HiFi Rose RS250A Streaming DAC Preamplifier

Code: RRS250A
  • £2,349.00
  • (FREE UK Delivery)
Item out of Stock   |   Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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The RS250A is a high-performance network streamer, DAC, and pre-amplifier with an output stage optimised for true audiophile performance. Thanks to the coveted Rose OS operating system, intuitive touch-screen control and its extensive list of features, the RS250A opens up a wide world of high-quality digital music. 

Key Features:

  • 8.8” wide multi-touch touchscreen 
  • Support for digital audio playback up-to 32-bit / 768KHz (PCM) and DSD512 (Native DSD) 
  • New ES9028 PRO DAC chip and 100MHz Femto oscillator 
  • New HiFi Rose Discrete OPAMP-based output stage 
  • Stream music from your network or attached devices through the built-in Rose OS MUSIC app 
  • Airplay, Roon Ready and Spotify Connect streaming included 
  • Integrated apps for Qobuz, Apple Music and Tidal services 
  • MQA certified device (full decoding) 
  • Bespoke Rose OS apps give access to video services, podcasts, and radio playback 
  • Playback or rip CDs from external optical drives, connected by USB (drive not included) 
  • Manually adjust output settings to suit the RS250A to your needs 
  • Special linear power supply configuration minimises electrical noise 
  • HDMI output for 4K video output to a connected TV (via Tidal, Rose Tube or Video apps) 
  • Wi-Fi, ethernet and Bluetooth 4.0 (AD2DP SINK, AVRCP v1.3) connectivity 
  • Bluetooth remote control included, and free "Rose One" control apps available

The RS250A is built around a first-class digital stage. Starting with the superior ES9028 PRO DAC chip and utilising an ultra-low phase noise oscillator, the streamer can support and convey the true quality of music formats up-to PCM 32 bit / 768kHz and Native DSD512 (22.5792MHz).

Technical Specifications:

  • Base Operating System: Customised Android 7.1
  • 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 4GB
  • Oscillator: High-Precision Femto Clock
  • DAC Chip: ES9028 PRO 8-Channel Audio DAC
  • Output Level: Max 2.2Vrms, Unbalanced 
  • Signal to Noise ratio: 126dB (A-weighted)
  • THD: 0.00012% (1kHz, 2.25Vrms, Unbalanced output)
  • THD + N: 0.0002% (1kHz, 2.25Vrms, Unbalanced output)
  • Dynamic Range: 137dB (CCITT filter)
  • Stereo Cross Talk: > 137dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
  • Frequency Response: 17Hz – 80kHz (± 1dB)
  • Output Impedance: 150Ω
  • Network Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/a/ac) 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Dual Band
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth supported (A2DP Sink, AVRCP v1.3)
  • Streaming Service: Bluetooth A2DP Sink, Airplay, DLNA, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
  • Audio Inputs: Line Input x 1, Optical In x 1, COAX x 1, USB 2.0 Audio In x 1
  • Audio Outputs: Analogue Out (Unbalanced RCA) x 1, Optical Out x 1, COAX x 1, USB 3.0 Audio Out x 1, Headphone Out x 1
  • Video Outputs: HDMI 2.0 x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160 / 60Hz)
  • Media Connections: USB 3.0 x 2 (File system-NTFS/exFAT/FAT32, up to 10TB), SATA 3.0, SSD x 1 (File system-NTFS/exFAT/FAT32, up to 4TB)
  • Network Support Protocol: SMB / FTP / WebDAV
  • Supported Audio Codecs: WAV, FLAC, ALAC, 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 sample rate)
  • Native DSD: DSD64 (2.8MHz) - DSD512 (22.4MHz)
  • MQA: Full Decoding
  • 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 profile@level5.1 up to 4Kx2K@30fps, H.265/HEVC, Main/Main10 profile@ level 5.1 High-tier up to 4Kx2K@60fps 
  • Display: 8.8-inch TFT LCD & Capacitive Touch Screen (MIPI-DSI)
  • Size (W x D x H): 278 x 231 x 83 mm
  • Weight: 3.2kg
  • Power Consumption: 50W
  • Accessories: Power Cord x 1, Bluetooth Remote Controller x 1, Manual x 1, SSD Screw x 4

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UK Orders

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International Orders

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