HiBy - R2 II (Gen 2)
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Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Audiophiles
Ideal for Commuting
Best Suited for Portable Use
Bluetooth with
UAT, LDAC, aptX & AAC
Battery Life
ESS Sabre ES9219C
DAC Chip
90mW
Power Output
Upto 2TB
of Storage
Battery Capacity of
1000 mAh
Volume Controls
DESCRIPTION
PRESENTING THE BEAUTEOUS HI-RES AUDIO PLAYER FROM HIBY - THE R2 II (GEN 2)
HiBy Music specialises in the research & development and manufacturing of high-quality portable audio products. They have been in the HiFi audio industry for over a decade now. HiBy's line-up of Digital Audio Players has garnered great success. Continuing the legacy, HiBy takes great pleasure in introducing their all-new Digital Audio Player - the R2 II (Gen 2). It packs all the required features you need from a Digital Audio Player. Under its hood, it hosts an ESS Sabre DAC chip that delivers flawless music reproduction. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a universal 3.5mm headphone output port offering 90mW of power output capable of driving IEMs and some less power-demanding headphones. Last but not least, the R2 II (Gen 2) is certified for Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless.
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
The capability of a Digital Audio Player to reproduce Hi-Fidelity sound depends on the DAC chip and its implementation. HiBy, with their R2 II (Gen 2), has incorporated an ES9219C DAC chip from ESS Sabre capable of decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 8X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated). Make your way to Hi-Fidelity music with the all-new HiBy R2 II (Gen 2)!
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting Bluetooth codecs, including UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC. It supports two-way high-definition wireless audio transmission. The 2.4GHz WiFi support enables OTA firmware updates, WiFi music transfer, AirPlay, and DLNA. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) with 8X MQA unfolding allows you to experience master tape quality audio, making you feel as if you were right there with the artist at the recording studio.
WHOPPING 15 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 15 hours of nonstop playback on a single charge with the R2 II (Gen 2), HiBy has you covered. A 1000mAh battery within it provides 20 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R2 II (Gen 2)!
ONE AUDIO DEVICE, CONSIDERABLE POSSIBILITIES
HiBy has designed the R2 II (Gen 2) to be a highly versatile Digital Audio Player that is here to take your breath away merely by the performance it packs. It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver, Wireless music server, audio recorder (dual microphones), and eBook reader. The R2 II (Gen 2) is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB is HiBy's in-house developed audio processor, designed to bring out what audiophiles desire the most in their music. Get your warm, thick, vocal-forward sound with low sibilance, fast impulse response and crisp airiness by dialling in the temperature slider, note thickness slider, voice slider, sibilance slider, impulse response slider and air sliders, among others. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R2 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports streaming apps like net radio, Tidal, and Qobuz and file formats like MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, Iso, Cue, WMA, Ogg, AAC, Opus, Aiff, etc.
PUREAUDIO HIBY OS FOR SMOOTHER AND REFINED PERFORMANCE
HiByOS is HiBy's in-house developed operating system targeted towards HiFi audio devices, optimising for audio processing from the ground up and possessing endless usage possibilities limited only by your imagination!
ICONIC DESIGN WITH 2.45-INCH TOUCH DISPLAY
HiBy has taken a minimalistic approach while designing the R2 II (Gen 2). It has an iconic design with a compact form factor. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a 2.45-inch touch display with a resolution of 480*360. At the bottom, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files. The USB-C port located at the bottom can be used for charging and data transfer. It also has control buttons on the right and a volume wheel with a power button on top.
SPECS
MODEL | HiBy R2 2nd gen |
OPERATING SYSTEM | HiBy OS |
SOC | Ingenic X1000E |
DAC | ES9219C |
DISPLAY SIZE | 2.45 inches |
RESOLUTION | 480*360 |
HEADPHONE OUTPUT | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) |
3.5MM PORT OUTPUT POWER | 90mW |
3.5MM PORT (THD+N) | 0.0005% |
BLUETOOTH VERSION | Bluetooth 5.0 |
BLUETOOTH CODECS | UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC |
BATTERY SIZE | 1000mAh |
REMOVABLE STORAGE | MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB |
USB | USB2.0, Type-C slot |
CONTINUOUS PLAY TIME | 15 hours (single-ended output) |
STANDBY TIME | >500h |
WIFI BANDS | 2.4GHz |
WEIGHT | 70.6g |
DIMENSIONS | 71*63.1*12.4mm |
BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
2. Screen protectors | |
3. Warranty & QC card | |
4. Instruction manual | |
5. Player Case | |
6. USB cable | |
7. Packaging Box |
User Manual | R2 II (Gen 2)
Hi-Res Digital Audio Player
|
PRESENTING THE BEAUTEOUS HI-RES AUDIO PLAYER FROM HIBY - THE R2 II (GEN 2)
HiBy Music specialises in the research & development and manufacturing of high-quality portable audio products. They have been in the HiFi audio industry for over a decade now. HiBy's line-up of Digital Audio Players has garnered great success. Continuing the legacy, HiBy takes great pleasure in introducing their all-new Digital Audio Player - the R2 II (Gen 2). It packs all the required features you need from a Digital Audio Player. Under its hood, it hosts an ESS Sabre DAC chip that delivers flawless music reproduction. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a universal 3.5mm headphone output port offering 90mW of power output capable of driving IEMs and some less power-demanding headphones. Last but not least, the R2 II (Gen 2) is certified for Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless.
