HiBy RS8II Spec

Upgrade Instructions

The following firmware versions are all full upgrade packages, which may take a long time to install. Please try to use the machine's network upgrade function;
Please try to perform an upgrade rather than a downgrade, as downgrading may cause unknown issues;
Please judge for yourself whether the currently downloaded firmware is newer than the machine's firmware (i.e., by comparing the version numbers).

RS8II_1.80_20260513-1541Spec

HiBy_RS8II_1.80_20260513-1541

Changelog:

Added HiBy Render feature; (Supports direct push via DLNA and AirPlay, and compatible with some DLNA/AirPlay pushed videos)
Added HiBy AppStore;
Added a drop-down audio center shortcut button, allowing direct access to the audio center on the left-end visualizations page from any interface;
Fixed the issue where Roon ARC could not play;
Optimize the UI of MSEB, PEQ, plugins, etc.
Fixed several other bugs.

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HiBy_RS8II_1.70_20260417-1723

Changelog:

Added Roon Ready functionality. (Currently displayed as RS8, certification in progress)
Added the Sony D-303 CD player to Sankofa AI.
Optimized the UI operation logic of Sankofa AI.
Optimized the DSD pop sound issue when switching in certain scenarios.
Optimized the issue where the LED indicator flickers in certain scenarios.
Updated the Hiby Music App (Pro Version) to 2.1.8;
Fixed several other bugs.

Changelog:

Added NOS functionality.
Added joint preset tuning function.
Fixed the issue where DSD could not be played in USB Audio Player Pro.
Fixed abnormal usage issues with third-party launchers.
Fixed abnormal USB MTP connection issues with some computers.
Updated FPGA firmware. A. Due to the large-capacity FPGA, the firmware upgrade will take some time. Please wait patiently and do not power off directly, as this may cause the FPGA firmware upgrade to fail. B. If there is no sound after the upgrade, the FPGA upgrade may have failed. Please restart the RS8II, navigate to: Developer Options -> Enable "Force FPGA Upgrade" -> Play a song once, and wait for the FPGA upgrade to complete;
Fixed several other bugs.

Changelog:

Added Sankofa AI support; Devices currently available for emulation include: Sharp:MS100,MT831,DR7 Sony:MZ-R30,MZ-R50,MZ-NH1,MZ-E730 Panasonic: SJ-MJ100
Added option to tap on VU meter for fullscreen VU view in left-end visualizations page;
Added option to display left-end visualizations page as lockscreen; 4.Added function to set dynamic themes;
Added Shortcut to Sankofa AI in pulldown shortcuts menu;
Optimized charging management;
Fixed issue where screen may light up (despite lockscreen) while playing music while charging;
Fixed issue causing error prompt when attempting to play certain music files;
Various other bug fixes.

Changelog:

Added the Sankofa AI tonality simulation feature;
Added Pure Audio Mode (accessible via a dropdown quick button and settings menu);
Added Eye Protection Mode;
Optimized the display of the internet connection indicator in the notification bar;
Optimized the closing time of the volume interface;
Optimized Turbo Mode;
Fixed various other bugs.