Hifi Rose RD-160 (Black)
Absolute True Fidelity DAC



The Fusion of Aesthetics and Intuitiveness of Cutting-Edge Technologies

The RD160 has an appearance that perfectly combines cutting-edge technology and aesthetics. The sophisticated metallic case is luxurious and durable, and the precisely machined edges and smooth surfaces intuitively show the high quality of the product. The hidden screen, elegantly integrated into the front panel, intuitively visualizes the processing and status of digital signals through various display modes, providing a user experience that feels like handling a futuristic device. The elaborately designed knobs and buttons interact with the hidden screen in real time, providing users with an intuitive and satisfying operating experience. More than just a piece of audio equipment, the RD160 is the perfect choice to add modern ambience and technological elegance to your space.

Three Custom-Designed Reference Linear Power Supplies

Independently developed by HiFi ROSE, the RD160 reference linear power supply is designed to achieve the best sound quality. Based on an ultra-low noise power chipset, the power supply is designed to independently supply power to the digital input ports and the left and right analog output ports. This power supply effectively suppresses noise that may occur in each circuit, such as digital processing, clock, and analog output, by minimizing mutual interference and crosstalk between stages. By stably supplying power according to the power requirements of each stage, it maintains the integrity of the signals, increases the dynamic range and resolution of the DAC, and vividly conveys even the finest details of the audio. It also reduces jitter and maximizes the spatial characteristics of the sound field, providing a wider and more accurate sound stage and clearer images. The RD160's power supply is designed to deliver clearer and more dynamic sound, providing a more immersive listening experience.

ROSE CIMTM Architecture

A DAC module and analog output section designed to be fully balanced
Going further, by individually assigning a DAC module to each channel and designing the analog output circuit to be fully balanced and symmetrical, noise that may be generated between channels is fundamentally blocked.
This architecture allows the RD160 to achieve outstanding dynamic range, clearly and precisely reproducing even the finest details of the original sound with crisp stereo imaging.

Upsampling & Filters

The RD160 offers a variety of options. For upsampling, it provides four options (bypass, to PCM, to DSD, and upsampling) and supports up to 32 bit / 768 kHz for PCM and up to DSD512 for DSD. In addition, six digital filters with different impulse responses are provided, allowing the user to select according to their preference. These two functions can be easily set with the buttons on the left side of the front panel and are reflected on the hidden screen without delay.

External Master Clock Input

The audio source requires a master clock input that outputs audio data synchronized with the master clock. By using the master clock, jitter caused by optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and USB connections from audio sources to the DAC is eliminated, and further supports perfect synchronization between devices according to the usage environment.

Optical USB

The SFP USB with optical conversion function completely blocks digital noise generated from the source device. HiFi ROSE's RS130 supports SFP USB connection and can transmit pure data in the cleanest and most noise-free manner

Specifications

Benchmark

Input Sensitivity
0dBF 1kHz

Output Impedance
300Ω

Output Level
4.5Vrms(RCA), 9Vrms(XLR)

THD + N
0.005%(RCA), 0.005%(XLR) (1kHz 0dBF)

Signal to Noise Ratio
124dB(RCA), 124dB(XLR)

Residual Noise
0.3mV(RCA), 0.4mV(XLR)

Stereo Crosstalk
-124dB(RCA), -124dB(XLR) (1kHz 0dBF)

Frequency Response

• 10Hz ~ 20kHz (-0.3dB)
• 10Hz ~ 50kHz (-1.5dB)
• 10Hz ~ 73kHz (-3.0dB)

Technical

DAC
2 x AK4499EXEQ + 2 x AK4191EQ

PSU
3 x Independently Customized Reference Linear Toroidal

CPU
RK3128 Quad core Cortex-A7mp

RAM
DDR3 1866MHz 1GB

Flash
8GB eMMc

Oscillator
High Precision OCXO clock

Inputs

Digital

USB SFP Module
PCM 32bit/768kHz, DSD512(22.6MHz)

USB 2.0 Type-B
PCM 32bit/768kHz, DSD512(22.6MHz)

HDMI I2S
PCM 32bit/768kHz, DSD512(22.6MHz)

Coaxial RCA
PCM 32bit/384kHz, DSD128(5.6MHz) (only DoP)

Coaxial BNC
PCM 32bit/384kHz, DSD128(5.6MHz) (only DoP)

Optical
PCM 32bit/192kHz, DSD64(2.8MHz) (only DoP)

AES/EBU
PCM 32bit/384kHz, DSD128(5.6MHz) (only DoP)

External Clock
BNC 75Ω(10MHz), SMA 50Ω(10MHz)

Outputs

Analog
Unbalanced, Balanced

Feature

PCM Filter
Sharp
Slow
Short Sharp (default)
Short Slow
Super Slow
Low Short

Pre-Out Level
1V~9V

Power

Input Voltage
AC110V-120V~, 220V-240V~, 50/60Hz

Standby
0.3W

Playback
30W

Physical

Display
AMOLED hidden screen

Dimension
430(W) 330(D) 88(H) mm

Weight
10kg

Material
Solid Aluminum / Rust-proof Steel

Finish
Silver, Black

IR
38kHz IR Receiver