Add Speakers and Connect Just About Anything Else You Like: Compact HiFi Rose RS201E Network Streamer/Integrated Amplifier Aces High-Res Audio and 4K Video

Experience high-resolution streaming, hear upgraded TV audio, and enjoy all-in-one convenience with the HiFi Rose RS201E network streamer/integrated amplifier. Measuring just 3.3125 x 11 x 9.4375 inches (HWD) and weighing a scant five pounds, this versatile device fits practically anywhere and interfaces with everything from speakers to computers, tablets, NAS devices, DVD players, headphones, and outboard amplifiers. Looking for a simple way to improve a small or second system, or don’t need the driving power of a larger amplifier for your main setup? RS201E fits the bill. 

Outputting 50Wpc and equipped with Bluetooth, WiFi, and Ethernet connectivity, RS201E plays with the engaging fidelity that has made HiFi Rose an audiophile leader. Piloted by a customized Android operating system and fueled by a 32-bit/384kHz ESS SABRE ES9018 K2M DAC, RS201E decodes DSD256 and MQA while offering support and organization for TIDAL, Spotify, Quboz, internet radio, and more. Apple AirPlay and DNA are covered, too. 

Ditto 4K video decoding via an HDMI 2.0 output and big-screen connectivity through an HDMI eARC input. You can even watch what you’re viewing on the unit’s 8.8-inch-wide, hi-def LCD display — which also invites you to customize its appearance. While you’re at it, take advantage of RS201E’s built-in storage that accommodates microSD cards, SSD drives, and USB sticks. Need a Roon endpoint? The Roon-ready RS201E does that, too.

On the inside, RS201E leans on a high-precision femto clock for low-distortion playback. Moving to the outside, a solid aluminum chassis guards against unwanted vibration and noise. Measured specs — THD of 0.006% for the amp and 0.005% for the preamp; signal-to-noise ratios of 100dB for the amp and 108dB for the preamp, respectively — further attest to the performance abilities of RS201E. All things considered, you’re just going to want to play it — often.

Need more information? Call a Music Direct audio consultant, who will be happy to answer any questions you have about this small but mighty component. 

"This versatile streaming system is a treat for the eyes as well as the ears... [During] our time with it we've been more 'hands-on' with it than any other product we've tested this year, bar phones and tablets. That's because this just-add-speakers streaming system has been designed to be physically interacted with.
—Becky Roberts, What Hi-Fi?, Best Hi-Fi Systems 2022

"Where the RS201E really takes a swerve over rivals is that it also supports video... [None] of the cleverness of the design as a whole affects the audiophile credentials of the RS201E."
—Ed Selley, AV Forums, Recommended Award

Roon Ready

Roon is platform that provides an incredibly rich, engaging way to browse and organize your music. It runs on most Mac, Windows, and Linux PCs, as well as other products. Being Roon Ready means that HiFi Rose network players transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your network player. Together, Roon and HiFi Rose deliver the power, flexibility, and performance of networked audio, with easy setup and outstanding reliability.

About HiFi Rose

HiFi Rose was developed by a Korean software company with more than 50 years of product innovation, specializing in touch-panel interface software and technology. Each unit features an intuitive, high-resolution touch screen.

Online Updates

Hi-Fi Rose continues to evolve to meet the needs of customers so it can provide the best possible user experience. The latest software for HiFi Rose components can be automatically updated via the internet.