HiBy - R3 Pro Saber 2022
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₹ 1,626 per month with Snapmint
Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required
Transaction value: Available on all orders
Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 2,348 | ₹ 603 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 1,626 | ₹ 1,169 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
₹ 2,998 per month with axio
Eligibility: All above 21 years of age
Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 5,997 per month with Simpl
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 5,997 per month with Bajaj
Finserv
Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 5,997 per month with Zest Money
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
EMI Options through Other Credit Cards
American Express
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | 14% | ₹ 6,137 | ₹ 421 |
| 6 | 14% | ₹ 3,122 | ₹ 742 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
| 18 | 14% | ₹ 1,114 | ₹ 2,059 |
| 24 | 14% | ₹ 864 | ₹ 2,740 |
Axis Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
Bank of Baroda
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 2,109 | ₹ 988 |
| 12 | 13% | ₹ 1,607 | ₹ 1,292 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
Citi Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 2,126 | ₹ 1,143 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,624 | ₹ 1,495 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
HDFC Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 2,126 | ₹ 1,143 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,624 | ₹ 1,495 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
HSBC Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.50% | ₹ 2,113 | ₹ 1,027 |
| 12 | 13.50% | ₹ 1,611 | ₹ 1,342 |
| 18 | 13.50% | ₹ 1,110 | ₹ 1,984 |
ICICI Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13.99% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,065 |
| 12 | 13.99% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,392 |
| 18 | 14.99% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,210 |
| 24 | 14.99% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,943 |
INDUSIND Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 13% | ₹ 2,109 | ₹ 988 |
| 12 | 12% | ₹ 1,598 | ₹ 1,191 |
| 18 | 12% | ₹ 1,097 | ₹ 1,757 |
| 24 | 12% | ₹ 847 | ₹ 2,334 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
RBL Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 15% | ₹ 2,126 | ₹ 1,143 |
| 12 | 15% | ₹ 1,624 | ₹ 1,495 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
SBI Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
Standard Chartered Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
YES Bank
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
| 9 | 14% | ₹ 2,117 | ₹ 1,066 |
| 12 | 14% | ₹ 1,615 | ₹ 1,393 |
| 18 | 15% | ₹ 1,122 | ₹ 2,211 |
| 24 | 15% | ₹ 872 | ₹ 2,945 |
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Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkout| Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 2,348 | ₹ 603 |
| 9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 4,498 | ₹ 1,626 | ₹ 1,169 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
Axio
Tenure available: 3 or 6 Months
Eligibility: All above 21 years of age
Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
- No coupon code required.
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
| 6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 2,998 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
Bajaj Finserv
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
| Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
| 3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,997 | ₹ 0 |
Mobikwik
Cashback Offer- Select Cashfree at Checkout to transact through Mobikwik
- Get Additional Cashback upto Rs. 500/- on transaction via MobiKwik wallet
- Use Code :- MBK500 on MobiKwik Payment page to avail the additional cashback.
- Transaction to be done through MobiKwik wallet only
- Offer can be availed on minimum transaction of Rs. 1999/-
- Offer can be availed once per user during the campaign
- Offer valid from 10th January'23 till 30th June'23
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Chi-Fi
Excellence
Ideal for Audiophiles
Best Suited for Portable Use
Bluetooth with
UAT, LDAC, aptX & AAC
Battery Life
2.5mm
Balanced Output
Upto 340mW+340mW
Power Output
ESS Sabre ES9219
Dual DAC Chip
Upto 2TB
of Storage
Battery Capacity of
1600 mAh
Volume Controls
Description
AN UPGRADE TO THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL R3 PRO SABER
HiBy is an expert in the design & development, and production of premium portable audio equipment. They have been active in the high-end audio sector for over a decade. Digital Audio Players from HiBy have achieved success. With their earlier release of R3 Pro Saber, HiBy had set a benchmark concerning the price-to-performance ratio. Following the tradition, HiBy is proud to introduce its all-new Digital Audio Player - the R3 Pro Saber 2022. HiBy has taken things forward with this Digital Audio Player. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has undergone significant advancements compared to its predecessor. It hosts upgraded DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance. The R3 Pro Saber 2022 has also seen improvement in power output. It is a Digital Audio Player offering 3.5mm (Single-Ended) & 2.5mm headphone outputs; to give you the ultimate listening experience with dual Hi-Res certifications. With four independent amplification channels, balanced output brings more powerful amplification, a wider soundstage and exquisite detail!
