HiBy FC3
Portable USB DAC & MQA Support
HiBy FC3
Audio Comp
The HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC+headphone amplifier, for use with smartphones, computers, etc. Supports MQA!
From now on, if you order the HiBy FC3, you will get a free promo code for the MQA subscription in the HiBy Music app (𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦 $9.99). The voucher will be dispatched in the package.
MQA authenticated dongle—the HiBy FC3
Supports MQA, HiBy Music app, HiRes certified, 70mW high power / low battery consumption, ES9281pro DAC, RGB indicator light, DSD128, 3.5mm headphone jack, all metal body
Supports MQA
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!
The official couple
Best compatibility with HiByMusic Exclusive HQ USB Audio Access mode. HiFi solution for smartphones.
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.
High quality, low consumption
Low power consumption stops the drain on your smartphone and keeps your music going.
HiRes certified audio quality
Certified by the Japan Audio Society for high resolution audio.
HiFi DAC ES9281PRO
The ES9281pro DAC is behind the all-format HiFi decoding power of the FC3.
High output power
70+70mW@32Ω is a high output power for a USB headphone dongle, to power all sorts of HiFi headphones.
Supports high-res audioSupport for PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD128 DoP.
Use as your computer's sound card
Plug & Play on Macs and Windows 10. No charging required.
All-metal body
With its simple elegant lines, highlit bevelled edges and aluminium alloy body
Every angle exudes quality!
Volume buttons
30-step hardware volume buttons allow you to free adjust the volume to suit all usage situations.
RGB indicator light
The indicator light light comes up in different colours according to the currently playing music format / sample rate.
Red: connected, not playing
Blue: playing at PCM 32-48kHz
Green: playing at PCM 88.2-192kHz / DSD64
Light green: playing at PCM 352.8-384kHz / DSD128
Purple: playing MQA
Specs
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 |
Package contents
FC3 headphone DAC+amp
Type-C to Type-C OTG interconnect
USB to Type-C interconnect
Packing box
MQA Subscription Voucher
User manual
Warranty card
QC certificate
The HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC+headphone amplifier, for use with smartphones, computers, etc. Supports MQA!
From now on, if you order the HiBy FC3, you will get a free promo code for the MQA subscription in the HiBy Music app (𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦 $9.99). The voucher will be dispatched in the package.
MQA authenticated dongle—the HiBy FC3
Supports MQA, HiBy Music app, HiRes certified, 70mW high power / low battery consumption, ES9281pro DAC, RGB indicator light, DSD128, 3.5mm headphone jack, all metal body
Supports MQA
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!
The official couple
Best compatibility with HiByMusic Exclusive HQ USB Audio Access mode. HiFi solution for smartphones.
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.
High quality, low consumption
Low power consumption stops the drain on your smartphone and keeps your music going.
HiRes certified audio quality
Certified by the Japan Audio Society for high resolution audio.
HiFi DAC ES9281PRO
The ES9281pro DAC is behind the all-format HiFi decoding power of the FC3.
High output power
70+70mW@32Ω is a high output power for a USB headphone dongle, to power all sorts of HiFi headphones.Supports high-res audioSupport for PCM up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD128 DoP.
Use as your computer's sound card
Plug & Play on Macs and Windows 10. No charging required.
All-metal body
With its simple elegant lines, highlit bevelled edges and aluminium alloy body
Every angle exudes quality!
Volume buttons
30-step hardware volume buttons allow you to free adjust the volume to suit all usage situations.
RGB indicator light
The indicator light light comes up in different colours according to the currently playing music format / sample rate.
Red: connected, not playing
Blue: playing at PCM 32-48kHz
Green: playing at PCM 88.2-192kHz / DSD64
Light green: playing at PCM 352.8-384kHz / DSD128
Purple: playing MQA
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 |
Package contents
FC3 headphone DAC+amp
Type-C to Type-C OTG interconnect
USB to Type-C interconnect
Packing box
MQA Subscription Voucher
User manual
Warranty card
QC certificate
Blog posts
HIBY FC3 USB DAC REVIEW——primeaudio
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