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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

• 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. * 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. *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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HiFi Rose RD160 DAC

Absolute True Fidelity DAC: The HiFi Rose RD160 Absolute True Fidelity DAC (digital-to-analog converter) takes digital audio fidelity to new heights with advanced technology and superior craftsmanship. With seven total inputs and balanced and unbalanced outputs, the unit provides wide connectivity for your media sources and output stages. It has a unique AMOLED hidden display that takes up over half of the front panel, but disappears when you turn it off. With 4.5V (unbalanced) and 9V (balanced) analog outputs, the Absolute True Fidelity DAC is capable of functioning as a preamp, connecting it directly to your power amp. You can control the volume on the unit or with the full-sized wireless remote. The RD160 has an aluminum and rust-proof steel chassis that is as beautiful as it is solid. The DAC comes with an IR remote control, a detachable IEC power cord, and a 1-meter USB A-to-B cable.

Front Panel Display: The RD160's large front panel display features two "hidden" polycarbonate AMOLED screens that show a wealth of information in selectable modes. The high-contrast display can show a flow chart of how the DAC functions from the input to the filters and the analog output. It can also single or dual soundwaves that respond to the music, or a graphical display of the volume curve. When the source display is chosen, you'll be able to view the source and volume setting from across the room, the input and output signal type and resolution, plus the chosen filter and clock settings. You can change the brightness of the display via the front panel controls or the remote. When the unit is turned off, the display disappears, showing a plain matte front finish.

Front Panel Controls: The front panel includes a large rotary volume knob that gives you detailed control of the volume on a scale of 0 to 100. Above the volume knob is the unit's Power button. On the other side of the display are ten push-button controls for Input (up/down; 7 choices), Filter (up/down; 6 choices), Sampling Rate (up/down; 4 choices), Dimming (6 levels), Clock Input, Mute, and Display Mode.

Remote Control: Included with the RD160 is a full-sized wireless remote control that mirrors the front panel controls, except for Clock Input. The sleek silver aluminum 38kHz Infrared remote is powered by two "AAA" alkaline batteries, which are included.

Inputs/Outputs: The RD160 Absolute True Fidelity DAC offers seven digital inputs and two analog outputs:

• Inputs:
  • USB SFP (small form-factor pluggable) Module: PCM up to 32-bit / 768kHz, Native DSD512 (22.6 MHz)
  • USB 2.0 Type-B: PCM up to 32-bit / 768kHz, Native DSD512 (22.6 MHz)
  • HDMI I2S: PCM up to 32-bit / 768kHz, Native DSD512 (22.6 MHz)
  • Coaxial (RCA): PCM up to 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (5.6 MHz)(only DoP)
  • Coaxial (BNC): PCM up to 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (5.6 MHz)(only DoP)
  • Optical: PCM up to 24-bit / 192kHz, DSD64 (2.8 MHz)(only DoP)
  • AES/EBU (XLR): PCM up to 32-bit / 384kHz, DSD128 (5.6 MHz)(only DoP)
• Outputs:
  • Balanced (Stereo XLR pair)
  • Unbalanced (Stereo RCA pair)
• External Clock Inputs:
  • BNC 75O (10MHz)
  • SMA 50O (10MHz)
• AC Power Input: IEC C14 3-prong inlet
• Ground: Screw terminal for grounding to an external device
• Trigger In/Out: Female 3.5mm jacks for sending or receiving power control signals

Dual-chip AKM DAC: Each channel of the RD160 is equipped with dual audiophile-grade chips from AKM to provide immaculate sound. The AK4191EQ multi-bit Premium Digital Data Converter uses VELVET SOUNDT technology to process the digital signal, minimizing the effects of digital noise within the analog output. It has a digital filter with a premium multi-bit delta-sigma modulator for superb signal-to-noise performance. The AK4191EQ, paired with the world-class AK4499EXEQ, processes digital signals with extreme accuracy, bringing out the details in your music. The RD160 provides high-quality digital-to-analog conversion, and extreme high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512.

ROSE CIMT: The RD160's ROSE CIM (Completely Isolated and Moduled) architecture physically separates the digital and analog stages. This unique design minimizes crosstalk and interference so each signal remains pure and clean. By isolating the left and right channels, stereo imaging and dynamic range are greatly improved.

ROSE NRAT Filter: The analog stage of the DAC features the ROSE NRAT (Noise Reduction Analog) filter, which ensures the frequency response remains flat across the spectrum, especially in low frequencies. From the lowest lows to the highest highs, each note is reproduced with high fidelity and consistency. The audio remains smooth and detailed at any volume.

Power Supplies: The RD160 Absolute True Fidelity DAC features three independently customized reference linear power supply units to deliver optimum power for each section. The DAC has a dedicated power supply for the digital input stage, and one each for the left and right analog output stages. Isolating power delivery in this manner results in lower interference and digital noise, better dynamics, and clearer sound quality.

OCXO Clock: The DAC features a high-precision OCXO, or Oven Controlled Xtal (Crystal) Oscillator, internal clock that reduces timing errors for smooth, detailed audio playback. If you choose to use an external Master Clock Generator, you can connect it to the DAC using a 50O SMA cable or a 75O BNC cable (sold separately). You can select the internal or external clock using the dedicated front panel Clock Input button.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response:
  • 10Hz to 20kHz (-0.3dB)
  • 10Hz to 50kHz (-1.5dB)
  • 10Hz to 73kHz (-3.0dB)
• Sampling Rates:
  • PCM: 8kHz - 768kHz (8/16/24/32-bit per Sample)
  • DSD: DSD64 (2.8MHz), DSD128 (5.6MHz), DSD256 (11.2 MHz), DSD512 (22.6MHz)
• Input Sensitivity: 0dBF 1kHz
• Output Impedance: 300O
• Output Level:
  • RCA (unbalanced): 4.5 Vrms
  • XLR (balanced): 9 Vrms
• THD+N (1kHz 0dBF):
  • RCA (unbalanced): 0.005%
  • XLR (balanced): 0.005%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
  • RCA (unbalanced): 124dB
  • XLR (balanced): 124dB
• Stereo Crosstalk (1kHz 0dBF):
  • RCA (unbalanced): -124dB
  • XLR (balanced): -124dB