The RS201E is a streaming integrated amplifier by HiFi Rose that delivers 50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 50 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2021. It is a 2-channel design using a Class D output stage. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (ESS Sabre Reference ES9018 K2M), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. The HiFi Rose RS201E has an MSRP of $2,195.
There are 4 HiFi Rose amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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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 RS201E is rated at 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms. HiFi Rose provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.006% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 50 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.006%
- 50 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 100dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 50 watts actually play in your room? →
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Which speakers suit the HiFi Rose RS201E?
50 W into 8 ohms, 50 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
HiFi Rose RS201E is rated at 50 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the HiFi Rose RS201E 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 RS201E Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the HiFi Rose RS201E amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the HiFi Rose RS201E, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
HiFi Rose RS201E has total of 1 Analog inputs .
HiFi Rose RS201E Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
- 1 Optical Digital Input
- USB Input:
- USB-A 2.0 (mass storage or hard drive)
- USB-A 3.0 (mass storage or hard drive)
- USB-C (Service Only)
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
- HDMI Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
HiFi Rose RS201E features built-in Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
HiFi Rose RS201E doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, HiFi Rose RS201E has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Subwoofer Output
HiFi Rose RS201E has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with HiFi Rose RS201E amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The HiFi Rose RS201E's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the RS201E is the
ESS Sabre Reference ES9018 K2M, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
Rose Amp Connect Wireless Control App
HiFi Rose RS201E External Dimensions and Weight
HiFi Rose RS201E has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-5/16inch x 11inch x 9-7/16inch (85.0mm x 280.0mm x 240.0mm ). The unit weighs
2.3 kg (5.1 lbs).
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 RS201E is approximately 672.0cm2 / 104.2inch2.
- Width: 280.0mm (11")
- Height: 85.0mm (3-5/16")
- Depth: 240.0mm (9-7/16")
- Weight: 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~672.0cm2 / 104.2inch2
- Volume: ~5.7 liter / 1.5 gallon
HiFi Rose RS201E screen
What's in the Box of HiFi Rose RS201E?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of RS201E:
- Integrated amplifier
- AC power adapter (attached 6-feet DC cord)
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- 4 Screws
- Screwdriver
- Simple Manual
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the HiFi Rose RS201E Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for HiFi Rose RS201E
Warranty
1 Year of parts warranty and 1 Year of labor warranty is generally provided for the HiFi Rose RS201E by the manufacturer.
HiFi Rose RS201E Lifestyle
| General |
| Brand |
HiFi Rose |
| Full Model Name |
HiFi Rose RS201E |
| Release Date |
2021 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
50 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
50 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.006% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS Sabre Reference ES9018 K2M |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
802.11ac |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
1 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
No |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB-A 2.0 (mass storage or hard drive), USB-A 3.0 (mass storage or hard drive),USB-C (Service Only) |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
3.5mm |
| Removable Power Cord |
AC power adapter |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
85.0mm (3-5/16") |
| Width |
280.0mm (11") |
| Depth |
240.0mm (9-7/16") |
| Weight |
2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Screen |
8.8-inch Capacitive Touch |
| Parts Warranty |
1 Year |
| Labor Warranty |
1 Year |