The HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC+headphone amplifier, for use with smartphones, computers, etc.Β Supports MQA!
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MQA authenticated dongleβthe 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 4x unfolding of MQA audio. After subscribing to MQA function, you can use HiByMusic to 2x unfold MQA audio and increase output sample rate; HiBy FC3 may unfold up to 8x!
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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@32Ξ© is a high output power for a USB headphone dongle, to power all sorts of HiFi headphones.
Supports high-res audio
Support 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
Package contents
FC3 headphone DAC+amp
Type-C to Type-C OTG interconnect
USB to Type-C interconnect
Packing box
User manual
Warranty card
QC certificate
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Specifications
| Model | 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 line control |
| Microphone | Support (Available in non-exclusive mode) |
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MQA authenticated dongleβthe 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 4x unfolding of MQA audio. After subscribing to MQA function, you can use HiByMusic to 2x unfold MQA audio and increase output sample rate; HiBy FC3 may unfold up to 8x!
The official couple
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
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
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
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
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
The ES9281pro DAC is behind the all-format HiFi decoding power of the FC3.
High output power
70+70mW@32Ξ© is a high output power for a USB headphone dongle, to power all sorts of HiFi headphones.
Supports high-res audio
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
Support 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
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
With its simple elegant lines, highlit bevelled edges and aluminium alloy body
Every angle exudes quality!
Volume buttons
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
30-step hardware volume buttons allow you to free adjust the volume to suit all usage situations.
RGB indicator light
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
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
Package contents
UAT - The Ultimate In Bluetooth HiFi
FC3 headphone DAC+amp
Type-C to Type-C OTG interconnect
USB to Type-C interconnect
Packing box
User manual
Warranty card
QC certificate
Look at me
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 line control |
| Microphone | Support (Available in non-exclusive mode) |
Specifications
| Bluetooth chipset | QCC 5121 |
|---|---|
| Driver complement | one dynamic and one balanced armature driver, total two drivers per earpiece |
| Bluetooth standard | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth codec | UAT/aptX/SBC/AAC |
| Bluetooth coverage distance | 10m |
| Operation | Touch, indicator light and voice feedback, HiBy Blue app control |
| Status indicators | Blue and red lights |
| Microphone | Included |
| Battery capacity | WH3 = 45 mAh, Battery case = 400 mAh
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| Battery Life | 5-hour playtime after fully charged. With Battery case up to 24-hour playtime. |
| Weight | 63g (including battery case) |