HiFi Rose RS250A - Network Streamer / DAC and Pre-Amplifier
The HiFi Rose RS250A Streamer / DAC with built-in high performance DAC (ES9028PRO) and Discrete OP AMPS provides the best of wide bandwith, separation and audio clarity.
The wide LCD and multi-touch priovide a new experience as an audio device and add perfection to those seeking simplicity.
The harmonious design of the high-quality aluminium body emphasizing the same edge as the previous product and the cool wide viewing angle touchscreen placed on the front side makes your music space stand out even more.
The rotary-type power and volume switches in consideration of viusal effect and practically pursue ROSE's own delicacy.
Flagship Single Stereo Design DAC
RS250A with built-in ESS flagship DAC (ES9028PRO) provides low-noise, low-distortion ultra-high-resolution sound and rich analogue density through proprietary processing that supports PCM 32bit / 768kHz and Native DSD512 (22.5792Mhz).
Equipped with High-Performance Inputs / Outputs
Equipped with a variety of connectors, it is compatible with multiple devices. Equipped with various input and output ports, RS250A completes the ultimate connectivity.
Realization of Analogue Acoustic Sensibility
Acoustic engineers and audio craftsmen with 30 years of experience tune the device to delive the original impression and intention of high-quality sound. It clearly expresses the entire range, from the magnificent and rich bass to the delicate and elegant highs.
Linear Power Circuit Design Applied
The linear power supply provides a clean and reliable power supply to the CPU and audio output circuits.
Fully linear power supply and shielding are applied, and noise that may be transmitted to the sensitive DAC is blocked for the best possible sound reproduction.
Various Wired and Wireless Connections Available
You can enjoy seamless streaming through the network. It supports Airplay and DLNA functions.
Also, you can connect the device to a smartphone, computer, or tablet PC through WiFi / Giga Ethernet / Bluetooth communications.
Large Media Library Connection Available
The ROSE RS250A is designed to allow sufficient storage space to be connected in consideration of high-quality music appreciation. It can recognize up to 4TB SSD and 10TB external HDD, and supports connection with NAS. Now experience listening to high-quality music without worrying about storage space.
Product Features
- Music Service: Qobuz, TIDAL, AppleMusic, Bugs, RoseTube, RosePodcast, Internet Radio
- Video Service: TIDAL Video, Bugs Video, RoseTube (supporting 4K UHD 60p resolution)
- Streaming Service: BlueTooth A2DP Sink, Airplay, DLNA , Roon Ready, Spotify Connect
- Internet Radio: Internet radio support for thousands of channels around the world
- CD Play/Ripping: CD playback and CD ripping support using a dedicated USB CD drive
- Network Service: Network sharing of built-in storage devices using SMB server, FTP server, and WebDAV server, Network shared folder support using SMB, FTP, WebDAV protocol
- SoftWare Update: SW update including OTA, USB Storage, ROSE Store
- USB Audio IN: Compatible with USB Audio Class 2.0, supporting USB Audio IN (Windows PC-ASIO drive support / MAC PC-Core Audio support / Linux PC-ALSA drive support)
- USB Audio OUT: Compatible with USB Audio Class 2.0, supporting USB Audio OUT (Various USB DAC can be connected)
- Hi-Res Audio: Supporting high-quality sound data (24~32 bit/48~768 kHz) that certified by Hi-Res Audio
- MQA: MQA Full Decoder
- Supported Audio Codecs: WAV, FLAC, ALAC, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, APE, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A, AIFF, PCM : 8kHz~768kHz(8/16/24/32bit per Sample) Native DSD: DSD64(2.8MHz) / DSD128(5.6MHz) / (11.2MHz) / DSD512(22.4MHz)
- Supported Video Codecs: 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
- Storage interface: Supporting SATA slot for installation of USB hard disk (10TB) and SSD (4TB)
- Setup Wizard: Installation Wizard support for easy initial setup
- Technical support: Remote technical support function
- Remote App: Supporting Remote App (RoseConnect) based on various platforms (Android, iOS, Windows)
Technical Specifications
| ITEM | PART | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Customised Android 7.1 | |
| DESIGN | Size | 278 x 202 x 76mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | |
| Body | High-Quality anodized aluminium front-top with modern styling | |
| Display | 8.8 Inch Wide Angle Multi-Touch panel | |
| CPU | HEXA CORE | 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 4 GB | |
| IN / OUTPUT | Audio Input | Line Inout x 1, Optical In x 1, COAX x 1, USB Audio IN x1 |
| Audio Output | PreAmp Out (Unbalanced RCA) x 1, Optical Out x 1, Headphone Out x 1, COAX x 1, USB Audio Out x 1 | |
| Video Output | HDMI 2.0 x 1 (up to 3840 x 2160 / 60Hz) | |
| DAC Chip | ES9028PRO (ESS) 8-Channel Audio DAC | |
| Oscillator | Femto 100MHz, Ultra-Low Phase Noise OSC | |
| OP AMP | HiFi Rose Discrete OP AMP, Single OP AMP x 10 | |
| THD + N | 0.0003% (1kHz 2.25Vrms Unbalanced Output) | |
| THD | (1 KHz 2.25Vrms Unbalanced Output) | |
| Dynamic Range | MAX 135dB (CCITT Filter) | |
| Stereo Crosstalk | Better than -137dB, 20Hz ~ 20khz | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 122dB (A-wt) | |
| Output Frequency Response | 17Hz ~80kHz, +- 1dB | |
| Output Impedance | 150 Ohms | |
| Input Impedance | 100k Ohms | |
| MEDIA CONNECTION | USB3.0 x 2 (File system-NTFS/FAT32, supported capacity- up to 10TB), SATA3.0 SSD x 1 (File System-NTFS, Supported capacity- up to 4TB), Network Support Protocol-SMB/FTP/WebDav | |
| POWER | Input Voltage : AC100-120V,220-240V 50/60Hz, Input Power : 50W | |
| REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION | Remote Controller | Bluetooth Remote Controller |
| Remote App | ROSE Connect (Android, iOS, PC) | |
| ACCESSORY | Power Cord x 1, Bluetooth Remote Controller x 1(AAA Battery x 2), Manual x 1, SSD Screw x 4 |
Further Information
What is Our Return Policy?
