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HiBy - R3 Pro Saber
Portable Digital Audio Player (DAP)
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Chi-Fi
Excellence
1 Year of
Warranty
Bluetooth with
aptX & LDAC
2.5mm
Balanced Output
Upto 280mW+280mW
@ 32Ω Power Output
ESS Sabre ES9218P
Dual DAC Chip
Upto 2 TB
of Storage
Battery Capacity of
1600 mAh
PAIRS WELL WITH THESE ACCESSORIES
DUAL ES9218P CHIPS CAPABLE OF DECODING PCM AND DSD256 FILES
Discover the best a Hi-Res audio player has to offer with the HiBy R3 Pro Saber. The R3 Saber comes embedded with a high-quality dual ES9218P chip for decoding audio. At the heart of the ES9218P is ESS's award-winning SABRE DAC technology, combined with a HyperStream II modulator that can decode audio files up to PCM 32-bit/ 384kHz and DSD256. The result is audiophile quality details while bringing out the edge in your music. The audio signal produced is clean and distortion-free without any artefacts. R3 Pro Saber truly delivers pristine audio.
MQA SUPPORT AND BALANCED OUTPUT FOR HIGHEST QUALITY TRANSMISSION
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber comes with Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) support, enabling you to hear music exactly as recorded. Audio players with MQA support offer an output that has every detail intact. Feel as though you were in the studio, experiencing the music just as recorded. MQA authentication is a badge of approval and guarantee of players' master-quality audio output. To further enhance the signal path, the R3 Pro Saber is equipped with a 2.5mm balanced output. Balanced output brings more powerful amplification, wider soundstage, and exquisite detail, so you enjoy life-like music. HiBy R3 Pro Saber is capable of 4X MQA rendering.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE DUAL CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR CLOCK WITH FPGA CHIP ONBOARD
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber uses an independent clock system with NDK low-phase noise oscillators and an FPGA chipset. Independent 22.5792MHz and 24.576MHz crystal oscillators supply correct timebase signals to x44.1 and x48 sample rate music data respectively, reducing jitter, increasing the accuracy of digital music reproduction and reducing the effect of phase noise on sound quality. This ensures that the audio signal has low distortion and a very low background noise.
POWERFUL SOUND, POWERFUL PERFORMANCE AND SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY
Enjoy powerful amplification, detailed audio and a wide soundstage with the four independent amplification channels delivering powerful sound. The fully balanced 2.5mm output offers a powerful sound for 14 hours straight so you can listen to music for 19 hours when using the single-ended output. R3 Pro Saber can connect effortlessly and seamlessly with Bluetooth v5.0 and 2.4G + 5G WiFi. You get DLNA & Airplay support along with the ability to use the R3 Pro Saber as a Bluetooth receiver and transmitter to listen to music. Two-way LDAC lets you stream music wirelessly in the highest possible resolution. The industry-leading HiByLink remote function lets you easily control playback, volume and more! R3 Pro Sabre also comes with support for Two-Way Ultra Audio Transmission. UAT is an all-new Bluetooth audio codec developed in-house at HiBy. Supporting an industry-highest sample rate of 192kHz at a data bandwidth of 1.2Mbps, it can even adapt and optimise itself to different music genres. R3 Pro Sabre also offers expandability options via the Coaxial and LO outputs to a chord electronics Mojo and can use as a DAC via USB connection with your laptop or computer.
DUAL HI-RES CERTIFICATION WITH HIBY OS FOR INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND PERSONALISATION
HiBy R3 Pro Saber comes loaded with the HiBy OS for easy access to the internet. HiBy OS is the company’s music platform. An extensible platform tailored for the audio industry, it is continually updated for the latest audio formats and can stream music via Tidal, Qobuz, the Hi-Fi Network Music Player and Web Radio. It also updates features and is the choice of over 40 pieces of smart audio equipment across many different brands. While preparing to give you the best audio experience, HiBy has ensured that usability does not take a backseat with the R3 Pro Saber. The touchscreen is intuitive and the custom theme lets you add your personalised touch to the player. The R3 Pro Saber is also awarded dual hi-res certification and is the perfect hi-res player for all your high-quality music needs. You also can benefit from MSEB - Magesound 8-Ball custom tuning. MSEB is a combination of multiple algorithms based on parametric equalise (PEQ) and sound field adjustment to attune to your preferences.
