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HiBy FD3 II Desktop DAC and Amp Review

A desktop DAC and amplifier from HiBy with a Type-C USB input, listed at $279 as one option. The page lists dual CS4302 DAC chips, up to 1125mW per channel at 32 ohm and 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone ports.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$279Price checked November 12, 2026
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Our verdict

A desktop DAC and amplifier for someone who wants a stated 1125mW per channel at 32 ohm, dual CS4302 chips and both 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone ports at $279. Look elsewhere if you need named Bluetooth codecs, a weight or dimensions, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the power, certification and sound statements are the page's own claims.

Best for
Someone who wants a desktop DAC and amplifier for a computer, console or DAP with 3.5mm and 4.4mm ports.
Skip if
You need the page to name the Bluetooth codecs, the weight or the dimensions.

HiBy's FD3 II is described on the page as an integrated desktop DAC and amp that connects over Type-C USB to a computer, console or DAP. It lists dual CS4302 DAC chips, output power of up to 1125mW per channel at 32 ohm, and support for PCM768kHz/32bit, DSD512 and MQA 8X. A Class A or Class AB mode can be chosen, and the one option is priced at $279.

Options and pricing

The store lists a single orderable option at $279, so there is no choice of color, plug or bundle. The page names a 6.35mm adapter among its connections and gives no other accessory details. The listing text gives no weight, dimensions or box contents, so those are unknown from the page text alone.

How it compares

The TOPPING DX5 II is $254.15 and its listing text mentions the ES9039Q2M chip, while the FD3 II page names dual CS4302 chips at $279. The xDuoo DM-01 is $237.15 with Bluetooth 5.4 mentioned, and the xDuoo TA-10R is $271.15. Prices across these listings run from $237.15 to $279, so the chips, outputs and inputs named on each page are the better way to tell them apart.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page gives output power with its load: up to 1125mW per channel at 32 ohm
  • Dual CS4302 DAC chips are named, in an independent left and right channel design
  • The page lists 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone ports, a 6.35mm adapter and 3.5mm and 4.4mm line-out ports
  • Type-C USB, Bluetooth input and console support (PS5 and Nintendo Switch) are named
  • Class A and Class AB modes can be chosen, per the page

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no weight or dimensions
  • The page mentions hi-res Bluetooth codecs without naming them
  • Output power is given for a 32 ohm load only, so other loads are not covered by the listing text
  • The page's sound and certification wording is the maker's claim and cannot be checked from the listing

Questions before you buy

What DAC chips and power does the FD3 II list?

The page lists dual CS4302 DAC chips in an independent left and right channel design, and up to 1125mW per channel at 32 ohm.

Which connections are named?

The page names a Type-C USB port for a computer, console or DAP, Bluetooth audio input, 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced headphone ports, a 6.35mm adapter and 3.5mm and 4.4mm line-out ports.

Does it have amplifier modes?

The page says you can choose between Class A and Class AB amplification, and describes Class A for high-impedance headphones and Class AB for in-ear earphones and other light loads.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • HIBY FD3 II product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page's sound descriptions (a cleaner background, stereo soundstage, steady bass, warm vocals) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
  • The listing text gives no weight, dimensions or named Bluetooth codecs, and its Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless certification wording is the page's claim.
  • The 1125mW per channel figure is given at 32 ohm only, per the page.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.

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