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[nathanberger]

I would like to actually see a comparison video of the FC6 and the RU6

[SumbaListens]

Great video! Can we appreciate the stellar background tracks, damn groovy!

[christiharris]

Dave, excellent review as always. This is an interesting device, I have both the Ru6 and the FC6 on order arriving this week. I will keep one at home and one at the office.

[Manupassero]

didn't we see this video already? I have this deja-vu feeling... but the review is great as always :)

[Real.Estate.Motivate]

The FC6 is an amazing R2R Dongle DAC. Packs easily in your IEM case so you'll have HiRes music wherever you go. IEM'ers, don't get confused about the power...it's very powerful to the point where if you frequently go 90% on the FC6...you're gonna suffer hearing loss. I have the BTR7... now it's for sale...only took 1hr of A/B comparisons. Giving up the BTR7 Bluetooth/Battery advantage because this DAC sounds that good. I enjoy both the NOS setting and using the Darwin Ultra filter. Great video

[bfair]

@Gizaudio Dave, how would you compare RS2 when used as a DAC to the FC6? Especially the midrange that the FC6 excels. I own an RS2 and I am interested to hear your observation. Thanks in advance.

[roviccastillo]

You should review the iBasso DC04 Pro, I wonder what your thoughts are on that budget DAC

[suntanglory]

It would have been nice to say something about how it compares to rs2, especially since that is r2r as well.Nice one though.Thank you.

[vianhoho]

I'm genuinely curious as to the rationale in only having a 3.5mm output 🤔

my first guess is cost because at $300 as is, imagine how much more it would be with a balanced output

[CervezasObsonMex]

Which will be the best under $200 dlls ? I have onix alpha, fiio ka13, and epz tp20.

[rssin]

I love your channel. Between fc6 and btr7 which one would pair better with hisenior mega5 Est? I am building my first set up and like to listen to pop, jazz, rap, soft rock, electronic, classical but no metal. Want to get the pairing correct and can extend budget. Sadly in Dubai, I dot have the option to hear these or return them after buying.

[PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Great review of this new device, thank you.
As an owner of the Cayin RU6 I have to say it does sound very good. There are some drawbacks but for the the sound they are worth it. The RU6 uses a ladder for volume control and not just the DAC section which means you get Pops when hitting multiples of 10 while adjusting the volume, 10, 20, 30 and so on there is an audible yet not painfully loud Pop. The RU6 also features not only a 3.5mm but also a 4.4mm and it also has much more power. The RU6 is at the same price point or was when I bought mine and it's in my daily rotation. It is superior to the BTR5 in sound quality as I compared them side by side, at least to me that is. I'm also an owner of the HiBy R5 Gen2 which I also adore although even when hooked up to it's type C charging port is only good for about an Hour and 1/2 when running in type A mode with my Edition XS at a volume setting of 63. It is not an RTR sound but man is it good. As far as the RU6 it is very good although you do get the occasional Pop/Crackle which R2R DACs are known to produce but even with that annoyance the sound it produces with the headphones and IEMs in my collection is very, very good. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite between my SU9n/A30 Pro desktop setup, the HiBy and the RU6 they all have their strengths and weaknesses and I love them all.
Wow, sorry for the book of a comment and thank you again for this review.
I will be skipping this one though because at this point almost everything in my collection uses the 4.4mm balanced connection even though I can change cables and ends I just prefer it.
Oh and not that it matters but I guess I'm obligated to say FIRST, LOL...

[Crashboomwallop]

Now that Cayin Ru7 is also in the market, how does this compare? ALso if you can add the amazingly priced Ibass0 Dc-04 (where i live, DC6 is more than twice the cost, and RU7 is 2.5 times the cost of DC04Pro). Thanks.

[petrpulpytel]

Thx for great review👍, so generally for example, the BTR7 is more suitable for EDM, hiphop etc and the HiBy for acoustic, vocals, rock etc..? thanks

[vetreportsaei]

Will the Hiby FC6 and its software play bit perfect high resolution from, say, Amazon HD ultra with an Android phone ? I recall that Android downsamples everything to 16/44 so their app would need to get around this, no ?

[vetreportsaei]

would it be reasonable to throw a phono to 2 RCA cable on this and use it in the home stereo ?

[ufopulse]

I got real issues with my hiby fc4 the damn thing is fully updated to latest firmware (v.10) and it makes a ticking noise for over a minute on youtube on android... exclusive players are fine... but these bugs shy me away from fc6

[jamesk]

Nah just go with Cayin RU6. With 4.4, more power, cheaper price and good reviews.
Hiby is too proud ignoring its competitions.

[jsaverk]

I have a question, how big of a difference would there be using the FC6($300.00) with an iPhone 14 proMX vs HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player.($500.00) ear phones using Dunu SA6 MKII / MK2. Trying to make a choice!!

[Truthtalks]

Does anyone out there have this DAC or an FC6 and an iFi zen stream ? Wondering if that streamer can power the dongles by USB ?