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Best Server To Run Roon Core

Hi Folks,

I don’t currently run ROON, but would like to begin correctly in order to give it a chance - and I understand that server (hardware) on which Roon core is installed is important for SQ (due to noise reduction and other factors).

What are the best hardware for SQ and usability where ROON core should be installed and why (be it audiophile dedicated servers or modified PCs)? Please comment on the rest of your setup for context if you could.

Thank you in advance.


jmarshak

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Roon Nucleus connected via ethernet to a dCS Bartok streamer/DAC.
IPad to control.  dCS recommends ethernet connection vs. wifi or usb, which they invented.  Small Green Computer sent me an optical converter for the ethernet connection to the Bartok to fine tune any noise.  Simple, clean and sounds terrific.  Also, the Bartok with it's own streaming ap, Mosaic, will tune Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify and others directly.  Probably better sound by a small margin but much less metadata.  Can also do Audrivana via ethernet from my MacBook Pro.  So, dCS likes connection by ethernet, if available.
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