[nioh]

OK, I'm persuaded. I ordered a Pro II yesterday, it arrived today and I'm letting it 'burn in' for a few days as that made a big difference with the R6 Gen III. Initial impressions are good, it definitely sounds better than the Gen III and it's less buggy (several radio apps don't work on the III but do work on the Pro II) so I'm happy, although I get the comments about the buttons, they're definitely in the wrong places and there's no feel for where they are when it's in the case but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Congrats on your purchase !

If you don’t mind an expensive case, I can vouch for the Dignis case. With it the buttons are no longer accidentally pressed and they are easier to find. Although honestly I rarely use those buttons while using the DAP. I simply use the screen. The button layout on this DAP is certainly not very intuitive.

 

[antikryst]

I'm just glad there's a way to turn off the left buttons when the screen is off in the settings. I keep pressing those accidentally when I just need to adjust the volume.

 

[Johnfg465vd]

Has anyone tried pairing the R6 Pro II to an external Amp? I'm thinking of getting the AK AP10 sometime in the near future.

 

[YanaMJ]

Has anyone tried pairing the R6 Pro II to an external Amp? I'm thinking of getting the AK AP10 sometime in the near future.

Yes, I mostly use it with my Xduoo TA20

 

[Smirk 24]

Has anyone tried pairing the R6 Pro II to an external Amp? I'm thinking of getting the AK AP10 sometime in the near future.

I amp the R6 Pro 2 with my MK475 which I find to be a good pairing.

 

[Johnfg465vd]

What sort of improvements did you guys get with an external Amp (if any) or was it just to power some demanding Headphone?

 

[Smirk 24]

What sort of improvements did you guys get with an external Amp (if any) or was it just to power some demanding Headphone?

Improved dynamics, slight improvement to staging, and generally more engaging.

I pretty much only use IEMs. The most power hungry ones I drive are Crimson and Annihilator 2023 which benefit from the extra power the amp provides.

 

[YanaMJ]

Improved dynamics, slight improvement to staging, and generally more engaging.

I pretty much only use IEMs. The most power hungry ones I drive are Crimson and Annihilator 2023 which benefit from the extra power the amp provides.

Same improvements for me with my Xduoo TA20

 

[Johnfg465vd]

Good to know there's a decent improvement with an external Amp. One final question, how much of a difference is there between 3.5 LO & 4.4 LO?

I sold my NX7 some time back but someone near me is selling this Amp for ~100 USD. I'm wondering if I should get this one temporarily until I can save up for the AK PA10 (costs ~600 USD). I'll skip the NX7 if 4.4 LO is much better. Thanks.

 

[YanaMJ]

Good to know there's a decent improvement with an external Amp. One final question, how much of a difference is there between 3.5 LO & 4.4 LO?

I sold my NX7 some time back but someone near me is selling this Amp for ~100 USD. I'm wondering if I should get this one temporarily until I can save up for the AK PA10 (costs ~600 USD). I'll skip the NX7 if 4.4 LO is much better. Thanks.

I only use 4.4 LO...soundstage is slightly better with 4.4, also better instruments seperation...this is my opinion of course

 

[Nealz]

Dear @Joe Bloggs I'm from Bangladesh and trying to place an order for Hiby R6 Gen iii from your official distributor here. But they are refusing to take my order. Can you help me out with this issue please? I have sent you a text. Thank you.

 

[pradiptacr7]

Quick Question: Does anyone have any idea how I can play music using Tidal/Apple Music when I connect Hiby R6 Pro 2 to my desktop DAC via a Type C port? (Just like when we connect our Android/iPhone/Laptop to desktop DAC)
I can’t seem to find the setting for it. I’m able to play music fine when I use the Hiby music app (local library) but doesn’t seem to output music via Apple Music and Tidal when I connect R6 Pro 2 to Desktop DAC.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Quick Question: Does anyone have any idea how I can play music using Tidal/Apple Music when I connect Hiby R6 Pro 2 to my desktop DAC via a Type C port? (Just like when we connect our Android/iPhone/Laptop to desktop DAC)
I can’t seem to find the setting for it. I’m able to play music fine when I use the Hiby music app (local library) but doesn’t seem to output music via Apple Music and Tidal when I connect R6 Pro 2 to Desktop DAC.

You need to exit HiBy Music first as it would have asked for and obtained exclusive access to the USB port for audio.

 

[nioh]

Quick Question: Does anyone have any idea how I can play music using Tidal/Apple Music when I connect Hiby R6 Pro 2 to my desktop DAC via a Type C port? (Just like when we connect our Android/iPhone/Laptop to desktop DAC)
I can’t seem to find the setting for it. I’m able to play music fine when I use the Hiby music app (local library) but doesn’t seem to output music via Apple Music and Tidal when I connect R6 Pro 2 to Desktop DAC.

I use Apple Music sometimes connected to an external DAC/AMP and it works fine.
Like Joe said, it could be that the Hiby music is taking exclusive access to the USB audio so make sure that is not running.

 

[pradiptacr7]

@Joe Bloggs & @nioh thank you both. I'll update you people.