Connecting DAC and headphones to HiBY R1 mp3 player

[Mike W71]

My Dell laptop is is producing a buzzing sound (both battery operated and with charger), so I need another (inexpensive) source with a small footprint to connect to my AK HC3 dac and iBasso SR3 headphones. Bloom Audio suggested the HiBy R1 mp3 player.I don't want to store music. I just want to be able to get HiRes capability with the dac when going online to Qobuz and other music apps like JazzRadio. Is the R1 a good choice, and since I don't want to store music, do I need a Micro SD card? Thanks.

 

[Mike W71]

My Dell laptop is is producing a buzzing sound (both battery operated and with charger), so I need another (inexpensive) source with a small footprint to connect to my AK HC3 dac and iBasso SR3 headphones. Bloom Audio suggested the HiBy R1 mp3 player.I don't want to store music. I just want to be able to get HiRes capability with the dac when going online to Qobuz and other music apps like JazzRadio. Is the R1 a good choice, and since I don't want to store music, do I need a Micro SD card? Thanks.

BTW, I know Jazz Radio doesn't support HiRes. I just want to be able to listen to music on the app. Thanks.

 

[good_enough]

Why not use a phone?

 

[Mike W71]

Why not use a phone?

Because the DAC doesn't work when I connect an apple USB C cable from it (the DAC)to my iphone 12 mini

 

[Mike W71]

Because the DAC doesn't work when I connect an apple USB C cable from it (the DAC)to my iphone 12 mini

I'm using my Lenovo pad but it takes up a lot of space on my desk. I'm beginning to think this is the best solution, though. And I don't have to spend any money. Thanks.