Hmmm, originally I voted for Roon RAAT, because the initial impression smarted of more detail and sound reality. Apologies but after extensive listening I have changed my mind and I now prefer Roon intergrated AIR. On many recordings, Roon RAAT is harsh and glassy edged sound wise in the treble. Air is more subtle and balanced and certainly does not have any courseness to the sound. Because of this finding I did a simple blind test with three of my friends and they unanimously favoured AIR. Furthermore, my personal comparisons have concluded that using AIR does not lose any detail.
IMHO, Roon needs to do some work on RAAT to make it listenable. At the moment, it doesn’t make the standard. Bizarre that their previous software for Roon AIR works better than their latest version With Roon RAAT, an expected flagship.
IMHO, Roon needs to do some work on RAAT to make it listenable. At the moment, it doesn’t make the standard. Bizarre that their previous software for Roon AIR works better than their latest version With Roon RAAT, an expected flagship.
Qobuz, roon RAAT, Audiostore Prestige XL Optical, Synology NAS. Devialet Expert 250 Pro C/I. World Audio Design (DIY) KLS3 MkIII speakers, upgraded crossover and SEAS T25CF002 Millennium tweeters. Ethernet. Blue Jeans (Belden 5000) 10 gauge 5T00UP speaker cable.
