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An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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HiBy R2 GEN II: HiRes Lossless Digital Music Player

HiBy R2 GEN II

HiBy R2 GEN II

 

The HiBy R2 Gen II is the newest addition to the entry-level digital audio player lineup.

 

Features

  • Professional ES9219C HiFi DAC Chipset
  • MQA Decoding
  • MSEB Sound Tuner
  • PCM support up to 32-Bit/384kHz, DSD up to DSD 256 natively

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Operating System: HiBy OS
  • SoC Ingenic: X1000E
  • DAC: ES9219C
  • Dimensions: 71*63.1*12.4mm
  • Weight: 70.6g
  • Display size: 2.45”
  • Display resolution: 480*360
  • Battery size: 1000mAh
  • Storage: via MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB
  • USB: Type-C USB2.0 port
  • Play time: 15 hours continuous
  • Standby: 20 days
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
  • WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
  • 3.5mm output power: 90mW
  • 3.5mm THD+N: 0.0005%

 

Hi-Res Performance In Your Pocket

HiBy R2 GEN II is a cute little device that one can carry around with ease. It houses a high-performance ES9219C DAC chip providing high-quality audio signal decoding. It is capable of decoding PCM up to 32-Bit/384kHz and DSD up to DSD256 natively.

 

MQA Support

HiBy R2 GEN II is one of the smallest devices on the planet to support MQA decoding. It supports 8x MQA file unfold, providing master quality audio quality with rich detailing and clarity. It takes your music enjoyment to an all-new level.

 

Bluetooth V5.1 Connectivity With UAT Transmission

HiBy R2 GEN II supports Bluetooth V5.1 connectivity for both transmission and reception of audio signals. It supports high-res codecs including the HiBy developed UAT(Ultra-Audio Transmission) codec that supports audio transmission up to 192kHz.

 

MSEB Audio Tuner

HiBy R2 GEN II uses the HiBy OS that features MSEB Sound Tuner. It is an audio remastering system developed by HiBy where users can easily control the warmth, thickness, vocal forwardness, impulse response, and other qualities in the output.

 

HiBy R2 GEN II

 

Dual Microphones For Audio Recording

HiBy R2 GEN II can be used to record high-quality audio. It features microphones to record stereo-quality audio.

 

Super-Long Battery Life

HiBy R2 GEN II can play music continuously for up to 15 hours. It has a deep standby time of over 20 days. So you can enjoy music for long hours without worrying about the battery draining out.

 

 

Price & Availability

HiBy R2 GEN II is now available at Linsoul and others for $89.

 

HiBy R2 GEN II

HiBy R2 GEN II

HiBy R2 GEN II