The RA180 is an Integrated Amplifier by HiFi Rose that delivers 400 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, 200 watts x 4 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the RA180 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. HiFi Rose RA180 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle. HiFi Rose RA180 has an MSRP of 6995$.
HiFi Rose RA180 Amplifier Internal View
There are 3 HiFi Rose amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
HiFi Rose Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The HiFi Rose RA180 is rated at 400 watts RMS into 8-ohms. HiFi Rose provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.005% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 400 watts into 8-ohms (20-20k) at 0.005%
- 400 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 107dB Signal to Noise Ratio
When pairing the HiFi Rose RA180 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the HiFi Rose RA180 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the HiFi Rose RA180 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the HiFi Rose RA180, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
HiFi Rose RA180 has total of 4 Analog inputs including 1 Phono Input (MM,MC).
HiFi Rose RA180 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
Outputs
- Sub Preamp Outputs
- Subwoofer Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
HiFi Rose RA180 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your HiFi Rose RA180. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
HiFi Rose RA180 features one Phono Input which is compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
HiFi Rose RA180 has a dedicated subwoofer output which can be used to connect it directly to a powered subwoofer via an LFE(Low Frequency Effects) cable.
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with HiFi Rose RA180 amp and your speakers.
HiFi Rose RA180 External Dimensions and Weight
HiFi Rose RA180 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5-1/8inch x 16-15/16inch x 17-7/16inch (131.0mm x 431.0mm x 443.0mm ). The unit weighs
16.73kg / 36.8lbs.
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the HiFi Rose RA180 is approximately 1909.3cm2 / 295.9inch2.
- Width: 431.0mm (16-15/16")
- Height: 131.0mm (5-1/8")
- Depth: 443.0mm (17-7/16")
- Weight: 16.73 kg (36.80lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1909.3cm2 / 295.9inch2
- Volume: ~25.0 liter / 6.6 gallon
What's in the Box of HiFi Rose RA180?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of RA180:
Integrated amplifierAC power cordRemote controlExternal IR receiverSimple Manual
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for HiFi Rose RA180
Warranty
1 Year of parts warranty and 1 Year of labor warranty is generally provided for the HiFi Rose RA180 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
HiFi Rose |
| Full Model Name |
HiFi Rose RA180 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class AD |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
400 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
400 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20-20k |
| THD |
0.005% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
107 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
No |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
No |
| USB Input |
No |
| Preamp Outputs |
Sub |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
131.0mm (5-1/8") |
| Width |
431.0mm (16-15/16") |
| Depth |
443.0mm (17-7/16") |
| Weight |
16.73 kg (36.80lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |