wasn't aware that the r6 can't stream. i need this to work at home, in the car and on the move so yes, definitely required.

any thoughts on cables? granted this does look like a newbie spurging out, but i have a 4mth deployment to the darkest recesses of africa coming up in march so would like a decent music companion. i have opted for recessed 2 pins on the CA and would like that to go into the 4.4mm balanced on the r6p.

Just wanted to chime in, I got my R6 during the first initial indiegogo launch and I've never had any wifi issues 2.4G or 5G. I use Bandcamp, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Datpiff and they all have streamed perfectly. I also have never experienced any interfering noises or hiss from the Wifi or Bluetooth being swithed on, but I do not have any iems under 30ohm impedance.

 

[hernandoco]

Just wanted to chime in, I got my R6 during the first initial indiegogo launch and I've never had any wifi issues 2.4G or 5G. I use Bandcamp, Spotify, Soundcloud, and Datpiff and they all have streamed perfectly. I also have never experienced any interfering noises or hiss from the Wifi or Bluetooth being swithed on, but I do not have any iems under 30ohm impedance.

Same here with the wifi. I agree with others that it's not as good as a smartphone. The range is definitely not as good but for me it works fine. I never really get any dropouts streaming from any of the major streaming apps (except for Tidal, I don't use Tidal).

I did experience tons of interference from wifi when using my CIEMs but I bought a iEMatch and that solved the problem while also solving the high output impedance issue.

 

[hugo poon]

Same here with the wifi. I agree with others that it's not as good as a smartphone. The range is definitely not as good but for me it works fine. I never really get any dropouts streaming from any of the major streaming apps (except for Tidal, I don't use Tidal).

I did experience tons of interference from wifi when using my CIEMs but I bought a iEMatch and that solved the problem while also solving the high output impedance issue.

I use Tidal a lot and my R6 has been working just well. I agree it might not be as strong as a smartphone as long as Wi-Fi (and perhaps bluetooth) is concerned... Yet compared with my smartphone (LG V20) the sound quality of the R6 is simply superior (streaming music in particular, thanks to its DTA application); the V20 is simply not in the same league.

That said, I'm looking forward to try out the R6 Pro to see if it will be a big improvement over the R6.

 

[KevP]

I don’t dispute that sound wise the R6 beats any mobile phone but, sorry, that should be much more than a graven. Why on earth would you spend 500 GBP if it didn’t? It’s intetesting that both the R6s I’ve had have been appallingly bad wrt WiFi.

 

[Qnapper]

I had had my R6 now for 2 weeks. The wifi is fine the Bluetooth is fine, but I have found turning off wifi makes the bluethooth much better.

Sound over bluetooth is very good better then the iPhone X I have, but plug in to the same speakers via cable and OMG the sound is outstanding.

I also have balanced in ear and standard, but the sound out via balanced in ear is again outstanding.

Having a music colection of upwards of 300GB of mixed acc,mp3 and lately flac I wanded one device to store all my music to take whereever I go. This decive does this and so much more.

I now just mneed to play with/work out the best settings for the MSEB which again adds so much to the sound out.

Qnapper

 

[Alcarinquei]

There is play store on the R6 right? Did anyone test a VPN on the device? I would use it to download some kkbox offline.

I wonder if the R6 with tidal and kkbox offline, worth it compared to the R3 as (mostly) a transporter to mojo.

 

[danisnowman]

There is play store on the R6 right? Did anyone test a VPN on the device? I would use it to download some kkbox offline.

I wonder if the R6 with tidal and kkbox offline, worth it compared to the R3 as (mostly) a transporter to mojo.

I’ve used it with NordVPN. It works exactly as you’d expect. Anymore questions you have about it, I can answer.

Though tell me, what is kkbox?

 

[stefzulj]

I've got my R6 for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested. Works perfectly with Tidal (1 sec buffering time with HiFi tracks) and is in great condition with factory screen protectors front and back still applied. Comes with Miter case.

 

[Qnapper]

I’ve used it with NordVPN. It works exactly as you’d expect. Anymore questions you have about it, I can answer.

Though tell me, what is kkbox?

KKBOX is a music streaming service developed by KKBOX Inc., a software company in Taipei from 2004.[1] It is a part of Japanese Telecom Group, KDDI. The service area mainly targeting the music market of Southeast Asia, focusing on regions including: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. Working on a freemium basis, both "pay-per-month" buyers or free service listeners can listen to over 20-million tunes (kkbox) on smartphones, TVs, media centers and computers.[2]