You can run Roon on a lot less than a Xeon, with a lot less power required.
The server can run on an old i5 class CPU, with Linux. The players can run on a Pi 4 with Ubuntu 19. This would let you put the server in another room to keep the fan noise out of the way, while your card-deck player connects to a DAC via USB.
The server can run on an old i5 class CPU, with Linux. The players can run on a Pi 4 with Ubuntu 19. This would let you put the server in another room to keep the fan noise out of the way, while your card-deck player connects to a DAC via USB.