FEATURES DUAL ESS SABRE DAC CHIPS FOR PRISTINE AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Using critically acclaimed QUAD DAC+™ technology, and patented 32-bit HyperStream III® DAC architecture, the dual ES9219 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 coherent soundstage. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 also features dual crystal oscillators and high-performance FPGA architecture. It hosts an 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 R3 Pro Saber 2022 boasts minimal jitter, further improving the coherence of any music playback.
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 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 & 5GHz dual-band WiFi support enables stronger signals for fast transfer to get your favourite music. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 with 16X 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 20 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR UNINTERRUPTED MUSIC LISTENING
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 20 hours (Single-Ended) & 15 hours (Balanced) of non-stop playback on a single charge with the R3 Pro Saber 2022, HiBy has you covered. A 1600mAh battery within it provides 50 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R3 Pro Saber 2022!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB (Mage Sound 8-Ball) 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 R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R3 Pro Saber 2022 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports streaming apps like Tidal and Qobuz and file formats like APE, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, DSD, DFF, DSD, ISO, AIFF, M4A, MP2, MP3, AAC, OGG Vorbis, Opus etc.
HIGHLY VERSATILE AND SCALABLE
HiBy has designed the R3 Pro Saber 2022 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 & transmitter, WiFi music receiver, and pedometer. The R3 Pro Saber 2022 is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
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!
ELEGANT DESIGN WITH A COMPACT FORM FACTOR
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has a minimalistic and compact form factor that easily fits into the palm of your hand. It has headphone outputs of 3.5mm & 2.5mm at the top and control buttons on the right. It has a microSD card slot expandable up to 2TB and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. Take your music with you wherever you go with the all-new R3 Pro Saber 2022!
Specs
| TEST CONDITIONS | 32 ohms loaded |
| OUTPUT POWER | 101mW |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.8Vrms |
| RATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.5Vrms |
| THD+NOISE | 0.00002 |
| RESIDUAL NOISE | ≤2.5uV |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (SNR) | 118dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-90kHz |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 63dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 116dB |
| TEST CONDITIONS | 32 ohms loaded |
| OUTPUT POWER | 340mW |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 3.3Vrms |
| RATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 2.6Vrms |
| THD+NOISE | 0.00002 |
| RESIDUAL NOISE | ≤3uV |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (SNR) | 120dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-90kHz |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 93dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 119dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 Player |
| 2. Plastic protect case x1 | |
| 3. USB type C cable x1 | |
| 4. User manual x1 | |
| 5. Warranty card x1 | |
| 6. Packing box | |
| 7. Tempered glass screen protector x1 | |
| 8. Soft screen protector x1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Player |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022?
The warranty period of the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 is of 1 year. In order to claim warranty, please visit our HiBy Warranty Page here. We are very helpful guys, just saying
What is HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 on the whole?
It is a Hi-Res certified Digital Audio Player.
Is it a legit upgrade to the previous generation HiBy R3 Pro Saber?
Yep! The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has undergone significant advancements. It hosts upgraded dual ES9219 DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has also seen improvement in power output and battery life.
What DAC chips are used in the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022?
It hosts upgraded dual ES9219 DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
It supports decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 16X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated).
Does it support MQA?
Yep! It does support 16X MQA unfolding.
What is MQA and how does it make a difference or how is it different from regular PCM & DSD files?
Our ability to hear well allows us to pinpoint the source of sounds. Our brains create a 3D acoustic image as sounds arrive at us, spaced out by milliseconds. This same capacity enables us to place the various instruments according to their sounds during a live performance. It's also the reason why listening to live music seems so intense and emotional, in contrast to recorded music, which frequently feels flat. The first solution to do so is MQA, which will take you back to the original performance by capturing this important timing information.
How does MQA work?
Transients over time are muddled when an analogue sound is translated into a digital signal, a process known as temporal blurring. As a result, recorded music sounds flat when compared to 'live' music since our ears are unable to distinguish the sources of individual sounds. This distortion can be removed with MQA to produce the most accurate 3D soundstage ever heard.
What is the Bluetooth version?
It supports Bluetooth 5.0.
What are the Bluetooth codecs supported?
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 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.
What is UAT?
UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) is HiBy’s in-house developed all-new Bluetooth audio transmission codec. Supporting an industry-high 192kHz transmission sample rate and up to 1.2Mbps Bluetooth bandwidth, this also can optimise its transmission characteristics according to different music genres, for the highest audio fidelity from wireless!
Does it support WiFi?
Yep! It supports 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual band WiFi.
Does it support streaming apps?
Yep! It supports apps like Tidal and Qobuz.
What is battery life like?
It offers 20 hours (Single-Ended) & 15 hours (Balanced) of non stop playback on a single charge with 50 days of standby time.
One device, multiple possibilities, are you serious?
Yep! It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver & transmitter, WiFi music receiver, and pedometer.
What is the purpose of HiByLink wireless control?
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R3 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone!
Does it have a microSD card slot?
Yep! At the bottom of the device, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files.
PureAudio HiByOS, Ohh what's so special about it?
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!
What does the package include?
R3 Pro Saber 2022 player x1
Plastic protect case x1
USB type C cable x1
User manual x1
Warranty card x1
Tempered glass screen protector x1
Soft screen protector x1
AN UPGRADE TO THE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL R3 PRO SABER
HiBy is an expert in the design & development, and production of premium portable audio equipment. They have been active in the high-end audio sector for over a decade. Digital Audio Players from HiBy have achieved success. With their earlier release of R3 Pro Saber, HiBy had set a benchmark concerning the price-to-performance ratio. Following the tradition, HiBy is proud to introduce its all-new Digital Audio Player - the R3 Pro Saber 2022. HiBy has taken things forward with this Digital Audio Player. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has undergone significant advancements compared to its predecessor. It hosts upgraded DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance. The R3 Pro Saber 2022 has also seen improvement in power output. It is a Digital Audio Player offering 3.5mm (Single-Ended) & 2.5mm headphone outputs; to give you the ultimate listening experience with dual Hi-Res certifications. With four independent amplification channels, balanced output brings more powerful amplification, a wider soundstage and exquisite detail!
FEATURES DUAL ESS SABRE DAC CHIPS FOR PRISTINE AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Using critically acclaimed QUAD DAC+™ technology, and patented 32-bit HyperStream III® DAC architecture, the dual ES9219 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 coherent soundstage. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 also features dual crystal oscillators and high-performance FPGA architecture. It hosts an 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 R3 Pro Saber 2022 boasts minimal jitter, further improving the coherence of any music playback.
EXPERIENCE HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESSLY WITH BLUETOOTH 5.0, WIFI, AND MQA SUPPORT
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 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 & 5GHz dual-band WiFi support enables stronger signals for fast transfer to get your favourite music. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 with 16X 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 20 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE FOR UNINTERRUPTED MUSIC LISTENING
Apart from music, a Digital Audio Player's battery life is its most crucial feature. With 20 hours (Single-Ended) & 15 hours (Balanced) of non-stop playback on a single charge with the R3 Pro Saber 2022, HiBy has you covered. A 1600mAh battery within it provides 50 days of standby time. Groove to your favourite music with the R3 Pro Saber 2022!
HIBYLINK WIRELESS CONTROL WITH STREAMING SUPPORT AND MSEB MASTERING BOARD
MSEB (Mage Sound 8-Ball) 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 R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R3 Pro Saber 2022 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone! The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports streaming apps like Tidal and Qobuz and file formats like APE, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, DSD, DFF, DSD, ISO, AIFF, M4A, MP2, MP3, AAC, OGG Vorbis, Opus etc.
HIGHLY VERSATILE AND SCALABLE
HiBy has designed the R3 Pro Saber 2022 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 & transmitter, WiFi music receiver, and pedometer. The R3 Pro Saber 2022 is one device with multiple possibilities letting you enjoy your music the way you want!
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!
