[Meowheng]

That's digital but the others were talking about using a regular line cable and setting the R6 to output analog line signals.

Hi Joe, correct me if I’m wrong, if using 3.5 mini for LO, the signal will be in analogue while using LO/Coaxial cable provided by Hiby, the signal will be in digital, right???

 

[milesjunkie]

SS#78 arrrived this morning. All I can say is, wow! It looks stunning, just like @Hawaiibadboy photos portrayed. Build quality is exceptional...no sharp edges, everything just looks and feels right. It’s heavy (makes me think of Boris from Snatch...”heavy is good!”)...probably appears heavier because of its small footprint too.

Four long years since I stupidly bought a ZX1 sight unseen and hated it from the first minute, I finally have a fast pure Android DAP with enough power to drive a pair of T51p with control and no amp.

Setup was quick and easy. R6 read an existing sd quickly (30 seconds for 64gb maybe?) with zero errors.

Congrats @Joe Bloggs on a great achievement for a small company (or any size company!)

 

[Adventure]

So excited. Stainless steel R6 left Malaysia last Wednesday and hit Seattle (USA) this evening. Scheduled to be here in two days, but I’m hoping for tomorrow!

SS#78 arrrived this morning.

Hey great to read to Solid Steels are being send, I really can't wait

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

SS#78 arrrived this morning. All I can say is, wow! It looks stunning, just like @Hawaiibadboy photos portrayed. Build quality is exceptional...no sharp edges, everything just looks and feels right. It’s heavy (makes me think of Boris from Snatch...”heavy is good!”)...probably appears heavier because of its small footprint too.

Four long years since I stupidly bought a ZX1 sight unseen and hated it from the first minute, I finally have a fast pure Android DAP with enough power to drive a pair of T51p with control and no amp.

Setup was quick and easy. R6 read an existing sd quickly (30 seconds for 64gb maybe?) with zero errors.

Congrats @Joe Bloggs on a great achievement for a small company (or any size company!)

It is a stunner. The SS version is just art...it was fun taking pics because it is so damn sexy. I'm glad you like it. Finally a droid based DAP that sounds killer and moves like lightning.

Glad i got mine back finally

 

[Tinnitus Man]

@Hawaiibadboy How does the R6 compare against the AR-M2 in terms of sound quality?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Hi Joe, correct me if I’m wrong, if using 3.5 mini for LO, the signal will be in analogue while using LO/Coaxial cable provided by Hiby, the signal will be in digital, right???

Yes... And...?

 

[Meowheng]

Yes... And...?

Thanks Joe! I just want to make sure before damaging my R6...lol

By the way, Joe, can you advise me whether R6 volume should set max and control through external amp or otherwise?

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

@Hawaiibadboy How does the R6 compare against the AR-M2 in terms of sound quality?

Both are great, only sonic diff might be a bigger sense of impact in the bass region and that could be related to the impedance of gear but until I get some fibae which I will get I cannot say for sure....yet

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Thanks Joe! I just want to make sure before damaging my R6...lol

By the way, Joe, can you advise me whether R6 volume should set max and control through external amp or otherwise?

Never turn the last volume control connected to the speaker amp to max... Lol

Turn the R6 to near max. It doesn't have to be AT max, in case you want volume control at both locations whichever is more convenient

 

[Yuurei]

My black alu R6 finally arrived today. Damn, this is one sexy looking DAP. And quick too. Makes X5-3 looks like an ancient technology. I did not have much time to play with it yet but seems like R6 paired really well with FiiO FH1.

 

[Tinnitus Man]

Both are great, only sonic diff might be a bigger sense of impact in the bass region and that could be related to the impedance of gear but until I get some fibae which I will get I cannot say for sure....yet

Nice, thanks. I guess I'll stick with my M20 a while longer and see what HiBy has coming next.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

[G_T_J]

Both are great, only sonic diff might be a bigger sense of impact in the bass region and that could be related to the impedance of gear but until I get some fibae which I will get I cannot say for sure....yet

So, does the R6 carry an analogue-like house sound similar to that of Burr-Brown chips? I'm under the impression the AR-M2 features a Burr-Borwn DAC.

Would love to help but a bit of a noob and don't think I could give you a professional opinion. The X5iii is great but the R6 overall experience is way better in all aspects.

I don't doubt the R6 is better from a user's experience persepctive. I just wanted a sound comparison between these 2 but it's all fine if you feel you can't do such thing. This is much preferrable than offering false impressions.

I am a bit confused as others find it leaning on the warmer side and others rather analytical.
Thus I'm more leaning towards waiting for the R6 to hit the market when more reviews come up than going for it now. I wouldn't want to deviate much from the musical signature of my X5iii which is smooth, forgiving and at the same time fun.

 

[Tinnitus Man]

Yes, AR-M2 and ARM20 have Burr-Brown DACs (PCM1794a and PCM5242, respectively)

 

[G_T_J]

Yes, AR-M2 and ARM20 have Burr-Brown DACs (PCM1794a and PCM5242, respectively)

It should be very sweet and analogue-ish sounding.
I once heard the Plenue 1 and was blown away! If only it was a modern DAP with wifi and streaming options that one...