Review of proplayer for android pro#
Review of proplayer for android software#
Review of proplayer for android Offline#

Each mode has subsections that can be navigated using the second row of buttons. Media library is of traditional two-layered style - the upper row of buttons switches modes - local library, playlists and streaming. Here you can also change playback order, open context menu (delete of track, add to favorites and so on) and see text in tags (tap screen). Playing Now screen is traditional - big album cover, progress bar, navigation buttons and short track information. Named from left to right they are playback, media library and menu screens. In terms of usability this device reminds other company devices with interface divided into three parts where you can switch between them using swipes.

Review of proplayer for android Offline#

Of course, they are not official and don’t have offline mode, but this is what you get if you omit Android. HiBy have developed their own Tidal, Qobuz and Web-radio clients.

Review of proplayer for android pro#

The same as R3, Pro variant is based on Linux, that was transformed into HiBy OS. Display registers presses well and stays visible under direct sunlight. Of course screen occupies the most part of the front panel, it’s rather bright with good viewing angles and vivid colors. Combined with good deep sleep mode R3 Pro is a good all-rounder. Charging is a notable improvement, since 20 hours are on paper but in reality you get 17-18 hours single ended and 14-15 hours balanced. Apart from charging and access to memory it allows to connect R3 Pro as DAC and allows digital output and even USB OTG connection. On the bottom there is a MicroSD slot (player doesn’t have its own memory) and traditionally multi-functioned USB-C port. There are both outputs on the top, balanced is 2.5, and probably 4.4 couldn’t fit into such small body. LED shows not only on/off status and battery status, but also the frequency of the signal. In the center there is a small bump that helps to find needed buttons easily. On the left there is a volume rocker, on the right - playback buttons, multicolored LED and on/off button. HiBy follow their traditions and use buttons for controls. I also hope to see steel version, of course, it’s not mandatory, but steel R6 pro has a very good feel. You can choose black or silver color but of course more vivid colors might be welcome. It’s not necessary to apply them since HiBy R3 Pro has protection right out of the box (thanks, HiBy).Īdditional accessories include artificial leather case that can be purchased separately.ĭo you remember a pic showing hard work of Apple designers? HiBy have decided not to change anything, so R3 Pro looks absolutely like regular R3 - aluminum body with rounded corners is slightly different from competitors in its more square shape. Apart from that there is a protective film for back panel and protective glass for the screen. Inside there is a player, USB-C charging cable and thick bumper case made from transparent plastic. Here we get a black box with white dust cover - minimalist, but trusted. It’s funny, but the player has better packaging than senior models in the likes of R5 Pro. Max supported resolution: up to 384 kHz/32 bit, DSD256.Support for formats: MQA, DSF, DFF, ISO, APE, AIFF, FLAC, WMA, MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG.Playback time: ~ 16 hours balanced, ~ 20 hours single-ended.Bluetooth: V5.0 with support for SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, UAT.Screen: 3.2″, touchscreen, IPS, resolution 360 × 480.Channel separation: single: 73 dB, balanced: 106 dB.Signal/noise ratio: regular: –120 dB, balanced: –124 dB.

Output power (per channel): single: 60 mW 32Ω, balanced: 210 mW 32Ω.The price hasn’t gone up and the player sells for the same 200 dollars and you can ( preorder it from the official website).

Despite increased power playback time also increased to 20 hours (a little less in real life, to be honest, but very impressive). The appearance has remained the same, all the changes go the the audio part - there is couple of CS43131 as DAC and upgraded amplifier shows 210 mW per channel in balanced mode. But let’s put formalities aside and speak about changes. Today we will speak about the successor to the younger model - HiBy R3 Pro.įormally speaking this player should be called not R3Pro, but R3 Mark 2 or so, since the model is not senior but upgraded R3, although quite impressive.

Review of proplayer for android software#

HiBy is a good example of how software company can produce good hardware solutions, and the HiBy lineup shows it perfectly, as well as its development that brings improvements with every iteration.