Rose
£1,749

RS201 E

The RS201 E from HiFi Rose is the ultimate music streamer, DAC and amplifier. Housed within a minimalist, sturdy enclosure and boasting a desk-friendly footprint, the opportunities on offer from the RS201 E put it in a class of its own. With rich sound quality and elegant user experience, it may be the most innovative all-in-one product the hi-fi world has ever encountered. Premium Streamer, DAC, and integrated amplifier Range of digital inputs with extensive setting options Support for hi-res audio, MQA, DSD and Roon Ready

A Focus on Sound

Supporting the latest High-Resolution PCM 32-bit / 384kHz and Native DSD (11.2MHz) technologies, the RS201 E is designed to provide a vivid and dynamic sound through its reference-quality digital stage. High-speed driver variation techniques and an embedded pure path Ultra HD power amplifier provide superb audio quality with ultra-low distortion whether used as a fixed level source, a pre-amplifier or as a full integrated amplifier. The RS201 E amplifier is more than just a convenience, it is a sonically capable and well-refined device.

ROSE OS

ROSE OS was produced from the ground up using the Android platform to deliver a first-class user experience. Whether accessed via the iOS or Android app, or through the built-in 8.8" touch-screen, it gives, clear intuitive access to all aspects of the RS201 E design.

Play music and video files from a local storage device (USB, MicroSD or SATA), or access files elsewhere on your home network with a DLNA connection to any NAS drives or other storage devices. The MUSIC app gives a clean presentation of all your connected music sources, and is easy to navigate and use. The RS201 E also features built-in apps for TIDAL and QOBUZ - giving complete access to their extensive high-performance streaming libraries. The Tidal app even gives access to Tidal's music video streaming for playback on the RS201 E screen or via the HDMI output. The RS201 E is also an MQA decoder, for full playback of Tidal Masters tracks.

The CD and CD RIPPING apps allow you to attach any standard external CD-ROM drive for convenient CD playback, or to rip CDs in highest quality to any local storage device in a quick and intuitive way, all through the touch-screen interface.

The RADIO and PODCAST apps give you access to extensive live radio and podcast databases, while ROSE TUBE gives you access to YouTube for high-quality music and video playback.

ROSE OS also offers support for Roon Ready, Spotify Connect and AirPlay, effectively bringing your entire digital audio experience into one elegant product.

Quality Throughout

The RS201 E design, in combination with ROSE OS, leaves no stone unturned, and takes complete control of your listening experience, optimising it for the very best experience. With its 8.8" touch screen, mounted in a high-purity aluminium chassis, which has been integrated into one piece to maximise thermal efficiency; it is a product that feels as high-quality as its feature list would suggest.

The RS201 E is the ultimate streaming device, and is a must-consider option for anyone who wants the latest technologies delivered in the most user friendly way.

Key Features:

  • Premium streamer, DAC and integrated amplifier
  • 8.8” wide touchscreen
  • Range of digital inputs with extensive setting options
  • Adjustable fixed or variable pre-amp output
  • 100W integrated amplifier, with a rich, analogue sound quality
  • Support for hi-res audio, MQA, DSD and Roon Ready
  • Airplay, Bluetooth and DLNA support
  • HDMI output
  • Full Clock function
  • Built-in wi-fi and Bluetooth module
  • Bluetooth remote controller included
  • Anodized aluminium construction

Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Design
Size278 x 202 x 76 mm
Weight2.3kg
FinishingHigh-quality anodized aluminum front-top with modern sense
DisplayWide view 8.8" multi touch screen
Power
Maximum output100W
Speaker impedance4~16 Ω
Wireless
NetworkEthernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac) 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Dual Band
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 (AD2DP SINK, AVRCP)
StreamingAirplay / DLNA Service
Input, Output
Audio inputConnections for source devices such as CD/ DVD /Blu-ray Player S / PDIF connections for TV, Projector, CD / DVD / Blu-ray Player
Audio outputHeadphone Out : Connection for 3.5mm headphone PreAmp Out : Connection for vacuum tube amplifier, reference amplifier Speaker Out : Connection for L+/L-, R+/R- speaker Optical Out : S / PDIF connections for sound bar
video outputHDMI connections for TV, Projector
Media connectionUSB 2.0 x 1, USB3.0 x 1 (File system - NTFS/FAT32, Supported capacity - 512GB, External HDD by 4TB) MicroSD x 1 (File system -NTFS/FAT32, Supported capacity - 512GB) SATA3.0 SSD x 1 (File system - NTFS, Supported protocol - FTP/WebDav, 4TB) USB C type x 1 (Only for service)
Supported codec
AudioMQA, WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, APE, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A PCM : 8KHz~384KHz(8/16/24/32bit per Sample) Native DSD: DSD64(2.8MHz)/DSD128(5.6MHz)/DSD256(11.2MHz)
VideoASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H.263, H.264, H.265, VC-1, VP9, VP8, MVC H.264/AVC, Base/Main/High/High10 profile@level5.1 up to 4Kx2K@30fps H.265/HEVC, Main/Main10 profile@ level 5.1 High-tier up to 4Kx2K@60fps
Power
Input powerAC100-240V, 50/60Hz
Output powerDC 24V, 5.0A
Standby powerStandby mode<0.5W
UpdateSW update via internet, manual update via USB
Remote control
Remote controllerBT Remote controller
Remote AppROSE Connect (Android, iOS)
AccessoryAC adpater x 1, Quick guide x 1, BT Remote controller x 1, Battery (AAA) x 2, Screw for SSD x4, Screw driver x 1