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HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP

HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP

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  • Last seen at $439.00 at HiFiGo on Nov 9.

Our take on the HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP

The HiBy R6 III 2025 is an Android portable music player built around four Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, with switchable Class A and Class AB amplification. It runs open Android 12 on a Snapdragon 665 with systemwide bit-perfect output, so streaming apps and local files both play without resampling. The 5-inch 720p screen, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage match other mid-tier DAPs, while the quad-DAC array and Class A mode go further than most rivals at this level. It suits listeners with demanding wired IEMs or headphones who want a phone-free player with streaming support.

Best forWired IEM and headphone listeners who want a dedicated playerStreaming users who want bit-perfect Android audioBuyers who want Class A amplification in a portable playerListeners with 4.4mm balanced cables
Pros
  • Four CS43198 DAC chips handle PCM to 32-bit/768kHz and native DSD512
  • Switchable Class A and Class AB amplification
  • Open Android 12 with systemwide bit-perfect audio
  • Independent 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone and line-out ports
  • USB DAC and coaxial digital output
  • Dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
  • Snapdragon 665 and 4GB RAM are modest for Android apps
  • 64GB storage fills quickly with a hi-res library
  • Class A mode shortens battery life well below the rated 13 hours
  • 5-inch 720p screen is basic next to phone displays
  • No 2.5mm balanced output

HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP prices at every store

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    $439.00Checked Nov 9
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About the HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP

The HiBy R6 III 2025 is a portable Android Hi-Res audio player and an update to the 2023 R6 III. It uses four CS43198 DAC chips for decoding and supports 32-Bit/768kHz PCM, native DSD512 and 16x MQA unfolding.

The amplifier section has dual OPA1652 op-amps, 16 hand-matched transistors and 4 ELNA capacitors. It switches between Class A and Class AB modes. Class A gives constant full-power output for full-sized headphones and low-efficiency IEMs. Class AB is more efficient and balances sound quality with battery life. Two independent crystal oscillator clocks, at 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz, provide low phase noise and low clock jitter.

The player runs open Android 12 on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chip, so media apps from the Google Play Store can be installed. System-wide bit-perfect audio is supported across apps. The back panel is glass with a diamond-cut pattern. The 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone and line-out ports are independent.

DAC
4 x CS43198
Audio formats
32-Bit/768kHz PCM, native DSD512, MQA 16x unfolding
Amplification
Switchable Class A/AB; dual OPA1652 op-amps, 16 hand-matched transistors, 4 ELNA capacitors
Clocks
Dual independent crystal oscillators, 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (11nm)
Operating system
Open Android 12 with system-wide bit-perfect audio
Memory
4GB RAM, 64GB storage
Display
5-inch 720P screen
Ports
3.5mm and 4.4mm independent headphone and line-out ports; USB DAC out; coaxial digital output
Line-out
Single-ended and balanced
Wireless
2.4G/5G dual-band WiFi; Bluetooth 5.0
Battery
4500mAh rechargeable
Battery life
About 13 hours single-ended with Class A; about 11 hours balanced
Charging
PD2.0 fast charging
Back panel
Glass with diamond-cut pattern

Questions and answers

How does the R6 III 2025 differ from the 2023 R6 III?
The 2025 model moves to four CS43198 DAC chips and adds switchable Class A/AB amplification. The 2023 version used a different DAC arrangement. Both run Android on a Snapdragon 665.
Can it stream Spotify, Tidal or Apple Music?
Yes. It runs open Android 12, so you can install streaming apps from the Play Store. Systemwide bit-perfect output bypasses Android's resampling for supported apps.
What headphones can it drive?
It has a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced output, plus line-out on both. Class A mode gives the most current for harder-to-drive headphones, at the cost of battery life.
How long does the battery last?
HiBy rates it at up to 13 hours. Expect less in Class A mode or with balanced output and high-impedance headphones. It supports PD2.0 fast charging.
Does it work as a USB DAC for a computer?
Yes. It has a USB DAC output mode, and it also offers coaxial digital output to feed an external DAC.
What is in the box?
The player itself. Check the listing for the included cable and any case, since bundles vary.
Where is the HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP cheapest?
At HiFiGo, for $439.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the HiBy R6 III 2025 CS43198*4 Portable Music Player HiFi DAP?
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

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