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The R-series runs from the pocket-sized R1 through the R3 Pro II ($215.99) to the R4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHiBy also makes USB DAC dongles — the FC4 ($60.99), FC5 ($77.99), and FD3 ($79.99) — plus the W3 II ($62.99) and W4 ($112.99) Bluetooth DAC amps for listeners going cable-free. Weighing a small player against the competition? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/fiio-jm21-vs-shanling-m1-plus\"\u003ebudget DAP comparison\u003c\/a\u003e shows what else this money buys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthorized retailer. Free US shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hiby-r4","title":"HiBy R4 Android Hi-Res Music Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiBy R4 is a dedicated digital audio player running Android, which means you can install streaming apps directly on the device while its dedicated DAC handles playback of hi-res files. 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