| LOCAL PLAYBACK TIME VIA PO | ≥19H |
| LOCAL PLAYBACK TIME VIA BAL | ≥14H |
| SPDIF OUTPUT VOLTAGE | -6Dbfs |
| THD+N (SPDIF) | 0.00001% |
| INTERNAL STORAGE | NA |
| BATTERY CAPACITY | 1600mAh |
| DAC CHIP | Dual ES9218P |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.6Vems (32 ohm loaded) |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE (LINE OUT) | 2Vems |
| OUTPUT POWER | 80 mW + 80 mW (32 ohm loaded) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz~90 kHz |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤2uV |
| SNR | 118db |
| THD+N | 0.0015% |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 3Vems (32 ohm loaded) |
| OUTPUT VOLTAGE (LINE OUT) | 4Vems |
| OUTPUT POWER | 280 mW + 280 mW (32 ohm loaded) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz~90 kHz |
| NOISE FLOOR | ≤2.8 uV |
| SNR | 120 dB |
| THD+N | 0.002% 0.003% |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. HiBy R3 Pro Saber |
| 2. 1 x USB A to USB Type-C cable | |
| 3. 1 x Semi Transparent Protective Plastic Case | |
| 4. 1 x Set of Screen Protector | |
| 5. 1 x User Manual | |
| 6. 1 x Warranty card |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Player |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this HiBy - R3 Pro Saber comes with a warranty
from HiBy that covers manufacturing defects.
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“If you do search for an ultra-portable device with great build quality, good sound performance and with lots of features such like a 2.5mm balanced output R3 Pro Saber could be the right device.”
Read MoreCustomer Reviews
First of all, I have not brought the player from Headphone Zone. This was not available at Headphone Zone when I was looking for an affordable balanced dap. Hence I brought my unit from The Audio Store. However, I am leaving my review here as well in order to help prospective customers make an informed decision.
In order to make full use of this device, I have always used it via its 2.5mm balanced port that offers more than 3 times the power output of the single ended port. The iems I tested out were Blon BL03 with BQEYZ 2.5mm 8 core silver plated balanced cable and Fiio FD3 Pro. The sound signature of this Dap can be described as being very upfront, detailed and engaging . I have also tinkered around with the MSEB feature in this Dap for both my Blon and FD3 Pro. Tidal and Quobuz integration also worked flawlessly.
When it comes to user interface, it relatively fast and gets the job done. However the keyboard is a slight annoyance especially for those used to the fast keyboards of today's smartphones. I also experienced few random crashes while using the device. There is also some issue with adding music to the playlist in Quobuz. However, as I said they were very few to have been a major annoyance. Battery life is also pretty good.
My verdict: In the present DAP market, this is the most affordable Balanced dap out there (unless you buy a unit second hand that is). So, if you can live with the lack of full android support, this is a great dap purchase. Highly recommended.
Update: Changed my iems to 7hz Timeless. Works great with the Hiby R3 Pro Saber through the 2.5mm port in high gain. Sounds like a portable mini Sundara!!
Absolutlely scintillating performance for the price bracket
Hey Sanjay,
We are glad you had a comfortable shopping experience with us & it is delightful to read such positive reviews on your product! Cheers & Welcome to the club!
HiBy - R3 Pro Saber
Thank you for the awesome ratings, Tinku Biswas!
very good product in this price category range.
The device is small and portable as it is said by HiBy. I liked the sound stage from the output. But i need to go beyond 55% of the volume to enjoy the punch in the bass. The interface of the player is simple and clean, it could be bit user friendly if one wants to tweak some settings. uploading all the music library that i have with me is bit of challenging. This is my initial opinion, wish this DAP impresses me more as it goes along.
With headphone jack disappearing you need a dongle anyways so just skip ahead and get a dap it will fulfill all your audio needs.
This DAP with its multiple output options
1. 3.5 mm
2. 2.5 mm balanced
3. Bluetooth
Gives you plenty of options to choose from.
These Digital Audio Players are great options too
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