FEATURES ESS SABRE DAC CHIP FOR EXCEPTIONAL SONIC PERFORMANCE
The capability of a Digital Audio Player to reproduce Hi-Fidelity sound depends on the DAC chip and its implementation. HiBy, with their R2 II (Gen 2), has incorporated an ES9219C DAC chip from ESS Sabre capable of decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 8X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated). Make your way to Hi-Fidelity music with the all-new HiBy R2 II (Gen 2)!
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) comes equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting Bluetooth codecs, including UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC. It supports two-way high-definition wireless audio transmission. The 2.4GHz WiFi support enables OTA firmware updates, WiFi music transfer, AirPlay, and DLNA. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) with 8X MQA unfolding allows you to experience master tape quality audio, making you feel as if you were right there with the artist at the recording studio.
WHOPPING 15 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 15 hours of nonstop playback on a single charge with the R2 II (Gen 2), HiBy has you covered. A 1000mAh battery within it provides 20 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R2 II (Gen 2)!
ONE AUDIO DEVICE, CONSIDERABLE POSSIBILITIES
HiBy has designed the R2 II (Gen 2) to be a highly versatile Digital Audio Player that is here to take your breath away merely by the performance it packs. It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver, Wireless music server, audio recorder (dual microphones), and eBook reader. The R2 II (Gen 2) is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB is HiBy's in-house developed audio processor, designed to bring out what audiophiles desire the most in their music. Get your warm, thick, vocal-forward sound with low sibilance, fast impulse response and crisp airiness by dialling in the temperature slider, note thickness slider, voice slider, sibilance slider, impulse response slider and air sliders, among others. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R2 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) supports streaming apps like net radio, Tidal, and Qobuz and file formats like MP3, WAV, APE, FLAC, DSF, DFF, Iso, Cue, WMA, Ogg, AAC, Opus, Aiff, etc.
PUREAUDIO HIBY OS FOR SMOOTHER AND REFINED PERFORMANCE
HiByOS is HiBy's in-house developed operating system targeted towards HiFi audio devices, optimising for audio processing from the ground up and possessing endless usage possibilities limited only by your imagination!
ICONIC DESIGN WITH 2.45-INCH TOUCH DISPLAY
HiBy has taken a minimalistic approach while designing the R2 II (Gen 2). It has an iconic design with a compact form factor. The HiBy R2 II (Gen 2) has a 2.45-inch touch display with a resolution of 480*360. At the bottom, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files. The USB-C port located at the bottom can be used for charging and data transfer. It also has control buttons on the right and a volume wheel with a power button on top.
MODEL | HiBy R2 2nd gen |
OPERATING SYSTEM | HiBy OS |
SOC | Ingenic X1000E |
DAC | ES9219C |
DISPLAY SIZE | 2.45 inches |
RESOLUTION | 480*360 |
HEADPHONE OUTPUT | 3.5mm (Single-Ended) |
3.5MM PORT OUTPUT POWER | 90mW |
3.5MM PORT (THD+N) | 0.0005% |
BLUETOOTH VERSION | Bluetooth 5.0 |
BLUETOOTH CODECS | UAT, LDAC, aptX, AAC, and SBC |
BATTERY SIZE | 1000mAh |
REMOVABLE STORAGE | MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB |
USB | USB2.0, Type-C slot |
CONTINUOUS PLAY TIME | 15 hours (single-ended output) |
STANDBY TIME | >500h |
WIFI BANDS | 2.4GHz |
WEIGHT | 70.6g |
DIMENSIONS | 71*63.1*12.4mm |
BOX CONTENTS |
1. HiBy R2 II
|
2. Screen protectors | |
3. Warranty & QC card | |
4. Instruction manual | |
5. Player Case | |
6. USB cable | |
7. Packaging Box |
User Manual | R2 II (Gen 2)
Hi-Res Digital Audio Player
|
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