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HiBy FC3 with Display

HiBy FC3 with Display

4.7(9 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $39.00 at HiBy | Make Music More Musical on Nov 9.

Our take on the HiBy FC3 with Display

The HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC and headphone amp in an all-metal stick that plugs into a phone or computer. It uses an ESS ES9281AC Pro chip, decodes MQA up to 16x and drives headphones with up to 112mW. A small OLED screen shows the format and sample rate, which most dongles at this level lack. It suits listeners who want better sound than a phone jack and a visible confirmation of what is playing, but it is a wired dongle with no battery or Bluetooth.

Best forPhone listeners upgrading from a built-in headphone jackTidal and MQA listeners who want hardware decodingDesktop and laptop users who want a small plug-in DAC
Pros
  • ES9281AC Pro DAC with MQA 16x decoding
  • OLED display shows format and sample rate
  • All-metal body
  • Up to 112mW output for harder-to-drive headphones
  • Works with phones and computers over USB
Cons
  • Wired only, no Bluetooth or battery
  • No 4.4mm balanced output
  • Power draw comes from the host device
  • Display adds little beyond format info

HiBy FC3 with Display prices at every store

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    $39.00Checked Nov 9
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About the HiBy FC3 with Display

The HiBy FC3 is a USB DAC and headphone amplifier for use with smartphones, computers and similar devices. It has an OLED display and an all-metal body.

It uses an ES9281AC Pro DAC and supports MQA 16x decoding. Output power is 112 mW. It works with the HiBy Music app.

Type
USB DAC and headphone amplifier
DAC chip
ES9281AC Pro
Output power
112 mW
MQA
Supported, MQA 16x
Display
OLED
Body
All metal
App
HiBy Music
Use with
Smartphones, computers and similar devices

Questions and answers

Does the HiBy FC3 decode MQA?
Yes. It supports MQA up to 16x, so Tidal Masters can be unfolded in hardware rather than by the app.
What headphones can it drive?
It outputs up to 112mW, enough for most in-ear monitors and efficient over-ear headphones. Very high-impedance or insensitive headphones will want a bigger amp.
Does it work with iPhone?
It connects over USB, so an iPhone needs a Lightning-to-USB adapter. Android phones and computers connect with the appropriate USB cable.
What does the OLED display show?
It shows playback information such as the audio format and sample rate, so you can confirm what the DAC is receiving.
Is there a balanced output?
No. The FC3 has a single-ended 3.5mm headphone output only.
What is the HiBy Music app for?
It is HiBy's player app for phones and computers and pairs with the FC3. The DAC also works with other players and operating systems.
Where is the HiBy FC3 with Display cheapest?
At HiBy | Make Music More Musical, for $39.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the HiBy FC3 with Display?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings.

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