{"id":133650,"date":"2021-07-04T18:05:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T17:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=133650"},"modified":"2021-07-04T18:05:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-04T17:05:38","slug":"hifi-rose-rs250-high-performance-preamplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/hifi-rose-rs250-high-performance-preamplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"HiFi Rose RS250: High-performance Preamplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The HiFi Rose RS250\u00a0, a fresh addition to the Korean digital audio manufacturer's high-end Hi-Fi range, is now available for sale in the UK.\u00a0Featuring a high-performance flagship\u00a0ESS9038\u00a0DAC\u00a0, a high-precision femto clock and linear power supply, and a six-core processor, the\u00a0\u00a0HiFi Rose RS250\u00a0promises high-resolution audio streaming up to 32-bit \/ 768 kHz (PCM) and\u00a0DSD512\u00a0(Native DSD)\u00a0playback\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Preamplifier with DAC HiFi Rose RS250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/mb9z86dqbw8kfme4bejcfxgg9dngovue.jpg\" alt=\"Preamplifier with DAC HiFi Rose RS250\" width=\"870\" height=\"508\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The bezel features an 8.8-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD touchscreen enclosed in a high-quality aluminum casing.\u00a0HiFi Rose\u00a0calls the\u00a0RS250 a\u00a0\u201cdigital hub and preamplifier,\u201d which comes with\u00a0Airplay\u00a0,\u00a0\u00a0Roon Ready\u00a0\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0Spotify Connect\u00a0streaming enabled\u00a0\u00a0.\u00a0In addition, the\u00a0Qobuz\u00a0\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0TIDAL\u00a0apps\u00a0\u00a0are\u00a0\u00a0already integrated with full\u00a0MQA\u00a0decoding\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for\u00a0Tidal Masters\u00a0.\u00a0Streaming connection is provided by\u00a0Wi-Fi\u00a0,\u00a0Ethernet\u00a0and\u00a0Bluetooth 4.0\u00a0(AD2DP SINK, AVRCP v1.3).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Preamplifier with DAC HiFi Rose RS250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/jhy9pfu74irk02egx7vfdt64w6g1xnhe.jpg\" alt=\"Preamplifier with DAC HiFi Rose RS250\" width=\"870\" height=\"510\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The HiFi Rose RS250\u00a0acts as a preamplifier and has a range of inputs including analog\u00a0RCA\u00a0, digital optical and coaxial, USB audio, and a headphone jack.\u00a0In addition, the HDMI 2.0 port (up to 3,840 x 2 160 \/ 60Hz) provides video output capability.\u00a0A 4K compatible HDMI connection allows you to play content from the\u00a0Video\u00a0,\u00a0Rose\u00a0Tube\u00a0and\u00a0TIDAL\u00a0apps\u00a0, and provides playback information and album art when listening to songs in the\u00a0MUSIC\u00a0app\u00a0.\u00a0The HiFi Rose RS250\u00a0is available for purchase through the\u00a0Henley Audio\u00a0dealer network\u00a0for \u00a3\u00a01949\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img 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