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In Reply to: RE: I intend to buy one when they actually become available for real posted by AbeCollins on November 20, 2015 at 06:15:00
In my experience Roon offers the best integration of Tidal content with your music library. It is for all intents and purposes, seamless. While user interface preference is clearly a matter of taste, I also find Roon to be miles better than any other I've tried.
Word has it that Roon integration with devices like the Auralic Aries mini is in the works and may be available by year's end. In my opinion, this will be a game changer since you will be able to control multiple Roon-enabled devices, an Aries mini, a Mac, a Melco server, scattered around your home through the same Roon app all having access to the same library(ies).
Michael Lavorgna
Editor, AudioStream.com
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Thanks Michael -
When I first read about Roon I didn't see the value as I'm not in need of all that additional 'metadata' like artist bios, lyrics, reviews, concerts, credits… etc., combined into a "surfable, searchable digital magazine about your music."
However, I do tend to search my music visually with album art vs text titles and long lists of tracks in text form. The visual aspect of a "control app" on the iPad with easy navigation and ability to control multiple devices is of great value to me.
Another important factor will be the sound quality from Roon on the Mac vs Audirvana Plus. I've read on another forum that Roon wasn't quite there sonically unless it was run in a server / slave mode or something to that effect by offloading metadata tasks from running on the same computer as the audio engine.
The sound quality of Roon is quite good on the Mac. As with all software, system synergism exists.
But Roon can run Integer mode with your QB9 DSD.
Good to know. Thanks Steve.
Speaking of software for OSX, Pure Music 3.03 sounds really great with the Ayre Codex.
Steve, will you be reviewing the Ayre Codex? What is the MSRP for that piece?
Also, I hardly see any Ayre dealers online. I wonder if Charles is an old guard traditionalist who prefers brick and mortar stores.
Yes, The Codex is here for review. From what I understand, Ayre is sold only through authorized dealers.
Looking forward to your review.
P.S. I wish these popular little desktop DACs / headphone amps all came with remote controls. That's my personal little nit on these products.
If it is on your desk within reach... Why do you need a remote?
Mine would be on the audio shelf across the room from my desk. It's not a big room but my arm isn't 9 feet long.The least they can do is bundle one of these for the Volume control knob:
Edits: 11/21/15
My pleasure Abe.
Roon came out with Roon Server a while back, which to my ears, offered improved sound quality. I use Roon and have no issues with its sound quality. I'm also very visually oriented and Roon is the king of that hill, imo.
Two of the features I enjoy with Roon; the ability to "add" Tidal content to my library with a few clicks, and the ability to tap on most any album or song credit, my favorites being songwriter and sidemen, and see where else they appear in my library. For songs, the app also shows you (and links to) other versions in your library.
I also find that the optional Roon Radio feature, which continues to play 'related' music after your current selection is done, digs up music I hadn't thought about for years in addition to introducing to music I didn't know (Radio includes Tidal content as well as your music).
Michael Lavorgna
Editor, AudioStream.com
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