Local I mean actual "owned" tracks, like plugged into the USD input. Because when the Internet is down all play usually stops. I'm glad you got the features you desire but I suspect that they are available cheaper.
HiFi Rose RS250
Hi, all. There doesn't seem to be one, yet, so I thought I'd start just a general discussion thread on this new streamer for owners to share tips, tricks, issues, solutions, system setup, etc. Kind of a one-stop shop for any potential owner, as well.
I just took delivery of mine. It's smaller than I expected, which is not a complaint. Doesn't need to be any bigger than it is. Took me longer to find the right length of digital cable from the closet than it did to actually set the thing up, and that's including letting it install a firmware update. Seems to be pretty plug-and-play. It had the correct input selected by default. I turned off all the outputs but the one I'm using. Picked up my iPad, told Roon to send it music, and away she went. No muss, no fuss.
I'm feeding mine via ethernet. Qobuz is the main source. Some local files, as well. Output is coax digital to the DAC in my Mac pre, for now. I'll be switching to the USB out when my Denafrips Pontus arrives, and balanced analog from there to the pre.
No tips or tricks to report so far, as I haven't needed any. :)