I have the AK chip
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. :)
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Looks like the 150 is built like a tank. Does the upgraded 9038 and additional connection flexibility (HDMI ARC, XLRs, I2S, etc) justify the cost increase. It might for me... Consensus is that streaming functionality is the same for both units. With AKM coming back online, I wonder if they will look at their new Velvet chips or stick with ESS. Back to the 250...They do need to work out some usability bugs but it is a solid product that will do well in this space.
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I've had my 150 2 weeks now. Ethernet connection.
Streaming Qobuz, and with quality source material, sounds fantastic.
Is it as good as top flight analog? Not sure yet as I've not made direct comparisons yet, but the mere thought that it at least comes close is thrilling, to me at least!
The unit has functioned flawlessly so far, and has a ton of cool features.
I'm glad I didn't take the DCS plunge ($$$), as a few friends of mine have. Totally happy so far. |
@bobbydd Same here. Streaming has become a big part of my listening. It's the main way I find new [to me] music. Sitting there with Roon and a good streaming service almost feels like going to the record store with an unlimited budget. Almost. One new thing leads to another, and you just add all of them to your "library." |
I received my hifi rose 150B from Music Direct yesterday. I opened factory sealed box and installed a 2tb ssd as per instructions. Turned on switch in back of unit and touched power icon. After 5 seconds Rose logo appears in motion and in 5 more seconds it clicks off. I am sending it back monday for new unit. Wish me luck. |
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