I am in Canada, so it will not even be a deal. After import fees and duty garbage, I would be looking at paying about 500 Canadian for one. It is a rip off for anyone outside of the USA.
R5, a new Android DAP by Hiby
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I am in Canada, so it will not even be a deal. After import fees and duty garbage, I would be looking at paying about 500 Canadian for one. It is a rip off for anyone outside of the USA.
originalsnuffy
Headphoneus Supremus
About 6 months ago I would have agreed. But since then Amazon has improved the IOS software tremendously and it now works just fine. But the software still bogs down on the R5.
I’ve never figured out how to enter into USB DAC mode after connecting my iPad Mini to R5 with Apple CCK. Nothing happens. I switched to “USB DAC In” in the settings of R5 so I’m not sure what to do next to activate it. Songs on my iPad are continuing to play through the iPad’s speakers. I restarted both devices a few times while connected but that didn’t help.
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dharmasteve
Headphoneus Supremus
@Joe Bloggs
I am a fan of my HiBy R5. But there is a real problem that is affecting me and causing some unhappiness. The culprit is Amazon HD on the R5. Tidal runs smartly, as an app should. Amazon HD is more of a split personality. Sometimes it does what it should and at other times it just doesn't manage to start playing. I don't know if is memory, or what but it sometimes means a wait of a minute or so....or a restart. I don't like it. It's not the Amazon HD app.......because on my other 3 Android players,,,,the FiiO M6, The Samsung S9 plus and the LG V30, Amazon HD runs seamlessly. I can't use Tidal because I am tied to Amazon Prime so get a chunky discount on Amazon HD. I need 'Streaming' and I need 'Amazon HD' Something has to happen. This really has to be dealt with....by your side @Joe Bloggs. 'What else can a poor boy do' words out of Running on Faith, written by the great Jerry Lynn Williams, performed by Eric Clapton. This 'poor boy' needs to use Amazon HD, and get musical happiness....the whole point of the HiBy R5. I have faith in you.
I am a fan of my HiBy R5. But there is a real problem that is affecting me and causing some unhappiness. The culprit is Amazon HD on the R5. Tidal runs smartly, as an app should. Amazon HD is more of a split personality. Sometimes it does what it should and at other times it just doesn't manage to start playing. I don't know if is memory, or what but it sometimes means a wait of a minute or so....or a restart. I don't like it. It's not the Amazon HD app.......because on my other 3 Android players,,,,the FiiO M6, The Samsung S9 plus and the LG V30, Amazon HD runs seamlessly. I can't use Tidal because I am tied to Amazon Prime so get a chunky discount on Amazon HD. I need 'Streaming' and I need 'Amazon HD' Something has to happen. This really has to be dealt with....by your side @Joe Bloggs. 'What else can a poor boy do' words out of Running on Faith, written by the great Jerry Lynn Williams, performed by Eric Clapton. This 'poor boy' needs to use Amazon HD, and get musical happiness....the whole point of the HiBy R5. I have faith in you.
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CrystalGipsy
100+ Head-Fier
Shame their app sucks though and it's not capable of true bit perfect and you like it all upsampled. Sorry I have a real issue with this service it's half cocked and just a money grab.
Interceptor69
100+ Head-Fier
Agree. It's like they saw the success of Tidal and Qobuz and wanted to get in on the action with a half thought-out effort. I knew something was amiss when every song and album was 192K.
Interceptor69
100+ Head-Fier
Also the app works just like all the others on my R5- songs start quickly with no issues. There may be a problem with that fellow's R5.
Jikokaiki
New Head-Fier
What media player apps do you guys like with the R5? Do you use the stock Hiby one or is there something better? I know I have seen UAPP spoken highly of, but idk what makes it good or even if it is a good fit for the R5.
Interceptor69
100+ Head-Fier
UAPP is now compatible with the R5. The reason I use it (I have used the Hiby app as well) is it "contains" my library, Tidal and Qobuz. I don't have to change apps all the time using UAPP. I also use it on my S10+.
stephenja
New Head-Fier
Now that they've resolved the gapless issue (no more pauses/hiccups between continual tracks) I've gone back to using the Hiby Music app. I was using UAPP before then, but I'm not sure if it's just my ears but to me the UAPP app sounds a bit harsher sounding in comparison to the Hiby Music app. This is just for playing FLAC files from the SD card mind, I don't use any of the streaming services.
I have the latest version of the HiBy Music app, and though gapless is better than before, it is still not as good as my other daps. I still hear a transition between tracks on live albums.
Interceptor69
100+ Head-Fier
This is an interesting comparison.
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/he...atively-testing-for-dsp-and-alterations/72848
https://community.roonlabs.com/t/he...atively-testing-for-dsp-and-alterations/72848
CrystalGipsy
100+ Head-Fier
Roon and UAPP all I use. More UAPP until Roon sort out the crappy Android resampling.
Interceptor69
100+ Head-Fier
I didn't know Roon had a portable application. Don't know much about it. I went with Audirvana for PC.
I am wondering if Hiby would be willing to mail me an R5 with it stating "gift" on the package. This way it will cost me 395.36 Canadian (current conversion amount from 300 US), and then I will not have to pay any other ridiculous charges for the DAP when it shows up. I ended up sending Hiby an email to inquire about this. I am very happy with the R3 Pro, but I am rather interested in stepping up to the sound quality improvements which would be offered by the R5.
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