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@tonsoriano7010
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this honest review.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
your welcome
@tonsoriano7010
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove If you have fiio m7, I think it would be nice also for others to compare this three and know your opinion.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
@@tonsoriano7010 i might get the M7 and compare
@tonsoriano7010
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove Sounds great! A new dap is in the market with this price range, the fiio m6. I think lot of people will be interested with that comparison. Looking forward for your next vids and honest reviews. Happy Holidays.
@matthewburt5302
5 жыл бұрын
You can up the volume limits in the settings
@welshgoldferret5107
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking for the Sony NW-A55 here in the UK but can’t seem to find anyone selling it, I’m wondering when it will be released here? I’ll have to stick to the NW-A45 for now.
@TalesOfGod
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video, it seems like most professional reviewers prefer the Sony DAP in sound quality. Hiby has good features for someone that just needs something small and stylish but the Sony DAPs tends to offer the best sound quality for the price. I think your points were fair for both sides.
@VelcroSnake93
5 жыл бұрын
Odd, the firmware on my R3 is at 1.15... I did download it from their website directly and upgraded via SD card though, not over wifi.
@daniellikahong
5 жыл бұрын
I have the Sony NW-A45 because of the battery life. The OSD (on screen display) usage is quite not as intuitive as the iphone, but I can life with that. The sound is better than the average mp3 player (you can change the equalizer to your needs and other settings) I would give it a 7 out of 10. It does what is has to do and that's ok for me + you can boost the micro SD card to a 256Gb one or more (400Gb) if you like.
@Goodgrove
4 жыл бұрын
i agree
@7yep4336dfgvvh
3 жыл бұрын
How's the battery? Has it lived up to expectations?
@daniellikahong
3 жыл бұрын
@@7yep4336dfgvvh Yes it does the job. One whole day is ok or two. But not for 3 days straight > then you need to recharge again. Let's say a phone with 4000mah with spotify can beat this mp3 player easely. It is a music player after all if you want this to play only this. (not the best one i must say, but also not the worst) To be honest: I use my smartphone more than this mp3 player actually.
@LuigiBG1
5 жыл бұрын
I think the only counter that Sony has is its WN port. For everything else, they are very good players.
@SeanLozano
3 жыл бұрын
i was deciding between HiBy R3 Pro vs Hidizs AP80 ... saw a video comparing the two and decided with HiBy.. so i ordered it... then i see this review and immediately cancelled the order since i have the A55... can't mess with a good thing.. thanks for your review
@Goodgrove
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the kind words
@bharatbash
5 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison! Can you quickly share which one of these has better touch response/user interface?
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
sony has the better UI
@bond4177
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove well that's just clearly false lol
@HeriantoYeo
3 жыл бұрын
as a hiby r3 owner, I prefer hiby neutral flat sound for 3.5SE. more into critical listening. btw if you own VE odyssey attach to the hiby... you will find the different.
@ALLCOLOURSOFLIFE
3 жыл бұрын
By the way, there is alternative firmware for Sony NW-A55. This custom firmware aims to bring the DMP-Z1 sound signature to the Sony NW-A50Series Walkman player, while also bringing additional DSP features and visualizations. Recommended !!!
@halfcrazyluv1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm using the A55, Do you have a link?
@pisserplunker
4 жыл бұрын
Question. I have both of these at home. For some reason, I can never change any equalizer setting with the Sony when it is in bluetooth mode. I've tried when it is hooked up to my Sony receiver, and basic LG headphones. My old A17 is the same way. Is this normal for Sony players? It's really frustrating. The Hiby works just fine with everything.
@halfcrazyluv1
3 жыл бұрын
It is what it is.. I'm using the A55
@aldairlopez8563
4 жыл бұрын
What is better between this hiby, cayin n3 and xuelin 7900?
