The pocket rocket upgraded with dual ES9219!
Black HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 orders placed on January 9, 2023 will be shipped in early February 2023. The red color is shipped as usual.
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"The HiBy RS6 is a deeply engaging and well-thought-out initial foray into the world of portable R2R Android DAPs... The ground-up conceptualization of Darwin and what it means to the portable audio user is probably the most salient aspect of all its features with that blazingly fast OS workflow already a staple of previous HiBy product releases. "
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"Hiby’s RS6 borrows a lot of technology from said D/A converters, choosing a higher engagement factor, flow and natural textures above anything else. If there’s a DAP that tries to elevate your mood and cover your body with goose bumps, then Hiby’s RS6 is definitely that one."
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"A great DAP is the sum of all its parts – features, performance, stability, design, UX and sound quality. In my experience, few other DAPs comes close to the RS6’s combination of features, flexibility and sound quality, and no other DAP offers all of that plus R2R in one sweet and shiny copper package. Highly recommended."
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Dual ES9219 quad DAC+ = Octa DAC++
Using critically acclaimed QUAD DAC+™ technology, patented 32-bit HyperStream III® DAC architecture, the ES9219's integrated SABRE DAC supports up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM, DSD256 audio data and MQA 16x unfolding. The highly integrated audio packages reduce signal path distances, producing a highly coherent soundstage.
Dual crystal oscillators and high performance FPGA
Equipped with external clock with dual active high precision NDK crystal oscillators! Equipped with dual crystal oscillators clocked precisely at 22.5792 and 24.576MHz to handle 44.1x (including DSD) and 48x (including MQA) kHz audio streams with the utmost precision, the R3Pro Saber boasts minimal jitter, further improving coherence of any music playback.


Balanced output
With four independent amplification channels, balanced output brings more powerful amplification, wider soundstage and exquisite detail!
Streaming support
What makes the HiBy R3 series special is its ability to play music from online Tidal and Qobuz--the streaming music service with better quality audio for more discriminating listeners.


MQA 16x unfolding
Dual ES9219 DACs bring MQA 16x unfolding to the table, on par with our Android flagship units. Unfolded MQA encoded audio offers reproduction of the original performance on par with the master tapes, transporting you to the same room with the artists!
Audio format support
Supports PCM up to 384kHz/32bit and DSD hardware decoded at up to DSD256, compatible with APE / WAV / WMA / WMA Lossless / FLAC / DSD / DFF / DSD / ISO / AIFF / M4A / MP2 / MP3 / AAC / OGG Vorbis / Opus etc.
* ISO DST format is unsupported. The supported formats listed on user manual shall be the standard data.

Expansion options beyond your imagination
The portable Swiss knife of audio devices:

Digital source
USB DAC


Bluetooth receiver
Bluetooth transmitter


WiFi music receiver
HiByOS takes on everything
Ever-evolving new software capabilities


HiBy Link
Industry's advanced remote link for easy control, allowing any smartphone to remotely control playback, volume control and playlist management etc.
Two-way UAT (Ultra Audio Trasnsmission)
Two way UAT support: Bluetooth HiFi: no more an oxymoron.
UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) is HiBy’s in-house developed all-new Bluetooth audio transmission codec. Supporting an industry-highest 192kHz transmission sample rate and up to 1.2Mbps Bluetooth bandwidth, this also can optimize its transmission characteristics according to different music genres, for the highest of audio fidelity from wireless!


MSEB
Straightforward and easy to use, everyone can be a tuning expert. MSEB (Mage Sound 8-Ball) tuning, a combination of multiple algorithms based on parametric equalizer (PEQ) and sound field adjustment to attune to your preference.
Custom theme - it looks as good as it sounds
Officially supported custom theme authoring tools for your very own player UI theme in a few simple steps!


Pedometer
Help you track your daily steps.
2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi dual band WiFi
Strong signals for fast transfer to get your favourite music.


