HiBy R8 II DAP Review - The Best portable DAP yet? Probably!

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  • My written review can be found here: soundnews.net/reviews/sources...
    Get the R8 II from HiBy: store.hiby.com/products/hiby-...
    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:27 - Design & Looks
    02:34 - Display & Controls
    03:32 - Under Its Hood
    05:56 - Sound Impressions
    07:49 - R8 II in a Stereo Setup
    09:55 - Driving Capabilities
    12:14 - Dynamics
    13:51 - Resolution
    15:14 - Soundstage
    16:58 - Bass
    18:15 - Midrange
    19:29 - Treble
    20:54 - Comparisons with HiBy RS8 & FiiO M17
    21:11 - Wrapping Up
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    Desktop headphones I’m using:
    🎧 Hifiman Susvara: bit.ly/3a39pm2
    🎧 Hifiman HE1000SE: bit.ly/3gwkXRW
    🎧 Hifiman Arya Stealth: bit.ly/3HORBss
    🎧 Audeze LCD-5: bit.ly/3nb5KbD
    🎧 Audeze LCD-4: bit.ly/35LFYAK
    🎧 Kennerton Rognir: bit.ly/3zD1IxT
    🎧 Meze Elite: bit.ly/3RPojys
    🎧 Erzetich Phobos V2021: bit.ly/3HMWBhf
    🎧 Sennheiser HD800S: amzn.to/3T5FX2J
    🎧 Sendy Peacock: bit.ly/3EyZxQf
    🎧 Apos Caspian: bit.ly/3nab1QO
    Wireless headphones I’m using:
    🎧 Sennheiser Momentum 4: amzn.to/3CodrCc
    🎧 Sony WH1000XM5: amzn.to/3RUfQKu
    🎧 Apple AirPods Max: amzn.to/3rGHQqr
    IEMs I’m using:
    👂 7Hz Timeless: bit.ly/3q7RNgm
    👂 Meze Rai Penta: bit.ly/3j2EhVa
    👂 FiiO FH9: bit.ly/3zSWka5
    👂 FiiO FH7S: bit.ly/3fYOgi9
    👂 FiiO FD7: bit.ly/3nEqw4h
    Loudspeakers I’m using:
    🔊 KEF Reference 3: amzn.to/3qZKbMm
    🔊 Natural Sound NS17: bit.ly/2TuUXx3
    🔊 Sound Of Eden Crescendo UNO: bit.ly/3f5jO1X
    Integrated/Power Amps I’m using:
    💪 Chord Electronics Ultima 5: amzn.to/3CLWVxi
    💪 Burson Timekeeper 3X GT: amzn.to/3Ext5hm
    💪 Benchmark AHB2: amzn.to/37jcR9M
    💪 Topping LA90: bit.ly/3SPThbj
    Best DACs I tried so far (in no particular order):
    🥇 Gustard R26 Discrete: bit.ly/3TemlZP
    🥇 Gustard X26 PRO: bit.ly/2ORB7Ko
    🥇 Chord Electronics DAVE: amzn.to/3Tbs2aY
    🥇 Denafrips Terminator Plus: bit.ly/3rLr35m
    🥇 Rockna Wavelight: bit.ly/3hD33xl
    🥇 Audiobyte HydraVox: bit.ly/2VXJjZM
    🥇 Musician Aquarius: bit.ly/2U9qwwT
    🥇 Matrix Audio Element X2: bit.ly/3Eryerb
    🥇 Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3: bit.ly/34oBFyG
    🥇 SMSL VMV D2: bit.ly/3q9lIF7
    Best Mid-Fi DACs:
    🥈 Gustard X18: bit.ly/3CMcJ2W
    🥈 Gold Note DS-10 Plus: bit.ly/3f7pYie
    🥈 Topping D90SE: bit.ly/3gC5FcO
