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Do I need Roon?

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Posted on December 11, 2023 at 13:30:23
jimbill
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 I'm streaming Quobuz from my MacBook to the DAC in my SACD player. I only have one stereo system in the house.

Am I losing any musical fidelity? What would Roon add?

 

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No, posted on December 12, 2023 at 06:00:06
AbeCollins
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 If you want to explore Roon they offer a free trial. You can install it on a Mac / PC / Server / or NAS. You can control Roon from the Mac / PC you install it on.

You can optionally install the FREE Roon Remote on your iPad / Tablet / iPhone / Android phone and control it from one of these portable devices.

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What would Roon add?, posted on December 12, 2023 at 13:49:22
Roseval
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 $ 14.99 / month

The Well Tempered Computer

 

Looking at your profile . . ., posted on December 12, 2023 at 16:35:54
tlea
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 . . . I would say you don't need Roon.

If 100% of your listening is streaming Qobuz and playing disks then you have no music library to manage, which is the primary function of Roon.

Roon also has some sophisticated DSP capabilities, but you already have that taken care of with BACCH4MAC and Anthem. The other thing Roon adds is multi-room adaptability, but I gather that is not a priority for you.

You have put together what looks like a terrific system. Enjoy it.




. . . in theory, practice and theory are the same; in practice, they are different . . .

 

Thanks, posted on December 12, 2023 at 20:30:55
jimbill
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"What would Roon add?", posted on December 13, 2023 at 08:53:58
E-Stat
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 According to them:

"Roon brings all your music together and adds tons of data - bios, reviews, photos, lyrics, tour dates, and cross-linked credits for performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and composers."

Metadata.

 

RE: "What would Roon add?", posted on December 16, 2023 at 11:54:50
KAMIS
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 nothing except fee plus pc/laptop who runs roon core

 

It offers a service, posted on December 16, 2023 at 17:10:27
E-Stat
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 for those interested.

 

RE: Do I need Roon?, posted on December 23, 2023 at 09:34:48
Zombie
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 You get all that with Logitech Media Server but for free

 

Sorry, but, posted on December 24, 2023 at 13:35:12
E-Stat
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 that simply isn't true.

I've been a happy user of LMS for over ten years, but it offers nothing in the way of external links and metadata about the artists, recordings, concert halls, etc. found with Roon.

 

No, posted on December 28, 2023 at 20:24:27
Budrew
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 Roon is not optimized for SQ, IME. It's great, and has a lot of metadata and functionality, but I get better SQ with other options. Roon will not improve Qobuz.

I would instead try other services like Tidal or Apple Music. None are perfect and each has its own unique pros and cons.

All this said, a MacBook is not an ideal source, but that's a different question.

 

RE: Sorry, but, posted on January 3, 2024 at 20:13:24
Dawnrazor
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 Hmm. I am new to LMS but I just installed Daphile and it certainly looks like all it is really doing is LMS and plugins. On the phone and ipad the browser shortcut says LMS

I have some plugins like Material Skin and the Music and Artist Info plugin where they DO show you info and links to more info. There is info on the artist, the album and track lyrics. It might not be extensive as Roon but its pretty extensive and all free. Here are some screen shots:


















Cut to razor sounding violins

 

Just installed it, but, posted on January 4, 2024 at 05:46:43
E-Stat
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 not particularly informative for the first couple of artists I checked.



 

RE: Just installed it, but, posted on January 4, 2024 at 09:51:56
Dawnrazor
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 Good to know. My collection is obscure and well I am not surprised All music is missing info about it, but it is a bit surprising with other genres. There is also a "song info" and "song lyrics" plugin that might have more.

Cut to razor sounding violins

 

RE: Do I need Roon?, posted on January 16, 2024 at 02:52:26
fantja
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 jimbill
which SACD player do you own?

 

RE: Do I need Roon?, posted on May 16, 2024 at 18:57:35
highendfan
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 Have you tried Deezer? Very impressed

 

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