My experience. I m not expert on these things and had lot of confusing queries around Roon, RoonServer, Roon remote etc. To keep it simple ... Folks here and Gary (kh) in particular helped on offline messaging to give me enough confidence. It was easier than a cake walk and easier than it sounded.
1) I installed Roon on MacBook so i can control playing albums directly from MacBook to Dev over USB. I went through the inconvinience of getting up from my couch to MacBook to change album etc. Did not create any playlist as i wanted to do it once i install RoonServer.
-- Once I got familiar wiith it ... few days later
2) I installed RoonRemote on my iPad Mini 4 (newly bought) and started controlling it and it was fun for a week.
-- then i got daring ( )
3) I installed RoonServer - Simple steps are published on Roon website. or simple remove the Roon*.* folders etc and simply install RoonServer
4) RoonRemote - No change it will still identify the Roon running on my MacBook
5) Then came Roon 1.2 a fantastic upgrade with RoonBridge - I m not using that option yet.
-- few more days went past while using USB (upgraded USB cables etc) ... thats when AIR3 was available on drop box
6) Installed AIR3 on MacBook - Roon identified it as one of the "Zone" - first time did not work but eventually worked out.
For me it was very expensive to invest in Roon, however I have to say that I'm Very Happy and proud owner of "Roon".
My suggestion to get PM with someone and go through the processs it should work out eventually and you will figure its easier than it all sounds.
I agree with @mdconnelly, ETH wiring will be helpful. @hifi_swlon/hk and few others here are among those "experts" who keep trying different options
1) I installed Roon on MacBook so i can control playing albums directly from MacBook to Dev over USB. I went through the inconvinience of getting up from my couch to MacBook to change album etc. Did not create any playlist as i wanted to do it once i install RoonServer.
-- Once I got familiar wiith it ... few days later
2) I installed RoonRemote on my iPad Mini 4 (newly bought) and started controlling it and it was fun for a week.
-- then i got daring ( )
3) I installed RoonServer - Simple steps are published on Roon website. or simple remove the Roon*.* folders etc and simply install RoonServer
4) RoonRemote - No change it will still identify the Roon running on my MacBook
5) Then came Roon 1.2 a fantastic upgrade with RoonBridge - I m not using that option yet.
-- few more days went past while using USB (upgraded USB cables etc) ... thats when AIR3 was available on drop box
6) Installed AIR3 on MacBook - Roon identified it as one of the "Zone" - first time did not work but eventually worked out.
For me it was very expensive to invest in Roon, however I have to say that I'm Very Happy and proud owner of "Roon".
My suggestion to get PM with someone and go through the processs it should work out eventually and you will figure its easier than it all sounds.
I agree with @mdconnelly, ETH wiring will be helpful. @hifi_swlon/hk and few others here are among those "experts" who keep trying different options
Rock OS (Roon) on NUC 2016 Model (ETH Wired to Router) > Cat8 from Router to switch to 220Pro (CI) > RAAT/AIR > Monitor Audio PL300 II
Ipad Mini 4/iPhone for Roon Remote"
Ipad Mini 4/iPhone for Roon Remote"