HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport - Pre-Loved

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General:
This is the first pre-loved RS130 we’ve offered for sale at SkyFi!

The RS130 is widely regarded as one of the finest network streaming transports available. When paired with your favorite DAC, it delivers exceptional performance and musicality.

It offers a comprehensive range of digital outputs—including optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, USB, and HDMI—making it compatible with virtually any DAC on the market.

Standout features include its large, high-resolution display that’s easy to read from across the room, a robust aluminum chassis, and external clock outputs that allow for precise system synchronization.

This particular RS130 was removed from the box and used only a handful of times. It includes all original accessories and packaging, just as it did when new.

This unit is offered $900 below MSRP.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Basically new physical condition. No visible signs of wear.

From Hifi Rose:
RS130 AT A GLANCE
- Vibrant 15.4" TFT LCD & Capacitive Touch Screen Display (eDP).
- Supports Airplay, DLNA, Roon Ready\*, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, Bugs, ROSE Tube, and Internet Radio.
- Digital noise blocking with Fiber Optic Ethernet & USB.
- High-precision OCXO clock for accurate timing.
- Premium aluminum case with minimal vibration design.
- Intuitive app control with ROSE Connect (Android, iOS, PC)
- External master clock input for perfect device synchronization.
- SSD music caching for stable playback & reduced delay errors.
*Roon certification for RS130 pending
 
Uncompromised Audio Purity
With a focus on delivering pristine sound, the RS130 is engineered to eliminate digital noise and ensure stable output. Its support for Fiber Optic Ethernet and Fiber Optic USB effectively blocks unwanted noise sources, allowing you to indulge in pure audio bliss. The built-in high-precision OCXO clock guarantees precise timing, maintaining a constant temperature for stable and accurate clock signals.

Sophisticated Aesthetics and Engineered for Perfection
Designed to captivate audiophiles both audibly and visually, the RS130 boasts exquisite crystal buttons that exude class and elegance. Complemented by a novel symbol logo-inspired ventilation hole, the RS130 ensures efficient heat dissipation while adding a touch of sophistication to your space.

Pure Power, Pure Sound
For the cleanest and most stable power supply, the RS130 employs a linear power stage powered by a high-capacity supercapacitor. This innovative approach reduces power supply noise to near battery levels, resulting in cleaner and more natural sound quality.

Unleashing Precision
xperience unrivaled precision with the high-precision OCXO. This cutting-edge clock source delivers an accurate and stable clock signal unaffected by temperature changes. Say goodbye to jitter in the audio signal, and embrace a more stable and precise audio performance.

Unrivaled Noise Suppression
The RS130 leverages Fiber Optic Ethernet to completely isolate network digital noise. It effectively blocks physical noise sources, including various network equipment. Similarly, the Fiber Optic USB employs optical conversion to separate pure data from driving noise, ensuring only flawless sound reaches your DAC.

Seamless Synchronization
Embrace perfect synchronization with the RS130's external master clock input. This intelligent feature ensures that audio data is output in sync with the master clock, eliminating jitter in connections between the audio source and the DAC for a harmonious performance..

Music, Cached for Perfection
With an applied SSD for music caching, the RS130 ensures stable playback by eliminating the effects of vibration and noise from traditional HDDs. Delight in seamless network streaming with minimized delay errors.

Operate with Your Mobile Device or Remote Control
The Rose Connect remote control app completes the ultimate user experience letting allows users to conveniently control and manage HiFi Rose devices. The remote control app works on various platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and PC. Additionally, you can control the device simply and easily using the provided Bluetooth remote control.

Ownership:
Single Owner

Connections:
Optical, Coaxial digital, AES/EBU, EXT Clock, USB, HDMI, Ground,

General Sound:
Accurate to the recording

Cosmetic Condition:
9/10 = Excellent. Perfect physical condition, gently used. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.

