RS150B vs Quad Platina Stream
The Platina Stream's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the RS150B's 121 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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The HiFi Rose RS150B (Silver) is a premium reference network streamer, DAC, and preamplifier featuring a solid milled aluminum chassis, linear power supply, and precision Femto clock for ultra-low noise and distortion-free audio. It supports high-resolution playback up to PCM 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, with streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, DLNA, and Roon Ready. Control options include a 14.9-inch HD IPS touchscreen, Rose Connect app for iOS/Android, and Bluetooth remote. It offers versatile analog and digital I/O, including balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, headphone out, and multiple digital formats.
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The Platina Stream's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the RS150B's 121 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
The UD-701N's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the RS150B's 768 kHz, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 121 dB, and its thd 0.002% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The X45PRO's signal-to-noise is 137 dB against the RS150B's 121 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and thd (0.000%).
The DAC501's max sample rate is 384 kHz against the RS150B's 768 kHz and its signal-to-noise 128 dB against 121 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and thd (0.000%).
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