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HiBy RS6: Digital player with R2R DAC

HiBy RS6 is a new player with an R2R DAC, an 8-core Snapdragon 660 processor running Android 9 OS. Characteristics: CPU Snapdragon 660 GPU Adreno 512 Display size 5″ Display type IPS Resolution 1920*1080 Battery capacity 4500 mAh Body material: copper Wi-Fi supports 2.4 and 5 GHz Weight approximately 315 g Dimensions 130 73 15 mm Price: […]

By Marcus Carlsen · 2024-01-10 · 1 min read

HiBy RS6 is a new player with an R2R DAC, an 8-core Snapdragon 660 processor running Android 9 OS.

Characteristics:

- CPU Snapdragon 660
- GPU Adreno 512
- Display size 5″
- Display type IPS
- Resolution 1920*1080
- Battery capacity 4500 mAh
- Body material: copper
- Wi-Fi supports 2.4 and 5 GHz
- Weight approximately 315 g

Dimensions 130 73 15 mm

HiBy RS6 Price: $1400

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