@romanyabdelmalak8755
5 жыл бұрын
Great review👍, can you let me know which one is the best in terms of really deep bass sony A55 or Hiby r3 and here I'm asking about A55. Thanks in advance 🙂
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
A55 review coming soon thanks
@unchartedm9413
5 жыл бұрын
Can u compare r3 3.5mm and 2.5mm
@travellerdesign4459
5 жыл бұрын
Hi! What do you think, Sony nwa45 or FiiO m7? The sound is low or is good?
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
If I is from the 3.5mm headphone out I prefer the Sony .but the balanced output on the hiby is better it has a louder output as well and it sounds more dynamic
@ozkanaydin34
5 ай бұрын
hey dude do you have spotify playlist? I'd be happy to look at your music list.
@Razz511
2 жыл бұрын
BTR5 vs A55 vs R3 pro.... Which sounds better?
@gopalpawar7629
3 жыл бұрын
I have Hiby R2 and Sony Walkman A45 but I like the sound of Hiby R2 more pleasant and clear than Sony Walkman A45
@a8pb21
11 ай бұрын
I searching for two days a comparison for the Sony NW-A45 and Hiby r2 (I'm interested on the new second version...), i can't find nothing directly. The Sony have the life battery, but that proprietary cable...mmh, not convinced me too much. The Hiby has a not great battery life, but maybe it's more useful. The sound, I don't know because no comparison (only your comment...ah ah ah 😅).
@coreyfreeman6226
5 жыл бұрын
was debating this in my head.specwise R3 looks good.but thanks for this video...going to buy the newer sony NW-A55 that has most of the features of the R3 for the same price.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
True watch out my video of the NW-A55..i am using it right now and it sounds great
@brandnew2946
3 жыл бұрын
Hey guy, what's the best between Hibry R3 & Sony A45 ? Who is the best ?
@chloelagarile8950
5 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. I wonder why other reviewers don't include sony in their comparisons. Coming from chinese daps I think sony give me less or no headaches at all:)
@malikulabdullah4063
4 жыл бұрын
Because all of them are sponsored by others brands not by Sony..
@leoyu1070
5 жыл бұрын
so why dont u try the 2.5mm on hiby r3? Maybe just maybe it can give u some treble?
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
I have tried it and I like the 2.5mm but I am only talking about the 3.5mm
@mattfm101
3 жыл бұрын
A45 vs r3 pro?
@j.dviant
5 жыл бұрын
Which one has the better sounding bass when using custom eq settings?
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
If you use the balanced port the bass is better on the r3 ..but from the 3.5mm i think the bass is better on the sony
@j.dviant
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove thanks
@FluffyUnicornAsian
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Sounds like the perfect player for me. A bit more analytical, more of a flat signature (instead of Sony's rather V-shaped one), and offers some nice additions (tidal support, built-in wifi, etc. Glad I bought one yesterday. Will have to see how it compares to my Cowon Plenue D. (Clearly you prefer the A45's V-shaped signature and probably am also a bass head - "I want that deep bass")
@TearfulNight
9 ай бұрын
how is your set compared to cowon ? you liked it or no ?
@adarshsahoo5798
5 жыл бұрын
The hibi had which port for charging , mirco USB or USB c ??
@anthonyvaughn8960
5 жыл бұрын
USB-C
@JohnAranita
4 жыл бұрын
I fucken love my Sony A45/B! I believe that it's an audiophile! It's my first Walkman to have a touch panel! I am going to copy five plastic crate's worth of CDs in this unit. Of course, ripped.
@miguelyarce2012
5 жыл бұрын
I have the sony A35 right now, and I am looking for the R3 because of the balanced output and the wifi option to use Tidal. I know that sony have a V sound and Hiby is more straight... making the mids more present, for me its a sorprise to hear you saying that the mids are not good in the R3... I have to make a better research for my investment. Regards my friend!!
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
Its the treble i dont like on the R3 its so soft and recessed
@konikz273
5 жыл бұрын
What is V SOUND?
@aldairlopez8563
5 жыл бұрын
@@konikz273 bass and treble accent
@aqwandrew6330
4 жыл бұрын
So sony is not neutral
@Marius.1926
4 жыл бұрын
have many mw pusc the sony?
