30-Mar-2016, 20:28
I echo all the strengths of Roon. In truth, it has changed how I listen to music and I'm loving it.
Regarding Track artists... I find that when I search for an artist, it will list the artist's albums but also the albums the artist appears on (e.g. compilations or just supporting musician) or somehow associated with (e.g. produced). It's only as good as the metadata, but I find it pretty solid most of the time.
I have spent many years ripping & tagging my own music and was still amazed how much more and often better information Roon provides. But of course, you will find the occasional problem with Roon data. Fortunately, as indicated by Steve (Hifi_swlon), Roon does allow you to defer to your tags rather than it's metadata if/when needed.
Last and perhaps the most important... I've never run across a company that is as customer-centric as Roon Labs. Spend time on their forums and you can't help but come away impressed. If only we could get Devialet to take a lesson or two.
Regarding Track artists... I find that when I search for an artist, it will list the artist's albums but also the albums the artist appears on (e.g. compilations or just supporting musician) or somehow associated with (e.g. produced). It's only as good as the metadata, but I find it pretty solid most of the time.
I have spent many years ripping & tagging my own music and was still amazed how much more and often better information Roon provides. But of course, you will find the occasional problem with Roon data. Fortunately, as indicated by Steve (Hifi_swlon), Roon does allow you to defer to your tags rather than it's metadata if/when needed.
Last and perhaps the most important... I've never run across a company that is as customer-centric as Roon Labs. Spend time on their forums and you can't help but come away impressed. If only we could get Devialet to take a lesson or two.
Devialet 440 Pro (two 220s)- Oracle CD transport - Kuzma Stabi S/Stogi S turntable - Von Schweikert VR-35 speakers - JPS SC3 SCs - PI Audio power conditioning -
Triode Wire Labs ICs and PCs - Roon on NUC 8i7beh running ROCK
Triode Wire Labs ICs and PCs - Roon on NUC 8i7beh running ROCK
Durham, NC USA