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Audirvana vs Roon

I finally got around to trying Roon. I am currently running a new MacMini with Audirvana and Tidal and now Roon trial. My modest system is Mac-Sonica DAC-Modwright pre-Wyred4sound monos-Von Schweikert VR4-JRs. As much as I appreciate the Roon appearance and extra info, to my ears the Audirvana sound quality is better. Anybody else prefer it over Roon for sound quality? Both are upsampled to max capable. I saw a similar thread a year ago and wanted an update. Thanks. 
tgrisham
canibefrank
406 posts
 
well now.. I have not tried Roon... but my system is similar to yours...Furman PL-8 power conditioner > MacBook Pro > Tidal running on Audirvana + > Wyred4Sound Reclocker > SMSL SU-8 DAC > XLR outputs to JBL 310S > JBL 305s = MTM orientation on AirPulse A200. Sounds awesome. I do want to try a tube buffer-preamp for a bit more vibe... Klipsch speakers are next

edit: Macs will not run DSD in Audirvana, unfortunately
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tgrisham OP
1,291 posts
 
Thank you. So far the consensus of opinions posted here favor Audirvana over Roon for sound quality and Roon for interface, Roon radio and additional info on the music played. As one poster stated, Roon support suggested modifications to the output to enhance the SQ.  Anyone have suggestions to tweak the Roon output?  I’m all ears. Seriously. Born that way. 😁
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