The HiBy R5 Gen 2 is an Android digital audio player with Google Play, so you can install streaming apps alongside local files. Its headline feature is a discrete Class A headphone amp, unusual at this tier, paired with dual ES9219C DACs, native DSD256 and PCM 32-bit/768kHz decoding, and 16x MQA unfolding. It has three headphone outputs (3.5mm single-ended, 2.5mm and 4.4mm balanced), a 4.7-inch 720p screen and a 4500mAh battery. It suits listeners who want a warm, powerful amp section and app flexibility in one pocketable player; rivals in its class usually offer Class AB amplification and fewer output options.
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Owners rate it highly, with the Class A amp and balanced outputs the most-praised parts. Complaints center on heat and battery drain in Class A mode.
The HiBy R5 Gen 2 is a digital audio player and the successor to the R5 and R5 Saber. It has a fully discrete output stage with Class A headphone amplification. Two ES9219C DAC chips are arranged in a fully balanced architecture and work with a newer OPAMP chipset (2x OPA1652).
It decodes native DSD256 and PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz. It also supports full 16x MQA unfolding. Three headphone outputs let it connect to a range of headphones and IEMs: one single-ended and two balanced.
The 4.7-inch touchscreen has a 1280x720 resolution and shows album art and track information. A 4500mAh battery supports fast charging. Playback runs up to 35 hours on a single charge, or up to 8.5 hours in Class A mode.
