Be Heard and Be Seen: HiFi Rose RS151 Network Streamer Delivers Exceptional Performance, Connectivity, and Convenience Via Separated Signal Paths, I2S Alignment, 15.4-Inch Display, and More

No shrinking violet, the HiFi Rose RS151 network streamer loves to show off and be seen with its 15.4-inch full HD multi-touch screen — and relishes to be heard via high-resolution sound (up to DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz) that will win over even the biggest digital skeptics. Offering an exceptional combination of performance, connectivity, and convenience -- along with advancements in cutting-edge technology and design — RS151 puts reference-grade experiences at your fingertips for a cost a majority of the competition cannot come close to matching in this price class.

Equipped with a fourth-generation Hyperstream ES9039PRO DAC, eight-core RK3588 CPU, toroidal power supply, and Rose DPC module with a hyper-precise femto clock synchronization and I2S alignment, the 24.2-pound device combines superior speed, separation, and signal processing abilities. It presents music with full-range responsiveness, immersive textures, broad dynamics, rich tonality, and warm presence. RS151 minimizes jitter while enhancing transparency and linearity. And it lets you enjoy micro- and marco-details that help bring out the emotionalism, character, and atmosphere of a song, album, piece, or composition -- and bring you closer to the recorded event.

Touting a massive signal-to-noise ratio of 131.4dB and a total harmonic distortion and noise level of a minuscule 0.0002%, the 4.92 x 16.93 x 12.56-inch RS151 personifies audiophile sonics and faithful reproduction. A Rose NRA filter (originally found on the company's RD160) boasts a fixed frequency response across the entire range without roll-off. Moreover, physically separated signal paths account for astonishing clarity and accuracy, while eight-channel indecent processing leads to stunning instrumental spaciousness and three-dimensional soundstaging.

In its abilities to essentially eradicate signal distortion and interference, and through its independent operation in dedicated circuits and total separation of digital and analog paths, RS151 images with a laser-focus, portrays acoustic nuances with expressive realism, and positions musicians amid deep, black backgrounds. Inside, a host of high-end parts located in the DAC stage, I/V conversion circuit, and op-amp stage -- MELF resistors, WIMA caps, a high-ripple decoupling capacitor included -- act in concert with a single-point ground to further mitigate interference, minimize ground loops, and bolster power-supply stability.

Capable of handling gigantic libraries that have more than a million tracks, RS151 features 8GB of DRAM capacity, 32GB of eMMC storage, and an Android 12 OS for elevated flexibility and security. These traits also further lend to rapid I/O bus performance for lightning-fast file transfers and response times during playback, not to mention perceptible smoothness and seamless rendering of large files and even 4K videos with HDR. Couple those feats with the aforementioned full-size, wide-angle-viewing display on the front panel, and RS151 practically guarantees all of your experiences will leave a memorable impression.

When it comes to connectivity, RS151 has you covered. Coaxial and AES/EBU inputs, a trigger in/out ports, HDMI eARC input, and SIG-certified Bluetooth module with proprietary antenna mean you can tap into everything from 24-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD128 via coaxial and AES/EBU to aptX Bluetooth and, through the Rose DPC module, DSD512 upsampling of various PCM sources. A pair of balanced XLR outputs, pair of RCA outputs, an AES/EBU output, optical output, and I2S output accompany three USB 3.0 inputs, a pair of line inputs, an Ethernet port, PC audio input, and SVC port to round out the smart connectivity options. An IR remote and stylish, sturdy aluminum-and-steel casing complete the fundamentals of a network streamer that will keep you up into the wee hours streaming old and new favorites.

Want to know more about RS151 or how it might interface with your current setup? Punch in 312-433-0200 on your phone keypad and let's chat!