Description
Reference-Grade Isolated DAC Architecture
The HiFi Rose RD160 sets a new benchmark in standalone DAC performance by isolating each channel’s digital-to-analog conversion. Its ROSE CIM™ (Completely Isolated and Moduled) design, paired with dual AKM DAC modules per channel, eliminates crosstalk and maximizes stereo separation and dynamic range.
Ultra-Low Noise Power & ROSE NRA™ Filtering
Powered by three custom linear toroidal power supplies—dedicated separately to digital input, left analog output, and right analog output—the RD160 ensures ultra-clean, stable delivery. The proprietary ROSE NRA™ (Noise Reduction Analog) filter maintains a flat, precise frequency response across the full spectrum, preserving musical detail from deep bass to airy highs.
High-Precision OCXO Clocking
An internal OCXO (Oven-Controlled Crystal Oscillator) guarantees stable, low-jitter timing. For advanced system setups, the RD160 also supports an external 10 MHz master clock via BNC or SMA inputs.
Hidden Display & Intuitive Controls
The front panel features hidden AMOLED screens that light up when active, showing signal flow, upsampling filters, and volume levels. Responsive buttons deliver tactile control, blending analog-style interaction with modern precision.
Extensive Connectivity
The RD160 is equipped for virtually any digital source, supporting USB SFP fiber, USB-B, HDMI I²S, Optical, Coaxial (RCA/BNC), and AES/EBU inputs. Analog outputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA, alongside external clock input options. A premium remote control is also included for convenient operation.
Specifications
| 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) |
| PCM Sampling Rate: | 8kHz ~ 768kHz (8/16/24/32bit per Sample) |
| DSD: | DSD64 (2.8MHz) / DSD128 (5.6MHz) / DSD256 (11.2MHz) / DSD512 (22.6MHz) |
| DAC: | 2 × AK4499EXEQ + 2 × AK4191EQ (AKM) |
| PSU: | 3 × Independently Customized Reference Linear Toroidal |
| CPU: | RK3128 Quad core Cortex-A7mp |
| RAM: | DDR3 1866MHz 1GB |
| FLASH: | 8GB eMMC |
| Oscillator: | High Precision OCXO clock |
| Digital Inputs: | USB SFP Module, USB 2.0 Type-B, HDMI I2S, Coaxial RCA, Coaxial BNC, Optical, AES/EBU |
| External Clock: | BNC 75 (10MHz), SMA 50 (10MHz) |
| Analog Outputs: | Unbalanced, Balanced |
| 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 Power: | 0.3W |
| Playback Power: | 30W |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 ~ 40˚C |
| Storage Temperature: | -10 ~ 50˚C |
| 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 |
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