[originalsnuffy]

One thing that I have experienced and can't figure out is the following. When playing longer songs on the R5 via Amazon Music HD, sometimes the unit jumps to the next song in the playlist at about the 1/3 to 1/2 through the song. I have tried deleting the song and downloading again, and that does not seem to fix the problem. Anybody have any guesses as to what may be going on?

 

[stephenja]

I've also noticed the sound skipping issue when using USB DAC mode - I thought it was my ears at first so reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing this problem!
It's a shame as it means I'm less inclined to use my R5 in USB DAC mode.

 

[jwbrent]

I've also noticed the sound skipping issue when using USB DAC mode - I thought it was my ears at first so reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing this problem!
It's a shame as it means I'm less inclined to use my R5 in USB DAC mode.

I continue to wonder whether these original issues with the R5 were addressed at all in the R5S.

 

[abitdeef]

I continue to wonder whether these original issues with the R5 were addressed at all in the R5S.

I doubt it, AFAIK only change was the op amps and some lpf tweaking. I'll try to try mine this weekend on dac mode. I haven't even tried Bluetooth yet, I just assumed it was weak like 80% of the daps I've used, the r3p kind of is a bit better but still cuts out, I'm assuming r5s is the same.

I'm talking about bt transmission, I've never had any problems in reciever mode but I'm also usually very close to the source.

What I do like is that they added system wide mseb support, and system support for plug ins. So far my general use with Tidal, neutron, and hiby music has been flawless.

Also looks like the new r6 is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Not for me at that size though but I can see the value in that price for the package. Well I guess like fiio hiby is really good at value. Some people got r5 for 300 dollars and that's a steal in my book.

 

[dharmasteve]

I doubt it, AFAIK only change was the op amps and some lpf tweaking. I'll try to try mine this weekend on dac mode. I haven't even tried Bluetooth yet, I just assumed it was weak like 80% of the daps I've used, the r3p kind of is a bit better but still cuts out, I'm assuming r5s is the same.

I'm talking about bt transmission, I've never had any problems in receiver mode but I'm also usually very close to the source.

What I do like is that they added system wide mseb support, and system support for plug ins. So far my general use with Tidal, neutron, and hiby music has been flawless.

Although the HiBy R5 is not perfect, IMHO, compared to the BT transmission of the iBasso DX160 and the HiBy R6, which I owned, the R5 BT is actually usable. I use the BT transmission mode to send LDAC to the iFi Zen Blue and it works a treat.

 

[jwbrent]

I doubt it, AFAIK only change was the op amps and some lpf tweaking. I'll try to try mine this weekend on dac mode. I haven't even tried Bluetooth yet, I just assumed it was weak like 80% of the daps I've used, the r3p kind of is a bit better but still cuts out, I'm assuming r5s is the same.

I'm talking about bt transmission, I've never had any problems in reciever mode but I'm also usually very close to the source.

What I do like is that they added system wide mseb support, and system support for plug ins. So far my general use with Tidal, neutron, and hiby music has been flawless.

Also looks like the new r6 is going to be a force to be reckoned with. Not for me at that size though but I can see the value in that price for the package. Well I guess like fiio hiby is really good at value. Some people got r5 for 300 dollars and that's a steal in my book.

Yes, I agree about how good the R5 sounds for the money!

 

[CrystalGipsy]

One thing that I have experienced and can't figure out is the following. When playing longer songs on the R5 via Amazon Music HD, sometimes the unit jumps to the next song in the playlist at about the 1/3 to 1/2 through the song. I have tried deleting the song and downloading again, and that does not seem to fix the problem. Anybody have any guesses as to what may be going on?

It did that when I had the trial on my phone at the start of the year. Not just a R5 thing.

 

[CrystalGipsy]

I've also noticed the sound skipping issue when using USB DAC mode - I thought it was my ears at first so reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing this problem!
It's a shame as it means I'm less inclined to use my R5 in USB DAC mode.

Can't say I have ever noticed this when I have used it in DAC mode. Perhaps it's os related. I have used it on Linux and Mac OS for hours on end and no issues.

 

[Interceptor69]

Is it true that they are 20ohms and yet less sensitive *to the volume knob* than e.g. Sennheiser HD600?

Not sure but not only must I use high gain with these but also balanced, and even then they don't sing. When I use them with my desktop set up (PC>Audirvana >R70 balanced>THX789) they do sound incredible.

 

[abitdeef]

Although the HiBy R5 is not perfect, IMHO, compared to the BT transmission of the iBasso DX160 and the HiBy R6, which I owned, the R5 BT is actually usable. I use the BT transmission mode to send LDAC to the iFi Zen Blue and it works a treat.

Yep I do remember it being decent, both Ibassos I had were worse in that department. (Dx220, Dx160) im using fiio m5 for bluetooth headphones anyways.

 

[abitdeef]

Used on dac mode today- windows 10, didn't notice any issues.

Also just a heads up, I'm selling my r5 saber for a good price if anyones interested. It's too much dap for me really (r3 pro is plenty even though it doesn't sound quite as good) and I'm having fun just checking new stuff out.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Used on dac mode today- windows 10, didn't notice any issues.

Also just a heads up, I'm selling my r5 saber for a good price if anyones interested. It's too much dap for me really (r3 pro is plenty even though it doesn't sound quite as good) and I'm having fun just checking new stuff out.

Hey maybe its just me but I would keep the R5 and sell the R3Pro

 

[Blazer39]

is the regular R5 100$ better than the R3pro?
talking in terms of sound quality only

 

[393699]

The bass on the R5 is tighter and better extended. The treble has more detail and resolution. The imaging and instrument separation is superior, and soundstage has better depth and layering. The R5 just reveals more of what is present in the music. It just takes everything that the R3 Pro is capable of, and does it even better.

 

[originalsnuffy]

I had the original R3 briefly. It was purchased on crowdfunding (think it was Kickstarter). I did not care for it much; whereas I really like the R5. I realize the the R3 was updated to Pro, and for that that matter the R5 seems to have a mid cycle tweak / upgrade (Saber).

Kudos to HiBy; they seem to have figured out Android firmware. My sense is that FIIO is also on the right track. I have not checked in a while but Shanling a fews months back still was not up to speed. It feels a bit weird to me that at the moment I have nothing by Shanling as that used to be my go to brand. Things change pretty fast in chifi.