Best Server To Run Roon Core

@fastfreight 

Are you using a linear power supply with Nucleus plus? I couldn’t tell from your system description…..something like Teddy Pardo PS would be a substantial upgrade. 

@lalitk 

HDPlex 18v

@fastfreight Won't get optimized usb out of Nucleus servers, usb directly off motherboards with these. Getting optimized usb on dedicated usb board will only come with much more costly streamers. To get superior usb out of Nucleus involves adding dedicated streamer such as SOTM, Sonore, etc.

Having said that, I'd agree with consensus or reviews finding adding lps of value.

@fastfreight 

If you are already using a LPS with Nucleus plus then the next (upgrade) step would be a custom made server with optimized USB. Consider reaching out to Wolf Audio for a tailor made solution. 

@sns Thanks.  I misspoke here; I have USB hard drive and Ethernet into Nucleus+, and Ethernet out to my Switch and streamer.

@lalitk Thanks, I have heard good things about Wolf.  My Nucleus is working fine, but I have a history of issues and repair.  It is about the last thing I have not taken to the next level.  BTW, I am awaiting Muon Pro from NA when available, and will be trying it in both of my systems and most likely keeping it in front of my Aries G2.1 Streamer.  Fortunately, the regular Muon works great into my Makua w. DAC and streamer, but not into my Aries, which craves the 1G input.  Take care!