HiBy R1

Portable HiFi Digital Audio Player

$85.00 USD
SoundCS43131 DACDecoding chip
SoundDSD256, 384kHz/32-BitHi-res playback support
Feature3" TouchscreenHigh-definition display
FeatureUp to 2TB microSDExpandable storage
ColorBlack
Preorder periodPre-order
2 to 4 weeks.

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Overview

The details behind HiBy R1.

Vibrant Sound, Compact Design

Discover dynamic sound in a sleek, pocket-friendly size with the HiBy R1. Choose from bold color options—black, white, blue, green, or orange—that complement the translucent chassis for a modern aesthetic. Featuring an 800x480 high-definition IPS touchscreen, the HiBy R1 displays detailed album covers and an intuitive UI for effortless operation. With an added strap lug, it’s crafted for easy portability, letting you bring your music anywhere, anytime.

Hi-Resolution Audio Unleashed with HiFi CS43131 DAC

Discover true high-fidelity sound with the HiFi CS43131 DAC, powered by the MasterHiFi™ series from Cirrus Logic. This high-resolution audio chip supports DSD256 and delivers up to 32-bit / 384kHz PCM decoding, ensuring a superior listening experience. With an integrated high-resolution headphone amplifier, it combines extended battery life with outstanding audio quality. Perfect for audiophiles, the HiFi CS43131 DAC delivers a fully immersive soundscape that captures every detail, exceeding CD-quality standards.

Master Control Upgrade for Next-Level Performance

Enhanced with the X1600E master control, this upgrade brings superior energy efficiency, accelerating system operations and reinforcing Bluetooth connection stability. Enjoy faster performance and seamless connectivity for an elevated audio experience.

HiByOS: Designed for Pure Audiophile Sound

HiByOS redefines audio processing with an operating system dedicated to achieving top-notch sound quality for every track. Built to handle all lossless audio formats effortlessly, it continuously integrates new features for an evolving, user-centered experience. With the MSEB (Mage Sound 8-Ball), HiBy’s proprietary sound remastering tool, you have direct control over tonal warmth, note thickness, vocal prominence, and response speed—personalizing every detail to craft a soundscape uniquely yours. Plus, seamless support for TIDAL and Qobuz means instant access to your favorite music, elevating your listening experience anytime, anywhere.

Effortless Connectivity for High-Fidelity Sound

HiBy R1 features USB DAC support via USB-C, allowing easy connection to external audio devices. Enjoy wireless file transfers and OTA updates through WiFi, along with streaming from TIDAL and Qobuz. With Bluetooth 5.1, it supports Hi-Res codecs like LDAC and aptX for a seamless, high-quality listening experience.

Long-Lasting Playback, Massive Storage

With up to 15 hours of continuous play and over 400 hours on standby, the HiBy R1 is always ready to play. Store your full music library with support for up to 2TB via Micro SD. Dual Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless certifications ensure top-tier audio quality, whether you're listening wired or wirelessly.

Technical details

SOC
X1600E
DAC
CS43131
Operating System
HiByOS (Linux-based)
Dimensions
83.5 x 51.1 x 12.35 mm
Weight
70 g
Battery Life
15 hours continuous playback, 400+ hours standby

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Customers praised this compact 70-gram digital audio player for impressive sound quality and portability at an excellent price point. The device streams music well and organizes files effectively. However, some customers noted occasional lag and potential firmware update issues. One customer said it offers "the highest sound quality."

  • 5 stars: 4 (67%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (17%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (17%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Peter S. (Van Nuys, US)
Orange

HiBy R1

T
Trey M. (Minneapolis, US)
Works fine for a while

The HiBy R1 was a good device while it lasted. I like that it is not Android-OS. It is straight-forward enough to stream music through Tidal. It sounds good. It's a reasonable size. It does a good job of organizing/indexing my music files (with the exception of album covers).

I bought it in September. In May of the following year - the device no longer turns on after what seems like a failed firmware update. So, be careful with it!

Hi there,

Sorry to hear your player won’t turn on after the firmware update issue.

We suggest you send it back to us for professional inspection, so we can figure out the exact cause.

We will fully assist you to fix this problem properly!

J
Juan L.F. (Moguer, ES)
White
Highest sound quality in a 70 gram DAP

I purchased the HiBy R1 digital audio player, white colour. Very beautiful and original. The sound is impressive. It's incredible that such a small and portable device encloses such a big heart and so many functions. Weighing only 70 grams and priced less than €80, it's the best hifi music player I've ever owned. Everything works perfectly. Light, easy to handle, and robust. The accessories include three screen protectors: front and back, and an additional replacement. The R1 has opened my eyes into a new world of sound quality. My extensive music library of over 1 TB has become more alive and colorful. I've installed a 128 GB Kootion microSD card, but it supports up to 2 TB. Reading music from the card works perfectly. HiBy products can be highly recommended. Regarding the seller, Linsoul, thank you for providing this DAP at an excellent price and quick shipping to Spain.

