Roon Core Server Player


I'm thinking about upgrading from my Innuos Zen MkIII.  Although there's been a lot written here about what sounds best, I've not seen a discussion of what higher end server/streamer/renderer will work properly as a Roon Core as well as a Roon Endpoint.  The Roon Labs website is terrible at helping you find an answer to that question.

I'm looking in the $4k - $8k range and am considering the Innuos Zenith MkIII, the Auralic Aries, 432 EVO Aeon, etc.  But I'd prefer to have the Roon Core and Roon Endpoint in the same box.

Roon is somewhat glitchy on the Innuos, but running the Innuos in Roon "Experimental Mode" clearly gives me better SQ than Innuos Sense, their proprietary software.  The Auralic reportedly sounds better than the Zenith but it doesn't look like it can be a Roon Core.  There's little written about the 432 EVO.  Don't want to spend the money for a Grimm.

Anyone know of a brand that has great SQ (in that price range) and runs as both Roon Core and Endpoint?

 

dougthebiker

@fastfreight

Your setup is one of the best examples of digital streaming done right! 👏

Have you thought of adding an external clock on EtherRegen? I believe few users here have reported positive results. 

Hi Laltik,  

Thanks for the kind words!  I was looking at a clock very seriously, then pointed my efforts at the Muon Filter System.  I am considering a Sean Jacobs Power Supply for my Aries.  I also want to borrow the EtherRegen to my upstairs system, and see if I miss it in front of the Muon.  Network Acoustics says keep the ER in front of the Muon.  Ken

 

@fastfreight

I think you meant to say that you’re considering SJ power supply for EtherRegen. I would definitely play with ER placement before you spent more money on external clock or linear power supply.

@dougthebiker ….did you receive my dealer info via PM?

Hello  @lalitk,  (got it right this time! :)

No, I have talked to EtherRegen and been advised that an upgraded power supply has little impact.  I have however heard of huge improvements with modded Power Supply for Aries.  BTW a few Amazon heat sinks cools the EtherRegen nicely, stuck on the top.

@fastfreight

Well, that’s certainly the first for me. But I know, power supply plays a huge role to a component performance especially if you can isolate it from audio circuitry. My DAC, Server and Ethernet switch, all have external power supplies.