Device needed for running ROON OS

[lewis1962]

Hi, would like an intel nuc installed with the software already installed, as it looks a bit complicated to me. Many Thanks

 

[Tinman1952]

Hi, would like an intel nuc installed with the software already installed, as it looks a bit complicated to me. Many Thanks

Found this company that does it...but have never used them so ...buyer beware! 🙂

Mini music streaming server

Find the perfect mini PC to form the heart of your home music streaming setup

www.rock-ape.com

 

[djh1697]

Roon actually make hardware suggestions on their website, I have an Intel i3 NUC, which was quite good value. However, it struggles with off the fly PCM to DSD conversion. I would suggest you go for the highest specification NUC you can afford, for future proofing. Windows 10 support, from Microsoft, will be ending in around 5 years, so probably go for Windows 11. Install Roon Rock, and leave it to its job, setup to any streaming services you might have, and local file storage.

I have windows 10 & Roon Rock on a M.2 SSD, my music is stored on an SSD, very happy at the moment. I have two additional zones, although I only use one at a time. If you have SkyQ, you can set that as an airplay device, if they are on the same network, you could also play through your TV, Roon sometimes displays artwork, or even lyrics on the screen.

I was an earlier adaptor of Roon, and paid $299 for a lifetime membership, this best value for money for a HiFi component I have ever spent.

 

[Tinman1952]

I was an earlier adaptor of Roon, and paid $299 for a lifetime membership

Well that was a bargain it seems now! Nice to see a 'benefit' of being an early adopter! 😁👍

 

[lewis1962]

Roon actually make hardware suggestions on their website, I have an Intel i3 NUC, which was quite good value. However, it struggles with off the fly PCM to DSD conversion. I would suggest you go for the highest specification NUC you can afford, for future proofing. Windows 10 support, from Microsoft, will be ending in around 5 years, so probably go for Windows 11. Install Roon Rock, and leave it to its job, setup to any streaming services you might have, and local file storage.

I have windows 10 & Roon Rock on a M.2 SSD, my music is stored on an SSD, very happy at the moment. I have two additional zones, although I only use one at a time. If you have SkyQ, you can set that as an airplay device, if they are on the same network, you could also play through your TV, Roon sometimes displays artwork, or even lyrics on the screen.

I was an earlier adaptor of Roon, and paid $299 for a lifetime membership, this best value for money for a HiFi component I have ever spent.

Hi and thank you for your post !

I bought a second hand i5 NUC which is running atm, I stuck a usb stick in with my stored music.

Working well, I'll have to try the integration with Sky Q, that's totally new to me.

Roon for $299 is a steal !