HiFi Rose RS451 FIRST LOOK Review: A KILLER Streamer/DAC/Headphone Amp

Ken puts the Hi-Fi Rose RS451 through its paces as a streamer DAC for real systems. Think living room control with HDMI ARC into a proper 2.1, RoseTube on your TV through HDMI out, and that big touch screen with the Rose Store apps you actually use. We pair it with the Hi-Fi Rose RA180 and the PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid, walk the I O, set output level, and talk sound in a normal room.

What you’ll see
• Where RS451 fits in the Rose lineup
• HDMI ARC setup to your TV
• HDMI out for on-screen RoseTube
• Touch screen tour and Rose Store apps
• Output level tips for finicky amps
• Pairings with RA180 and EVO 300 Hybrid
• Sound impressions with real speakers

Questions on matching it to your rig? Call or message Upscale. We’ll help you dial it in.

Chapters
• 00:00 Cold open
• 00:12 Why RS451 has us excited
• 01:02 Where it fits in the Rose family
• 01:48 Front panel and touch screen tour
• 02:44 I O walk-through
• 03:36 HDMI ARC to your TV
• 04:25 HDMI out and RoseTube on screen
• 05:18 Rose Store apps and control
• 06:02 Output level tips for tricky inputs
• 06:46 Pairing with Hi-Fi Rose RA180
• 07:32 Pairing with PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid
• 08:25 Sound impressions and use cases
• 09:28 Who should buy this
• 09:58 Wrap and next steps

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