Rose HiFi RS130: The Ultimate in Network Transport
Its overall design maintains the identity of the existing ROSE design while simultaneously standing out in the space as a beautiful object. In particular, the ROSE logo-shaped ventilation hole has been introduced for the first time to highlight the delicate details. Additionally, a high-quality custom aluminum case is used to minimize minute vibrations, and an expensive heat-resistant aluminum case is applied to improve stability. The design of these parts reflects the sound master’s development philosophy to maximize transport performance, and these parts express the texture of a solid and clear sound in a balanced way.
40cm Touch LCD Screen
The unique full-size front screen of HiFi ROSE has been upgraded in resolution compared to the RS130 model. The applied 15.4-inch wide-viewing-angle multi-touch LCD screen maintains clear image quality at different viewing angles and expresses the image quality of album covers and videos fluidly and clearly.
Unrivaled Sound Quality
One of the notable features of the RS130 model is that it completely cuts off digital noise and optimizes stable digital output by using an optical network, an optical USB connection method, and a high-precision OCXO clock. These methods enable excellent resolution across all bands when reproducing a sound source and provide clear tonal contrast, making the sound more three-dimensional and vivid.
The manufacturer’s performance measurements using precision audio measurement equipment produced phenomenal measurements of 141.9 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), 141.6 dB dynamic range (DNR), and -143 dB total harmonic distortion (THD + N).
Stable Power Supply and Smooth Audio Experience
Furthermore, a stable power supply environment is provided by applying a high-capacity super capacitor and a linear power stage configuration that blocks power noise, and an SSD dedicated to caching music files is applied to reduce the effects of vibrations and noise that occur when playing music files from a USB-connected hard drive. This prevents audio quality degradation and creates a smooth and consistent sound, completing a richer audio system experience.
Moreover, the RS130 supports an external master clock input to achieve perfect synchronization by increasing compatibility between peripherals. An external master clock input is necessary to process high-quality audio signals and maintain precise synchronization. The RS130 is designed to leverage this feature to eliminate jitter on S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and I2S output connections while maintaining a perfect signal.
Cutting-Edge Audio Performance
The new RS130 from HiFi ROSE is based on its own Rose audio engine and uses various signal processing technologies to transmit audio data externally without loss, separating each stage of the process and allowing it to operate independently. This ensures thorough processing of audio data without being affected by service process overload. The RS130’s operating system supports online streaming as well as MQA, DSD, and DXD files, enabling connection with various streams and devices such as Tidal, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Apple Music, Bugs, ROSE tube (exclusive app), Internet radio, CD, SSD, NAS, Bluetooth, Airplay, and DLNA. Additionally, further services can be supported through system software updates.
Uncompromising Audio Processing
A HiFi ROSE representative stated, “The new RS130 is a perfectly designed network transport that reflects all the features and specifications requested by users who have used our products and audiophiles. It is the result of our pride in understanding the high-end audio system environment with optimal compatibility. We therefore expect the new RS130 to be appreciated by more audiophiles as well as existing users who have used our products.”
I’m not going to repeat what you can read and see across all media—everything is true: the look, the screen, and especially the sound quality. At this price, I would have liked a complete manual in French (!). This beautiful device has complex menus and submenus. I’m still far from understanding everything, including the fiber connection… But I’m not an electronics whiz, and I think others will feel more comfortable than I do. Take your time right from startup for the setup, and with the PIN code, which will be very useful in certain menus. You can revert to factory settings, as I did, to redo part of the configuration. But it’s a bit of a hassle without help from a proper manual. The tutorials really aren’t up to par… I’m still satisfied overall, except for one thing: the ripping. It’s very slow and, in the end, the sound quality is quite average, whereas by buying the ROSE RSA720 player/ripper I thought I’d be getting the best… That’s not the case.
Comment from November 07, 2025 — Experience from October 27, 2025
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Je ne vais pas redire ce que l'on peut lire et voir sur tous les supports média, tout est vrai, pour le look, l'écran et surtout la qualité du rendu sonore. A ce prix j'aurai aimé un mode d'emploi complet en français (!). Ce magnifique appareil est complexe dans les menus et sous menus. Je suis encore loin d'avoir tout compris y compris dans le branchement fibre....Mais je ne suis pas un as de l'électronique et je pense que d'autres que moi seront plus à l'aise. Bien prendre son temps dés l'allumage pour la configuration et dans le code PIN qui vous sera très utile dans certains menus. On peut revenir aux réglages d'usine comme j'ai pu le faire pour reprendre une partie des réglages. Mais c'est un peu galère sans aide d'un vrai mode d'emploi. Les tutos ne sont vraiment pas à la hauteur....Je reste malgré tout satisfait sauf sur un point, le ripage. C'est très long avec au bout du compte un rendu sonore très moyen alors qu'en achetant le lecteur/ripeur ROSE RSA720 je pensais avoir le meilleur...C'est pas le cas.
Christian
Pffff...what can I say... I've had many streamers in my audiophile life, but this one is special, with an "analog" sound, very smooth, natural! A gem in terms of sound, but you absolutely need to use the fiber network input to get the most out of it... Moreover, it's a real Swiss army knife, with a brilliant Rose Tube app (YouTube without ads, and with high sound quality).... All the world's radios available, and of course French radios.... the ability to choose from numerous VU meters (9 in total) or display some pretty cool clocks.... maybe just gadgets, but very pleasant ones! Obviously, for nighttime listening, you can completely turn off the screen..... another interesting point is the possibility of adding an internal hard drive of 4TB (or maybe even 6TB), and also adding a very high-quality external clock (like Cybershaft or Afterdark)... In short, it's definitely an investment, but one I don't regret for a second..... The only problem is that my second hi-fi system is no longer on par with the main one.... I'll have to think about that!
Comment from March 25, 2025 — Experience from March 14, 2025
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Pffff...que dire....j'ai eu de très nombreux streamers dans ma vie d'audiophile, mais celui-ci est particulier, avec un son "analogique", très fluide, naturel ! une perle au niveau son, mais il faut impérativement utiliser l'entrée réseau fibre pour en tirer la quintescence... De plus c'est un véritable couteau suisse, une appli Rose Tube géniale (You Tube sans publicités, et avec une haute qualité sonore)....Toutes les radios du monde disponibles, et bien sûr les radios françaises....possibilité de choisir de nombreux vu-mètres (9 au total) ou affichage d'horloges assez sympa....gadgets peut-être mais bien agréables! Evidemment, pour les écoutes nocturnes on peut complétement désactiver l'écran.....un autre point intéressant est la possibilité d'adjoindre un disque dur interne de 4To (voire peut-être 6To), et également d'adjoindre une horloge externe de très haute qualité (style Cybershaft ou Afterdark)... Bref c'est un investissement certain, mais que je ne regrette pas une minute..... Seul problème, mon second système hifi n'est plus au niveau du principal....va falloir que j'y réfléchisse!
Eco-contribution of €0.08 included in the sale price.
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