Best bang for the buck

My best bang for buck has been repurposing my Roon ROCK NUC as a Windows server.

I already owned dBpoweramo Asset UPnP, so all it's cost me so far was £130 for an external SSD to give extra security with the music files while reformatting the internal SSD drive for music files. I have another £40 or so to pay for the Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC licence. So basically I've got a considerable upgrade in sound quality for a total outlay of around £170.

Yes, there's a downgrade in functionality, but on the positive side I'll be saving $280 equivalent ongoing annual Roon subscription.

@edinphiladelphia thank you for confirming!

@ctlesq 

Please let me know what you think once you get it set up. 

i bought the 10’ version of these for around $45 a few months and forgot about them.  finally tried them out over this past weekend.  obliterated and destroyed by far any speaker cable i  have (aq, ps audio).  damn well worth every penny.  Amazon.com: GEARit 10 Gauge Speaker Wire OFC 6 ft with Banana Plugs,in Wall Speaker Wire with Gold-Plated Connectors for Audiophiles,Hi-Fi Systems,Bi-Wire/Bi-Amp Compatible Speakers,Home Theater & Amplifiers : Electronics

My ESS AMT 10B speakers that I bought on Craigslist for $190. Spent about $400 returning them to original condition and I just love them. Replaced my Wavetouch Audio Anterros.