The Hi-Fi Rose RA180 Integrated Amp Review. Nothing Else Like It!

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Today I review the HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier. This came to me from the Music Room to review and it took some time for me to get a grip on just what this amplifier does and can do. It's not what I expected, in fact its build and sound really took me by surprise. This is an integrated amp like no other in style and design. The build is top notch and while the amp is Class D, HiFi Rose has implied GaN fet tech here to create a sound that is a mix of Class D and Class A/B. The amp is dead silent, runs cool and is affordable to run, even if you keep it on 24/7.

I go over everything in this review. I hope you enjoy it!

Steve

[RAIMONDS]

Great review, thanks for telling truth . I switched from ML 5101 to Rose 150 and do not regret.

[HiFiHuff]

I was able to get a Michi X3 for review. Will be here soon ; )

[joelnorris]

Thanks for the review. I enjoy my HiFi Streamer. I agree it would be nice to hear your thought on the Rotel Mishi X3 and the Luxman L507Z.

[steveee]

it looks like a mix of a vintage sansui, pioneer receiver, old medical gear and modern nagra.

[DuzBee]

The Rose sounds like it could do well with a tube pre amp, to bring the sweetness and warmth in? To ease out the dryness with a tube pre? I head a pre has more control over tone than any other component? Or could cables bring the sweetness in and ease out the dryness? Cheers for your efforts.

[Sfaknak]

Great review and beautiful looking amp.

[PearlX]

I love it. Thankful for the superb spot on review

[davidjurney]

I really like a lot of what they are doing. I’d love to give their 150b a try, but it’s currently a bit out of my range. I appreciate that they are doing something different with their designs.

[yardleylfc]

Beautiful Amplifier
I've heard this and it's smooth yeah but clear and kicks when it's supposed to.
I absolutely love it's sound and agree totally with you

[mrsinghsstereos]

I’m in two minds about hifi rose in general . I like the look of the streamers but not the dac / amps they throw in . There seems to be a lot of second hand units available for sale .. wish they just did a streamer minus the dac / amp functionality.

[asplmn]

Asked my wife "what do you think of how this one looks?" She said "looks like a silly toy compared to your vintage ones." 😆 She's talking about a Pioneer Exclusive C3 & Yamaha C-1. That being said, I applaud HiFi Rose for standing out and daring to be different. I'd definitely consider this unit if I were in the market for a new unit.

[MrDrburrows]

And to say you are about the only one I will listen to on stereo

[GadgetyMV]

Very seductive visual candy and highly tactile interface. Love the look and feel.

[bububarx]

In my opinion it absoletly makes no sense watching amp reviews if the watcher doesnt own the same loudspeakers as you do. Sources are a different story. Speaker/amp match is far superior than anything else. The only review that would make sense, if you point out, which amps are really bad.

[jwmphotog]

I would have loved to hear your review on this Hi-Fi Rose RA180 paired with the Rose streamer and the MoFi Sourcepoint 10. they were featured together at the 2023 Florida Audiophile show and I saw so many positive opinions that that room was one of many people who attended favorites. Of course, no reviews, just that it was one of their favorite rooms. I saw your review of the sourcepoint and now this review, and assuming that you did not have them at the same time. It would be awesome to see if you could pair those and review it as so many expressed that they were blown away. But no explanation. Thanks you for your reviews. I have the Rose streamer and love it.

[MrDrburrows]

What would be your set up you listen to and what equipment you use daily

[jakedavis]

Are there pre outs? I didn’t see you mention that.

[deepakr]

Please suggest best pairing speakers for this amplifier

[BrentWatkins-creative-services]

"Let's make it look like a Nagra."

[zeram]

Thanks for a great review. I’d be getting this if it only also included a powerful headphone out.