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Basic Roon Question

Lots of starts and fits in my digital journey . . . I keep migrating back to 100% vinyl listening due to inferior quality and user experience. I can set up a turntable like nobody's business but I'm an IT neophyte. 

I have no interest or budget to seek vinyl-quality sound, or to burn CDs, or build a digital library. A friend has brought over a server in the past so I am aware how local files can sound pretty darn good. But it's not for me. The convenience of streaming with Roon's interface is what appeals, and I'm looking to give digital another go.

Since I don't plan on storing music do I still need a Roon Core? Will a Roon-ready player work OK for streaming Qobuz on its own without causing frustration over app/speed/etc. issues?

I have some Roon-ready players in mind and believe my home network is robust enough. And I have an ethernet port nearby to support it. The one review I've read where Steve Huff was using an Innuos Zen Mini by itself as a Roon streamer was not very positive. However, it was a review intended to trumpet the Roon Nucleus (and did involve local files). I'd like some further insight and any you can share is much appreciated! Thanks

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erik_squires
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Roon can now stream your personal library to your phone now, but I don’t trust their security at all, so no way I am enabling it. :)

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jjss49
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yes if one wants to keep roon as simple as possible, get an innous zen mini - it can be the core as well as be the endpoint with dac analog output as well

very handy one box solution for a simple one endpoint roon system

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fuzztone
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You only think your network is robust enough until you use it a lot. Tonight my wife got knocked off her tele yoga which requires multiple streamer reboots for me. I enjoy local files and I don't care who knows it.

Sounds like you don't have any.

sheridanmartinj
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Hello Family  I`m old school 76 I just don`t understand this streaming and dac business I`m still stuck on my RTR`s, cd player and Pass it sounds interesting I was told once that I could tape to RTR.  I need you guys to explain what I need to start I`m on fixed income so gear has to be very modest in price. Ive picked up on info. like Innos zen mini what ever that is Bluesound Node, Aurender are they streamers or Dacs?  what is Roon , Qobuz, Plex. Please help me out I need to stay under 1500 whats the best gear I can get for that amount cash to start?  Thanks

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jjss49
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I need you guys to explain what I need to start I`m on fixed income so gear has to be very modest in price

 

 

 

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