HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport | AA reports...

Adrian Alexander enjoyed the HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport so much, he bought it himself. Listen in to hear his thoughts.
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-Macintosh Mc 462 Quad Balanced Power Amp
-Macintosh 2600 Pre-Amp
-PS Audio Power Plant 15
-VPI Avenger Turntable dual 12inch Fat boy arms
-Ortofon MC Cadenza Mono cartridge
-Ortofon MC Cadenza black cartridge
-Ps Audio Stellar Phono Pre -Amp
-Audio Quest William Tell Speaker Wire
-Audio Quest Blizzard Power Cords
-HiFi 130 Transport Streamer
-B Audio Dac B.Dac one EX
-Audio Physic Classic 15 Lound Speakers
Audio Physic Classic 15 Lound Speakers
Who is Adrian Alexander?
I began my journey at the tender age of 12. Initially, it was just a small snippet of sound, perhaps a simple melody or a voice recording.
In my teenage years, I experienced the revolution of cassette tapes and the joy of being duplicated and shared among friends. The 1980s brought the era of compact discs, before turn of the millennium marked a significant shift as the digital age fully embraced me and MP3s became the norm, where I became more portable, fitting into pocket-sized devices that could carry thousands of me at once. I was shared across the internet, downloaded, and streamed on various platforms.
In my 40s, the rise of streaming services took center stage, and I found myself being accessed from the cloud, eliminating the need for physical storage. My quality improved, and I became part of playlists, enhancing the daily routines of people around the globe.
As the years rolled on, technology continued to advance. I witnessed the emergence of high-resolution audio, immersive 3D sound, and the integration of artificial intelligence in audio processing. Now, at the age of 63, I reflect on a lifetime of melodies, spoken words, and ambient sounds. From the crackling vinyl records to the seamless streaming of today, I have been a witness to the ever-changing landscape of audio technology.
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[@pmansk6120]

Excellent overview in 13 minutes. Nicely done!

[@StanThePigeon]

I love mine. It sounds incredible and looks just as good as it sounds. The app could be better, but they’re working on an app with AI improvements.

[@adrianalexander2651]

I like that thank you “sounds as good as it looks” I also agree with you on your comment about the app. The good news is I have hope that they’ll keep improving it. Thanks again for the nice comments.

[@brentcollins9727]

Nice review. I love my Hifi Rose RS250

[@adrianalexander2651]

Thank you for the kind words. The 250 is very nice.

[@scottm499]

Great review, thank you.

[@adrianalexander2651]

No thank you I appreciate the kind words

[@gtrguyinaz]

Everything now is 5 to 10k…. Completely ridiculous….

[@Pete.across.the.street]

That fiber input is money

[@adrianalexander2651]

Thank you!

[@christoum74]

Have you discover the serious bugs yet? If you have 50k plus tracks and you want to add more the rescanning never ends and there's no DSD gapless playback.

[@mrpmj00]

Don't cripple your sound quality with compressed Spotify...instead use a quality lossless source like Apple Music.

[@sleepyf1]

A forever network transport? That's like saying a forever VHS player 😂 Come on, this forever term has been thrown around too much.

[@Pete.across.the.street]

@@sleepyf1 my VHS is still kicking

[@paulpeterson7895]

Adrian: wonderful review. I'm an Aurender guy considering the W20 and W20se. Have you heard either or any other Aurenders? Thank you 😊

[@irockloser12]

Also Adrian: how do you send DSD to your DAC. I have read it is impossible via USB. Is it possible with i2s?

[@adrianalexander2651]

Thanks for the kind words apologize for the late reply. Yes, it is possible to send it.I2S regarding DSD files you also can send a USB

[@adrianalexander2651]

Thanks for the kind words apologize for the late reply. Yes, it is possible to send it.I2S regarding DSD files you also can send a USB

[@adrianalexander2651]

I have heard nothing but great things about the Aurender - I heard their software is great. I know that some of their new units are going to be Roon certified I have not heard one, but I plan on listening to one

[@DearSX]

How does it compare to the Wiim Ultra?

[@Pete.across.the.street]

Lol😂

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@Pete.across.the.streetLOL ..but why . The streamer section on the Wiim is pretty decent ..but I output mine to an external DAC…and it’s pretty decent.

[@Pete.across.the.street]

​@@carminedesanto6746 it is decent. Not going to get you to the same level as this on a high end system.

[@sleepyf1]

​@carminedesanto6746 what are you comparing the streamer section to?

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@sleepyf1I had the Cambridge streamer here …it’s good but not enough to justify its price over a basic Wiim Pro…also the Cambridge app was crashing ….there’s that.

