Best Server To Run Roon Core
Thanks @thyname So as an update, I have the nuc running Rock OS headless, in a fanless case. Roon UI is flying! Also, SQ improved. But not sure if improvement is due to the new Core setup, or because the new DAC is continuing to break-in. Regardless,I am not complaining! Next, I would like to ad an LPS. I don’t have much hope that SQ will improve further, mainly because the core is not connected to the DAC directly (its connected through network), but figure it’s worth a try. |
Apart for speed and “bandwidth”, the other benefit of your fanless NUC is a dedicated machine that runs headless 24/7 with no interruptions.
From my experience, since your Roon Core is not directly linked to DAC (I.e via USB cable), the LPS will not bring much to the table. That’s just my experience with a NUC first then Nucleus+. Some other people experienced an improvement. So you can definitely try for yourself. |
I now have the Fan-less NUC running on a nice linear power supply and I do like the sound better. Basically I perceive a lower noise floor. I did not think it was possible anymore, but I do like it better. Tried few days with Quboz and local files sitting on the core ssd drive. Details: The NUC is connected to the network. All of my network components run on linear power supplies (modem, router, switches). I also use fiber for isolation and long distances runs. I fear that this finding unfortunately supports the 'everything matters' camp in the digital domain. It also means that a lot more money will be spent in the future |
