Seven Upgrades With The All-New HiBy R6 Pro II Dual AK4499EX Android Digital Audio Player

HiBy is one of the largest HiFi audio brands from China. They started as a widely used Hi-Res music application and today they have a huge catalog of products in different categories including IEMs, USB DAC/AMPs, and Portable Audio Players. Within their portable audio segment, they offer “R6” series of Mid-High range Android Audio players. Today, HiBy has released the much-awaited R6 Pro II, an upgrade to its award-winning R6 Pro Android Digital Audio Player. The R6 Pro OG model came out a few years back(Back in 2018), with this upgrade HiBy has revamped the lineup to the latest technology and features. HiBy R6 Pro II brings many new upgrades to the OG Model featuring a newer flagship-grade DAC arrangement, Selectable Class A amplification, Open Android 12 OS with systemwide Bit-Perfect Architecture, and more. The R6 Pro II has got a new-generation design scheme with a bold curvy design and striking new color scheme!! R6 Pro II is a high-performance premium digital audio player that greatly enhances your sound listening experience!!

HiBy R6 Pro II is launched officially for 749$. It’s available in two stunning color options, Lively Purple and Midnight Black. Check out more information here.

New-Generation AKM DAC Arrangement:-

The core architecture of R6 Pro II is designed from the ground up. The OG R6 pro features dual ES9028Q2M DAC chipset a previous generation premium DAC from ESS Sabre Technologies. The new R6 Pro II brings the good of AKM Technologies with a flagship-grade DAC arrangement featuring AK4191EQ and dual AK4499EX DAC chipset. Each channel utilizes the goodness of AK4499EX independent DAC arranged with their independent I/V circuits.

Supports High-Resolution Audio Signal Decoding:-

The R6 Pro OG model supported 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 audio signals. This spec has been boosted on the R6 Pro II with support for high-resolution 32-bit/1536kHz PCM and native DSD1024 audio signals. The new R6 Pro II also supports full 16x MQA Decoding and rendering.

Smoother, Android 12 Experience With Upgraded SoC and RAM:-

HiBy R6 Pro II has got a huge upgrade on the SoC and software part. While the OG R6 Pro featured Android 8.1 and Snapdragon 425 SoC chipset, the new generation R6 Pro II now utilizes Snapdragon 665 SoC and the latest Android 12 OS. With an open Android 12 OS, users will be able to run the latest media applications on the R6 Pro II which may or may not be supported on older generation of Androids. The new HiBy R6 Pro II also features systemwide bit-perfect audio architecture. This enables high-resolution audio performance across different applications. HiBy has also upgraded the RAM from 3GB to 4GB for a smoother multi-tasking experience on the device.

Newer Upgraded Amplification Section With Class A/AB Free Switching:-

HiBy has upgraded the core Amplification architecture of the R6 Pro II as well. It now adopts four high-quality OPA1612 operation amplifiers. They offer cleaner sound with built-in Class A mode. The R6 Pro II features free switching between Class A and Class AB amplification modes.

New USB 3.1 Connectivity:-

HiBy has also upgraded the USB interface on the R6 Pro II. The new player now adopts USB 3.1 port that supports fast charging, and quicker data transfer rates. The USB interface here is two-way, it supports USB charging, and data transfer, as well as USB DAC and USB Audio out functionality.

Bigger, Better, Crispier 1080p Display Screen:-

R6 Pro II utilizes a bigger, better, crispier display screen. The 4.2” 768p display on the R6 Pro has now been upgraded to a bigger 5.9” display with 1080x2160 display resolution. It’s bigger, it’s crispier, it’s brighter!!

All-New Stunning Design:-

HiBy has also upgraded the outer chassis and design of the new R6 Pro II. It now has a stunning curvy design with a beautiful designer back plate. The player looks and feels exquisite. It is available in two stunning color options, Lively Purple and Midnight Black. You also get a leather carry case in the package.

Pricing & Availability:-

HiBy R6 Pro II is launched officially for an interesting price of 749$. Considering its flagship-grade specs, the price is quite attractive. The player is launched officially today, you can check out more information here.