Hello, I have just joined the What HiFi community and I'm looking for any advise you may have about Streamers / DAC's. I am currently thinking about investing in a HiFi Rose RS-150 B and before I do any input you may have would be more than welcome.
Hello,
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Kenneth Fernandes
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An All-in-one Wireless Streaming Amplifier, if possible with an inbuilt battery. A single-driver bookshelf speaker and an active subwoofer. However, currently, there aren't many in the market to purchase.
jjbomber
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I have the HiFiRose RS520, which is more or less the same, but with a 250w amplifier built in as well. OK, slightly smaller screen at 12.6'' rather than 14'9''. Either one will bring the smile back to your face! They are a joy to use and you'll never get bored of the dancing VU metres!
Advise? Just go buy either one. You'll love it.
12th Monkey
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The off-the-wall things that you are seeking yourself are not relevant to the question being asked.
Gray
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Leave him alone.
He makes the bots seem human.
Revolutions
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Sounds like jjbomber has got the OP covered. They sure do look cool.
Unrelated: I use advise/advice as a heuristic to know when to use practise vs practice. Seeing advise used by mistake in the original post has sent my brain into meltdown 🤯
Unrelated: I use advise/advice as a heuristic to know when to use practise vs practice. Seeing advise used by mistake in the original post has sent my brain into meltdown 🤯
Hello JJ,
Thank You for your response. I already have a pre-amp and power amplifier so I really need only a streamer and DAC. Since It's a rather large investment and my first streamer I want to get it right the first time if thats possible. I have a good friend that has a Cocktail Audio X45 that he really enjoys and he like you, said the Rose R150B would be a good choice. Did you find any issues during initial set-up that you found to be a challenge, or and do you think it is user friendly?
Thank You
jjbomber
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Exactly right. Buy cheap and you buy twice, so getting it right first time is much more preferable.
No great issues on set up. I use Qobuz, which is simple to set up and use. I use ethernet, so that's easy. The only minor grievance is using the 4TB external hard drive, where it takes a couple of minutes to initiate. I haven't fitted an internal drive, but the YouTube videos seem to suggest it is straight forward. HDMI integrates well for TV sound. App is simple and straightforward, so I hardly use the gorgeous remote control. So it's all very user friendly.
daveh75
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Vincent Kars
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I rather split the streaming and the DAC part.
A streamer pulls the bits from a server, very much like a web browser pulls the content from a web server.
This digital part is pretty straight forward and (as it is digital) rock solid.
The Rose sets you back € 4.399,-
Bit much for a browser, a bit much for a DAC too.
My advice is to split. Get a affordable streamer with a decent interface. Today the answer is a WiiM.
Not happy with the interface (crucial as it is the way you access the music), get something else.
Not happy with the DAC? Connect a external DAC using the SPDIF out.
Split the DAC and the transport (the streamer) and you will be fine.
A streamer pulls the bits from a server, very much like a web browser pulls the content from a web server.
This digital part is pretty straight forward and (as it is digital) rock solid.
The Rose sets you back € 4.399,-
Bit much for a browser, a bit much for a DAC too.
My advice is to split. Get a affordable streamer with a decent interface. Today the answer is a WiiM.
Not happy with the interface (crucial as it is the way you access the music), get something else.
Not happy with the DAC? Connect a external DAC using the SPDIF out.
Split the DAC and the transport (the streamer) and you will be fine.
DougK1
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Jasonovich
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Or even the Eversolo DMP-A8 with the latest dual AKM4499EX DAC chip set.
Jasonovich
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I agree, having separate DAC and streamer will give you more flexibility in terms of having the option to upgrade one or the other.
I initially wanted to purchase the Eversolo DMP-A6, this was when it was riding the crest of popularity and had trouble finding one in stock. So I ended up with the Eversolo DAC Z8 and JF digital transport, which had
Android OS, so I was able to download the Spotify, Tidal apps etc., which worked OK as a streamer, though it was better suited as a digital storage for my music.
I later got the WiiM Plus Pro and have it connected to the Eversolo via the Coax cable. Works well together.
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