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[AliExpress] HiBy R1 HiFi Digital Audio Player

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AliExpress has HiBy R1 Digital Music Player on sale for $78.22 after applying $14 off coupon. This seems like the best entry-level audiophile quality music player at this price point.

Key Specifications & Features
• DAC & Processing: Powered by a Cirrus Logic CS43131 DAC paired with an Ingenic X1600E SoC and running Linux-based HiByOS.
• Audio Formats: Supports PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 native playback.
• Display & Build: 3-inch IPS touchscreen with an 800 x 480 resolution, housed in a translucent plastic/polycarbonate chassis weighing just 70 grams.
• Storage: No internal memory; includes a MicroSD slot supporting cards up to 2TB.
• Connectivity: 3.5mm single-ended headphone jack (70–101mW output), USB-C (supports OTG/DAC transport), Bluetooth 5.1 (LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC), and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
• Streaming & Extras: Built-in Wi-Fi apps for Tidal and Qobuz, AirPlay, DLNA, HiByLink control, and MSEB (MageSound 8-Ball) audio tuning.
• Battery Life: 1150mAh battery delivering roughly 14 to 15 hours of continuous playback and fast charging under 2 hours.

Reviews:
https://headfonics.com/hiby-r1-review/
https://www.hifioasis.com/reviews/hiby-r1-review/

Statistics: Posted by augustman2 — Nov 13th, 2026 10:51 am