I run Roon with a Linux server in another floor than the streamer. My PC’s, phones and tablets don’t actually stream anything, they just run the control app.
Any mini PC in a box with 4 GB of RAM can be turned into a Roon core.
New computer for Streaming????
Just received a few days ago and have 10 hours listening, thus far,a Bricasti M1 SE DAC with streamer.. My OLD OLD computer that was used for USB streaming doesn't have the innards for Qobuz and audirvana. This will be my first taste of actual streaming via Ethernet. ( that all say is to die for vs USB) I'm looking at Apple Mac Books, as my dealer says is superior for streaming music, much quieter???? However, should I desire to Hard wire it via Ethernet i would need an adapter, C to Ethernet, not a big issue. I have always had a Windows based computer. (except for an apple I phone) I was hoping as this is my first foray into actual streaming, someone could help with, which is better or doesn't make a difference, personal preference etc???? Any help would be much appreciated a s usual. Robert TN PS which would be easier to use, example, downloading Qobuz and Aurirvana.