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This is a like new RS250. Amazing front end that gives you everything you need, preamp, DAC, Streamer with all sorts of Rose apps, radio, rose tube etc. This is a high end streamer/DAC/Pre and sounds amazing. NOTE: Included in the sale is the $500 CD HIFi Rose transport. It works as a transport to rip CD's to the (Optional) internal SSD drive/external NAS or it can simply be a CD player which is not common. This is proprietary to HiFi Rose so the Transport will not work with other units.The HiFi Rose RS250 (and its updated sibling, the RS250A) is a high-performance network audio streamer, DAC, and digital pre-amplifier typically priced around $2,695. It features a large 8.8-inch multi-touch display, an ESS Sabre DAC, and 4K video output capabilitiesKey Features & SpecificationsDisplay & Control: 8.8" wide-angle IPS multi-touch touchscreen and the Rose Connect companion app for iOS/Android. Audiophile Style +2Audio & DAC: Built around an ESS Sabre DAC chip (ES9028PRO in the RS250A / ES9038Q2M in variants) supporting up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512, plus MQA full decoding. Vinyl Sound Canada +2Streaming Support: Native integration for TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, AirPlay, and DLNA. Vinyl Sound Canada +2Video & Special Apps: Includes RoseTube (commercial-free curated YouTube interface) and an HDMI 2.0 port supporting up to 4K video playback. HiFi Rose USA +2Storage Options: Internal bay for a 2.5" SATA SSD (up to 4TB) plus USB 3.0 ports for external drives.
At US$1,500, this is above the clear used-market center of gravity for the RS250, which sits at a US$1,292 median with US$1,226 at the 25th percentile and US$1,387 at the 75th. In other words, it’s a bit rich versus the usual comparable asking range, but not wildly out of line if the unit is genuinely clean and complete.
What you’re paying for is a very capable all-in-one streamer with a strong reputation for solid build, easy app control, and a presentation that feels more “serious hi-fi front end” than basic network box. The upside is highest if it’s original-owner, lightly used, and includes the remote, box, and any mounting or power accessories; at this price, a tidy example can still be a sensible buy.
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# HiFi Rose
HiFi Rose is a South Korean audio brand founded in 2017 as a division of Citech Company, Ltd., an industrial electronics manufacturer established in 1967. The brand was created by Citech's Chairman Youngmin Kim, a passionate audiophile who sought to apply the parent company's decades of expertise in touchscreen interfaces and embedded systems to premium audio equipment. Based in Seoul, HiFi Rose operates with approximately forty dedicated engineers and designers who develop proprietary technologies in-house rather than relying on third-party solutions.
The brand has built its reputation primarily on network streamers and digital audio components, with flagship models including the RS150B streaming DAC and RS250A network streamer. HiFi Rose distinguishes itself through large, intuitive touchscreen interfaces, support for high-resolution audio formats up to DSD512, and proprietary GaN FET Class-D amplification technology. The company expanded into integrated amplification with the RA180, unveiled at Munich High End in 2023, which combines modern industrial design with analog-focused circuitry.
HiFi Rose occupies the premium segment of the market, with pricing typically ranging from approximately $2,700 to $7,000 for core products. The brand appeals to discerning listeners seeking contemporary digital streaming solutions with refined user interfaces and robust build quality. While relatively young, HiFi Rose has garnered respect within audiophile circles for its engineering rigor and willingness to innovate beyond conventional streaming-device conventions, though long-term reliability data remain limited given its recent market entry.
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