Hifi Rose RS451, Streamer / DAC / Preamp / Headphone Amplifier: Demo Model

Hifi Rose RS451, Streamer / DAC / Preamplifier / Headphone Amplifier, Black: Demo Model
Retail Price: € 2.995,00
Now, our demo model for only: € 2.395,00 !

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General: Beautiful multimedia player from Korean Hifi Rose. A jack-of-all-trades, packed with features and a large IPS touchscreen.

Functionality: The Hifi Rose RS451 comes standard with several commonly used applications installed. The following applications are available: Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, RoseTube (YouTube with music only) and Apple Music. Additionally, the Hifi Rose RS451 is also RoonReady and can therefore be placed behind a Roon Server as a player. For those using Audirvana, the Hifi Rose RS451 can also be used as a player for Audirvana servers. And finally, Qobuz Connect and Spotify Connect are also playback options available. In addition to streaming capabilities, there are also plenty of connections. For digital connections, you will find a Coax RCA, Toslink Optical, USB-B and an HDMI eARC input. You can also output digitally from the Hifi Rose RS451 via Coax RCA, Toslink Optical or via USB-A to an external DAC. For analog connections, there is 1 set of RCA connections for example a CD player. Both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA can be used when connecting analog to your amplifier. The Hifi Rose RS451 features an excellent analog volume control, allowing it to be connected directly to power amplifiers as a preamplifier, but you can also lock the volume control to connect the RS451 to integrated amplifiers or an external preamplifier. Internet connection can be either wired or wireless. The remote operates via Bluetooth, allowing the Hifi Rose RS451 to be placed behind closed cabinet doors and still have volume control. Thanks to the eARC input, the Hifi Rose RS451 can output its image up to 4K Ultra HD to a television and play the sound through your hi-fi system. In addition to being an excellent streamer and DAC, the Hifi Rose RS451 is also a high-quality headphone amplifier with both balanced and unbalanced headphone outputs on the front of the unit, which can be switched via a rotary knob next to it. All in all, the Hifi Rose RS451 is a stylish and multifunctional device that can be used in virtually any situation.

Technology: What is unique about the Hifi Rose RS451 is that it features two dedicated ES9027PRO DACs. One is dedicated to the analog outputs that go to the amplifier (or active speakers). The other DAC is purely for the headphone outputs. An interesting but effective design that keeps both functions separate from each other. The processor board in the RS451 is the latest generation, more powerful and faster than previous Hifi Rose models. Internally, the layout is neatly organized and only high-quality components are used. The power supply is a low-noise and stable linear power supply with a toroidal transformer. The Hifi Rose RS451 accepts all PCM formats up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD files up to DSD512. Upsampling of PCM signals to DSD up to DSD512 is also possible. DSD files up to DSD128 can also be sent via DoP to the Coax input. There is also space for a 2.5" SATA SSD up to 4TB for stored music. You can connect the Hifi Rose RSA780 CD Ripper to the USB input to rip your favorite CDs directly to the installed SSD, or to play CDs directly.

Sound: The Hifi Rose RS451 is a clean-sounding streamer with a balanced sound that is rich in detail and space. The sound is clear, refined, and with a tight and solid bass reproduction. The sound is absolutely in no way inferior to other similarly priced streamers that don't even have a quarter of the connections and capabilities of the Hifi Rose RS451. The Hifi Rose RS451 is an extremely good and versatile streamer, especially in its price class. The Hifi Rose RS451 can be used in combination with many types and brands of equipment, but it combines beautifully in terms of styling and sound with, for example, the Hifi Rose RA280 integrated amplifier (shown in photos 4 and 5).

We have the Hifi Rose RS451 ready for demo and can be auditioned by appointment. Comparison with your own streamer in our listening room is possible.

Specifications:

Brand: HiFi Rose South Korea
Model: RS451
Warranty Ohm-Audio BV: 12 Months
Analog Outputs: 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x Unbalanced RCA
Digital Outputs: 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x Coax RCA, 1 x USB-A
Analog Inputs: 1 x Unbalanced RCA
Digital Inputs: 1 x eARC HDMI, 1 x Coax RCA, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x USB-B
Video Output: 1 x HDMI 2.0
Color: Black
Trade-in: Negotiable