How does the HIFI Rose RS 130 compared to the Bluesound node one and the EverSolo A10 streamer? Considering the cost and sound quality? I am trying to make a purchase decision between the three devices. I own a McIntosh MC462 Amplifier and a C55 Preamplifier. Your feedback will be appreciated.
I’ve never heard either the Bluesound or the Eversolo, but I did compare the RS130 to my Innuos Zen MKIII and I found the RS130 to sound better by a good bit. A friend who also owned the Innuos took my RS130 home and then bought his own RS130.
So if you see comparisons between the Bluesound or Eversolo to the Innuos Zen that may be of interest to you.
BTW neither myself nor my friend have had any issues with the RS130 at all, and we have owned them for several years.
Do you really want to compare Bluesound Node One to Rose RS 130 or are you joking? 
I tested the Natamist T10 against the RS 151, and in many respects, including the most important one: sound, even if the ES were even cheaper, I still wouldn’t buy it.
I bought the RS 151, and it was a good choice. Although Rose needs to improve its app-related aspects, but that’s a different story, the ES isn’t exactly a master in that regard either.
BS is the best in app-related terms, but sonically, it’s a toy for the sandbox.
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I also have a McIntosh MC462 but with the C2800 preamp.
Having owned Melco & Linn steamers in the past, I have finally ended up with the RS130 which I rate as excellent. I made my decision after my dealer lent me a unit for a couple of weeks.
I would not hesitate in buying the RS130 again, and enjoy using it to play all sorts of music via. Tidal and my collection of ripped CD’s that I have on an installed Western Digital SSD.
It has always performed well, and I just don’t understand the negative feedback that seems to come from a small minority on this forum.
Hope that you end up enjoying the system that you finally purchase.
Regards.
J’ai eu le T10 pendant 3 jours à la maison et je l’ai comparé au Rs130.
Le rendu audio est très proche, mais le rs130 est légèrement plus fin, les basses plus nuancées (ampli Dac et Accuphase)
Le T10 est bien sûr beaucoup moins cher, mais la qualité perçue du Rs130 est impressionnante
J’ai eu beaucoup de bugs avec l’application Eversolo, je suis très heureux d’avoir gardé le Rs130
My first streamer was a Bluesound Node X, their top of the line at the time. I upgraded the power supply and was satisfied, but not in love. After much research, I settled on the Rose RS130. I compared the two units and was blown away by vast improvement in sound quality and musical presence over the Node X. However, within a few weeks, I gradually grew to be more and more frustrated with the RS130’s poor software glitches, bugs, user interface, etc., and lack of compatibility with Tidal Connect. Bluesound’s software and user interface is leaps and bounds over Rose’s. Not to mention all the bugs with downloading CDs into the RS130. If you browse through this forum, you’ll find hundreds of similar gripes.
Since the RS130 is compatible with Qobuz Connect, I’m reluctantly migrating all my music from Tidal to Qobuz. I’m a little sad about this because I find Tidal does a better job at curating my favorite genres and helping me discover new music.
Good luck with your decision!
I also want to add that the RS130 hardware design and the unit’s touch screen are exquisite! The past several weeks, I’ve been largely using Qobuz Connect instead of the Rose Connect software and I’m in love with my RS130 again–like I was the first few weeks I owned it. I’m crossing my fingers and toes that there won’t be any new bugs the next time Qobuz has a software update.
Sorry, can’t help with the ES but I used a Bluesound Node for several years before moving to the Rose RS130. There are things to like about both streamers. The Bluesound is a surprisingly good sounding component. And for ease of use, it is excellent. The RS130 is a better sounding streamer by all measures but particularly instrumental tone, humaness of voices, musical energy, delicacy, timing, presence of venue, soundstage, and, for lack of a better term, slam. Sound wise I could never go back. Ease of use wise, I really miss the Bluesound.
Rose should pay for the BS app and the problem would be solved, it’s the best app in the world, no one else has one like them, but it’s better to release an update every week or two, and it still won’t be an app that would satisfy users, only Rose can’t understand that.
I have owned several streamers, including a Bluesound Node (2021), an Eversolo DMP-A8 ME. Also, an Innuos Zen MKIII. Then I bought the HiFi Rose RS130. The RS130 easily beats the first two in sound quality and handily bested the Innuos as well. You can’t realize how much you’re missing in sound quality until you purchase a true, high-end streamer like the RS130. IME, upgrading your front end, including your network components (network switch, filters and ethernet cables) has a greater impact on sound quality than pretty much any other component in your system. There was a time when I would never have believed that statement. Like a few of the other commenters, I have had no issues with my RS130. I have been extremely happy with my purchase.
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Hi had the rs130 for a few years now and it’s the closest sound to analogue ive heard . IMO it’s the best on the market
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Don’t write Puma 2025 nonsense if you don’t know much. 
I use the EverSolo DMP-A10 and RS150B, and the EverSolo completely outperforms the Rose. Both the DMP-A10 and its app are a few levels above the Rose. The Rose still has a lot of work to do to match the DMP-A10.
That’s your opinion, but mine is completely different. In terms of sound, the ES 10 is a weak device, and even at 50% of its value, I wouldn’t buy it, nor would my colleagues who tested it at the same time and compared it to several other players. Most importantly, each of us has different electronics, speakers, and cables. None of us bought the ES, even though it was the cheapest. Everyone preferred to spend more and buy other players.
Several people here have already commented on this topic, and everyone, except you, claims the ES is a weaker device. They also wrote on the forum that they had problems with the ES app during testing. Their app also has flaws, and several people have experienced them. And it’s nowhere near the BS app, which, in my opinion, is the best app in the world.
A month ago, I saw another ad online for the ES 10, which was 15 months old, still under warranty, and was listed for about 50% of the original price. The ad had been up for almost 30 days. Congratulations on purchasing such devices, which depreciate so quickly after such a short time of use.
After almost four years of using a Rose RS 250, I lost 28% on resale and had three interested buyers, the first of which appeared three days after posting the ad.
Many people have no problems with the old Rose app, but there is a problem with the new one, and they need to fix it. There’s no arguing about it, we just need to get to work. Although, as I mentioned with expensive control devices around $1,000, I have no problems with the new app either, not to mention that a few system improvements are needed.
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As I have stated several times, I had the Z10 at home for 3 days and I preferred the Rs130
Finish
More fluid audio rendering, more readable bass
With the Z10 I had bugs including one that forced me to do a factory reset
The application is not ergonomic (it’s a feeling)
But album rankings with an SSD are a joke.
It’s a good value for money but even if it’s much more expensive the Rs130 is much more pleasant and not to mention its screen
In my post, I didn’t compare the Rose RS 250 to the RS 150 B; they’re a completely different breed, so comparing the sound of both players would be absurd.
I was comparing how much I lost by reselling the RS 250 after four years of use with how much people lose by reselling the ES 10 after a dozen or so months of use, while the device is still under warranty. And what the interest in repurchasing devices from the manufacturer Rose is compared to the ES.
The 130 is in a different class (up) than the others. But you won’t hear it unless your other components are at the same level or higher. Definitely a step up.!
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