HIFI ROSE RS520 ALL-IN-ONE NETWORK AUDIO STREAMER ANNOUNCED

The HiFi Rose RS520, the Korean company’s brand-new all-in-one network audio streamer.

Taking design and technical inspiration from the flagship RS150 network streamer and the eye-catching and opinion-dividing HiFi Rose RA180 integrated amplifier, announced earlier this year, the new all-in-one is a high-end solution with flexibility and one-box convenience.

HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer front and back

JUST ADD SPEAKERS

The HiFi Rose RS520 includes a built-in network player, DAC, and integrated amplifier in its aluminium chassis. It’s designed as a “just add speakers” solution.

HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer in silver

HIFI ROSE RS520 ALL-IN-ONE NETWORK AUDIO STREAMER

The HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer is a complete all-in-one streaming amplifier with 250W per-channel output, which can connect to streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music, Spotify and Roon. Users can also play their own music and movies via USB, SD, or internal storage, or over the local network.

The vented top of the HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer

HDMI EARC

It features the full Rose OS operating system with extensive functionality, built-in digital EQ, to help tailor your sound and multiple digital and analogue connection options including HDMI eARC. The sophisticated digital stage is built around the premium ES9038PRO DAC chip and the HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer has the next-generation Class AD (Advanced D) amplifier design taken from the RA180. It also has Gallium Nitride FETs in the amplification stage to deliver a linear output plus new HiFi Rose discrete op-amps for low noise.

Inside the HiFi Rose RS520

The HiFi Rose RS520 All-In-One Network Audio Streamer comes in an aluminium housing with premium connection options, Bluetooth remote control is included, and free control apps are available.

HiFi Rose RS520 in black

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Base Operating System: Customised Android 7.1

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: LPDDR4 4GB

Max. Power: 250W (8Ω, 4Ω)

Input Sensitivity: 2V

THD+N @ 1kHz, 100W: 0.01%

THD+N @ 1kHz, Pre-Out: 0.00033%

Damping Factor: 150 (@ 1kHz)

Input Impedance: 100kΩ

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 83kHz (+1 / -3dB)

S/N Ratio: 109dB (@ 250W Speaker Output)

Network Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T

Wi-Fi (802.11 ac Dual-band – via dongle)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth supported (v 4.2)

Streaming Service: Bluetooth, Airplay, DLNA, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect

Music Services: Qobuz, TIDAL, Apple Music, ROSE Tube, ROSE Podcast, Internet Radio

Audio Inputs: Line Input x 1, Optical In x 1, COAX x 1, USB Audio In x 1, HDMI eARC x 1,

Audio Outputs: Analogue Out (Unbalanced RCA) x 1, Optical Out x 1, COAX x 1

Video Output: HDMI 2.0 x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160 / 60Hz)

Media Connection: USB 3.0 x 3 (File system-NTFS/exFAT/FAT32, support up to 10TB)

SATA SSD x 1 (File System-NTFS/exFAT/FAT32, support up to 4TB)

Network Support Protocol: SMBv1 / FTP / WebDAV

Supported Audio Codecs: MQA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, APE, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A, ALAC

PCM: 8kHz – 768kHz (8 / 16 / 24 / 32bit sample rate)

Native DSD: DSD64 (2.8MHz) – DSD512 (22.4MHz)

Supported Video Codec: 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 [email protected] up to 4Kx2K@30fps

H.265/HEVC, Main/Main10 profile@ level 5.1 High-tier up to 4Kx2K@60fps

Display: 12.6-inch TFT LCD & Capacitive Touch Screen (eDP)

Size: 346 x 328 x 127 mm

Weight: 8.1kg

Accessories: Power Cord x 1, Bluetooth Remote Controller x 1, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Dongle x 1, Manual x 1, SSD Screw x 4

HiFi Rose RS520

HIFI ROSE RS520 PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

HiFi Rose RS520: £3,399

Available during October 2022 throughout Henley Audio’s UK HiFi Rose dealer network.

HiFi Pig Says: HiFi Rose is a brand that is rapidly becoming an audiophile favourite.