Delivery time 1-2 weeks.

New 2025 version

• Now 500 CHF cheaper!
• Lighter! (515g → 440g)
• New chassis material: aluminum alloy 
• The same great sound!
  
  

The portable concert hall

The R8 II is tuned in line with the "Portable Concert Hall" ethos of the original R8 but goes a step further by filling the large soundstage projected by the series with a new level of detail and density, truly bringing the openness and power of an orchestral performance into a portable listening environment, all thanks to the completely new Darwin MPA architecture.

Reviews

"I am both surprised and impressed with the performance of the HiBy R8 II DAP. The quality of the performance is exciting, engaging, and highly resolving. It has a lot more drive and energy with tested pairings compared to the original R8 and a vocal presence and midrange openness that might tick more boxes than the RS8's equivalent."

HiBy R8 II Review — Headfonics

"The HiBy R8 II sets a new standard for neutral-sounding DAPs, especially under the $2000 range. Its super dark background, precise stereo imaging, and spacious soundstage create an immersive listening experience that remains faithful to the recording. With its honest and uncolored reproduction, the R8 II invites you to rediscover your music with newfound clarity."

With its premium build, advanced technical specifications, and great sound performance, the HiBy R8 II stands as a good example of the brand’s dedication to advancing portable audio. We recommend the HiBy R8 II to audiophiles and music enthusiasts seeking a higher-end digital audio player with a neutral sound. It will be added to our DAP Recommendations. Kudos to HiBy."

HiBy R8 II Review - Headfonia Reviews

"With such a rich selection of features and flagship-level performance at a lower price compared to their RS8 TOTL flagship release, the R8ii deserves very serious consideration."

• Darwin MPA architecture with custom FPGA/Delta-Sigma implementation
• Natural transparent tonality with clear detailed sound, deeper bass response
• Turbo mode with voltage boost
• Fast Android 12 performance
• Alcantara material integration
• Phenomenal battery life.

Hiby R8 II (R8ii) – Twister6 Reviews

Highlights

• HiBy's own discrete DARWIN MPA PWM DAC
• 12000mAh battery
• Darwin MPA
• 8+256GB Storage Open Android 12
• 5.9" 1080p Large Display
• System-wide Bitperfect Audio
• DSD1024 PCM1536
• MQA 16x Audio Unfolding
• 3.5 / 4.4mm Dual Audio Jacks
• 2.4 / 5G Dual-Band WiFi
  
  

External design

An asymmetrical design language with two curves creates an elegant, flowing surface that is visually impressive, breathtaking, and pleasant to hold.

Light dances along the curves just as music dances through its circles!
High-gloss 316LVM surgical-grade stainless steel.

A surgical-quality stainless steel chassis that matches the surgical precision of its audio quality. It has high tensile strength, exemplary resistance to rust and wear, and is capable of maintaining its stunning appearance even with long-term use.

Alcantara Future Fabric - an extraordinary rendezvous with HiFi

With the R8II, HiBy takes new paths in chassis design by using an Alcantara back. Alcantara is no ordinary brand: designed and made in Italy, with a serious and certified commitment to sustainability and
and unlimited product variation possibilities, beautiful and functional, it is a key to modern, open-minded, and unique visual and tactile impressions.

When HiBy crossed paths with Alcantara with the R8 II, we created a completely new design language that blends the elegant yet functional style of the original R6 Pro with the double curve design of the R6Pro II.

The R8II is a new masterpiece from HiBy in industrial design, ergonomics, color, material, and finish. Its carefully designed lines combined with the high-gloss polished medical-grade 316LVM stainless steel case sides and the only material the designer sourced worldwide for the back panel - Alcantara - offer its owners an unparalleled feast of visuals and sound.

Breaking the boundaries of materials, creating the impossible

After thorough communication with Alcantara, we found that we share the common goal of breaking traditions and perceived boundaries.

In designing the R8II protective case, we boldly chose a novel design: we use Bayer UE95 TPU as the main protective shell and added Alcantara, matching the R8II backplate, as the side material for the case.

