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Rega Elicit MK5 vs HiFi Rose RS520
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Rega Elicit MK5

Integrated Amplifier | 105 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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HiFi Rose RS520

Integrated Amplifier | 250 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Rega Elicit MK5 vs HiFi Rose RS520 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers . Rega Elicit MK5 is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker whereas the RS520 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Rega Elicit MK5 and HiFi Rose RS520 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Rega Elicit MK5 Key Specs

  • 105 watts RMS into 8-ohms
  • Built-in DAC
  • Phono Input
  • Weight: 28.50 lbs / 12.50 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):3.2inch x 17inch x 13.4inch

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

What size room are the Rega Elicit MK5 and HiFi Rose RS520 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 Rega Elicit MK5 HiFi Rose RS520
Near-field Poor Are you nuts?
Small Room Poor Bad
Mid-size Room Good Poor
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Good

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Rega Elicit MK5 and HiFi Rose RS520 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 Rega Elicit MK5 over HiFi Rose RS520
MSRP Price(*) 3,345USD vs 3,695USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Analog Inputs 4 vs 1 More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput Yes vs No Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Headphone Output 1/4-inch vs No Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Height 82mm vs 127mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose HiFi Rose RS520 over Rega Elicit MK5
Full-color Display Yes vs No Displays Album and device Info
App-Based Control Yes vs None Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms 250 watts vs 105 watts Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms 250 watts vs 162 watts Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Bluetooth Yes vs No Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Wi-Fi Yes vs No High quality streaming over WiFi
USB Input Yes vs No Connect Sources via USB
Roon Ready vs No Roon Compatibility
Max Bit Depth 32-bit vs 24-bit Play higher resolution range media
Max Sample Rate 768kHz vs 192kHz Play higher resolution media
Base Surface Area 1134.0cm2/ 175.8inch2 vs 1468.8cm2/ 227.7inch2 takes less space in your room

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 Rega Elicit MK5 and HiFi Rose RS520 differs from each other.

Rega Elicit MK5 Inputs
  • Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
  • Phono Input
  • 1 Optical Digital Input
  • 1 Coaxial Digital Input
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
Rega Elicit MK5 Back View
Rega Elicit MK5 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
  • 1/4-inch Headphone Output
Outputs
  • Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
HiFi Rose RS520 Back View
HiFi Rose RS520 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

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