Insane Bang for the Buck - Rose Technics RT5000

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00:00 About RT5000
04:29 Sound
05:50 vs Chord Mojo 2
06:53 vs xDuoo XD-05 Pro
08:47 Power Supply
09:15 Sound (as a DAC)
11:00 vs Topping D70 Pro Octo
12:24 vs Geshelli Labs J2S
15:59 vs Topping D90 III Sabre
17:25 vs SMSL SU-10
18:50 Final thoughts

Room test system:
Eversolo DMP-A8, Allo DigiOne Signature

Head-Fi:

#hifi #audiophile #dac #stereo

[blueninjasix]

I'd hope that your pre-production model would be be representative of the final version. It's not unknown for manufacturers to tweak review models

[honeydew]

If you could get your hands on the new IFI DSD NEO 2 to compare, specifically the DAC portion as I already have a (probably) higher end headphone amp, that'd be pretty cool

[sloboat]

Excellent vid. I'll be interested to see what Rose Technics does at a higher price point in the future. Cool runnings .

[andymill]

I hope they fix the 2x 'Buletooth' spelling mistake on the back as well with the production model 😅. Not really important of course, but it gives a 'home made' vibe. Thanks for the excellent review!

[mebaugh]

Super helpful review. . . selling off my SMSL su-9 Pro to replace with RT-5000. After listening to several other reviews. Enjoy your thoughtful approach as always! This is my endgame DAC. Can't afford the SMSL SU-10 and it is too big for my setup as well. Seriously compared against Geshelli JS2with Sparkos Op amps, but thought it was ugly and poorly constructed housing I will be running RT-5000 into a Topping A90D headamp, that I already have. So that gives me preamp control and xlr outputs for my powered bookshelf speakers.

RT5000 arrived today - amazing. Signal chain. . . CD player optical out to RT5000 to Topping A90D to Hifiman Arya Stealth. Listend to variety of music from Steely Dan, Out of the Grey, Sarah Grove, Lee Ritenour, Rick Braun etc. Sold off SMSL SU-9 Pro, kept A90D. Soundstage wider, detail retireval better, instrument placement leap forward, bass punch and slam- lively. Immersive experience. Interesting it how it really reveals whatever is in the recording. Some of the Steely Dan tracks while recorded exceptionally well in the 70's, sound a bit flat compared to more modern jazz recordings form the last 20 years.

Thought I should mention, XLR jacks are correct, AND volume knob does affect level being sent via XLR's. It is not a constant signal- it has preamp control. Loving the immersive experience, where the gear shrinks into the background and you are just soaking it all in.

[garfythecat]

How do you end up with the wrong XLR connections and still send it out to reviewers? That's not a good look.

[mebaugh]

YES, you are highly credible, always honest, thoughtful, humble and 100% TRUSTWORTHY! I have learned a ton from you and I appreciate that. Thank you!

[johncallaghan]

Found a review for this at Ichos Reviews on the Web, which has more or less the same opinion, but interestingly, discovered that the op amps it uses (dual JRC MUSES01 J-FET -- one for each channel) are rollable, so provided space allows, one could roll other op-amps such as Sparkos, etc. Mind you, the MUSE01 is not a cheap op-amp, at around £30 -- and so could be in the same league as Sparkos which may account for why it vies with the upgraded Geshelli.

[RCortez-oy]

Very interested if on same level as pimped geshelli and cheaper priced too. Would I be able to run my l/r via rca inputs and my 2 subs via XLR for a 2.2 setup? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks for another banging review 🤟🏽

[gotelldonn]

I really enjoyed your two music selections in this video. Do you have a playlist with more gems that you can share?

[francescomariavezzoli]

Hi Iiwi! Great channel, seriously! Are you thinking about reviewing MUSICIAN PEGASUS II ?

[sokrebis]

Zbilja interesantan uređaj.
Hvala na recenziji od novog pretplatnika 😊

[slawter]

I believe the unit is made in Taiwan, and the UX/UI to functionality reflects the country manufacturing core belief. Cramed with hardware but shitty software.

[budgetaudiophilelife-long]

🙋‍♂️ GREETINGS SRBJ, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS REVIEW 🤗…IT LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE AN AMAZING 🤩 PRODUKT 😎💚💚💚

[ojaswimathur]

Great review any idea How does rt5000 compared to hifiman ef600 them as dac and dac/amp.

[alexandergutmann]

How would it compare to the new Fiio K9 AKM?

[carminedesanto]

GM ☕️❄️
I just recently picked up the the new Denafrips Ares 12-1 as my main DAC ..and I’m loving it.

[DN]

It's not a Rose, not a Technics. Oh well I'll start a brand called. Marantz Pioneer.

[MegaFabioRocks]

Just completed my dac setup with Aune x8 + sparkos + linear power supply. It was one of your top recommended dac, but I see it's not coming out for comparison anymore. Curious to know why! Anyway, it sounds amazing with allo digione. This is to thank you.

[kimchristensen]

Will you review the SMSL VMV D2R with ROHM BD34301EKV DAC at some time in the future?