About the HiFi Rose RS130

Product highlights:
- high-performance network streaming audio and 4K video transport
- connects to your home network via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet
- solid milled aluminum chassis
- 15.4-inch-wide high-def touchscreen LCD display
- customized Android operating system
- control with touchscreen, RoseConnect Premium app for Apple® and Android devices, or included Bluetooth remote
- four top-mounted buttons for power, mute, favorites, and play/pause control
- six-core ARM processor up to 2.0 GHz
- supports Apple AirPlay, Qobuz Connect, DLNA, and MQA (full decoder)
- supports TIDAL, Spotify, RoseTube (YouTube), internet radio stations, and RosePodcast
- supported audio formats include MQA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, OGG, M4A and more
- PCM decoding up to 32-bit/768kHz
- native DSD decoding up to DSD512 (22.4MHz)
- works as a Roon player (requires Roon subscription and a Roon Core running on your network)
- Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
Connections:
- three USB-A ports
- one USB 2.0 port for connecting a flash drive or external USB DAC
- two USB 3.0 ports for connecting a flash drive or CD ripper
- use one USB port for included Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle
- coaxial digital output (32-bit/384kHz max.)
- Toslink optical digital output (24-bit/192kHz max.)
- AES/EBU digital XLR output (32-bit/384kHz max.)
- HDMI I2S audio output (32-bit/768kHz max.)
- HDMI 2.0 video output supports 4K/60Hz signals
- 50-ohm and 70-ohm inputs for connecting an external master clock
- Ethernet SFP port for a wired connection to your home network
- USB 3.0 fiber port for connecting to an external SFP USB 3.0 fiber hub
- storage interface:
- enclosed bay for optional 7mm SSD (solid-state drive) up to 4TB
- 4GB RAM
- 256GB onboard SSD music caching for stable playback and reduced delay errors
- detachable IEC power cord
Dimensions and warranty:
- 16-15/16"W x 4-15/16"H x 14-9/16"D
- weight: 26.5 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # RS130BLACK
- Item # 358RS130BK
What's in the box:
HiFi Rose RS130 owner's manual
If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.- Network transport
- 6' AC power cord
- Remote control
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- WiFi/BT dongle
- RJ-45 module
- 4 Screws
- Owner's Manual
More details on the HiFi Rose RS130

Features & specs
Inputs | ||
---|---|---|
Optical Digital Inputs | 0 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 0 | |
USB Type A | 3 | |
USB Type B | None | |
Ethernet Port | Yes | |
Outputs | ||
RCA Outputs | None | |
XLR Outputs | None | |
Optical Digital Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | 1 | |
Subwoofer Outputs | None | |
DAC Specs | ||
DAC Bit Depth | 0 | |
DAC Sample Rate | 0 | |
High-res Audio Playback | ||
From Network | Yes | |
From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | Yes | |
From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
Wireless Features | ||
Bluetooth | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Formats Supported | SBC | |
Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | |
Frequency Bands | 2.4, 5GHz | |
Streaming Compatibility | ||
Apple AirPlay | Yes | |
DTS Play-Fi | No | |
Google Cast | No | |
Roon | Ready | |
HEOS | No | |
MusicCast | No | |
BluOS | No | |
Music Services | ||
Amazon Music | No | |
Apple Music | Yes | |
Pandora | No | |
Qobuz | Yes | |
SiriusXM | No | |
Spotify | Connect | |
Tidal | Yes | |
TuneIn | No | |
YouTube Music | No | |
Control | ||
Apple Control App | iOS,Android,Windows,Mac | |
Android Control App | iOS,Android,Windows,Mac | |
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
12 Volt Trigger | No | |
Other Specs | ||
Width (Inches) | 16.9375 | |
Height (Inches) | 4.9375 | |
Depth (Inches) | 14.5625 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Network & Bluetooth Integration
Intuitive User Interface
Audio/Video Section
Network Transport: The HiFi Rose RS130 is a network transport that can be digitally connected to a high-quality external DAC (digital-to-analog converter). The RS130 is designed to completely block digital noise by supporting Fiber Optic Ethernet and Fiber Optic USB, and to stably output digital sound source with its built-in high precision OCXO clock
- Aluminum Case with Vibration & Heat Reduction: The HiFi Rose RS130 utilizes a specially process aluminum case to prevent unwanted vibration and minimize heat generation. The ventilation hole is positioned in the upper center of the network transport, and is designed to dissipate heat efficiently and ensure stable operation even after prolonged use.
