£2,349

RS250A

HiFi Rose RS250A Network Streamer is your cutting-edge companion for audio and video entertainment.

"The HiFi Rose RS250, an extraordinarily versatile, affordable product...Highly recommended both as a streaming DAC and as an all-in-one hub for a high-end audio system".

- John Atkinson, Stereophile

RS250A At A Glance

  • High-performance network audio and 4K video streamer
  • 8.8" Touch Panel LCD Screen
  • ESS flagship DAC (ES9028PRO)
  • Native support for Rose Tube, Roon, Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Internet Radio, & 4K Video support
  • Hi-Res Certified
  • MQA Full Decoder
  • Upgradeable internal storage for locally stored files
  • Run completely wireless or wired with gigabit ethernet.

The HiFi Rose RS250A Network Streamer is your cutting-edge companion for audio and video entertainment. This streamer, DAC, and pre-amplifier allows you to immerse yourself in the sonic tapestries of timeless albums, as well as the engaging graphics and dynamic performances of the latest music videos. The RS250A is ideal for the voracious music fan who wants to access entertainment with a simple touch of the finger.

A Better Build For Better Sound

RS250A utilizes rigid aluminum panels to isolate micro-vibrations and maximize thermal efficiency.

Music You Can Touch

The RS250A's 8.8-inch touch screen makes it easy to operate, and you can move from audio to video with a simple swipe of your finger. The front panel can display album art and music videos (capable of video playback at 60 fps) or custom VU meters.

The Best Streaming Built-In

All your favorite streaming platforms are readily available via HiFi Rose's Rose Connect app with support for Apple Music, TIDAL, Qobuz, Bugs, Rose Tube, and internet radio stations. RS201E is Roon Ready with Spotify Connect, Airplay, Bluetooth A2DP, and DLNA support.

Watch Your Favorite Videos in Ultra HD 4K

Every HiFi Rose streamer goes beyond audio with a 4K capable HDMI output for video.
Our custom RoseTube app delivers YouTube content with a custom interface that is optimized for music lovers. You’ll find curated music videos, concerts, and be able to connect to your own YouTube account. TIDAL subscribers also have access to a large library of iconic music videos as well as unique TIDAL video content. The VIDEO app provides access to your locally stored media, whether on the internal storage, or networked drive.

Internal Storage Options and Local Digital Music Libraries

Easily add a 2.5-inch SSD hard drive inside your HiFi Rose to store your local music collection. This also unlocks additional functionality, including the ability to cache your most played music on TIDAL and videos on RoseTube to maintain error-free playback even when your internet connection isn’t at 100%.

Linear Power Circuit Design

The full linear power supply provides a clean, reliable power supply to the CPU and audio output circuits. The design blocks noise that could potentially affect the sensitive DAC; the result is crystal-clear playback.

CD Playback & CD Ripping

With the RS201E, you can play and rip music on a CD by connecting our optional RSA-780 external CD drive via USB. You can extract the sound source from CDs as WAV or FLAC files and save them to SSD or USB.

Operate with Your Mobile Device or Remote Control

The Rose Connect remote control app completes the ultimate user experience letting allows users to conveniently control and manage HiFi Rose devices. The remote control app works on various platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and PC. Additionally, you can control the device simply and easily using the provided Bluetooth remote control.

Specifications

Operating System:Customized Android 7.1 based Rose OS Ver 1.22.4
Design
Dimensions:10.9" H x 7.9" W x 3" D
Weight:7lbs
Materials:Aluminum Top Plate With Plastic Sides
Display:8.8" Wide Viewing Angle Multi-Touch Panel
CPU:Hexa Core CPU Dual-core Cortex-A72 up to 1.8GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 up to 1.4GHz
GPU:Mali-T864 GPU, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1, OenVG1.1, OpenCL, DX11
Memory:LPDDR3 4GByte
DAC Chip:ES9028 Pro
Output Level:Max 2.3Vrms (Unbalanced)
THD:0.0002% (1kHz 2.3Vrms Unbalanced output)
THD + N:0.0003% (1kHz 2.3Vrms Unbalanced output)
IMD:-102dB (SMPTE 4:1, 60Hz:7KHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio:116dB (A-wt)
Dynamic Range:Max 126 dB (CCITT filter)
Stereo Crosstalk:Better than -133dB, 20-20kHz
Output Frequency Response:20Hz to 40,000 (+/-0.5dB)
Output Impedance:100Ω
Network Connection
Network Support:Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T WiFi (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac) 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Dual Band
Bluetooth:Bluetooth supported (A2DP Sink, AVRCP v1.3)
Audio Services:
Streaming:Airplay / DLNA / Roon Ready / MQA Full Decoder
Music Service:TIDAL / Internet Radio / Podcast Input/Output
Audio Input:Line Input x 1, Optical In x 1, COAX x 1, USB Audio In x1
Audio Output:PreAmp Out (Unbalanced RCA) x 1, Optical Out x 1, COAX x 1, USB Audio Out x1, Headphone Out x1
Video Output:HDMI 2.0 x 1 ( up to 3840 x 2160 / 60Hz )
Media Connection:USB3.0 x 2 ( File System - NTFS/FAT32, Supported Capacity - Max. 10TB ) SATA3.0 SSD x 1 ( File System - NTFS, Supported Capacity - Max. 4TB ) Network Support Protocol - SMB/FTP/WebDav
Supported Codec
Audio:MQA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, APE, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A PCM: 8KHz~768KHz (8/16/24/32bit per Sample) Native DSD: DSD64(2.8MHz)/DSD128(5.6MHz)/DSD256(11.2MHz)/DSD512(22.5792Mhz)
Video:ASF, 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
Voltage/Power:Input Voltage : AC100-120V,220-240V 50/60Hz Input Power : 50W
Update:SW update via Internet, USB OTA, Rose Store
Remote Control
Remote Control:Bluetooth remote control
Remote App:ROSE Connect (Android, iOS) / Google PlayStore, App Store
Accessories:Power Cord x 1, Bluetooth Remote Controller x 1 (AAA Battery x 2), Manual x 1, SSD Screw x 4