HiBy R4 Digital Audio Player (DAP)
£219 – £221.99

Features
- R4’s quad DAC technology ensures exceptional audio fidelity is always delivered.
- Exceptional audio fidelity with R4’s advanced quad DAC configuration guaranteed.
- Quad DAC R4 device provides seamless high-resolution audio playback always.
- R4’s quad DAC configuration delivers pure audio with high clarity.
- Advanced R4 quad DAC technology for superior audio experiences ensure
- Unique physical Fn toggle supports custom functions such as button lock and screen flip
- Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band WiFi with a stable connection for always-online music.
- Support DLNA/AirPlay/WiFi music file transfer.
- Systemwide Remote Control Via HiByCast
- True Systemwide Bitperfect Audio
- Dual-independent crystal oscillators

Specifications
Audio Specification | |
Test Item: | 3.5PO(320), 4.4BAL(320) |
Max Voltage Swing: | 2.3Vrms, 4.1Vrms |
Max Output Power: | 165mW, 525mW |
Nominal Output Power: | 165mW, 525mW |
Minimum THD: | 0.0007%, 0.0005% |
Dynamic Range: | 120dB, 124dB |
Noise floor: | 2.3uVrms, 3.5uVrms |
SNR: | 120dB, 123dB |
Channel Separation: | 71dB, 111dB |
Frequency Response: | 20Hz-80kHz, 20Hz-80kHz |
Hardware Specifications | |
Model: | HiBy R4 |
Operating System: | Android 12 |
SoC: | Snapdragon 665 |
DAC: | ES9018C2M*4 |
Amplifier Components: | OPA1652*4 & OPA1612*2 |
Supported Audio Formats: | DSD 256, PCM768kHz/32bit, MQA 16x Unfolding |
Connectivity | |
WiFi: | Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz |
Bluetooth: | Bluetooth 5.0 |
USB: | USB2.0 & USB3.2 Gen1, Maximum Transfer Rate 5Gbps |

Description
HiBy R4
The pre-order for R4 will begin on April 24th, with orders expected to be shipped gradually before mid-May.
The pre-sale orders come with a (‘MAKE MUSIC MORE MUSICAL’) doodle-style strap, randomly coloured and available in limited quantities until supplies last.
Background Story
R4’s unique design language hails from such elements as cyberpunk, mecha, and space opera. Clear-cut powerful geometric lines cross to form the silhouette 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.


DESIGN CONCEPT
A sturdy lanyard lug coupled with the graffiti-designed lanyard makes for a striking appearance as well as practical usability in outdoor / 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.
Note: the strap is not included in the standard packaging. Please purchase the strap separately.
4-Way ES9018C2M
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.
Open the 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 prowess, 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/322, and distortion can be as little as 0.0005%, yielding a fine sense of power from music as well as exquisite detail. laminated into a single unit: two layers of spread carbon fibre, with a layer of aramid honeycomb spacers in between.
Large Screen, High res, Stop Press
720×1080 Resolution
SOUND QUALITY
Large hi-res 4.7″ Sharp LCD screen with 24 bits / 16.7 million colours, see the music world through a wider clearer lens.
The 300B is known around the world for its sound quality and powerful performance in both single-ended & push-pull amplifiers.
THE ORIGINAL
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.
We make the original 300B with authenticity and precision. Listeners have trusted the same specs, materials, and testing standards for



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.
High Res Audio Formats Support
DSD256 nd PCM 32bit / 768kHz
16x unfold of MQA files, giving master-tape quality audio re-constitution, a 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 truly original sound quality to listeners.
Additional information
Colour | Black, Green, Orange, Silver |
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Strap Option | No Strap, With Strap |
Warranty
Backed with a 1-year Hiby warranty
Delivery Info
Delivery Information
As a company our primary goal is to provide a seamless service that results in customer satisfaction. We aim to deliver within 3 working days. Unfortunately, there may be occasions where this time frame may not be met due to unforeseen circumstances; in this instance, we deliver product/s as soon as we can. All delivery charges are included within the prices quoted, unless otherwise specified.
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