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HiFi Rose RD160
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The RD160 is a digital-to-analogue converter from HiFi Rose, a Korean manufacturer known for considered contemporary digital source engineering, built with substantial output level and comprehensive format support. The RD160 brings HiFi Rose's considered engineering to standalone digital conversion.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches DSD512, with PCM support up to 32-bit/768kHz. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 73,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level reaches a substantial 9V balanced or 4.5V single-ended - exceptional figures providing considerable headroom. Output impedance is 300 ohms on both connections. Signal-to-noise ratio reaches an exceptional 124dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.005% at 22kHz. At 430 x 330 x 88mm and 10kg, the RD160 represents a substantial digital source commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the extraordinary 124dB signal-to-noise figure, combined with the substantial 9V balanced output providing genuine headroom well beyond most conventional DACs.
Pairing
The substantial 9V balanced output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly, and HiFi Rose's own RS-series streamers share the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
HiFi Rose's own RS250 and RS520 streamers offer network-based alternatives within the same broader digital source catalogue.
Key specs that matter
DSD compatibility reaches DSD512, with PCM support up to 32-bit/768kHz. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 73,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level reaches a substantial 9V balanced or 4.5V single-ended - exceptional figures providing considerable headroom. Output impedance is 300 ohms on both connections. Signal-to-noise ratio reaches an exceptional 124dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.005% at 22kHz. At 430 x 330 x 88mm and 10kg, the RD160 represents a substantial digital source commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean, detailed conversion reflecting the extraordinary 124dB signal-to-noise figure, combined with the substantial 9V balanced output providing genuine headroom well beyond most conventional DACs.
Pairing
The substantial 9V balanced output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly, and HiFi Rose's own RS-series streamers share the brand's coherent engineering philosophy.
Alternatives
HiFi Rose's own RS250 and RS520 streamers offer network-based alternatives within the same broader digital source catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
RD160
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 32 bit / 768 kHz and DSD512
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
73 000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
9
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
4.5
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
300
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
300
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
124
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.005
Dimensions (mm)
430 × 330 × 88
Weight (kg)
10
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