superuser1
Headphoneus Supremus
I am a a little surprised to see people not understanding that this is NOT an android device. Hesus!!
I am a a little surprised to see people not understanding that this is NOT an android device. Hesus!!
Well, you have to understand that Kickstarter is not a store. It is a way to support creators (like HiBy) with their upcoming product. What you get in return is freebies and discounts on the retail price. Many crowdfunding campaigns fail to meet their backers expectations, and we’re trying not to be one of them.
In order not to be one of them and to fulfill our backer needs - we’ll have to set the expectations right.
To wit:
As a matter of fact, LDAC, offline Tidal and MQA are things we cannot make announcements on yet, because we signed NDAs on them that last until if and when such things are fully certified for... whatever they're certified for (because shhhh...), we are working on Spotify but have been met with silence on their end at the moment, while aptX HD is simply not in the cards (they will be announcing the same things on Kickstarter shortly)
With that said, People who back our player should pull the final lever knowing exactly what they're in for, no more, no less. Again - I’d like to emphasis that this is not a store, but a way to support us in bringing the HiBy R3 to life. We hope that the R3 will grow to meet and exceed your expectations with time--after it comes to life.
To wit is a little strong so leaving it out
I'm still on the fence but @Joe Bloggs just wanted to say a word of thanks for doing your best to give us as much information as possible within the constraints you have. For Spotify maybe Hiby has to be more persistent with them, since they may be busy with their upcoming revamp? Remind them you have a potentially very large user base from Hiby OS as a whole!
I think the KS campaign has been run generally quite well and while it's not over, I think there are really only 2 main things that maybe Hiby can take note for future projects (yes I want to see more cool products!):
1) Make more use of the KS FAQ section with things like wireless support, offline support and file format support so we don't see the same questions repeated on the comments and
2) Maybe plan the stretch goals more in advance - although I know 2 cases would be useful in case we do an armband mod and other reasons. That said, most people can't possibly use a leather case, clear case, white case and then buy a silicon case after
Hope Hiby continues making amazing products at great prices! Please keep the same low noise floor and OI of the R3 for its successors so they can drive various multi-BAs. And whatever you do, please don't be like a certain competitor who is launching new product lines that are confusing, with dated specs and no longer price competitive when they used to be pioneers and leaders in the bang-for-buck category. I shall not name names
Cheers!
I think the KS campaign has been run generally quite well and while it's not over, I think there are really only 2 main things that maybe Hiby can take note for future projects (yes I want to see more cool products!):
1) Make more use of the KS FAQ section with things like wireless support, offline support and file format support so we don't see the same questions repeated on the comments and
100%. I pledged the R6 on another crowdfunding site and they shipped early. This is their second DAP and they now know more than they did on the R6Chances these will ship on time (May 2018)?
I made a pledge but it's my first time using Kickstarter for these things.
Same! RIP my wallet unless I win the lucky draw haha. @Mayth unless I have any urgent purchases looks like you really can look forward to a DP-S1 vs R3 comparisonManaged to grab a super early bird for $179!
In theory it should work - usb c out is supported. But until we get actual units to test we won't know if usb to usb, or usb to coax is 'quieter' or with less interference, as some other players have had differences between usb and coax.Does any know if r3 will work usb c to micro usb for the mojo, or is the recommendation to use a usb c to 3.5 coax based on there latest stretch goal?
@Joe Bloggs is Hiby planning to allow R3 to choose line out when being used as USB DAC? Sorry for adding on to the very long list of questions ><
Same! RIP my wallet unless I win the lucky draw haha. @Mayth unless I have any urgent purchases looks like you really can look forward to a DP-S1 vs R3 comparison
In theory it should work - usb c out is supported. But until we get actual units to test we won't know if usb to usb, or usb to coax is 'quieter' or with less interference, as some other players have had differences between usb and coax.
Chances these will ship on time (May 2018)?
I made a pledge but it's my first time using Kickstarter for these things.