Subject to the below exceptions,Studio Incar LTD is happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 30 days of delivery. Your refund will be credited to the original payment card on the day of request but may take up to 14 working days.
Unwanted goods must be returned in a fully re-saleable condition and any packaging must be intact. We reserve the right to refuse an exchange or full refund if goods are not returned in a re-saleable condition or are damaged. If these conditions are met we will gladly offer a replacement, exchange or refund.
Refunds on promotional goods purchased under a promotional offer will be based on the terms of the promotional price. Our 30 days returns policy is in addition to the standard 14 day returns offered by the Consumer Contact Regulations.
If for any reason you believe your product is defective please notify us immediately on 01489 578951 or via email. If your product is faulty or covered under warranty any carriage costs incurred shipping the goods back will be refunded up to the amount of £10.
Upon receipt of your order you are advised to carefully inspect the package and goods to ensure they are intact and complete, before signing for receipt of delivery. Should you find the parcel to be damaged or incomplete you must refuse delivery of the goods.
Please report any damaged or faulty items to Studio Incar within 24 hours of receipt of the goods and provide any information requested (eg photographs) within 24 hours.
If you have ordered the incorrect part or wish to return an order we will gladly exchange the product free of charge with just the carriage to pay.
How do I Return a Product?
Please follow the instructions below before returning any goods
We require all returned goods (defective, damaged, unwanted or otherwise) to be sent back to us in the original condition they were received in, with all accessories, manuals and the original packaging. Items that are being returned purely because they are no longer wanted should be returned in unopened packaging. Studio Incar retain the right to refuse a refund or charge an appropriate fee for items that are returned without original packaging and/or without accessories and manuals.
Collection Procedure
- In the event of a product failing, your first course of action should be to contact Studio Incar at info@studioincar.co.uk
- Within 6 months of purchase date: Once the fault has been established and deemed impossible to be solved on site, Studio Incar will arrange for collection of the item at cost to the customer. This will be refunded in full if the item is found to be faulty.
- Please note that if the item has a non-warrantable fault the customer will be charge for carriage both ways, parts and labour.
Our Return address is:
Returns
Studio Incar
Unit 23, Mitchell Close
Fareham
PO15 5SE
How do I Cancel an Order?
You may cancel your order (or any part of it) for any reason before dispatch, however, if your order has already been dispatched & is with the courier a restocking fee may apply.
Please email us at info@studioincar.co.uk or call 01489 578951 to cancel an order.
The products we use and sell are of the highest quality and we trust them wholeheartedly, but every now and again a product has a fault that is covered under the manufacturers warranty.
In the event of such an occurance please contact us via email at info@studioincar.co.uk to proceed with the warranty process.
Below is a list of all the Manufacturers warranty timeframes with any special instructions for extended warranties:
Alpine
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Amphion
5 Years standard Manufacturers Warranty
AudioControl
- 5 Years with Installation by an Authorised Installer (Studio Incar is an Authorised Installer)
- 1 Year if you are doing your own Installation
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
AudioLab
- 2 Years standard Manufacturers warranty
Audison
- 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
Auralic
- 90 Days Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty - Product Registration within 30 days of Purchase
Blackvue
- 6 Months standard Manufacturers warranty
Blaupunkt
1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
Chord Company
- Lifetime Warranty
Cyrus Audio
- 40 series - 5 Years
- XR series - 3 Years
- Classic series - 2 Years
- Turntable - 3 Years
Product Registration Here
Dynaudio
- 2 Years on Car Audio Products - No Extendable Warranty
- 2 Years standard Warranty on Home Audio Products
- up to 8 Years Extendable Warranty on Home Audio Products when you register at Dynaudio
Focal
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 2 Years Extended Warranty when registered with Focal
Hegel
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Hertz
- 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
HiFi Rose
2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
iFi Audio
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
JL Audio
- 1 Year for Speakers and Subwoofers
- 2 Years for Amplifiers and Processors
Luxman
3 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Mission
1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Mission
Ortofon
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Peachtree Audio
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Peachtree
Pro-Ject
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Pro-Ject
Q-Acoustics
- 4 Years for Passive Loudspeakers
- 1 Year for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers
- 5 Years for Passive Loudspeakers if Registers with Q Acoustics
- 2 Years for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers if Registered with Q Acoustics
SolidSteel
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Sony
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Wharfedale
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if registered with Wharfedale
