HiFi.be
rates the HiFi Rose RS151 as a versatile digital all-rounder with excellent sound quality and a luxurious design, including an impressive display. Pros include the beautiful display, sound quality, connectivity, customization options, solid build quality, and a well-functioning app. Cons include the lack of Tidal Connect and a remote control that doesn’t support all functions.
What Hi-Fi?
highlights the improvements of the RS151 over its predecessor, such as the new DAC design and the upgraded CPU, which result in a more natural and clearer sound. The device supports various streaming services and offers extensive physical connectivity options. The chassis is made of machined aluminum plates for better heat dissipation and stability.
Stereocheck
emphasizes that the RS151 builds on the legacy of the RS150, with improvements such as the advanced ESS Sabre ES9039PRO DAC chip that minimizes digital distortion. The large touchscreen remains a standout feature.
Hifiverse
highlights the significant improvements of the RS151 over the RS150, including the Sabre ES9039PRO DAC chip, fourth-generation Hyperstream technology, and an improved Femto clock generator for maximum synchronization and minimal jitter. The device features a new eight-core CPU and GPU, resulting in four times more processing power and eight times better graphics performance.
Speakerfeed
emphasizes that the HiFi Rose RS151 is a combination of a streamer and a DAC, designed to retrieve music files from the internet and convert them into analog signals for playback through speakers. The device is a direct upgrade from the RS150 and improves upon nearly every aspect of its predecessor.
HiFi and Music Source
emphasizes that the RS151 builds on the success of the RS150, featuring a new DAC design with the ES9039PRO chip, an upgraded CPU, and a Full HD multi-touch screen. Connectivity has been enhanced with Bluetooth 5.4 and HDMI eARC.
Audiophilepure
emphasizes that the HiFi Rose RS151 is a second-generation high-performance network streamer, featuring a larger and upgraded display, HDMI eARC, and more.
HiFi Rose USA
emphasizes that the RS151 builds on the RS150B with a completely redesigned digital processing core for even greater clarity, detail, and musicality. The device features a 15.4-inch Full HD multi-touch display and a precision-machined solid aluminum chassis.
StereoNET International
emphasizes that the RS151 features a full HD 15.4-inch touchscreen in a sturdy aluminum chassis and functions as a high-end streamer and high-quality DAC for other digital sources. The device uses the ROSE DPC™ module for precise synchronization of digital signals.
Gramophone
highlights that the RS151 replaces the RS150B with numerous upgrades, including improvements discovered during the development of their flagship RD 160 Reference DAC and RS 130 streamer. The device offers better performance at the same price while maintaining excellent build quality with a solid aluminum chassis.
Awards:
The HiFi Rose RS151 has received several awards for its innovative design and superior performance, including the "Best Network Streamer" award from HiFi Choice in 2025 and the "Editor's Choice" award from Sound & Vision in the same year.