@GamesOnToday
5 жыл бұрын
Well I would say both device is good. Thanks for the comparison
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
Yes both are good devices.. You are welcome
@paulosilva8200
2 жыл бұрын
Question. I want a dap for about 400 dollars. Good eq. And good volume power and battery. I got the hiby and fiio and their eq was so bad. That even if I change the 60dz it changed the tone on the 1 k and 3 k. And when I add bass the volume drops 6db. I want something with power. With the eq like the Sony nw a55 that it's really good and above 100mw per channel output. What you recommend
@Goodgrove
2 жыл бұрын
its difficult to say ..i would have said the sony ZX507 but not enough power ...or just get an amp to use
@paulosilva8200
2 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove looking for 1 alternative, not 2. Thanks buddy
@krayozmines
2 жыл бұрын
look into shanlig m3x? its android tho which means u can choose yr preferred eq app. i use musiqolet. it has 30 band eq. just be sure to use the musiqolet encoder instead of system for eq to work. u can try the app on yr phone first
@cordia96
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I hope for the new gen of Sony WM with a proper USB c port.
@lukzeonho
4 жыл бұрын
Our dreams come true. a100 & zx500 use type c port.😆
@goodnightmoon
4 жыл бұрын
r3 for the win
@michaelhallett103
5 жыл бұрын
The Hiby is 149 on Amazon right now.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
That's a good price
@eddy.07
5 жыл бұрын
Hiby 💙 diseño
@HambaAllah-zh2jd
4 жыл бұрын
I have hiby r6. And very complicated if u cant change battery. When your battery so dropped what u should do than change it, but u cant. Hiby doesnt support that.
@shinotenshi5192
5 жыл бұрын
People should hear it personally because it really varies from people to people depends on their preference, for me a45 sounds bad that's why I sold it
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
it certainly does i never called the hiby R3 a bad player it has a recessed treble it sound ok but not for me ..its neutral but a tad boring to me ..this is my personal opinion i add
@sakuragi1062
5 жыл бұрын
coolaid710 i am planning to buy sony a45 next month because i have sony noice cancelling hi res headphone right now.So can you tell me where to get or to download hi res audio for the player? Most of my music are just mp3 on my phone
@johng1420
5 жыл бұрын
Buy it it's great...
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
@@sakuragi1062 i normally buy from qobuz very good quality hires
@doubleblindtest4649
5 жыл бұрын
sony a45 sounds bad, my iPod classic 5th is better sounding. a45 sounds artificial
@fei19317
5 жыл бұрын
I dont think Sony needs to change WM port. Because files transfer's speed is amazing- about 30mb/s with my A55. And it charge really fast
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
Yep but it would be nice if we use one cable format for everything ..great player A55 I still have mine
@fei19317
3 жыл бұрын
@@okene Yes. at the moment WM port should go
@yofjjf8891
4 жыл бұрын
Can i use amazon music hd in this player?
@McLOVIN.....
3 жыл бұрын
No
@leonbalmung
5 жыл бұрын
I'm still cannot decided what to get the only ones available in the malls here at the philippines are FiiO M7 and sony A45. sony is my fall out if ever I wont be able to get more details im just gonna get A45 I hate the cable wire though. I am a patron of sony brand for years gaming devices and phones and also TV. I'm still on research on finding a music player. they say M7 has the same sound quality as the shanling m0.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
i like the sound of the shanling M0 some ppl might find the sound a bit bright but i liked it only thing is it is was a bit too small for me ..i would get the sony A55 if you can same sound signature but it has a useful bluetooth receiver and nicer buttons and build quality ...i will put a video up soon
@leonbalmung
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove sorry late reply. I got Hiby R3 i wish I got is sooner the sound is amazing I paired it with KZ zsn. my first noob audiophile set.
@kawamand.b.5658
5 жыл бұрын
I bought the Fiio M6 and I have put it on sale, I did not like the sound, it lacks power, it is better listened to with the Poweramp app on my android phone, I want to buy this Sony NWA45 to see how it sounds, the headphones I use are the Sony WH1000 XM3
@arijitgayen644
Жыл бұрын
If only sound quality matters to you then Sony is clear winner.
