HiFi ROSE
Amplifiers
DACs
Best Known For
Digital Sources
/
Used Products
28
 Available
Average Price
$2,501-$5,000
Brand Popularity
124
 of 900+
Products Listed
7
Review Count
55
Founding Year
2017
Headquarters
South Korea
HiFi ROSE
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What's unique about the brand

HiFi ROSE is a digital source brand known for its large touchscreen displays, including a 12.6-inch screen on their RS520 streaming amplifier and an 8.8-inch screen on their RS201E streamer. They're a rising star in the hifi world, quickly earning awards and recognition for offering near high-end performance at a much more accessible price point. This Korean brand has rapidly gained popularity and regularly appears on annual best-of lists from prominent reviewers, establishing itself as a strong competitor in the industry.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • Hifi ROSE products are distinguished by their unusually large, high-resolution touchscreen displays, offering a visually engaging and intuitive user experience.
  • They blend high-end audio performance with 4K video playback capabilities, accessible through the display and external HDMI output, catering to both audiophiles and videophiles.
  • The brand often incorporates innovative, in-house-developed technologies such as "Class AD" amplification using GaN FETs, and advanced power supply designs.
  • Hifi ROSE offers users a degree of speaker configuration and equalization options not commonly found, even among other high-end audio brands.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "The RS520 was happy to prove the Class-D stereotype firmly "incorrect", with a raucously energetic rendition of The Mars Volta's The Widow. The RS520 provides lashings of detail and micro-dynamics, while at the same time being capable of providing all the visceral slam of percussion plus the tasty crunch of guitar distortion." (https://addictedtoaudio.co.nz/blogs/reviews/hifi-rose-rs520-advanced-all-in-one-network-streamer-review)
  • "Tonally, the RS520 is extremely reminiscent of its Class-AD RA180 stablemate and every bit as impressive in terms of its technical abilities. As Class-D amplifiers go, this is among the most impressive I've heard to-date in terms of dynamic abilities and conveying a sense of realism tonally." (https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/blogs/reviews/hifi-rose-rs520-advanced-all-in-one-network-streamer-review)
  • "The backup vocals at the 3:20 mark sounded like they were coming from far wider than the confines of the speakers themselves, and there was a rock-solid centre image from lead singer, Rachael Price, whose voice sounded far more natural than I've heard from any other Class-D amp I've encountered to date." (https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/blogs/reviews/hifi-rose-ra180-integrated-amplifier-review)
  • "Everything about the Rose improved my digital listening experience. There was more air, space between instruments, and speed of attack, as with rim shots off a drum." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hifi-rose-rs150b-streaming-dac)
  • "Vocals were particularly impressive, as they took on a three-dimensional character that I'd previously only experienced with analog sources in my system." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hifi-rose-rs150b-streaming-dac)
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Our interview with the brand

What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?

Industry leading intuitive touch panel interface and 4K video support, which allows you consume content in a new and immersive way without sacrificing audio quality.

What's your approach to customer support?

We have a dedicated service and tech support team. Our sales reps are also trained on supporting the line.

We always encourage the dealer to be involved in the support process since many of the issues can be resolved at the dealer level. Having the dealer involved also provides an opportunity for them to learn how to resolve more common issues. We are also happy and available to assist end users who reach out to us directly.

The best course of action is to reach out to your dealer and alert them of an issue. If your dealer is unable to resolve the issue, they can reach out to their rep or our support team for assistance. If they do not have a dealer, our support team is available via email at [email protected]

Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm CST.

Our goal is to respond to support issues within 1 business day. If a product is deemed to be defective within the first 30 days of receiving the unit, we will usually offer to replace it.

What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?

  • Led Zeppelin-Black Dog Live - New York 1973 -4K (Youtube)
  • (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay feat. Jack Johnson | Otis Redding 50th Anniversary (Youtube)
  • Forever - Mildlife

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McIntosh, Luxman, Pass Labs 

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