Found A Roon Core Streamer Only Solution with Top Notch Sound Quality

@jbhiller Easy to see superiority of that build to off the shelf version. I used to build custom streamers based on Mac Mini's, each more sophisticated than previous builds. Now using custom build based on ATX/Windows motherboard running Euphony operating system,  JCAT ATX LPS, .  Based on my experience adding a quality LPS will be well worth it.

I leaned about diy custom builds, research via audiophilestyle.com forum. In face offs custom builds often surpass many of the well known off the shelf streamers, custom builds reach as far as the Taiko clones.

Not surprising another report of Sense app superior to Roon with Innuos. Innuos design philosophy dictates music player app that requires less processor resources than Roon. Roon with all it's features is a relatively heavy user of processor resources, working a processor hard means more self generated noise on motherboards, Roon works best with low latency steamer designs.

@sns, I respect your opinions because you have a good background knowledge in the implementation of this stuff. We consulted on modifying my Chinook. You were a gentleman and very right in your views—based on what my ears heard.  

@jbhiller thanks for sharing.

I purchased a streamer/DAC so need a room core connected elsewhere on my network.

originally, I started with a Terminator DAC and then purchased an Mscaler and Zenith mk3 for a future DAC upgrade.  But I got a fantastic deal on an end-game streamer/DAC and the innuos does not play well with roon.  

@kennyc  You’re welcome. I felt compelled to share this because the cost of really good quality streaming can be popping. But I can’t hear the difference. I just think $5000 a streamer is a little insane.
 

the unit is still running and is totally stable on my network