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Best Server To Run Roon Core

Hi Folks,

I don’t currently run ROON, but would like to begin correctly in order to give it a chance - and I understand that server (hardware) on which Roon core is installed is important for SQ (due to noise reduction and other factors).

What are the best hardware for SQ and usability where ROON core should be installed and why (be it audiophile dedicated servers or modified PCs)? Please comment on the rest of your setup for context if you could.

Thank you in advance.


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jayrossi13
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@jmarshak

I think you could be disappointed going from an Aurender N10 with the Conductor app to a Roon-based system.

I have an Innuos Zenith Mk. 3, upon which I was running Roon Core. At the suggestion of another member, I tried Squeezebox using Ipeng as a remote. The sound was significantly better; the music was clearer, the background was quieter and there was greater dimension.

The results were pretty shocking and somewhat disappointing because I really love the Roon UI and the Ipeng UI is nowhere near as easy to use or full featured.

I’d be curious to hear if other folks have had a similar experience.




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@kingbarbudaI 

My Zenith replaced a SonicTransporter i5, SGC LPS and Synology NAS.

In my humble opinion, the Zenith is audibly better. In all fairness, the SGC ran the Roon DSP features without issue. 

The other thing to note is that the SGC i5 is not a streamer, just a Roon Core server whereas the Zenith can act as either or both.


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