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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 4: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.HI FI ROSE RD160 – ABSOLUTE TRUE FIDELITY DACHighlights:• ROSE DPC Digital Processing Core for precise digital signal processing• ROSE CIM fully isolated architecture for pure signal transmission• Three independent power supplies for dynamic and clear sound• ROSE NRA filter for minimal noise and a pure sound experience• Solid construction in aluminum and stainless steelHifi Rose RD160 DACA milestone in audio technology, designed to deliver unmatched sound quality. With advanced technologies such as ROSE DPC™, it ensures precise digital signal processing, while the ROSE CIM™ architecture completely isolates signal transmission for optimal clarity. Three independent power supplies eliminate noise and deliver exceptional dynamics. The ROSE NRA™ filter and high-quality OCXO clock provide a distortion-free sound experience, where even the finest details of the music shine through. With its elegant design in aluminum and stainless steel, the RD160 is not only robust but also visually stunning. Its balanced analog output makes it ideal for both professionals and enthusiasts.Specifications• Model: RD160• Input Sensitivity: 0dBF 1kHz• Output Impedance: 300O• Output Level: 4.5Vrms (RCA), 9Vrms (XLR)• THD + N: 0.005% (RCA and XLR, 1kHz 0dBF)• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 124dB (RCA and XLR)• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 73kHz (-3.0dB)• Sampling Rate: PCM 8kHz~768kHz, DSD up to DSD512• DAC Chip: 2 x AK4499EXEQ + 2 x AK4191EQ• Power Supply: 3 x independent linear reference power supplies• Digital Inputs: USB SFP, USB 2.0 Type-B, HDMI I2S, RCA, BNC, Optical, AES/EBU• Output Types: Analog unbalanced and balanced• Dimensions: 43.0 x 33.0 x 8.8 cm• Weight: 10 kg• Material: Aluminum and stainless steel
The USD5,802 asking price for this new HiFi Rose RD160 DAC is ambitious bordering on steep—new units retail around USD6,000-USD7,000 based on recent US dealer listings, so even mint condition doesn't scream bargain in the used market, where I'd expect USD4,500-USD5,500 tops for one that's truly unused. Fidelity Research branding throws a curveball, but this screams relabeled Rose gear; either way, you're paying near-MSRP without streamer bells, so negotiate hard unless it's verified pristine.
Buyers, verify the AKM DAC chips (AK4191/AK4499EX duo) aren't counterfeit via serial checks and firmware updates—Rose's CIM isolation shines only if internals are legit. Confirm original box, power cable, USB SFP module, and manual are included, plus run a jitter test on that OCXO clock; early units had SINAD gripes around 86dB that later fixes addressed. Skip if no recent service history.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.
The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.
Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.
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