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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.


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ejr1953
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I have enjoyed a Roon Nucleus Plus server for over a year now and it's been "rock solid", no issues streaming or updating or operating.  I use one of the USB ports for an external hard drive, the other to connect to my DAC and it's dead quiet.

I had previously run the core on a Dell laptop and it ran and operated fine, but the sound quality of the USB port wasn't as good as the Roon server.
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