@marblegrimes
5 жыл бұрын
have and play it via ifi micro
@doubleblindtest4649
4 жыл бұрын
What is the sound signature of your headphones and iem? For me sony a45 sounds crap compare to iPod classic 5.5 generation. Sony a45 is too bright sounding. So warm sounding headphones and iem will benifit from it.
@alejandroelgrande241
4 жыл бұрын
si hablas de ipod eres un simple novato
@llysender
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot for the comparison. I personally found the sony a55 too V shape for my tastes and decided to give the r3 a shot. Its really what i was looking for in terms of smooth rich treble. My only issue with the r3 is that the defult software eq is pretty subbass boosted which is solved by just turning on the eq and leaving it as flat. Will mess arond with mseb later.
@paulosilva8200
2 жыл бұрын
So you choose not to play with the some eq to give flavour and play with the eq from the hiby.the hiby eq is worst than a cheap phone eq bro.the sony eq is perfect
@guybuddy1
Жыл бұрын
@@paulosilva8200 Nothing is "perfect" in the cheap sub 150 dollar range. Don't be leaving ignorant comments just be cause you like your cheap ass player and want to knock somebody else's player. So dumb.
@robertocarlosvegacalla5806
Жыл бұрын
Srs. Yo tengo los 2 lamentable mente cuando escucho x bluthoo musica en mi sony a55 NO PUEDO UTILIZAR SU ECUALIZADOR. .. Y NO LE DA la.potencia q me da el hiby r2
@s7robe297
5 жыл бұрын
I think the a45 sounds much less dynamic and has harsher treble compared to the r3.
@bond4177
5 жыл бұрын
You tried them both? I have neither, looking for one to get.
@dale5226
5 жыл бұрын
I’m high sensitive so I think I’ll get the R3.
@borjok536
5 жыл бұрын
i agree.. hiby r3 is not a good sounding dap imho..
@VRtechman
5 жыл бұрын
I'm boggle by this sector of the Electronics Market!!! Aren't there other Wifi Media players that are under $300?! I'm so frustrated by the lack device s I can find.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
There are so many out there try Fiio ..they have some nice devices
@goodnightmoon
3 жыл бұрын
i bought the fiio m3 pro 1 month ago and i saw someone selling their r3 for about $128 here in the Philippines, should i get it?
@muehehehe8812
3 жыл бұрын
steal
@rommeldaraug7583
3 жыл бұрын
i'm owning R3, M3 pro and Sony NW-A55. I can say that the sound aignature of Sony is much better compared to fiio and hiby.
@JogieGlenMait16
3 жыл бұрын
it's a shame older sonys are still using that odd cable connection
@Goodgrove
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's a pity I still like them though, my favourite being the Nwz X1060
@zafransanjaya7774
4 жыл бұрын
Sony is the no doubt
@goodnightmoon
4 жыл бұрын
you should get the r3 pro
@Goodgrove
4 жыл бұрын
got it already
@goodnightmoon
4 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove yo really??????????
@goodnightmoon
4 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove fiio sent you a unit?
@goodnightmoon
4 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove sorry misundertood, i thought i said "fiio m3 pro" haha
@sadrion23
3 жыл бұрын
Hiby R3, Hiby R3 pro, Hiby R3 pro saber. so... Sony are playing too quietly. < no power > Even at maximum volume settings, these +20 volume points are missing.
@tttyyy949
2 жыл бұрын
i know its 1 year old comment but if you have european version of sony it might have limited volume. custom firmware will take care of that for you. just google if its there for your player.
@addicz2
5 жыл бұрын
Hello. Can sony drive scheneizer HD700 good enough?
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
nah i dont think it will sufficiently u will need an amp
@addicz2
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove Damn. What headphone is perfect for A45 then?
