HiBy R4 ES9018Q2M*4 Android12 HiFi Music Player MP3 Audio Bluetooth WiFi DSD256 MQA 16x USB DAC Headphone AMP 11hr 4.7” OPA1652

HiBy R4

The HiBy R4 is an entry-level HiFi digital audio player with emphasis on ultimate performance-to-price ratio, while sporting a unique industrial design and a favourable balance of smooth operation, excellent sonics and a rich, intuitive user experience. Suitable for modern and popular music styles, it brings a well-based sonic experience that is enjoying for long-term listening.

New Generation Audio Evangelism

Cyborg-inspired industrial design
Quad-chip HiFi DAC array
PCM / DSD dual customized conversion pathways
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC
3G RAM+32G ROM
Open Android 12 system
SRC HiByOS systemwide bitperfect audio
Class A amplification
Femtosecond-grade audio clock crystal oscillators
3.5mm SE + 4.4mm balanced output ports
4.7” large hi-res display
11 hour run time
DSD 256、PCM768kHz/32bit
MQA 16x unfolding
HiByCast wireless remote control
User-defined function toggle
Bidirectional Bluetooth audio (send and receive)

R4’s Unique Design

R4’s unique design language hails to such elements as cyberpunk, mecha, and space opera. Clear-cut powerful geometric lines cross to form the sihouette of a living, breathing audio machine, with the offset hatch design on the back adding to the motif of a retro classic set in the distant future.

A sturdy lanyard lug coupled with the graffiti-designed lanyard makes for a striking appearance as well as practical usability in ourdoor / active scenarios–the quest for an appealing, youthful outlook follows practical considerations to yield a form that is at once instantly recognizable and suitable for a wide audience.

4-way ES9018C2M DAC array–ultimate product of budget DAP arms race

Sporting an unprecendent-for-the-sector set of four separate ES9018C2M DAC chips in a matched array, the R4 has indubitable fidelity in digital-analog conversion, yielding higher resolution and wider dynamic range from any source file, bringing smoother, purer sound. Supporting native playback of DSD up to 256 and PCM up to 32bit/768kHz.

PCM / DSD dual customized conversion pathways

Separate conversion pathways for PCM and DSD conversion realized for the first time in portable DAPs; separate individually configured / designed DAC chips, LPF and power supplies for PCM and DSD conversion.

Device firmware automatically routes PCM and DSD each to their dedicated pathways. DSD channel more effectively rejects high ultrasonic noise, bringing substantially better listening experience for DSD.

Flagship-grade processing power

Utilizing the Snapdragon 665 SoC with its 8-core CPU, the R4 runs multiple apps smoothly and speedily completes complex music library and audio processing tasks alike, bringing smooth operation and a high quality usage and listening experience to users.

Open Android 12 system–compatible with all streaming platforms

Being based on Android 12 with its excellent compatibility and stability, all mainstream apps and especially all streaming apps run smoothly.

Further benefitting from HiBy’s software development prowness, timely system updates and function upgrades will bring users a customized, intelligent and intuitive experience in the R4.

Class A amplification for bountiful drive power

Utilizing widely acclaimed class-A amplification throughout, the amplifier is composed of four OPA1652, 2 OPA1612 and 16 triodes, and has zero crossover distortion for instant transient response; output scales up to 525mW/32Ω, and distortion can be as little as 0.0005%, yielding a fine sense of power from music as well as exquisite detail.

Flagship-grade Audio Componentry

Flagship-grade Audio componentry–28 high-precision tantalum capacitors bring finer power supply ripple rejection for blacker background and greater detail.

3.5mm SE and 4.4mm balanced audio ports make for a wide range of suitable usage. Almost any earphones can be plugged in and the device is well tuned for popular music.

Dual independent crystal oscillators, FPGA clock algorithm

Utilizing dual independent audiophile-grade crystal oscillators at 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz effectively reduces phase noise and jitter, providing provides high precision timing for all audio events in your music.

Large screen, high res, stop press

Large hi-res 4.7” Sharp LCD screen with 24 bits / 16.7 million colours, see the music world through a wider clearer lens. 720×1080 resolution

Long run time, high battery capacity

4500mAh battery yielding up to 11 hours run time on 3.5mm SE output, over 675 hours standby, as well as long run time under heavy screen / CPU / wireless use.

The ever-reliable HiBy OS

The HiBy OS is an in-house developed system architecture developed by HiBy targeting professional HiFi audio equipment. Optimized / novel components include system core, decoding system, audio DSP algorithms, media library management, external drivers / plugins etc. optimizing the player for lossless hi-res audio from the ground up. HiBy OS is synonymous with audio quality, flexibility and reliability.

True systemwide bitperfect audio

With the Direct Transport Architecture of HiByOS, avoid Android resampling of audio system-wide, simply plug earphones directly onto the R6 for bit perfect audio even with third party streaming apps. Also enjoy bitperfect audio with USB audio output even with third party apps.

HiByCast

With the Direct Transport Architecture of HiByOS, avoid Android resampling of audio system-wide, simply plug earphones directly onto the R6 for bit perfect audio even with third party streaming apps. Also enjoy bitperfect audio with USB audio output even with third party apps.

High res audio formats support

DSD256 nd PCM 32bit / 768kHz

16x unfold of MQA files, giving master-tape quality audio re-constitution, richer replay of the sound as intended—it’s a take-you-to-the-concert / studio experience!

MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning technology that captures and reproduces the sound of the original studio master in a file that’s small enough to stream and download. HiBy is collaborating with MQA to deliver truely original sound quality to listeners.

User-defined Fn toggle

Unique physical Fn toggle supports custom functions such as button lock and screen flip.

Bluetooth 5.2

Bidirectional Bluetooth supports multiple hi-res Bluetooth codecs such as UAT*, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC etc.

2.4GHz / 5GHz dual band WiFi with stable connection for always-online music.

Support DLNA/AirPlay/WiFi music file transfer.

*UAT, LDAC, SBC and AAC support Bluetooth input and output; aptX and aptX HD only support Bluetooth output.

UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) is HiBy’s in-house developed all-new Bluetooth audio transmission codec. Supporting an industry-highest 192kHz transmission sample rate and up to 1.2Mbps Bluetooth bandwidth, this also can optimize its transmission characteristics according to different music genres, for the highest of audio fidelity from wireless!

What’s included

Type-C to Type-C charging and data cable, user guide, warranty card, QC card, front screen protector x2 (1 pre-applied), TPU protective case