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RE: Roon 1.8

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Mercman

In Reply to: RE: Roon 1.8 posted by 91derlust on February 13, 2021 at 02:12:36

It's hard to say if you will perceive any sonic improvements given the huge number of ways Roon can be implemented with numerous components.

Why not just give it a try since you have the subscription?

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RE: Roon 1.8 - 91derlust 13:11:19 02/13/21 (3)
I like the UX and may try it again soon. It would be helpful to have some idea as to whether the expected gains are worth effort; I have enough work, professional development and projects in my life that I don't need to go looking for more, even relatively trivial ones. Still, the way to find out is by trying it myself.

"Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems to characterise our age." Albert Einstein
- RE: Roon 1.8 - Mercman 00:50:10 02/14/21 (2)
  What I heard with my setup was a more relaxed sound with images less upfront sounding. This was closer to what I hear with my vinyl setup. Bass was better defined as well.
  
  The overall clarity was enhanced with 1.8.
  - RE: Roon 1.8 - Paul Tobin 16:58:22 02/24/21 (0)
    I also think 1.8 sounds better - more presence and 'thereness'.
    It's always a bit tricky to be sure of these judgements when you can't easily revert and listen to the previous version.
    I've previously used HQPlayer with Roon as I wasn't sold on the SQ.
    At the moment I'm listening without any DSP/upsampling engaged.
    Running Roon on a 2020 M1 Mac Mini into a Benchmark DAC3.
    System Info
  - RE: Roon 1.8 - 91derlust 01:50:30 02/14/21 (0)
    In my system, which already sounds relaxed, the previous version of Roon seemed to present music as a little dull. Not sure this latest version is a step in the right direction for me though I will try it at some point.
    
    Cheers.
    
    "Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems to characterise our age." Albert Einstein

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