[Micha0815]

Does anybody here use the R3 with any so called "Bluetooth Media Button"?
I mean a something like this https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Blue...emote+control&qid=1556277718&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I tested some but none did work with the R3...

EDIT: I think the Fiio RM1 could work (had one in the past, but lost it) - but it's a bit expensive for an old BT3.0 device without low energy profile support (and it's currently difficult to get) - so a new "button" should IMHO at least support BT4LE...

 

[Mouseman]

Does anybody here use the R3 with any so called "Bluetooth Media Button"?
I mean a something like this https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Blue...emote+control&qid=1556277718&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I tested some but none did work with the R3...

EDIT: I think the Fiio RM1 could work (had one in the past, but lost it) - but it's a bit expensive for an old BT3.0 device without low energy profile support (and it's currently difficult to get) - so a new "button" should IMHO at least support BT4LE...

I used to have one of those, I can't count how many times I misplaced it. I ended up putting it on the steering wheel and leaving it there until the battery went dead.

 

[Scarpad]

In R3 crossfade means fade-out effect in the end of the track and fade-in effect in the beginning of the next track (or in new position when scrolling current track).

hmm what would a use case be for that ?

 

[Mouseman]

hmm what would a use case be for that ?

I think it's been a feature present since the start of MP3s and I think the iPod had it. But unless you're playing music for a party, you're right -- I'm not sure I see a real use. I've never used it.

 

[mattg3]

Crossfade is great when you are random playing your collection. Hearing one song fade out into another starting can be a lot of fun and something I loved on my old Apple iPod Nano

 

[poprivet]

Lots of people use players at public events/public places, where they want each track mixed into the next for a continuous soundtrack. Been in numerous bars & dining establishments where the music is from someone's player. Likewise parties & get-togethers.

 

[Nolbert0]

@Joe Bloggs Big thanks. Now i can finally pronounce this player without a question mark every time

 

[MasterJack]

Received my R3 and easily updated the firmware, but when I tried to use my MediaMonkey software to load 23GB of music on a 64GB card, I got the message from MediaMonkey that there was not sufficient space on the card. I am assuming something went wrong with formatting the card (Exfat) in Windows 10. Am I better off trying FAT32 formatting and avoiding Windows 10 formatting tool?

Edit a while later: I reformatted the card using the default partition size option in Windows 10 rather than selecting another option from the list, and everything synced perfectly. Lesson learned.

The R3 is a great size and shape for use on-the-go. I like the menus and interface - now I will be able to find out what it sounds like. I will definitely consider loading the custom firmware (thanks very much for providing the link), after making sure everything works OK with this unit.

 

[Vimtoman]

@Joe Bloggs swipe back working now?
I will try to find out what combo makes it not work.

 

[mikp]

@Joe Bloggs swipe back working now?
I will try to find out what combo makes it not work.

what was the swipe back issue again?

 

[Judge Buff]

After a few days of fighting a respiratory virus and laying around looking at new DAPs while flying on NyQuil, I narrowed it down to the R3 and Shanling’s new M2x.

My circadian clock being really fubar found me awake at 3am this am, and fried again on NyQuil. I was cognizant enough of an R3 deal with 20% off on an open box, though. So, I pulled the trigger.

No Budget-Fi guy can pass up 20% off on a dap that has smart owners writing firmware for it... And it isn’t even RockBox! Today, I can count steps and listen to the radio! This time next week, we might be part of the SETI network!

Edit: Make that one smart owner... @Snoopy112

 

[dissembled]

@Joe Bloggs

I'm experiencing some issues with the official, latest firmware that I haven't experienced with version 2.1 that came stock on my R3. I switched to my Vmoda M80s after using the Meze Classics and there was no sound at all, even after pressing play. So I tried reinserting the Vmodas again but same issue. The song also automatically switched to a new track after inserting the new headphones with no input on my part whatsoever. Some weird behavior.


I'd also like to request a couple of things for future firmware to improve the overall experience.

- A menu item which lists every song by that artist after pressing the 3 dots in the Now Playing screen. Currently, it's by album only.

- A search function in the Favorites/Playlists screen like the one found in the right side (listing all the letters) of the All Songs/Artists/Album menus. Right now, selecting a song you'd like to play in the Favorites/Playlists menus is next to impossible.

 

[Scarpad]

Crossfade is great when you are random playing your collection. Hearing one song fade out into another starting can be a lot of fun and something I loved on my old Apple iPod Nano

yes except it doesnt do that it just fades the end but doesnt cross it with the other

 

[Joe Bloggs]

@Joe Bloggs

I'm experiencing some issues with the official, latest firmware that I haven't experienced with version 2.1 that came stock on my R3. I switched to my Vmoda M80s after using the Meze Classics and there was no sound at all, even after pressing play. So I tried reinserting the Vmodas again but same issue. The song also automatically switched to a new track after inserting the new headphones with no input on my part whatsoever. Some weird behavior.

These are both corded earphones with inline remote controls?

 

[435279]

Just an observation.

I've been exploiting a great feature of the Hiby R3. That is when playing music, specifically MQA encoded, over USB to an iFi xDSD. I found that dropping the volume by 1% from 100% where the the xDSD fully unfolds MQA (purple light on xDSD) to 99% where it doesn't (green light on xDSD)

Quick swapping between these two volume levels I can hear a difference between purple and green, or first unfold vs full unfold, mainly with the cymbal sounds. To me with 100% volume the sound is more airy, more depth. Listening to the MQA version of David Bowie's Soul Love its obvious to a point where I do believe I could differentiate the difference blind.