[Nailzs]

BTW PowerAmp supports DSD sound files but it doesn't change the LED color.

 

[Mathieulh]

BTW PowerAmp supports DSD sound files but it doesn't change the LED color.

That's because it doesn't do native DSD, it probably converts to PCM, or worse, it might go through the android stack. You are probably better off using USBAPP, HibyMusic or Neutron rather than poweramp if you want to experience what the R6 pro (or any decent Android based DAP) has to offer. It's sad as I love poweramp's interface but I stopped using it years ago as it did not bypass the android stack or work with USB DAC back then.

 

[jsmiller58]

You sure it’s not the hiss from the recording itself? I don’t detect ant hiss issue with highly sensitive earbuds .

Yup, sure... I have used 3 IEMs with my R6 Pro (out of the 4.4mm jack) and the hiss pretty much tracks with what I think is the sensitivity...

S8F - very sensitive and very noticeable hiss
DM6 - not as sensitive as the S8F and much less hiss, but still there
Kanas Pro - not as sensitive and no hiss I can remember (haven’t listened to them in a few days so memory a bit vague)

In the end, iEMatch solves this. Actually, most of the time I choose to ignore the hiss and listen without iEMatch, but when I want the cleanest sound that’s my go to solution.

I will do a quick test with a few other IEMs tonight.

 

[Drakonas]

Yup, sure... I have used 3 IEMs with my R6 Pro (out of the 4.4mm jack) and the hiss pretty much tracks with what I think is the sensitivity...

In the end, iEMatch solves this. Actually, most of the time I choose to ignore the hiss and listen without iEMatch, but when I want the cleanest sound that’s my go to solution.

I will do a quick test with a few other IEMs tonight.

Be aware that the adapter that comes with the R6 Pro from HiBy is reported to add this hiss. The Cayin adapter from MusicTeck or any other adapter you can probably find of good quality is reported to not have this hiss. Multiple people in this thread have confirmed this. It is the adapter HiBy ships out with their R6 Pro that is causing these issues from what I understand.

In the end, for IEMs, I see no need to use anything but the 3.5mm port as it should have enough power to drive most IEMs just fine. I've compared the sound for my Xelento Remotes, and I hear no difference between the two ports. The point of the balanced port, I think, should be to drive into something requiring a lot more power than that.

 

[jsmiller58]

Be aware that the adapter that comes with the R6 Pro from HiBy is reported to add this hiss. The Cayin adapter from MusicTeck or any other adapter you can probably find of good quality is reported to not have this hiss. Multiple people in this thread have confirmed this. It is the adapter HiBy ships out with their R6 Pro that is causing these issues from what I understand.

In the end, for IEMs, I see no need to use anything but the 3.5mm port as it should have enough power to drive most IEMs just fine.

Yeah! I don’t use that adapter for that very reason. I have angled adapters that have no wire. But I am also getting the hiss with cables terminated in 4.4mm connectors without adapters.

Thank you for the suggestion. I need to try the 3.5mm output... I have been going to balanced cables, but, still have quite a few SE cables... you’re absolutely right. The R6 Pro has an insane amount of power for IEMs. I got it because I also want to run my bigger cans off of the 4.4/( I have an XLR to 4.4mm adapter for that)...

 

[QuadraKev]

The adapter that came with my R6 Pro is quite susceptible to interference. I've confirmed this by holding my smartphone near the adapter.

I'll have to get a better adapter or a proper 4.4mm cable to see how the hiss is without interference being a factor.

 

[mihaig]

Did anyone try to use Netflix on R6Pro? It doesn't work for me. I tried both the PlayStore version and the one from Netflix website, specifically for older Android. It says 'this device is not supported by the app' or 'this app is not compatible with your device'. Not a big deal but it would be nice to make it work.

 

[hornytoad]

The adapter that came with my R6 Pro is quite susceptible to interference. I've confirmed this by holding my smartphone near the adapter.

I'll have to get a better adapter or a proper 4.4mm cable to see how the hiss is without interference being a factor.

With my iPhone ,if I put the Hiby to the right side of the iPhone, no interference. If the Hiby is to the left of the iPhone , there is interference s

Did anyone try to use Netflix on R6Pro? It doesn't work for me. I tried both the PlayStore version and the one from Netflix website, specifically for older Android. It says 'this device is not supported by the app' or 'this app is not compatible with your device'. Not a big deal but it would be nice to make it work.[/QUOTE

No porn for you !

 

[Nailzs]

That's because it doesn't do native DSD, it probably converts to PCM, or worse, it might go through the android stack. You are probably better off using USBAPP, HibyMusic or Neutron rather than poweramp if you want to experience what the R6 pro (or any decent Android based DAP) has to offer. It's sad as I love poweramp's interface but I stopped using it years ago as it did not bypass the android stack or work with USB DAC back then.

What does "1bit 1411 2KHZ 22579KBPS DSD_LSBF_PLANAR" Under the album cover of the instrumental playing on PowerAmp indicate? PCM?
The same instrumental that's in the picture I posted.

 

[Nailzs]

That's because it doesn't do native DSD, it probably converts to PCM, or worse, it might go through the android stack. You are probably better off using USBAPP, HibyMusic or Neutron rather than poweramp if you want to experience what the R6 pro (or any decent Android based DAP) has to offer. It's sad as I love poweramp's interface but I stopped using it years ago as it did not bypass the android stack or work with USB DAC back then.

Key Features

• plays mp3, mp4/m4a/alac/aac, ogg, wma, flac, wav, ape, wv, tta, mpc, aiff
• V3 builds also play opus, dsd (dff/dsf), mka, tak, flv (audio)
• 10 band optimized graphical equalizer for all supported formats, presets, custom presets
• separate powerful Bass and Treble adjustment
• stereo eXpansion, mono mixing, balance
• V3 builds have the new Audio Engine with Float32 internal sample format, Float64 DSP processing, up to 384khz sampling rates, selectable swr/sox resampler, multiple dither options, various per-output settings, and much more
  
  https://powerampapp.com/

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[Mathieulh]

Key Features

• plays mp3, mp4/m4a/alac/aac, ogg, wma, flac, wav, ape, wv, tta, mpc, aiff
• V3 builds also play opus, dsd (dff/dsf), mka, tak, flv (audio)
• 10 band optimized graphical equalizer for all supported formats, presets, custom presets
• separate powerful Bass and Treble adjustment
• stereo eXpansion, mono mixing, balance
• V3 builds have the new Audio Engine with Float32 internal sample format, Float64 DSP processing, up to 384khz sampling rates, selectable swr/sox resampler, multiple dither options, various per-output settings, and much more
  
  https://powerampapp.com/

It says "play dsd" it doesn't say it's native without conversion to PCM or any other form of post processing.

 

[JayNYC]

Can someone tell me how to get Tidal offline to download to memory card instead of R6 PRO internal memory? This was no problem with Qobuz but I can't figure out how to do it with Tidal.
Edit: never mind figured out how to do it.

@talmadge new R6 Pro owner here (2 weeks in). How do you direct Tidal offline download to mem card instead of internal?

 

[McCol]

@talmadge new R6 Pro owner here (2 weeks in). How do you direct Tidal offline download to mem card instead of internal?

Go into settings on Tidal and you should see an option to change memory option

 

[jsmiller58]

@talmadge new R6 Pro owner here (2 weeks in). How do you direct Tidal offline download to mem card instead of internal?

My Collection
Settings
Download Destination
Memory Card

 

[McCol]

My Collection
Settings
Download Destination
Memory Card

A far better guide than my poor effort!