- Linear Power Stage: For excellent stability and the best sound quality, the HiFi Rose RS130 uses a linear power stage with a large-capacity super-capacitor that can minimize power supply noise. This newer linear power-supply approach reduces noise levels drastically and provides a reliable power-supply environment for cleaner and more natural sound quality.
Note: The HiFi Rose RS130 network transport features no built-in DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and requires an external DAC (sold separately).
High-Precision OCXO: By adopting high-precision OCXO, the precision of digital output is increased and a more accurate clock signal is provided. OCXO is the most accurate and stable in-use clock to date, and is not affected by temperature changes. Conventional crystals have changes in vibration due to temperature, which cause jitters in the audio signal. However, the OCXO always maintains a constant temperature, suppressing jitter to produce a stable and precise clock.
External Master Clock Input: There is also an external master clock input, if preferred. Applying the method eliminates jitter in the S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and I2S Out connections from the audio source to the DAC, and supports perfect synchronization between devices based on the usage environment and application. The external clock sync input consists of one 50-ohm BNC connector and one 75-ohm BNC connector.
Supported Audio Files: The HiFi Rose RS130 network transport supports the playback of a variety of audio files via USB, Digital, and Network.
- MQA: The integration of MQA technology enables you to playback MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA is a revolutionary end-to-end technology that captures and delivers master quality audio in a file that's small enough to stream or download. MQA lets you hear your streamed digital music files exactly like the way the artist intended you to hear it when it was approved in the studio.
- Native DSD: DSD is high-resolution digital audio format that uses a single bit to deliver a high resolution signal. Instead of sampling the information several thousand times a second, this single bit samples 2.8 million times a second to generate the audio signal. The result is still a Hi-Res audio signal that clean and pure. The RS130 supports DSD64 (2.8MHz), DSD128 (5.6MHz), DSD256 (11.2MHz), and DSD512 (22.4MHz).
- PCM: The HiFi Rose RS130 also supports linear PCM audio files with a bit depth of 16- / 24- / 32-bits, and a sampling frequency of 8Hz to 768kHz.
- Other File Types: Other supported audio file type include AAC, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, APE, DFF, DSF
Built-In SSD: The built-in 256GB SSD (Solid State Drive) caches music files to ensure stable playback through the elimination of vibration and noise effects that occur when playing music from a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) connected to a USB flash drive. It also minimizes delay errors that can occur during network streaming.
Fiber Optic Designed: The RS130 leverages Fiber Optic Ethernet to completely isolate network digital noise. It effectively blocks physical noise sources, including various network equipment. Similarly, the Fiber Optic USB employs optical conversion to separate pure data from driving noise, ensuring only flawless sound reaches your DAC.
- Fiber Optic Ethernet: The Fiber Optic Ethernet completely isolates network digital noise. The Fiber Optic Ethernet is supported to block physical noise source including various network equipment.
- Fiber Optic USB: The adopted optical USB completely blocks digital noise transmitted from the storage device. By applying the optical conversion functions, only pure data is taken from the storage device and driving noise is completely separated. When connected to a DAC, only purse sound source data is transmitted to the DAC, and all noise that my be induced from the transport to the DAC is fundamentally blocked.
Note: Use the HiFi Rose USB 3.0 SFP Fiber Connection Kit to connect the RS130 to HiFi Rose's RD160 DAC (both sold separately).
Digital Audio Outputs: The RS130 network transport is equipped with an optical (toslink) digital output, a coaxial (RCA) digital output, and one AES/EBU (XLR) digital output to connect to an external high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter). The digital audio outputs decode 2ch stereo audio signals only (does not support Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel audio formats).
- Optical Out: The optical (toslink) digital output supports 44.1kHz to 192kHz stereo 2ch audio signals.
- Coaxial Out: The coaxial (RCA) digital output supports 44.1kHz to 384kHz stereo 2ch audio signals.
- AES/EBU Out: The AES/EBU (XLR) digital output supports 44.1kHz to 384kHz stereo 2ch audio signals.
Note: The RS130 is not equipped with any digital inputs and does not offer any analog audio inputs or outputs.
