HiBy RS8 flagship Darwin R2R Android DAP -- Class A -- news and impressions thread

[rustydabear]

That's the converted US$ price

I definitely liked what I heard. Thought maybe the soundstage could be bigger? The demo unit was the non-international version and had some bugs. I’ll probably re-demo it if an international (google play) version becomes available or test my luck with a blind buy. Early impressions from me were very promising.

Does anyone know if the dock is included. Or is that a separate purchase?

 

[gLer]

Dock is separate for approx $300 as far as I know.

 

[wazzupi]

I definitely liked what I heard. Thought maybe the soundstage could be bigger? The demo unit was the non-international version and had some bugs. I’ll probably re-demo it if an international (google play) version becomes available or test my luck with a blind buy. Early impressions from me were very promising.

I thought the width was just fine personally maybe in height ?

 

[aaf evo]

I thought the width was just fine personally maybe in height ?

I’d need more time to conclude anything, I do recall N8ii sounding “larger” though.

 

[wazzupi]

I’d need more time to conclude anything, I do recall N8ii sounding “larger” though.

N8ii is more holographic which could be what you're describing that the n8ii might be larger in soundstage.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

Looks we’re close to have it…
https://shop.musicteck.com/products/hiby-rs8

 

[wazzupi]

Looks we’re close to have it…
https://shop.musicteck.com/products/hiby-rs8

Lurkinn

 

[IgeNeLL]

I’ve also heard ~$3200 but not finalized yet.

3000$ could be a great deal haha

 

[Joe Bloggs]

That's the converted US$ price in China.

I would be hesitant to assign such a price internationally, based on past experience, and also from the extra costs of supporting a device internationally vs locally, both geographically and in software terms (supporting Google Play etc.) But happy to hear that you guys are liking what you see so far.

 

[wazzupi]

I would be hesitant to assign such a price internationally, based on past experience, and also from the extra costs of supporting a device internationally vs locally, both geographically and in software terms (supporting Google Play etc.) But happy to hear that you guys are liking what you see so far.

I'm thinking $3500.

 

[WDitters]

MyHeadfi has started offering them for $5099 AUD / $3300 USD

https://www.myheadfi.com/product/hiby-rs8-flagship-android-music-player/

 

[TomKorn]

I definitely liked what I heard. Thought maybe the soundstage could be bigger? The demo unit was the non-international version and had some bugs. I’ll probably re-demo it if an international (google play) version becomes available or test my luck with a blind buy. Early impressions from me were very promising.

How would you compare it to LP6 (Pro). Real competition sound wise?

 

[aaf evo]

How would you compare it to LP6 (Pro). Real competition sound wise?

Are you asking about LP6 or P6 Pro? If the latter (and the regular non obsidian version), it reminded me of that but with better represented/more treble and better extension overall. I have not heard LP6.

 

[wazzupi]

Are you asking about LP6 or P6 Pro? If the latter (and the regular non obsidian version), it reminded me of that but with better represented/more treble and better extension overall. I have not heard LP6.

I A/Bed LP6 to rs8 I preferred the rs8. But the signature is different you could say they're all within the same level of technicality but rs8 just does it for me.

 

[Xinlisupreme]

I A/Bed LP6 to rs8 I preferred the rs8. But the signature is different you could say they're all within the same level of technicality but rs8 just does it for me.

Is RS8 tuning in the middle of N8ii and LP6?