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HiFi Rose RD160 DAC

Was starting to look for a new DAC to replace the Oppo UDP 205 that I have been using as a DAC, when I came across the HiFi Rose RD160. I am really interested because it uses a AKM chip rather than the same old ESS. Yeah, I know chip does not matter and implementation matters and yada yada....

But this along with the T+A DAC 200 and Bricasti M3 are interesting to me. Let’s keep this thread as a placeholder and report back when some folks demo it somewhere.

milpai

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Congrats, @milpai  on your T+A 200 dac. 

Does it sound better direct or through your separate pre-amp?

Thanks in advance.

Jon

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https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2025/01/21/hifi-rose-rd-160-dac-review-the-overachiever/

 

For the curious, this review just came out.

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@milpai 

I am still undecided but have narrowed down to 3 - this, T+A 200 and the Mola Mola Tambaqui. 

Decisions, decisions. 😁

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Indeed, I am drawn to the Rose because of its AKM chip. My current Esoteric N-05 dac sports an AKM too.

In the end, it is all about system synergy. So, home auditions will allow for good decisions but not always available. :(

Will keep you posted. Thanks for the heads-up.

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