Harman acquires Roon


Harman's press release: https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-acquires-roon-a-popular-multi-device-multi-room-audio-technology-platform

Roon's press release: https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-acquired-by-harman-international/257414

In broad strokes, Roon will continue exactly as it is.

All monthly, annual, and lifetime subscriptions remain valid and will continue without interruption.
Trials will continue and convert as they usually would.
There will be no changes to our billing processes.
This community site will continue to be the home for discussion about Roon, audio, and music.
Our customer success and support services will continue to operate as they do today.
All supported audio products will continue to work with Roon, and we’re committed to certifying new Roon Ready and Roon Tested products from all brands.
The familiar faces from our team will be right here as always.

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Showing 1 response by wharfy

Harman International is owned by Samsung. It markets its products under various brands. These include Arcam, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, Revel, Infinity and JBL. 

I could foresee them selling audio integrated amps with Roon-specific proprietary streaming software, or Roon enabled active/wireless speakers. They also market car audio systems. It's possible in any of these configurations they and could offer Roon that would bypass the need to use IOS/Android devices.