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Angelique

A bit laggy but for the price it is it does the trick

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David S. (Burnaby, CA)
Orange
Better than any phone app.

My biggest reason for wanting a DAP was because I was getting annoyed with all the things my phone does poorly, including playing music. Simplified interfaces make navigating settings a nightmare, and so few even have the ability for gapless play! There's a few things I dont love about the R1'a interface, some of the buttons are too easy to press, but there are loads of settings you can get in and change. Now that I have it im afraid im turning into an audiophile.

C
Clive O. (Wembley, GB)
This device goes beyond value for money

I read initial reviews of this device and investigated further. I already have a Sony NW A45 and a Shanling M0 Pro, both of which are excellent. I was very impressed with the clear display on the HiBy R1 and the petite size - which makes it highly portable. Technically, it had all the features I require although other people may wish to use it as an external DAC or connect to a wider variety of online music services - which, admittedly, are limited on this device. So it won't suit everyone until further developments are incorporated. That said, the sound and function as a mini DAP at an excellent price totally suited me and it is a first intro to how a quality DAP can sound for newcomers to the genre. Highly recommended and tremendous value for money - looks trendy in orange too!! Also, thank you, Linsoul, for supplying it quickly and efficiently - great service, as always!

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Which countries do you ship to?

We are generally able to ship to most countries via Express Shipping, and many countries via Standard Shipping. You may clarify this with our team to check whether Standard Shipping is available to your country.

We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".

*Note: Generally, we can only do Selected Shipping to India and Russia. We can only do Express Shipping to Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro and Sri Lanka, to name a few. 
This may be subjected to changes due to unpredictable issues such as Covid, war, and etc.

How much does shipping cost?

We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.

Standard Shipping is free for most countries, while Express Shipping is 15-35USD depending on your country. If your order is over 270USD, Express Shipping is free*. 

*This applies for most countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.

Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for thetwo-way freightcharges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.

Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes.No refundwill be processed for such cases.Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.  

How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?

For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products. 

Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.

On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:

  • For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
  • For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.

*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances

What happens if the parcel has been shipped but not delivered?

First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number. 
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit. 
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. 

For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.

Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:

  • Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
  • Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
  • Refusal to sign for the package by recipient
  • Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
  • Refusal to pay for the local tax/processing fee by recipient
  • Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees

Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.

Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.

What shipping companies do you use?

We collaborate with these courier companies:

  • Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
  • Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
How do I get help for my order?

Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. 
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.

In general, upon receiving your parcel, please confirm the contents of the package and ensure that the package is in good condition before signing for it. All customers are strongly advised to take an unboxing video of their parcel and packaging when opening their parcels and products.

For faulty/missing items, please send an email to support@Linsoul.com for after-sale services. The following details are required. 

  1. Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title 
  2. Provide your order number and state the issue clearly 
  3. Attach photos and videos to show that your product is faulty/missing. Shipping details on the parcel packaging have to be clearly visible. 



If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.

For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord

Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.

Do I get tracking details for my order?

After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.

For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.

How do I cancel my order?

Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. Orders that have been shipped cannot be cancelled and modified.

As our Support Team may not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely as support cannot be guaranteed for such requests.

Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.

Can I return an opened item?

Request a return within 30 days of delivery while the product is factory-sealed. Contact support for instructions before returning anything.

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To initiate the return shipment, kindly send an email to support@Linsoul.com within 30 days upon receiving the sealed product(s). The RMA form and details will be provided to you via email.

When must the product be returned after receiving the RMA form and details?

After receiving the return instructions from us via email, kindly arrange the return shipment of the parcel within 5 working days, and update us with the tracking link via email again. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the return process.

When will I receive my refund after returning the product?

In most cases, after receiving and inspecting the returned product, your refund will be processed within 5 business days. Refunds may incur a currency exchange loss or transaction fee, depending on your source of payment (e.g. Bank or PayPal). Linsoul will not be responsible for such fees.

What warranty applies?

Most products come with a 1-year warranty; cables and accessories have shorter or separate terms.

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Processing Time

This product is currently in its pre‑order period. Pre‑orders apply to items not yet in stock, and shipping will begin once they arrive. Processing times are estimates only.

Pre-order Period: 2 to 4 weeks.

Note:

  • No cancellation of orders once ordered.
  • All orders to be shipped out sequentially.

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