[@CarlVanDoren61]

Anything that blinks or waggles gets a bullet 😮

[@EvanCasteel-th2qs]

Looks like a $5,200 computer to me.

[@larsv6144]

Curious to know how it compares to the new Auralic ARIES S1 with the external power supply.

[@adrianalexander2651]

That’s a great question. I wish I knew maybe I’ll review that product and do a comparison.

[@mauricecuffee7220]

Just upgraded my Hifi Rose RS 250A going into the Mola Mola DAC to the RS 130. It is worth it out of the box.

[@adrianalexander2651]

@@mauricecuffee7220 I want to make sure I understand your question are you asking me is the hi-fi rose 130 worth it hooked up to the Mola Mola ?

[@mauricecuffee7220]

@@adrianalexander2651 Not a question. The Rose RS 130 IS worth the money. When folks don’t have a resolving synergistic system, they can’t hear differences.

[@adrianalexander2651]

@@mauricecuffee7220 agreed - it’s always the haters, but you are absolutely correct

[@mediascapes2011]

I am not so sure about this product, lets wait, I hear there are issue with the internal power regulators.

[@samirfjain]

WiiM should make a product with that quality and screen size. No DAC. And all ouputs. Sell it for 800 And be done with it. All competition will be crushed for yrs to come. Like the other guy said I’ll spend $1000 on speaker cables before a streamer.

[@Graphiaphoto]

Mr Adrian, did you compare the SQ of the USb out to the I2s out to your PS Audio Dac? Is there a difference? And does the I2s out process the full DSD 256/512? as I'd like to use it with my PS Audio DSD Dac Mk1. Great review, thanks

[@Graphiaphoto]

Found the I2s data on the Rose overview video, yes the I2s transmits 32bit 768kHs 👍

[@adrianalexander2651]

Great question I prefer the I2S over USB if the DAC has that option

[@adrianalexander2651]

Great question I prefer the I2S over USB if the DAC has that option - both will play Hi-Rez files USB and I2S

[@chrisp.916]

Forever until you upgrade it

[@adrianalexander2651]

You are absolutely right great point😂😂😂

[@Lovelacewatkins139]

I don't feel the need for a touch screen ,, why have to get out of your comfy chair . Just use your phone or tablet that's sat with you , great review by the way

[@adrianalexander2651]

Thank you!

[@dan-sc7fm]

Yes. And why can't you just have an option to integrate all the visuals with your flat screen tv on a wall using your phone app as the selector? It's time to get everything working together seamlessly. A screen this small on the streamer is useless.

[@AH-wr1ir]

Absolutely no information about the internal electronics, power supply clocks, et cetera - you dont appear to know anything about the customer base for this type of product? Absolute Clowns.

[@brianboswell4086]

I love that. And agree. Perfect comment. 😂

[@meesmo4]

These reviews are literally advertorials at this point

[@Pete.across.the.street]

You can get all that info in their marketing material

[@AH-wr1ir]

@@Pete.across.the.street So, if a car reviewer shows me the dash board and a picture of the car - i should then look up the engine and gear box from the manufacturer before deciding if i should buy it?

[@Pete.across.the.street]

@@AH-wr1ir you're looking for an overview, not a review

[@ohadschwartz4798]

What's your system ?

[@adrianalexander2651]

McIntosh 462, McIntosh preamp hybrid 2600 BAudio DAC- review coming soon audio quest cables interconnect William Tell VPI avenger turntable two 12 inch arms, stereo and mono cartridge audio File switch fiber optic PS audio P15 regenerator PS audio phono stage Audio physics 25 speakers

[@DrSinisster]

I bought a stream for $120. Anything more than that is a waste of money. The Wiim Obviously. You may get better sound, but that Rose is not $6000 CAD better sound. I can guarantee it. Id rather buy $1000 speaker wire, I still think that is over priced. To each his own.

[@alexkane84]

Wrong. It's worth it. That's like saying anything more than a $500 speaker is a waste of money

[@xstensl8823]

@@alexkane84 but is it worth the $$$? music is music and you don't need to spend thousands to get a involving system. for the same money you can buy a very nice set up. speakers, amp, source. don't need the bragging rights or the validation.

[@kristofvadnai7468]

​@@xstensl8823Did you know a streamer is source?

[@kristofvadnai7468]

Fool yourself as much as you want. If you want the best out of your system you don't cheap out on any component. Upgrading is not linear with the price, but its worth it if you have the means.

[@adrianalexander2651]

I appreciate your opinion, thank you