@ozunkeskin6919
4 жыл бұрын
@@addicz2 cks99
@ozunkeskin6919
4 жыл бұрын
@@addicz2 (audio-technica)
@malikulabdullah4063
4 жыл бұрын
If you have 700 dollars earphones you won't pair it with 200 dollar DAP.
@jacklampers6926
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Coolaid710, it is only serious in a comparison, if the same conditions exist. If the Sony has a neutral mode, you should take this for comparison, everyone can equalize his player personally. If the Sony has a good additional sound setting and you prefer it, that's up to you. The comparison is just not correct ... But you can tell what you want, stupid was an aggressive judgment, not correct would have been better. Sorry.
@Goodgrove
5 жыл бұрын
By using comparison in no way am i saying the Sony A45 is better than the Hiby R3 the R3 has more power plus it has balanced out which is even more powerful.. with the 3.5mm to my ears the R3 sounded boring with a recessed treble .. The sony A45 sounded more dynamic this is the sound i like ..childish comments made by ppl defeats the whole purpose of having different daps ..some neutral, some dynamic sounding we choose what we like.
@jacklampers6926
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Coolaid710, talking about the sound of a player is not necessary, you judge it personally with your headphones, there are thousands. In fact, most of the more expensive players are beyond reproach. They all sound very good, the headphones are much different. So you can only address people who have the same headphones as you, so you do not need to make a sound comparison. The Hiby R3 is technically a step further, he has wifi, I do not know if the Sony has wifi. With the firmware 2.01 of the Hiby R3 you can stream over Tidal music and even with 88.2 and 96 kHz at 24 bit. With a Tidal subscription you access millions of songs, that's something you did not tell. That's fantastic, but the Sony does not have that option. Really, talking about any sound impression is no longer necessary.
@jacklampers6926
5 жыл бұрын
Hallo Spongebob Schwanzkopf, technisch sind diese mobilen Spieler grundsätzlich ohne hörbare Fehler, müssten auch messtechnisch gleich sein, der ein oder andere hat eine höhere Ausgangsleistung, kann dann eventuell lauter. Ich kenne den Sony Player nicht, finde es nur sonderbar, dass Sony keine Flat Einstellung hat. Auch ist dieser Vergleich dilettantisch, ein korrekter akustischer Vergleich wäre eine Vorrichtung, die es erlaubt die Player ohne Umschaltgeräusch (gleiches Musikstück völlig synchron) bei identischer Lautstärke umzuschalten, das was der KZitemr gemacht hat : Mobile Player spielen zwar das gleiche Musikstück ab, aber ist die Lautstärke identisch ? Ohne Messtechnik nur so ungefähr hinzubekommen, ist schon unbrauchbar, als nächstes setzt er den Kopfhörer auf und ab, um sie manuell umzustöpseln. Eine solche Irritation resettet das Gehör, das menschliche Klanggedächnis ist grundsätzlich schlecht. Die Kopfhörer sind derart unterschiedlich, haben die abenteuerlichsten Frequenzgänge, so dass dieses angebliche Sounding von Sony bei anderen Kopfhörern negativ wäre. Wie Hörvergleiche besser gemacht werden kannst du bei Clavinetjunkie, auch ein KZitemr, sehen und auch selber hören. War ein Fehler auf so einen „Test“ zu reagieren :-).
@fei19317
5 жыл бұрын
Like he said. Everbody has different ears. You can't say stupid this stupid that because he prefer A45 over R3
@unchartedm9413
5 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove does the 2.5mm port in hiby r3 offer a open sound? Because the 3.5mm is recessed
@davidrodriguezc3724
3 жыл бұрын
Sony always winning
@theand7775
Жыл бұрын
for me sony is kinda boring. it's just good for flat neutralish sound. that's it. plus it has good build and UI. Hiby OS does something with MSEB that covers almost all tunings that will suit your ears taste. Sony just can't equalize/and tune amazingly. Personally I'm a basshead and Sony can't really reach that boomy bass even after tweaking with MrWalkman's firmware.
