31-Jan-2016, 18:41
The software side of audio is often a bit hit and miss - and some brands probably just don't really have the right attitude towards it or staff in-house, or even realise how important it is. I guess historic devices like CD players etc were just sold standalone, so any companies from that era may be pretty slow getting to grips with it, but even pioneering companies like Devialet don't seem to be all over it.
Then you look at small companies like Sonore, and Auralic, and they can get a RoonReady type solution out there within a month or two of getting the first release of code. With the right people and attitude it's not rocket science.
It's a shame Melco are dragging on their own control ap (is this official and definitely coming out - I haven't seen much chat about it elsewhere), but meantime they could easily get RoonReady in there to give their users a better front end if they wanted it. Or maybe they don't want Roon to outdo their first effort, so are holding it back?
Then you look at small companies like Sonore, and Auralic, and they can get a RoonReady type solution out there within a month or two of getting the first release of code. With the right people and attitude it's not rocket science.
It's a shame Melco are dragging on their own control ap (is this official and definitely coming out - I haven't seen much chat about it elsewhere), but meantime they could easily get RoonReady in there to give their users a better front end if they wanted it. Or maybe they don't want Roon to outdo their first effort, so are holding it back?
>>> 1st Place Award: Devialet, last decades most disappointing technology purchase. <<<