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HiFi Rose RS520 vs HiFi Rose RA180
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HiFi Rose RS520

Integrated Amplifier | 250 watts RMS into 8-ohms

HiFi Rose RS520
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HiFi Rose RA180

Integrated Amplifier | 400 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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HiFi Rose RS520 vs HiFi Rose RA180 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by HiFi Rose. HiFi Rose RS520 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the RA180 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of HiFi Rose RS520 and HiFi Rose RA180 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

HiFi Rose RS520 Key Specs

  • 250 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • USB Input
  • Bluetooth v4.2
  • Weight: 17.86 lbs / 8.10 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5inch x 13-5/8inch x 12-7/8inch

HiFi Rose RA180 Key Specs

  • 400 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Phono Input
  • Weight: 36.80 lbs / 16.73 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):5-1/8inch x 16-15/16inch x 17-7/16inch

What size room are the HiFi Rose RS520 and HiFi Rose RA180 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment HiFi Rose RS520 HiFi Rose RA180
Near-field Are you nuts? Are you nuts?
Small Room Bad Bad
Mid-size Room Poor Poor
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good Good

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how HiFi Rose RS520 and HiFi Rose RA180 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.


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Reasons to choose HiFi Rose RS520 over HiFi Rose RA180
MSRP Price(*) 3,695USD vs 6,995USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Full-color Display Yes vs No Displays Album and device Info
Signal to Noise Ratio 109 dB vs 107 dB Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Buil-in DAC Yes vs No Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth Yes vs No Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Optical Digital Inputs 1 vs No More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 vs No More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input Yes vs No Connect Sources via USB
Roon Ready vs No Roon Compatibility
Base Surface Area 1134.0cm2/ 175.8inch2 vs 1909.3cm2/ 295.9inch2 takes less space in your room
Height 127mm vs 131mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose HiFi Rose RA180 over HiFi Rose RS520
Watts into 8-ohms 400 watts vs 250 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 400 watts vs 250 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.005% vs 0.007% Less Harmonic Distortion
Total Analog Inputs 4 vs 1 More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput Yes vs No Connect a turntable directly to your amp

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the HiFi Rose RS520 and HiFi Rose RA180 differs from each other.

HiFi Rose RS520 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
  • 1 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
  • USB Input:
    • USB-B (connects to computer for music playback)
    • 3 x USB-A(connecting the included Wi-Fi and Bluetooth dongles
    • External DAC
    • mass storage or HiFI Rose CD player)
  • Ethernet Port
HiFi Rose RA180 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
  • Phono Input
HiFi Rose RS520 Back View
HiFi Rose RS520 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
Outputs
  • Sub Preamp Outputs
  • Subwoofer Output
HiFi Rose RA180 Back View
HiFi Rose RA180 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of HiFi Rose RA180?

Here are the items that come with the RA180:
  • Integrated amplifier
  • AC power cord
  • Remote control
  • External IR receiver
  • Simple Manual
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