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I suppose these decisions result from the goal of keeping the DAP small. The previous generation, N6II, had the power button integrated on the volume wheel, but not in the N6III. This is not to say that it is difficult to operate the DAP in any way, but it is still strange when you start using it. 

The DAP is built from aluminium alloy and feels fantastic in hand. None of the buttons or sockets feel cheap, and the back glass looks nice. The modular motherboard sits tightly in the DAP, and there’s no wobble. The overall design and build quality are evident when you first handle the player.

The screen looks sharp and has good pixel density, which is enough for a Hi-Fi player. The album covers and videos look good. The screen-to-body ratio is more admirable than the N6II since the screen is enlarged and looks very aesthetic.

The DAP is built from aluminium alloy and feels fantastic in hand. None of the buttons or sockets feel cheap, and the back glass looks nice. The modular motherboard sits tightly in the DAP, and there’s no wobble. The overall design and build quality are evident when you first handle the player.

The screen looks sharp and has good pixel density, which is enough for a Hi-Fi player. The album covers and videos look good. The screen-to-body ratio is more admirable than the N6II since the screen is enlarged and looks very aesthetic.

I don’t think you’ll have trouble using the player in that respect. The market has more larger players, even more so than in the past, but I liked the N6III for its form factor.

When I reviewed the TempoTec V6 for my blog, I found it to carry very good levels of detail and clarity, without much coloration.

The same can be said of the V3, with very good extension up top. The low end carries on with aplomb and fairly good control. Reaching fairly deep as well, the V3 provided an overall level of detail that should be appreciated by most listeners.

I appreciated the sound signature with its ability to portray a natural, realistic signature that portrayed the intent without coloration or any false sense of sound heard throughout the testing.

HiBy aimed to create a DAP with dynamic, detailed, and well-separated sound, and the R6 Pro Max delivers on these promises. It offers a dynamic and complete sound profile with controlled, impactful bass, crisp mids, capable tonality, and well-extended treble, making it a versatile choice for various music genres.

This model represents a meaningful upgrade over the R6 Pro II, with a bolder and more powerful presentation. HiBy has significantly refined its sound performance since launching its first DAP in 2017, now offering a mature and well-rounded audio experience across its range. The R6 Pro Max stands as a testament to this evolution.

The overall sonic character of the FiiO BTR17 reminds me of my M11 Pro but there seems to be a sonic refinement in certain areas.

The BTR17 does have some power circuitry improvements and an updated DAC section which is certainly the source of improvement.

The overall sonic experience could be summed up as neutral, vivid, and crisp, with a bass response that is a bit dry but rich in detail, punchy, and dynamic.

The midrange never veers from sounding natural and is correctly represented as far as overall balance and pitch are concerned.

The high frequencies are sharp and crisp but are highly dependent on signal quality particularly if you’re tapped into the Bluetooth front end. Using the BTR17 on an LDAC codec, you get 90% of the sound quality you get connected directly to a USB source.

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When comparing the Go Link Max’s performance with that of the slightly cheaper Go Link, there isn’t much difference in detail resolution. Still, the information dug out by the newer device goes a decent way beyond what you’d get if you were simply listening without a DAC at all. That said, sticking with Hysteria but switching to the standard Go Link grants the tune more nimbleness and clarity while revealing the older model’s superior ability with vocals. For injecting the right tunes with a good deal of meaty muscle, especially at the lower end, the newer Max does dial things up a notch, but we concede that some listeners may prefer the more affordable Go Link’s purer, cleaner sonic personality.

The SP3000T is beautifully designed. On the exterior, you’re greeted with a silver-plated body and hairline finish. (There’s also a Copper version of the SP3000T available as well). A glass panel adorns the front and rear panels, the bottom 3/4 of the back panel being matte. The top portion features those twin glowing red vacuum tubes. The right edge of the player features a volume wheel, which has an LED light that flows out. It’s illuminated in different colors depending on the bit depth of the music that’s playing.