24-Apr-2016, 15:30
Since Roon finally released it's Roon Bridge functionality for Windows in it's 1.2 release last Friday I've finally started using Roon.
I've installed the Core on my PC based NAS (which is in a different room) and the Roon Bridge on my PC based music server. Installation is so incredibly easy, I believe I had it all running in 15 minutes, no issues and immediate results, very cool!
I've used the 60 day complimentary coupon that came included with my AQ Jitterbug, so I can try it out free for 60 days. It's a beautiful program, so far it sounds great as well so I think it will stay. I might replace the music server for a MicroRendu (if it sounds just as good or better) or install the Core on my music server and use the microRendu as an endpoint.
For now I'm using my own local library only, I might trial Tidal with it as well later. Since Spotify Premium is part of my Internet subscription I generally use that for (new) music exploration today. Of course Tidal is CD quality and Spotify isn't but it feels a bit like wasting the Spotify subscription since it can't be used with Roon.
Setup now is:
Control: iPad Pro (the big one)
Roon Core installed on i3 based, Windows 10 Pro NAS with SSD and 2x3TB HD, Intel I210-T1 NIC -> gigabit ethernet cable -> Netgear Prosafe Plus GS-108E -> TP link gigabit fiber media converter -> OM3 fiber cable -> TP link gigabit fiber media converter -> Roon Bridge on Music Server (specs on page 1) -> Curious USB cable -> Mutec MC-3+ USB -> DH Labs D-110 AES/EBU cable -> Devialet D250.
Still using JPlay 6.2 with Roon on Server 2012 R2 with AO and Fidelizer Pro. All works like a charm!!
I've installed the Core on my PC based NAS (which is in a different room) and the Roon Bridge on my PC based music server. Installation is so incredibly easy, I believe I had it all running in 15 minutes, no issues and immediate results, very cool!
I've used the 60 day complimentary coupon that came included with my AQ Jitterbug, so I can try it out free for 60 days. It's a beautiful program, so far it sounds great as well so I think it will stay. I might replace the music server for a MicroRendu (if it sounds just as good or better) or install the Core on my music server and use the microRendu as an endpoint.
For now I'm using my own local library only, I might trial Tidal with it as well later. Since Spotify Premium is part of my Internet subscription I generally use that for (new) music exploration today. Of course Tidal is CD quality and Spotify isn't but it feels a bit like wasting the Spotify subscription since it can't be used with Roon.
Setup now is:
Control: iPad Pro (the big one)
Roon Core installed on i3 based, Windows 10 Pro NAS with SSD and 2x3TB HD, Intel I210-T1 NIC -> gigabit ethernet cable -> Netgear Prosafe Plus GS-108E -> TP link gigabit fiber media converter -> OM3 fiber cable -> TP link gigabit fiber media converter -> Roon Bridge on Music Server (specs on page 1) -> Curious USB cable -> Mutec MC-3+ USB -> DH Labs D-110 AES/EBU cable -> Devialet D250.
Still using JPlay 6.2 with Roon on Server 2012 R2 with AO and Fidelizer Pro. All works like a charm!!
PS Audio P3, Shunyata ΞTRON Alpha Digital and HC/Furutech power cables, Paul Hynes SR7EHD-MR4, DIY Roon Server & Roon Endpoint running AudioLinux Headless, Phasure Lush^2 USB cable, Audioquest Diamond RJ/E ethernet, Uptone Audio etherREGEN, Mutec MC-3+ USB, Shunyata ΞTRON Anaconda Digital XLR AES/EBU, Devialet Expert 250 Pro CI, Nordost Tyr Reference LS cables, Von Schweikert VR-5 SE Anniversary Edition, Anti-Mode Dual Core 2.0, JL Audio Fathom F112. More detail here.
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