[George Hincapie]

Have to say I love mine. I’ve had it several months since launch and have been using Roon - not sure how if certification has only just been approved but has worked as an endpoint seamlessly. (UK)

I upgraded from a 250a and with the fibre optics the leap was massive. I primarily use Roon along with my Dave and Mscaler and its sublime

Using which output? Where did you buy it in the UK?

 

[George Hincapie]

Has anyone directly compared Lumin U2 and Rose RS130?

 

[Mr X]

Using which output? Where did you buy it in the UK?

I have the 130 fed with the fibre optic connection which then goes out via optical to my Chord Msacler which in turn then feeds the DAVE using BNC cables. I

I do also have a HDMI cable connected but only for visuals.

I purchased from https://yorkshireav.co.uk/collections/hifi-rose when it was first released and got it within 24hours. Can highly recommend them as also gave me a great P/X on my HIFI Rise 250A

 

[Palyodgree]

Has anyone directly compared Lumin U2 and Rose RS130?

I had a friends Lumin U2 in my systems it’s darn good sounding however it didn’t knock out my current server…I’m interested to borrow the Rose 130 from a dealer he‘s a little funny about home loan components Im working on it ,..My memory of the Rose 150B is very positive I’ve had several front ends , some borrowed some purchased in and around the price of the 130 including one in the 10k retail price that I felt was not worth it ,..

Personally I find it gets really difficult hearing any stand out differences with any well designed streamer server .When I had the Rose 150B the big thrill was the video section for concert‘s we watched a lot of them my wife even joined in .However the snap out of it moment came when I compared one of the popular AudioPhileStyle streamer server recipe's at half the price , it equaled the sound quality of the 150B though the differences were minor.

I hope to have the 130 next week ..

 

[John Massaria]

Anyone try the n200 vs the rs130? Or Grimm nu1? One reviewer said he liked the rs130 best but who really knows from videos on review channels - seems crazy the rs130’could beat the mu1

 

[George Hincapie]

Anyone try the n200 vs the rs130? Or Grimm nu1? One reviewer said he liked the rs130 best but who really knows from videos on review channels - seems crazy the rs130’could beat the mu1

Why?

 

[Psilonaught]

Still loving my RS130. I've recently changed my network setup so now I have a direct fiber connection between my router and my Rose, and the improvement is definitely audible.

It is a great unit. Remember, you can use an external clock too, as I do.

 

[eugene2]

Still loving my RS130. I've recently changed my network setup so now I have a direct fiber connection between my router and my Rose, and the improvement is definitely audible.

It is a great unit. Remember, you can use an external clock too, as I do.

I did the same with fiber to my Sonnet Hermes definitely audible

 

[Psilonaught]

I did the same with fiber to my Sonnet Hermes definitely audible

That device doesn't have a SFP port?

 

[eugene2]

When I’m home next week I’ll send photo of setup

 

[Mr X]

Still loving my RS130. I've recently changed my network setup so now I have a direct fiber connection between my router and my Rose, and the improvement is definitely audible.

It is a great unit. Remember, you can use an external clock too, as I do.

Could not agree more. Fibre is the best way to connect if you can and really does make a difference.

Still loving mine and it gets daily use. Out of interest what are you using for external clock?

 

[George Hincapie]

That device doesn't have a SFP port?

But you can add LPSU powered FMCs very simply.

 

[eugene2]

When I’m home next week I’ll send photo of setup

 

[Psilonaught]

Jeez that's one messy setup

 

[mike1953]

I'm seriously thinking about getting a RS130. My DAC is a T+A DAC 200 - anyone heard that combination?