RS520 vs Rotel RA-1592MKII
The RA-1592MKII's power @ 8ω is 200W against the RS520's 125W, its max sample rate 384 kHz against 768 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 350W against 250W. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500 - $3,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the RS520
The HiFi Rose RS520 is a full-width, all-in-one network streaming integrated amplifier combining a Roon Ready network player, ESS ES9038PRO DAC, preamplifier and high-power GaN FET-based Class AD power amplifier. It uses HiFi Rose’s customized Android 7.1-based platform, a 12.6-inch widescreen capacitive touchscreen, wired Ethernet and optional USB-dongle Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. It supports local/network playback, major streaming integrations, PCM to 768 kHz/32-bit, native DSD512 and MQA, while supplying up to 250 W per channel into either 8 or 4 ohms. The model remains listed by HiFi Rose USA, so it is not considered discontinued.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 125W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 250W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS SABRE ES9038PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Optical, Coaxial, USB DAC/USB audio, HDMI eARC
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Digital Outputs
- Optical, Coaxial, HDMI 2.0
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify
Key Specifications
Power: 125W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions