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HiBy FC3: HiFi ES9281pro DAC chip MQA Headphone Amplifier

HiBy FC3

HiBy FC3

 

HiBy has released its latest portable headphone amplifier, the HiBy FC3.

 

Features

  • Excellent DAC ES9281PRO Chip & High Output Power
  • MQA Full Decoding
  • 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • HiRes Certified Audio Quality & Aluminum Alloy Body
  • Volume Buttons & RGB Indicator Light

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Name: HiBy FC3
  • Dimensions: 45*13*9 mm
  • Weight: 9.1g
  • DAC chip: ES9281PRO
  • Hardware buttons: Volume +/-
  • DSD support: Up to DSD128(DoP)
  • Indicator light: RGB LED status indicator
  • USB port: Type-C
  • Headphone port: Standard 3.5mm headphone port for headphones and CTIA-standard headsets, does not support inline remote
  • Microphone: Support (Available in non-exclusive mode)
  • Package contents:
    • FC3 headphone DAC + amp
    • Type-C to Type-COTG interconnect
    • USB to Type-C interconnect
    • Packing box
    • MQA Subscription Voucher
    • User manual
    • Warranty card
    • QC certificate

 

Excellent DAC ES9281PRO Chip & High Output Power

Adopting a ES9281pro DAC chip behind the all-format HiFi decoding power, the HiBy FC3 can support high-res audio for PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD128 DoP. In addition, the FC3 amplifier characterizes 70+70mW@32Ω high output power for a USB headphone dongle to power all sorts of HiFi headphones.

 

HiBy FC3

 

MQA Full Decoding

Supporting MQA, the full unfolding of MQA audio performed by the FC3 brings you the full studio / concert experience. The FC3 includes MQA Renderer technology, which can connect to an MQA Core signal and complete the final unfold of an MQA file. The LED glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file. MQA-enabled software must be used on the smartphone (e.g., HiBy Music, TIDAL) to realize unfolding of MQA audio. After subscribing to MQA function in HiBy Music app, you can use the FC3 to unfold MQA audio up to 8x.

 

HiBy FC3

 

3.5mm Headphone Jack

With its industry-standard 3.5mm headphone jack, the FC3 enables your smartphone to connect to standard wired headphones for improved music performance. Besides, the HiBy FC3 features low power consumption to stop the drain on your smartphone and keep your music going.

 

HiBy FC3

 

HiRes Certified Audio Quality & Aluminum Alloy Body

Certified by the Japan Audio Society for high resolution audio, HiBy FC3 comes with an excellent acoustic performance. This device also combines an aluminum alloy body with the simple elegant lines and highlight beveled edges. Every angle exudes quality.

 

HiBy FC3

 

Volume Buttons & RGB Indicator Light

Equipped with 30-step hardware volume buttons, the FC3 amplifier can adjust the volume to suit all usage situations with ease. And this HiBy device also utilizes multiple RGB indicator light, which comes up in different colors according to the currently playing music format or sample rate.

 

Price & Availability

HiBy FC3 is available now at Linsoul and others for $59.

 

HiBy FC3

HiBy FC3

HiBy FC3