HDMI Outputs: The RS130 network transport is outfitted with two HDMI out jacks. There is one HDMI 2.0 video jack and one HDMI I2S audio jack.
- HDMI 2.0 Out: The HDMI 2.0 output jack can be used to output a video signal (up to 3840x2160 pixels @ 60Hz) to your connected TV, projector, display, or monitor. You'll be able to watch video from RoseTube, USB-A, and SSD on the big screen.
- HDMI I2S Out: The HDMI I2S output jack is used to output 2ch stereo digital audio signals (44.1kHz to 768kHz) to an external DAC (digital-to-analog converter).
USB-A Ports: The HiFi Rose RS130 is equipped with one USB-A 2.0 port and two USB-A 3.0 ports for playback of media files from a compatible USB storage device. The USB-A 2.0 and 3.0 ports support playback of a variety of audio files including MQA, PCM (up to 32-bit/768kHz), DSD (up to 22.4MHz), WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, APE, DFF, and DSF. The USB-A ports also support video file playback including ASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H.263, H.264, H.265, and more (up to 4K).
- USB 2.0: This port supports only USB 2.0. You can use it by connecting a USB flash drive or an external audio DAC device.
- USB 3.0: You can play music files by connecting a USB flash drive or using the ripping function by connecting a CD ROM
SSD (Solid State Drive): The RS130 network transport allows you to connect an external SSD (Solid State Drive) to its bottom panel. It can support SSD's up to 4TB and 7mm tall. A screwdriver and 4 screws are included for installation of an external SSD (sold separately - not available at Crutchfield). The unit supports audio and video playback from SDD.
- Compatible Audio Files: MQA, PCM (up to 32-bit/768kHz), DSD (up to 22.4MHz), WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, APE, DFF, and DSF.
- Compatible Video Files: ASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 H.263, H.264, H.265, and more (up to 4K).
Note: Video is transmitted through the RS130's HDMI output to a connected TV or projector.
Optional CD Drive: Connecting the optional HiFi Rose RSA780E CD drive (sold separately) to one of the RS130's USB-A 3.0 ports allows you to rip Audio CD's to a connected USB MSC device, HDD (hard disk drive), or SSD (solid State Drive).
Network & Bluetooth Integration
Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The HiFi Rose RS130 network transport offers a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) network connection to your router and ISP (internet service provider). The RS130 features a rear-panel Ethernet RJ-45 LAN jack (100/100/1000 Base-T) for a hardwired connection to your network router. It also comes with a wireless/USB dongle that plugs into a rear-panel USB port for a wireless connection to your network router. The wireless/USB dongle supports dual-band 2.4GHZ/5GHz and 802.11ac.
Online Entertainment Services: The HiFi Rose RS130 network transport gives you access to a variety of online video and music services - including RoseTube (YouTube client), Rose Podcasts, Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music, and Internet Radio.
- RoseTube: RoseTube is a YouTube client developed by the Rose development team using the YouTube API provided by Google. Unlike YouTube, you can watch content without any advertisements before watching the content, and it provides a list of recommended contents suitable for HiFi enthusiasts. And regardless of the video quality, the highest quality audio tracks are always selected for playback, allowing you to enjoy YouTube in high quality.
- Rose Podcast: Rose Podcast (provided by iTunes) offers the most popular channels that are organized by topic. You can create your own subscriptions, playlists and favorite content.
- Rose Radio: You can listen to hundreds of Internet radio broadcasts from around the world with a Favorite (preset) feature, using Rose Radio.
- Tidal: Tidal is a global streaming service that offers millions of songs in high-fidelity CD sound quality. Tidal has two pricing tiers; either $9.99 or $19.99 a month. Both pricing levels allow you to access Tidal 's entire music library. The $19.99 tier has the added benefit of high-fidelity sound at CD-level quality.
- Qobuz: Qobuz offers the biggest catalog of HiFi and Hi-Res albums in the world, both for new releases and specialized genres. For hundreds of thousands of albums, Qobuz includes all the information you need to recreate the appeal of a real CD - the names of musicians, producers, lyrics (everything you need to know to appreciate your favorite albums). Qobuz offers MP3, CD, and Hi-Res quality subscriptions.
- Apple Music: Apple Music is a subscription-paid streaming service with over 100 million songs ad-free. Easily find your favorite artists, discover new music, listen to curated playlists, and get exclusive artist content and interviews.
