The Rose RS520 is an all-in-one network player, DAC and amplifier with the brand’s premium design. Just connect the speakers and you get a complete and powerful audio system.
The RS520’s digital-to-analog conversion section uses the ES9038Pro DAC, found in the brand’s most high-end models. The Class AD amplifier stage uses new GaN FETs.
The Class AD amplifier found in the TS520 uses a new type of GaN (gallium nitride) FET that significantly reduces dead time by a third and thus maximizes linearity. Moreover, with 250 watts per channel, this amplifier is suitable for many audio systems.
The RS520 features a parametric equalizer to adjust the level of specific frequency bands. Each frequency band can be adjusted within a gain range of ±10 dB. Predefined equalization profiles are also available.
Thanks to its extensive connectivity options, the Rose RS520 can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you want to connect other devices and peripherals or enjoy wireless streaming via Bluetooth or WiFi, everything is possible. Your music has never been so accessible.
The RS520 can be controlled directly via the ROSE Connect mobile app. This application allows you to remotely access all functions of the device and control music playback as you wish.
The RS520’s chassis is constructed from extremely durable 6000-grade aluminum using a technology that makes all four sides of the chassis a single piece. This method is ideal for allowing the chassis to block vibrations that may occur between individual components.
Equipped with ESS Technology’s flagship ES9038Pro DAC chip, the RS520’s D/A conversion stage achieves a very low THD+N of -122dB as well as a dynamic range of 140dB. This DAC also allows playback of high-resolution audio streams, supporting PCM up to 32-bit 768 kHz and Native DSD up to DSD512. It also features exclusive ESS jitter reduction technology for incredible audio clarity.
The main reason for using power factor correction (PFC) is to improve efficiency. By using active PFC method, energy saving efficiency can reach 95%. In addition, it allows the use of a wider range of supply voltages, from 80 to 265 VAC, while limiting noise levels.
The RS520’s design focuses on enduring values. Refined aesthetics and durable construction with ample ventilation holes for optimal heat dissipation. The perfect combination of functionality and attractive appearance.
With a large 12.6-inch LCD touch screen with a resolution of 1920*515 pixels, the RS520 is an indispensable device. It provides intuitive navigation with an ergonomic interface and offers a quality display for enjoying artwork or clips of your favorite albums and songs.
Discrete OPAs developed by Rose are used in the IV circuitry required for the DAC. The brand focuses here on high gain open loop to achieve low distortion and noise. Additionally, this OPA model has the wide bandwidth and power range needed for high-quality analog amplification, adding pleasing depth to the sound.
Characteristics of ROSE RS520:
- Product Type: Streamer
- Inputs: 1x RJ45 Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T/ 1x optical Toslink/ 1x coaxial/ 1x stereo RCA line-in/ 1x USB-B/ 1x HDMI eARC/ 3x USB-A (USB Host).
- Outputs: 1x optical Toslink/ 1x coaxial/ 1x RCA pre-out/ 1x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840*2160px 60Hz)
- Wireless connection: WiFi 802.11ac Dual Band/ Bluetooth 4.2
- OS: Custom Android 7.1
- Touch screen: LCD TFT 12.6″
- PROCESSOR: Cortex-A72 Dual-Core 1.8GHz/ Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.4GHz
- GPU: Mali-T864, OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1, OpenVG1.1, OpenCL, DX11
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
- DAC: ESS ES9038Pro
- Supported Streaming Services: TIDAL/ Qobuz/ Apple Music/ Bugs/ ROSE Tube/ Webradios/ ROSE Podcast
- Supported WiFi protocols: AirPlay/ DLNA/ Roon Ready/ Spotify Connect
- Supported file systems for storage devices (USB Host): NTFS/ exFAT/ FAT32
- Supported network file transfer protocols: SMBv1/ FTP/ Webdav
- Supported sampling rates: PCM up to 32 bit 768 kHz/ DSD Natif up to DSD512
- Supported audio codecs: MQA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, APE, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A, ALAC ,PCM
- Supported video codecs: ASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV, MPEEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, H.265, VC-1, VP9, VP8, MVC, H.264 /AVC, Bass
- Control app: ROSE Connect (Android, iOS, PC)
- Output power: 2x 250W
- Sensitivity: Line In: 2Vrms/ Pre-Out : 2Vrms
- Frequency response: 10Hz ~ 83kHz (+1/-3dB)
- THD+N: Pre-Out : 0.00033% @ 1kHz, 600 Ohm, 2Vrms/ Speaker Output: 0.007% @ 50W, 8 Ohms / 0.01% @ 100W, 8 Ohms / 0.1% @ 250W, 8 Ohms
- Input impedance: 100k ohms
- Output impedance: 50M ohm
- SNR: Pre-Out : 124dB @ 1kHz, 600 Ohm, 2Vrms/ Speaker Output: 109dB @ 1kHz, 8 Ohm, 250W
- Supply voltage: AC100-240V 50/60Hz
- Consumption: 150W
- Open circuit: 6A
- Housing material: Aluminum
- Black color
- Dimensions (WH): 346x328x127 mm
- Weight: 8.1 kg
