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Streamer/server that works as a Roon core

What makers besides Innuos, Antipodes, and Grimm offer a streamer/server that can also function as a Roon core?

I am currently using an Innuos Zen Mini Mark3 as a server and Roon core. It connects to a Meitner MA3i DAC/streamer, then to a McIntosh MA8950 that powers Sonus faber Olympica Nova IIIs and two Arendal 1723 1V subwoofers.

FWIW, the Meitner MA3i DAC/streamer is an improvement in my system from the Zen Mini streamer into the McIntosh's DAC2, though that pairing was quite satisfying for a number of years.

jrdavisphd
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buzz
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@jrdavisphd , you are very welcome. You will not be disappointed going in the Baetis direction.  Impressive build quality and sonic results. Another benefit of my unit is that it has a built-in CD ripper.

willgolf
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You should look at Lucas Audio LDMS.  Lucas Domansky is a computer genius.  I have owned three of them.  totally customizable, fantastic customer service and I would put this up against Taiko for a quarter of the money

drrsutliff
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I have used a Wolf Audio Systems Alpha 3SX as my Roon Core server and streamer for years.  My NAS has 11TB of files many high res and DSD with no issues along with Qobuz.  USB connection from the Wolf’s upgraded reclocker output to my Lampizator DAC.  

loganfan
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Rockna Wavelight Streamer

has a Roon Core

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mapman
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$1K Asus NUC mini PC (available on Amazon) makes for a killer Roon core and streamer using included dedicated ASIO audio out to external asynch DAC using USB 2 or 3.  Lightning fast, reliable and sound quality is top notch. 

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