Unboxing this HiBy duo felt like stepping into the future of HiFi. Known for their avant-garde designs, HiBy has done it again with the FD5 DAC/Amp and the R4 digital audio player. Their bold, angular aesthetics are a refreshing departure from traditional audio gear.
Despite its compact size, the FD5 packs a serious punch. Engineered for power, it boasts a fully balanced design with four dedicated DAC chips and a discrete amp stage operating in Class-AB or Class-A mode. A dedicated power supply ensures pristine audio quality. This high-performance package comes at a $429 price point and is compatible with PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS devices.
The R4 is equally impressive, offering exceptional value at just $249. It’s incredibly exciting to see a fully balanced digital audio player with four DAC chips and a 16-transistor amp stage at this price point. HiBy has made high-quality audio accessible to a wider audience with this device, delivering powerful performance and a wealth of features for driving headphones and IEMs.
Today, we’re diving into both of these cutting-edge, yet affordable devices.