@sharadchhakara6754
4 жыл бұрын
I own the Nwa-45 model.. The battery backup is no way near 45 hours.. Sony you think we consumers are fool?? You mention in your site that itcan play 128 kbits mp3s for 45 hours?? Honestly? You think that we are going to purchase this to play a mp3 file of so low bitrate at the first place?? Guys dont be fooled.. This player is fantastic, i mean the sound quality is really really nice when you play a proper hi res flac file, but with bluetooth and hi resolution songs, this thing barely gives me 10 hours of back up. With 3.5 mm jack, this thing can play hi res flacs for roughly 22 hours.. I am amazed that none of the youtubers actually has said this regarding this player
@Goodgrove
4 жыл бұрын
This is always the case you will never get 45 hrs who plays 128kb MP3 files? plus the volume level will be higher to push whichever headphone you have ...as long as the sound is good I don't mind charging
@lawrence.porter
4 жыл бұрын
That's why it says 'up to' 45 hrs. Theoretically you can get 45 hrs if you play a lower bit rate, turn off Bluetooth, lower volume etc. Not something you would do but no manufacturer will tell you the average battery life when they can make it sound better. This is why we rely on actual user experience as per this video. I have the 45 and am quite happy with the battery life despite Sony's claims. The sound settings are what lets it down more than anything.
@malikulabdullah4063
4 жыл бұрын
I only get 12 hours non stop...you can get 45 hours if leveled the volume at 50 and play lower bitrate mp3..
@sharadchhakara6754
4 жыл бұрын
malikul abdullah yes that is true.. if you play high res flacs non stop using bluetooth then roughly it shall give 12-13 hours of playback.. and that is my point why to advertise 45 hours? If we were to use shitty mp3 files then we wud have never got this hi res player in the first place.
@0000song0000
Жыл бұрын
time to order a used Sony 😅
@paulosilva8200
2 жыл бұрын
Let me say what I agree with you. I have both and I have the new a55 and the r2 too. So I got 4 players. R3 sound better in resolution because of the dac chip they have. Its a dual dac with 24 bit. And has the volume at 70mw compared to sony a45 at 40mw. But the a55 has 70mw output power. Now you said something so right. Sony has the best eq in history of players. Does not muddle and does not affect the sound or volume. The hiby is a sad story when comes to that. And they show off with the mseb that in my person opinion is crap. I did this test. I place bass and deep bass tone and then I add voice deep too. Everything changed for the guitar too, so I bright the tone and the warm into crispy tone. Then all settings went back to same. Lol. So if I place voice deep tone changes the guitar too. Then when I sharp the tone of guitar to be where I wanted to be the voice changes again. Ha ha. Its plain stupid . Someone should tell the hiby to change that crap. They mixed frequency together and then in other the same. So its a joke. And their eq going down by 6db is a joke. Sony eq is a master. I just wish sony with the a45 had more bit process. More eq bands,like 10 would be nice and more volume. That's all. But I choose the sony at any day because I have 40 iems and I need to eq them apart from the more expensive ones that has no need.
@Goodgrove
2 жыл бұрын
Great you agree with me ...i always say listen to your ears its what saves you from wasting money ...EQ is very important to me and i found the sony to be much better ....Dont forget to subscribe
@paulosilva8200
2 жыл бұрын
@@Goodgrove I did. And I have to say I liked your review. One guy told me that reviewers never touch the eq. My reply was. Yes if you testing iems. Not testing mp3 players. Lol. We should send an email to hiby and ask them what's that eq. A joke. Lol
@xstensl8823
3 жыл бұрын
Sony no stream
@ghsamir
4 жыл бұрын
Ithink all this it is exsisting on the smartphone
@paulosilva8200
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe if you remove all of that stupid effects that destroy the sound. Maybe you can't get it right
@EtreGenerique
3 жыл бұрын
To back home we have to click on the left top edge ? On hiby ? Serious ? What s the fuck 15 years ago ipod made way better. Loooool the trap for audiophile
@jhonncartel5285
5 жыл бұрын
YOU CAN SEND ME AMAZON ESQUE NO ME ENCOUNTER one SONY
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