{"product_id":"hiby-r6-pro-ii-digital-audio-player","title":"HiBy R6 Pro II Digital Audio Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe R6 Pro II sits between the R6 III and R6 Pro Max, and the 2025 refresh changes its DAC section entirely rather than just tweaking the tuning. HiBy dropped the original AK4191EQ\/AK4499EX pairing for dual Cirrus Logic CS4308P chips, giving this generation a noticeably different, more contrasted character than the DAP it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Cirrus Logic CS4308P flagship DAC chips (replacing the previous generation's AK4191EQ\/dual AK4499EX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualcomm Snapdragon 665 SOC, open Android 12 with global SRC bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable Class A \/ AB amplification, up to 632mW balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete power supplies for the DAC, I\/V stage, low-pass filter, and amplification sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual NDK femtosecond crystal oscillators (45.1584MHz, 49.152MHz) positioned near the DACs for jitter control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative DSD512, PCM 32bit\/768kHz, MQA 16x unfolding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewers describe the 2025 DAC swap as a real shift from the original R6 Pro II: more contrast, a more vivid presentation, and improved resolution and technical performance over the AKM based predecessor. It's positioned as an alternative sound profile rather than a straight upgrade, so if you specifically liked the old AK4499EX tuning, this is a different flavor, not just more of the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive wave pattern back panel with embossed detailing, carried over from the Pro II design language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e147.45 x 75.2 x 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack only; the Blue colorway from an earlier run has been discontinued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who want flagship-adjacent DAC hardware in a sub-$1,000 player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone upgrading from the original R6 Pro II who wants a different tonal balance, not just more power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh end IEM owners who prioritize control and resolution over sheer output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eR6 Pro II player, PD-compatible USB-C cable, wall charger, pleather case, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnapdragon 665\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual CS4308P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable Class A \/ AB, up to 632mW balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid 12 (open)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6GB RAM, 128GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD512, PCM 32bit\/768kHz, MQA 16x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147.45 x 75.2 x 15mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$599.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"HiBy","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":55328200458519,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/HiBy-R6-Pro-II-Review-feature-image.jpg_1_f4ecafe0-32f1-4795-952b-366d5a98daf5.jpg?v=1790442115","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/hiby-r6-pro-ii-digital-audio-player","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}