ELEGANT DESIGN WITH A COMPACT FORM FACTOR
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has a minimalistic and compact form factor that easily fits into the palm of your hand. It has headphone outputs of 3.5mm & 2.5mm at the top and control buttons on the right. It has a microSD card slot expandable up to 2TB and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. Take your music with you wherever you go with the all-new R3 Pro Saber 2022!
| TEST CONDITIONS | 32 ohms loaded |
| OUTPUT POWER | 101mW |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.8Vrms |
| RATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 1.5Vrms |
| THD+NOISE | 0.00002 |
| RESIDUAL NOISE | ≤2.5uV |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (SNR) | 118dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-90kHz |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 63dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 116dB |
| TEST CONDITIONS | 32 ohms loaded |
| OUTPUT POWER | 340mW |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 3.3Vrms |
| RATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE | 2.6Vrms |
| THD+NOISE | 0.00002 |
| RESIDUAL NOISE | ≤3uV |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (SNR) | 120dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz-90kHz |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 93dB |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 119dB |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 Player |
| 2. Plastic protect case x1 | |
| 3. USB type C cable x1 | |
| 4. User manual x1 | |
| 5. Warranty card x1 | |
| 6. Packing box | |
| 7. Tempered glass screen protector x1 | |
| 8. Soft screen protector x1 |
| GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Player |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty period on the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022?
The warranty period of the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 is of 1 year. In order to claim warranty, please visit our HiBy Warranty Page here. We are very helpful guys, just saying
What is HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 on the whole?
It is a Hi-Res certified Digital Audio Player.
Is it a legit upgrade to the previous generation HiBy R3 Pro Saber?
Yep! The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has undergone significant advancements. It hosts upgraded dual ES9219 DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance. The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 has also seen improvement in power output and battery life.
What DAC chips are used in the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022?
It hosts upgraded dual ES9219 DAC chips from ESS Sabre for even more refined performance.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
It supports decoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) 32bit/384kHz, DSD256 (Direct Stream Digital), and 16X MQA unfolding (Master Quality Authenticated).
Does it support MQA?
Yep! It does support 16X MQA unfolding.
What is MQA and how does it make a difference or how is it different from regular PCM & DSD files?
Our ability to hear well allows us to pinpoint the source of sounds. Our brains create a 3D acoustic image as sounds arrive at us, spaced out by milliseconds. This same capacity enables us to place the various instruments according to their sounds during a live performance. It's also the reason why listening to live music seems so intense and emotional, in contrast to recorded music, which frequently feels flat. The first solution to do so is MQA, which will take you back to the original performance by capturing this important timing information.
How does MQA work?
Transients over time are muddled when an analogue sound is translated into a digital signal, a process known as temporal blurring. As a result, recorded music sounds flat when compared to 'live' music since our ears are unable to distinguish the sources of individual sounds. This distortion can be removed with MQA to produce the most accurate 3D soundstage ever heard.
What is the Bluetooth version?
It supports Bluetooth 5.0.
What are the Bluetooth codecs supported?
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 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.
What is UAT?
UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) is HiBy’s in-house developed all-new Bluetooth audio transmission codec. Supporting an industry-high 192kHz transmission sample rate and up to 1.2Mbps Bluetooth bandwidth, this also can optimise its transmission characteristics according to different music genres, for the highest audio fidelity from wireless!
Does it support WiFi?
Yep! It supports 2.4GHz & 5GHz dual band WiFi.
Does it support streaming apps?
Yep! It supports apps like Tidal and Qobuz.
What is battery life like?
It offers 20 hours (Single-Ended) & 15 hours (Balanced) of non stop playback on a single charge with 50 days of standby time.
One device, multiple possibilities, are you serious?
Yep! It can be used as a USB audio device, smartphone audio dongle, portable digital audio source (to external DAC), Bluetooth receiver & transmitter, WiFi music receiver, and pedometer.
What is the purpose of HiByLink wireless control?
The HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 supports HiByLink wireless control functionality allowing you to control playback, volume and manage playlists of the R3 on the big screen of your smartphone via the HiByMusic app for Android and iPhone!
Does it have a microSD card slot?
Yep! At the bottom of the device, you will find a microSD card slot which supports up to 2TB allowing you to store offline files.
PureAudio HiByOS, Ohh what's so special about it?
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!
What does the package include?
R3 Pro Saber 2022 player x1
Plastic protect case x1
USB type C cable x1
User manual x1
Warranty card x1
Tempered glass screen protector x1
Soft screen protector x1
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“The R3 Pro Saber 2022 continues with the classy HiBy Music design that we’re all used to. This again is a boxy design with smoothed-out sides and edges.”
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“Well, the external chasis and dimensions are similar, but the R3 Pro Saber 2022 packs an upgraded dual ES9219 DAC chip, instead of the ES9218 chip used in the predecessor.”
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