Included:
Everything like when it arrived new

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

Original MSRP:
$5,895.00

Specs:
- Operating system: Customized Android 7.1
- Display: 15.4" TFT LCD capacitive touch screen (eDP)
- CPU: Dual-core Cortex-A72 and quad-core Cortex-A53 with separate NEON coprocessor
- GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP4 quad-core GPU
- Memory: LPDDR4 4 GB
- Cache storage: NVMe SSD 256 GB
- Network connection:
- SFP Ethernet 10/100/1000 BASE-T (SFP copper type)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11ac dual-band USB wireless LAN card (dongle)
- Bluetooth: v4.2 (USB dongle)
- Streaming playback supported platforms:
- AirPlay, DLNA, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth
- Supported streaming services:
- TIDAL, Qobuz, Apple Music, Bugs, ROSE Tube, Internet Radio, ROSE Podcast
- Input/outputs:
- Audio output: Optical ×1, Coaxial ×1, AES/EBU ×1, HDMI I2S ×1
- Video output: HDMI 2.0 ×1 (up to 3840 × 2160 / 60 Hz)
- Media connections:
- File system: NTFS / exFAT / FAT32
- Network protocol: SMBv2 / FTP / WebDAV
- Storage interface: USB 3.0 ×2, SATA ×1, USB 3.0 fiber
- Clock sync input:
- 50 Ω BNC ×1, 75 Ω BNC ×1
- Inputable frequency: 10 MHz
- Supported codec – audio:
- MQA, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, OGG, APE, DFF, DSF, AAC, CDA, AMR, EC3, E-EC3, MID, MPL, MP2, MPC, MPGA, M4A, ALAC
- PCM: 8 kHz–768 kHz (8/16/24/32 bit per sample)
- Native DSD: DSD64 (2.8 MHz), DSD128 (5.6 MHz), DSD256 (11.2 MHz), DSD512 (22.4 MHz)
- Supported codec – video:
- ASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WMV
- H.264/AVC up to 4K × 2K @ 30 fps
- H.265/HEVC up to 4K × 2K @ 60 fps
- VP9 up to 4K × 2K @ 60 fps
- MPEG-1 up to 1080p @ 60 fps
- MPEG-2 up to 1080p @ 60 fps
- MPEG-4 up to 1080p @ 60 fps
- VC-1 up to 1080p @ 60 fps
- Power input voltage: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Circuit breaker: 6 A thermal circuit breaker
- Software update:
- Software update via internet, USB OTA, ROSE Store
- Remote control app:
- ROSE Connect (Android, iOS, PC)
- Physical controls:
- IR remote control
- Bluetooth remote control
- Accessories included:
- Power cord ×1
- Remote controller ×1 (AAA battery ×2)
- Manual ×1
- SSD screw ×4
- SFP RJ45 copper transceiver module ×1
- Wi-Fi / Bluetooth dongle ×1

Dimensions:
Dimensions: 430 (W) × 317 (D) × 125 (H) mm

Weight:
26.4 lbs.

Approximate Age:
2025

Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Better

Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Best

Kimber Kable - BALANCED XLR Connectors - Better

Kimber Kable - BALANCED XLR Connectors - Best

Kimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Digital AES/EBU Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Select Series Reference USB Cable

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Good

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Better

Kimber Kable - 14AWG (Gauge) Power Cords - Best

Testing Process:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. 

After the visual inspection we connect the DAC's RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We are equipped to test optical, coaxial, and USB inputs at Redbook CD Quality.

We start with a test signal to verify signal lock and proper output on both channels. If the DAC has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. If the DAC has multiple Optical and Coaxial inputs they are all checked for proper lock. USB inputs are tested with a MacBook Pro. 

After proper function is verified, we setup the DAC for a listening test to evaluate general audio reproduction quality and monitor for clicks, pops, or any other audible signs of issues related to dropped signal lock or failing audio output stages. We often connect the DAC under evaluation to our long term test rig for a long test stint to verify stability under real world operating conditions.