Stereophile publish a tempting review for the Hi-Fi Rose RA180
In a recent review from Stereophile they laud the Hi-Fi Rose RA180 and provide great detail on the build and sound performance of this stunning integrated amplifier.
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"You get plenty of power in a single chassis."
"The HiFi Rose RA180 is big on speed, energy, clarity, and detail..."
"HiFi Rose says it's "designed not to be affected by sudden load fluctuations."" "I enjoyed my time with HiFi Rose's RA180 flagship."
"At times it felt hyper-responsive. Its heightened detail lent an exciting intensity to most material." "Love at first sight is too strong, but the first time I laid eyes on the HiFi Rose RA180 integrated amplifier, I was smitten."
"The result is faster switching times (with less "dead time") and more precise switching with less ringing, distortion, and EMI..."
"Like the RS250, its streamer sibling, the RA180 packs plenty of functions into its chassis."
"Unusual features like these are complemented by classic features including tone controls for treble and bass, a balance slider, and a subsonic filter."
"Unusually, you can customize the phono equalization curve on the RA180 with a choice of five low/mid turnover frequencies and six HF rolloff rates..."
"Audiophiles who appreciate a unique visual and functional design and fast, clear, detailed sound ... should give the HiFi Rose RA180 a long look and listen."
"Some of the advantages of class-D are well-known, most notably higher efficiency, which allows more power to be packed into a smaller space with less heat."
"Some of the advantages of class-D are well-known, most notably higher efficiency, which allows more power to be packed into a smaller space with less heat."
"It reminds me of an expression about food presentation that loosely translates to "You eat with your eyes first" (footnote 1). Sometimes, you listen with your eyes first, too..."
"Sonic outcomes of GaN-based FETs—what Stereophile is all about—are said to include less harshness and more smoothness, improved detail, and a more neutral presentation."
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