    🥈 Musician Pegasus: bit.ly/2OvCOgn
    🥈 Matrix Mini-i Pro 3: bit.ly/3t97FkN
    🥈 SMSL SU-10: bit.ly/3Eq9jEm
    🥈 SMSL VMV D1SE: bit.ly/3nbaTjT
    🥈 SMSL M500 MKIII: bit.ly/3yvztl8
    🥈 Soncoz SGD1: bit.ly/36IUQ5r
    Best Entry-Level DACs:
    🥉 Gustard X16: bit.ly/3SQr6ZL
    🥉 Topping D30 PRO: bit.ly/3taPWcE
    🥉 Topping E50: bit.ly/3q9e6CE
    🥉 Topping D10S: bit.ly/3r1hWNh
    🥉 SMSL DO200 MKII: bit.ly/3elkZO4
    🥉 SMSL SU-9N: bit.ly/32U7qj3
    🥉 Soncoz LA-QXD1: bit.ly/3gf8ONt
    Best DAC + Headphone Amp combos:
    🎶 Burson Conductor 3X GT: amzn.to/2xcfSKx
    🎶 FiiO K9 PRO: bit.ly/3ejKRd3
    🎶 Topping DX7 PRO+: bit.ly/3rH6siH
    🎶 xDuoo XA-10: bit.ly/39UsS7K
    Best Headphone amps:
    💣Trafomatic Primavera: bit.ly/3Co8wAZ
    💣Trafomatic Head2: bit.ly/3VdNrC1
    💣Enleum AMP-23R: bit.ly/3CV2QQN
    💣Ferrum OOR + Hypsos: bit.ly/3tbjNSn
    💣Burson Soloist 3X GT: bit.ly/3q7nrus
    💣Flux Lab Acoustics Volot: bit.ly/3fJegep
    💣Benchmark HPA4: bit.ly/2xb6hn5
    💣Sparkos Labs Aries: bit.ly/2xcOps1
    💣SMSL SP400: bit.ly/3sAUEO2
    💣Topping A90 Discrete: bit.ly/2YBwCnZ
    💣Singxer SA-1: bit.ly/3eI6aCC
    Best USB Dongles & Bluetooth DAC/Amps & Portable DAC/Amps:
    📱 Chord Mojo2: amzn.to/3fWXYkM
    📱 FiiO BTR7: bit.ly/3fJUhij
    📱 Shanling UA5: bit.ly/3yuksQR
    📱 xDuoo Poke II: bit.ly/3CIewWO
    📱 Topping G5: bit.ly/3Evjs2p
    Best DAPs:
    🎵 Hiby RS8: bit.ly/HiByRS8
    🎵 Hiby R8 II: bit.ly/3PsW5LQ
    🎵 Hiby RS6: bit.ly/HiByRS6
    🎵 Hiby R5 MKII: bit.ly/3KSqiyE
    🎵 FiiO M17: bit.ly/34pgo84
    🎵 FiiO M11 Plus: bit.ly/3Ew0l8K
    🎵 Shanling M9 Plus: bit.ly/48AlquC
    🎵 Shanling M7: bit.ly/3I9rldH
    🎵 Shanling M6 Ultra: bit.ly/3RXGsKQ
    These are my honest opinions in different categories. Some of them are affiliated links that help me manage this TH-cam channel at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    #hiby #best #player
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  • @Flavius7
    @Flavius7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are becoming more and more a Hiby fanboy😃 Well...if they're good they're good. I much prefer the new design and cleaner look. Having the pleasure of trying the RS8 I was indeed "mesmerized" by the soundstage, ANOTHER LEVEL. If this baby can add some speed and transparency while only losing a little bit of space...I'M SOLD! Although it's hard to understand how is it possible for such a small unit to rival way bigger desktop designs with discrete components. That would be a engineering marvel!

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seems impressive from them! I like the design

  • @AmbientDatabase
    @AmbientDatabase 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm eagerly anticipating the review of the IFI iCan Phantom

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The first half of that review was already posted by my buddy Catalin: soundnews.net/reviews/amplifiers/headphone-amps/ifi-ican-luxurious-phantom-amplifier-part-i/ The second half will be ready once the Stax L700 MKII will be delivered to him.

  • @keithjohnson2863
    @keithjohnson2863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review Sando, your high praise of the DAC section have me intrigued. I use a Shanling M3X DAP connected via USB to a Douk Audio U2 Pro XMOS XU 208 Digital Interface that outputs I2S to an original Topping D90 DAC. How would the single ended line out of the R8 II compare to that chain feeding a Keces E40 integrated amp? How about compared to a Hiby R6 III DAP directly connected to a Gustard R26 DAC via USB also feeding the E40? Will the CR08 dock enhance the sound quality. Thanks.

  • @revan.3994
    @revan.3994 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @Soundnews: Hello, would this DAP be an overkill with my current headphones: Aune AR5000, Meze 109 Pro, MYER-AUDIO SLIIVO SL-41 IEM? Maybe I'm looking also into FiiO FT5, i don't know?
    Could you give me your opinion please?

  • @mf241
    @mf241 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for review. How is Hiby R8 ii compatible with Sennheiser ie900? Do you think it is better than "Astell kern se200"? I will be very happy if you answer.

  • @MarioBauSan
    @MarioBauSan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you consider the Hiby R8 I superior in sound quality than the Sony NW-WM1AM2? I do own the uncapped version and sounds amazing… but even uncapped, the power for some headphones isn’t enough… what are your thoughts?

  • @solrq8349
    @solrq8349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Sandu want to hear your opinion between Susvara or Meze Elite I have Aune S17 pro and denafrips Ares 2 i listen to everything but mostly EDM & ROCK. also great review always enjoying your content

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi mate, for this particular setup I would get the Elite. Taming the Susvara and unleashing their true potential would cost you so much more.

  • @CryptoHealthBSC
    @CryptoHealthBSC 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Imho other manufacturers should also implement Fiio M23's desktop mode feature. Good for longevity once battery of the player becomes a bloated mess.

  • @yogiwp_
    @yogiwp_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I notice you mention Liric 2, is a review coming? Would love it if you can expand more on their treble, as reviews have been conflicting (some says too much, some says laid back--surely it can't be both).

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yep, in about 2 weeks or so. Still need to measure them. But initial impressions are very strong: No longer as bright and itchy as the Liric 1 (more natural treble rendition by a good deal) and also the soundstage is literally twice the size of the original Liric (my biggest gripe). The price remained unchanged, BUT there's a high-quality OCC cable included in the package, which wasn't there with the Liric 1 (this cable alone costs $270), so the improvements are there and I can finally recommend the Liric 2

    • @Flavius7
      @Flavius7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Definitely Liric II is warmer and more musical then gen 1. The original Liric always sounded metallic and harsh to me. Not at all the case with the new model, without lacking details or becoming too dark.

    • @datdudeinred
      @datdudeinred 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I still think dca/Mr speakers e3 will be better deal than liric 2.

  • @dragomirpetrov6469
    @dragomirpetrov6469 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if the lack of volume wheel affects the audio quality. That is regarding the beleive that analogue volume controls/ potentiometers should bring superior sound quality.

  • @andresbanchon2848
    @andresbanchon2848 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, I would like to know the difference between this vs M17? What do you think? Thanks

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As mentioned in the video, you can find all your answers here on chapter 11: soundnews.net/reviews/sources/daps/hiby-r8-ii-dap-review-and-the-evolution-of-portable-audio/

  • @ElNINETEENTH
    @ElNINETEENTH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you compare it to R6 pro 2 ? And is it an over kill to use this only with iems ?

    • @Soundnews
      @Soundnews  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It depends. With high-end IEMs, the difference would be there and you won't need minutes to hear the improvements coming at you. However, with affordable (read: not very resolving) IEMs, I would remain at the PRO II which still offers an unbeatable value. In your stead, I won't upgrade unless you own at least a pair of high-end IEMs or one or two desktop cans.

  • @dendenovich8366
    @dendenovich8366 หลายเดือนก่อน

    vs hugo 2 ?

  • @datdudeinred
    @datdudeinred 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't even imagine if hiby worked with questyle to design a device which will have hiby current mode r2r dac with questyle current mode amplification. Just imagine. 🤔

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas
    @ReverendDr.Thomas 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If it is better than the Astell & Kern DAP I bought on Sunday, then it is very, very good.

    • @greaterbayareahero1401
      @greaterbayareahero1401 หลายเดือนก่อน

      AK is no longer considered that good now. After the chip factory burnt down in Korea, things were never the same again. Now a lot of the players just superseded them. Hiby is getting better and better. The RS8 is very good and worth the value now

    • @ReverendDr.Thomas
      @ReverendDr.Thomas หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@greaterbayareahero1401, I just got a new DAP (FiiO M17) and I love it! 💯

    • @AF-rd2vf
      @AF-rd2vf หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I prefer my SP3000.

    • @AF-rd2vf
      @AF-rd2vf หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠That’s ridiculous

  • @REX4340
    @REX4340 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    R6, R8,R6, R8,

  • @dinis758
    @dinis758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had it ,very good but still far from the best, this opinion in my point of view puts in risk all the reviewes of this site, the sound is all but natural, even Ibasso dc elite is more natural