SGC vs Roon Nucleus

Is there a different between the Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i5 and a Roon Nucleus Plus other than $$$‽

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crn3371 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 224 posts 03-03-2021 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m currently running Roon on my laptop, want it off my laptop, and find myself asking the same question as you. As mentioned, the SGC is cheaper, both are fanless, and it looks like the SGC has better specs. I’m leaning towards the SGC based on price and that from what I’ve heard, they are very responsive for support.
arafiq Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,695 posts 03-03-2021 at 04:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think both companies offer a good return policy. Best to order both, compare them for a couple of weeks in your system, and return the one you like less.
tuberist Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 951 posts 03-03-2021 at 04:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe the SGC has a stronger processor, an I5. Doesn’t the Roon unit have an I3? If you want to seriously upsample as high as 512 then you will need to get an I9 model. I have been running the SGC I5 about a year and I am very satisfied. It is stable and makes a good Roon server