HiFi Rose RS201E Network Media Player/Streamer & Integrated Amp Review! A Treat to Your Eyes & Ears?

As an integrated amp, streamer, DAC, and preamp—all rolled in one—the front-top plate features high-quality anodized aluminum, volume knob, power button, and a very wide-view touch screen for a nice, modern look and feel. RS201E offers elegant control over your multimedia services with high-quality sound—plus Ultra HD 4K video—all from a generous 8.8-inch wide touchscreen that is just super easy to use.

As the entry-point model in the HiFi Rose line, the RS201E delivers a lot of value with plenty of options to expand it. This is the model to get for anyone wanting a network media player and an integrated two-channel amplifier—all rolled into one easy-to-use component that also looks super cool with an 8.8-inch front panel touch display! For anyone with a collection of hi-res music & 4K video files stored on an external hard drive or an SD card, this one delivers a very convenient solution to experience it all without breaking the bank. We like that you can pair this one with the HiFi Rose RSA780 CD drive and rip a CD collection right to the unit! The upper-end models will deliver even better performance for those who care about having the best musical sound quality possible—but as a multimedia all-in-one for rooms where space is limited—HiFi Rose RS201E packs in most of the key features all of the models share with good sound & video and this one offers one the best user interface we have ever seen from a DAC/streamer at this price-point.

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[heathermcmillen]

Saw the full HiFi Rose lineup at Axpona and was really impressed! They are beautiful components with an awesome, easy to use interface AND they sound great. Can't wait to play around with them a little more!

[SavageListener]

This thing is a beast with my Wharfedale Lintons and REL TS 9/i subwoofer. My favorite part is turning the unit on with my phone and all the VU meter options.

[nickrich]

Love the interface on these. HiFi Rose makes some fantastic looking gear...Can't wait to give them a listen!

[martybrazill]

Add a nice pair of efficient speakers to the RS201E for a clean, simple streaming music system that has a much nicer user interface and sound quality than the usual suspects out there.

[ArnoWillemse]

I had the HIFI Rose RS201E, but I sold it.
Why ?
If you don't out a subwoofer on it, your bass will be very very thin.I tried several speakers, Klipsch, Polk, Dali.Floorstand and bookshelf speakers.
all the same.

I am used to a amplifier that on low volume gives that warm sound.
I went back to Yamaha amplifier with build in network.
Okay they don't have the beautiful display, but man, the sound !
It improved soooo much.
I don't need a subwoofer now anymore.
Okay I can use the rose hifi as a dac.
But why ?
Only for the "beautiful screen"" ?
No for me back to basic with a manufacturer that knows hot to make a good sounding amplifier.

[sethfm]

I love the look and build quality. I can't wait to check these HiFi Rose products out at Audio Advice Live! One of these might be my next purchase.

[ptg]

I wonder why native Amazon Music HD integration with a lot of streamers are so hard to come by.... Qobuz, Tidal etc are everywhere!

[Audiomainia]

At 50 wpc into 4 ohms, the output into 8 ohms speakers will be substantially less, so I need to know the 8 ohm power output to pair a proper set of speakers. Please advise.

[michaelglenn]

This looks premium in every single way. Great video!

[harrisonlainhart]

I love the look of HiFi Rose products! This one is so cool for the entry level!

[TechinaSec]

Hi,
This question i have no idea where to ask it but for a 9.1.4 set-up just for movies, would you go Arcam 40 or Anthem AVM70 ? Base it on sound quality only.

[Paul-twyi]

Wiim needs to mimic this screen and be more Android friendly.

[ErnieChartier]

I love the interface! So straight forward...

[brooksc]

Great vdo, thanks. Would Q Acoustics 3030i Bookshelf Speakers work OK with this Rose?

[mr.b]

I considered this unit a few months ago and decided to go with Cambridge Azure 851. I love the interface but I only needed a unit with a decent display to play FLAC files from a USB SSD and maybe Qobuz. At $2200 it definitely breaks my bank. Great quality I assume but still very expensive.

[starlinggaming]

Amazing looking amp! I need to come by your showroom to check this out!

[shanejohnson]

This unit looks really cool! Do you guys have one on display in your showroom?

[maynardewm]

Woah it’s way smaller than I thought. It’s cute!

[tommyg]

Looks great. Can't wait to check it out.

[CmJr]

This is really cool. So glad to see this review. Are you guys going to release more reviews on the other models? I'd be interested in hearing your take on those after watching this.