The two unique materials merge into a unique tactile experience. It offers excellent durability, shock resistance, and impact absorption, blending with the design language of the R8II, thanks to the timeless combination of high resilience and fine tactile feel of Alcantara, the material of the future.

Portable Concert Hall MkII

The R8 II is tuned in line with the "Portable Concert Hall" ethos of the original R8 but goes a step further by filling the large soundstage projected by the series with a new level of detail and density.

The R8 II manages to bring the openness and power of an orchestral performance into a portable listening environment, thanks to the completely new Darwin-MPA architecture.

Darwin-MPA – multiphase PWM array, 16-channel DAC in current-mode operation

The Darwin-MPA (Multiphase PWM Array) continues the flexible design of the Darwin-R2R and features most of the same characteristics as Darwin-R2R. To work with the internal delta-sigma modulators, input signals are oversampled 128 times via the flexible Darwin-v2 filter system (which can optionally emulate various types of non-oversampled DAC functions).

The oversampling (or non-oversampling) processing follows a cascaded FIR design with a highly precise 1024-tap window stage. The output stage includes 16 channels with current-mode D/A conversion combined with I/V conversion amplification and "low-pass" filtering only at MHz frequencies thanks to the exemplary oversampling implementation (or non-oversampling) for exquisite, open sound with exceptional bandwidth, paired with a
modest power consumption, matching the identity of a "portable" DAP.

Dual headphone amplification (Class A / AB), freely switchable

Two independent headphone amplifier circuits, switchable via software. Universally recognized Class-A amplification powered by 2 ADA4625-2 driver op-amps and 16 custom transistors for zero crossover distortion and fast
Settling behavior.

With the Class-A mode, you gain additional control over the headphones, enhancing the sense of power and density while improving driver control for detailed, nuanced sound – a sound worthy of a flagship, no matter how complex the passage. 

The Class-AB mode provides longer battery life, less heat generation, and sound quality that already surpasses most headphones on the market.

Turbo mode

Turning on Turbo mode increases power reserves by 25% and unlocks powerful power supply lines with just one touch of the screen.
Touch the screen. Full power at full throttle!

Increases maximum voltage swing, maximum volume, etc.
Headlight power supply: Standard-- ±6V; Turbo mode: ±7.5V
(*Turning on Turbo mode significantly increases heat output and battery consumption, resulting in about ~20% shorter runtime per charge)

Flagship-quality analog circuit components

Including 4 tube-like Elna audio capacitors for an analog, detailed sound character. Also 28 high-density, high-capacity tantalum capacitors—a configuration worthy of a king (of audio technology)!

Dedicated femtosecond precision quartz oscillators

Two dedicated high-frequency femtosecond precision quartz oscillators at 90.3168 and 98.304 MHz provide atomic clock accuracy for all digital audio signals.

12000mAh large battery

The huge battery was specially designed for the shocking power consumption and offers enough capacity for using Class A and Turbo modes.

Up to 21 hours of battery life for long trips, so the music is always with you

• 3.5 mm PO 20h Class-A |21h Class AB
• 4.4 mm BAL 18 hours Class-A | 21 hours Class AB
• 3.5 mm PO (Turbo) 15h Class A | 19h Class AB
• 4.4mm BAL (Turbo) 11.5h Class A | 17h Class AB

Independent power supplies

Digital, D/A, preamplifier, and post-amplifier circuits are powered individually and without crossover.

The headphone amplifier is powered by a DC/DC transformer with low ripple and 3 fully shielded high-flux IR high-power
Power inductors.

The low-pass filters are powered by a DC/DC transformer + 6 LDOs with high PSRR +/- that independently supply the left and right channels.
and right channel.

The DAC is powered by a DC/DC transformer and 2 LDOs with extremely low ripple, which independently supply the left and right channels.

Stay cool

The pure copper battery case feels good in the hand, is highly efficient at heat dissipation, and keeps the internals cool even in the hottest situations.