HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade

The HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade is an innovative streaming solution designed to bring the latest music streaming technologies to both existing HiFi Rose products and traditional hi-fi systems. Whether you're expanding the capabilities of a compatible HiFi Rose streamer or adding premium streaming functionality to a conventional amplifier, DAC or pair of active speakers, the RW800 delivers exceptional flexibility in an ultra-compact design.

Created in response to customer demand for wider support of popular streaming platforms, it provides seamless access to today's most widely used "Connect" services without compromising audio quality. Its intelligent dual-mode operation allows it to function either as an expansion module for HiFi Rose components or as a fully independent high-resolution network streamer, making it an incredibly versatile addition to any modern music system.

Seamless Integration with HiFi Rose Components

When connected to a compatible HiFi Rose streamer via USB-C, the HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade operates as a dedicated expansion device, transferring both power and digital audio through a single cable for a clean, clutter-free installation. This instantly unlocks a host of additional streaming platforms that integrate naturally into the HiFi Rose ecosystem, including AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect.

Existing HiFi Rose owners can therefore enjoy the convenience of their preferred streaming service while continuing to benefit from the intuitive Rose OS interface and its powerful library management features. The result is a richer, more flexible streaming experience that combines the elegance of HiFi Rose hardware with the convenience of today's most popular wireless music platforms.

A Complete Standalone High-Resolution Streamer

Beyond its role as an expansion accessory, the HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade is also a fully featured standalone network streamer capable of transforming almost any hi-fi system. Simply connect it to an integrated amplifier, external DAC or pair of active speakers using its analogue RCA or optical digital outputs to gain immediate access to high-resolution wireless music streaming.

Full support for Roon Ready certification, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, DLNA/UPnP and Bluetooth streaming makes it an exceptionally flexible source component. Whether you're upgrading an established two-channel system or adding streaming capability to a secondary listening room, the RW800 delivers outstanding versatility while maintaining the high audio standards expected from HiFi Rose.

High-Resolution Audio with Outstanding Performance

Engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality, the HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade supports high-resolution PCM playback up to 32-bit/384kHz alongside native DSD128, ensuring compatibility with today's highest quality digital music libraries. Its carefully designed analogue output stage provides a clean 2Vrms output with impressively low distortion, an outstanding 119dB signal-to-noise ratio and an expansive 120dB dynamic range.

Support for an extensive range of audio formats, including FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, APE, AAC, MP3, OGG and Opus, ensures virtually every music collection can be enjoyed at its full potential. Whether streaming from online services or playing locally stored music, the RW800 reproduces recordings with excellent detail, natural tonal balance and exceptional clarity.

Flexible Connectivity for Every Listening Environment

The HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade has been designed to integrate effortlessly into a wide variety of audio systems thanks to its comprehensive connectivity options. Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth 5.2 provide reliable wireless and wired networking for stable high-resolution streaming throughout the home.

Optical digital input and output connections offer additional flexibility for integrating external digital sources or DACs, while the high-quality analogue line outputs allow straightforward connection to virtually any amplifier or powered speaker.

Despite its compact dimensions and lightweight construction, the RW800 delivers the connectivity expected from a much larger component, making it equally suitable for minimalist desktop systems, dedicated listening rooms or whole-home audio installations.

Compact Design with Future-Ready Streaming Capability

Combining elegant design, outstanding performance and remarkable versatility, the HiFi Rose RW800 Smart Streaming Upgrade is an ideal solution for music enthusiasts looking to modernise their audio systems without replacing existing equipment.

Its discreet chassis fits easily into almost any installation while consuming very little power, making it an efficient addition to your system. Whether enhancing an existing HiFi Rose streamer with additional streaming services or acting as a standalone high-resolution music player, the RW800 provides a future-ready platform capable of adapting to evolving listening habits.

By combining premium sound quality with support for the industry's most popular streaming technologies, it offers a simple yet highly effective way to bring modern convenience and exceptional musical performance to virtually any hi-fi system.