The Darwin architecture is HiBy’s in-house developed all new hi-res digital signal processing architecture. In a breakthrough evolution of traditional R2R architecture, the system includes resistor ladder linearity compensation, and for the first time includes advanced functions such as linear FIR filter, nonlinear harmonics control, switchable oversampling / NOS, and DSD bypass on portable equipment. The end-to- end flexible architecture is fully configurable, creating endless possibilities for future upgrades and endless evolution.
Full of musicality, vibrant and natural, the R2R-based amplification stage brings music alive and performers onstage in an immersive experience.
With separate LPFs for PCM and DSD, native DSD decoding on an R2R system is no longer an oxymoron. The DSD specific LPF effectively reduces HF noise caused by the delta-sigma modulation process, optimizing DSD audio reproduction.
Press button to toggle charging in USB DAC mode--uncharging mode reduces battery consumption on smartphone and isolates device from external power supply noise.
DACHiBy proprietary discrete DARWIN R2R DAC
Operating systemAndroid 9.0
SoC modelSnapdragon 660
Body MaterialsPure Copper
Dimensions130*73*15 mm
WeightApprox. 315G
Charging TimeApprox 3 Hours (0-100%)
Frequency response (to -3dB)20-45kHz
S/N Ratio114 Db
Dynamic Range95 Db
THD+N0.003%
Output Impedance0.4Ω