Bluetooth 5.0
Supports advanced Bluetooth codecs such as UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC, etc.
Long play time
Customized by HiBy for the most HiFi going for the longest play time! 20 hours single-ended, 15 hours balanced, 50 days standby with battery capacity of 1600mAh.


Look at me
Disappears into your pocket, yet striking in its styling when pulled out.
What’s in the box
R3 Pro Saber 2022 player*1, plastic protect case*1, USB type C cable*1, user manual*1, warranty card*1, tempered glass screen protector*1, soft screen protector*1

Audio specifications
Table header 0 | 3.5mm PO | 2.5mm BAL |
---|---|---|
Test conditions | 32 ohms loaded | 32 ohms loaded |
Output power | 101mW | 340mW |
Maximum output voltage | 1.8Vrms | 3.3Vrms |
Rated output voltage | 1.5Vrms | 2.6Vrms |
THD+Noise | 0.00002 | 0.00002 |
Residual noise | ≤2.5uV | ≤3uV |
Signal to noise ratio (SNR) | 118dB | 120dB |
Frequency response | 20Hz-90kHz | 20Hz-90kHz |
Channel separation | 63dB | 93dB |
Dynamic range | 116dB | 119dB |
Comparison
Model | R3 Pro Saber | R3 Pro Saber 2022 |
---|---|---|
Operating system | HiBy OS | HiBy OS |
Dimensions | 82x61x13mm | 82x61x13mm |
SoC | Ingenic X1000E | Ingenic X1000E |
DAC | Dual ES9218 | Dual ES9219 |
Battery capacity | 1600mAh | 1600mAh |
Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
WiFi | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
Output power (3.5mm) | 80mW+80mW | 101mW+101mW |
Output power (2.5mm) | 280mW+280mW | 340mW+340mW |
HiBy R5 series comparison
Table header 0 | R5 Gen 1 | R5 Saber |
---|---|---|
DAC | Dual CS43198 | Dual CS43198 |
Operating system | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
SoC model | Snapdragon 425 | Snapdragon 425 |
Crystal oscillators | Dual crystal oscillators
45.158MHz, 49.152MHz | Dual crystal oscillators 45.158MHz, 49.152MHz |
OP-AMP | OPA1612 x 2 | OPA1642 x 2 |
Headphone AMP | AD8397 x 2 | AD8397 x 2 |
Decoding support (max) | PCM384kHz/32bit DSD256 | PCM384kHz/32bi DSD256 |
Output power @32Ω | PO:148mW
BAL:564mW | PO:148mW
BAL:564mW |
Signal to noise | PO:120.5dB
BAL:124dB | PO:120.5dB
BAL:124dB |
Residual noise | PO:2.1uV
BAL:2.64uV | PO:2.1uV
BAL:2.64uV |
Channel separation | PO:71dB
BAL:108.5dB | PO:71dB
BAL:108.5dB |
Frequency response | 20-80K | 20-80K |
Ports | 3.5mm SE/LO
4.4mm BAL/LO | 3.5mm SE/LO
4.4mm BAL/LO |
Battery capacity | 3500mAh | 3500mAh |
Play time | PO 18 hours
BAL 11 hours | PO 18 hours
BAL 11 hours |
Display | 4.0” (540*1080) | 4.0” (540*1080) |
Weight | 160g | 160g |
Dimensions | 107.7*61.2*15.6mm | 107.7*61.2*15.6mm |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
Bluetooth audio codec | Two-way bluetooth
Bluetooth input: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth output: SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX HD, LDAC, UAT | Two-way bluetooth Bluetooth input: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth output: SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX HD, LDAC, UAT |
WiFi | Dual band 2.4GHz, 5GHz | Dual band 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
Storage | 2GB RAM+16GB ROM | 2GB RAM+16GB ROM |
USB | USB2.0 | USB2.0 |
Quick charge | QC3.0 | QC3.0 |