Spotify Connect: The integration of Spotify Connect will enable Spotify Premium users (subscription required) to instantly select and wirelessly stream music to the RS130 network transport from within the Spotify app (Apple iOS or Android). Spotify is a digital music service that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music libraries in the world with millions of songs available.
Apple AirPlay: AirPlay lets you stream your favorite songs directly from your Apple iOS (4.3.3+) device or from your iTunes (10.2.2+) library on your Windows PC or Mac computer to the HiFi Rose RS130, over your home's wireless network connection. From your Apple iOS device you are able to stream stored music on your device, downloaded music apps, and music on your iCloud to the RS130 network transport. From your Windows or Mac you can stream your stored iTunes music library on your computer to the RS130; you can even download Apple's free Remote App onto your compatible iOS device to browse and control playback functions of the music stored in your iTunes music library on your computer that is being streamed to the network transport. With AirPlay you also get to see song/artist information and album art via the RS130's front-panel LCD touchscreen.
Note: The RS130 is currently not compatible with Apple AirPlay 2
DLNA Compliant: Through a wired or wireless network connection, the HiFi Rose RS130 can be used as a DLNA Digital Media Renderer and play back a variety of audio files from a Windows PC, DLNA server, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. Compatible music files include MQA, PCM (up to 32-bit/768kHz), DSD (up to 22.4MHz), WAV, FLAC, WMA, MP3, APE, DFF, and DSF.
Roon Ready (Waiting Roon Certification): Roon is a feature rich music library and playback application that compiles all the music files available to your network and makes them easily available to play across the HiFi Rose RS130 and other Roon enabled audio devices. Roon manages digital music files (including FLAC, WAV,, and DSD) collected on hard drives and networked storage. It can also access your Apple Music and iTunes library, as well as optionally integrate with the Tidal and Qobuz music streaming service. Roon is available for mobile, laptop or desktop devices. When you open the Roon app, it will display your complete audio library together with its metadata and artwork along with the RS130 network transport and all other Roon enabled devices. Simply select the music you wish to play and the RS130 or Roon device in which you want to hear it on.
Note: To use Roon you will need a Roon Core running on the same network as the HiFi Rose RS130. The Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS, or player (sold separately) located on the network within your home.
Bluetooth 4.2: The HiFi Rose RS130 features built-in Bluetooth 4.2 (included USB dongle) with support for wireless music streaming (A2DP) and control (AVRCP). You'll be able to wirelessly stream stored music, music apps and other audio content on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to the RS130 network transport. You'll also be able to control basic playback functions Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, and Volume Up/Down from the included remote. In addition, song/artist/album information (no album art) will be displayed on the RS130''s front-panel LCD screen.
Note: You can pair multiple Bluetooth source devices with the RS130 network transport, but only one source device can be connected and used for playback at a time.
Intuitive User Interface
15.4" Capacitive Touchscreen: The HiFi Rose RS130 network transport features a full-color 15.4" TFT capacitive touchscreen LCD panel for an intuitive user interface with simple operation. In addition to simple touchscreen operation, the 15.4" LCD panel will playback HD video from RoseTube, USB, and SSD at a resolution of 1920 x 382. The front-panel 15.4" LCD also displays song/artist/album information (including album art) from select online music services and your network music collection. The LCD touchscreen will even display time, date, and weather.
Remote Control: The HiFi Rose RS130 comes with a Bluetooth remote controller for wireless operation of the network transport. Because the remote is Bluetooth (and not IR), you don't need to point the remote directly at the RS130 network transport. The Bluetooth remote control has to be initially paired and connected to the RS130 network transport.
Note: The remote only provides basic control of the RS130; you'll need the Rose Connect app (see below) for complete control of the network transport.
RoseConnect Premium App: The RoseConnect Premium App (for Apple iOS 15.0+, Android OS 8.0+, Windows 7-up, and Mac OS X) allows you to conveniently setup and operate the HiFi Rose RS130 network transport from your compatible Apple iOS device, Android OS device, Windows PC, or Mac computer.
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Amazing sound and quiet background allowing you to hear only the music. Very detailed but warm. I've heard parts of the tracks I've never heard. Very spacious. Paired it with my Marantz AV 10 processor, Emotiva XPA power amplifiers, and Polk Reserve 700 speakers. Amazing!
Jeremy from ASHBURN, VA