Looking for a powerful amplifier? Check out this review of the HiFi Rose RA280 Amplifier by our editor, Ed Selley. Find out if this amplifier has the power you need for your audio setup!

The RA280 might not be the obvious choice at the price point but neither that, nor the quirky looks, should distract you from what is an extremely talented amplifier and one that will work in a variety of systems extremely effectively. HiFi Rose's wholly unique approach to audio is far more than bluster; it's really beginning to impress.

I wasn’t completely sure what to expect when I unboxed the RA280. I imagined it would be a competent enough device but I genuinely wasn’t expecting what actually resulted. This is a device that charms and delights from the get go. Behind the unique but actually very usable design is a combination of enormous headroom and beguiling presentation that appealed from the outset and only became more engaging the more I used it. This is far more than a partner to the Rose streamers. For anyone with their digital sources sorted, this is a beautifully realised take on a three-grand amplifier and one that comes Highly Recommended.

Pros
Combines volcanic power with sweetness and tonal realism
Excellent phono stage
Superbly made

Cons
Quirky volume control
No headphone socket or digital board
Looks will divide opinion

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