I really like the interface of Tidal. The library works well with my BlueSound Node 2i. I also think I hear a better sound stage when playing MQA. Not sure I understand MQA. I think the resolution may go up, but not sure. When I added a ProJect S2 DAC, it sounded thin. As soon as I removed the ProJect DAC the bass sounded fuller and the sound stage improved. I wonder whether you can hear a difference by using other higher end streamers? If so, what do you hear that is significantly better than my Node 2i.
To Roon or not
For the past few years I have been using a LuminT2 w/ Qobuz and it's copacetic.
Happy with the sound. Ok with the software. Not happy with having to pull up a browser to search for information about the artists or have similar music/artists be at the ready to explore.
Back when Roon didn’t work with Qobuz. Now it does.
In my testing I think the native Lumin software sounds better (fuller, richer) that when using Roon.
A few questions please. I’m looking for secret sauce settings.
Are there MQA setting(s) that I might be better off using? Currently set to “render only.”
Use the Roon DSP?
Sample Rate Conversion Settings?
I’m using an iPad that sees the Roon core on a computer else where in the house. If I can't tell any sound difference then an old computer can serve as the core. The iPad also runs my Amp/Lumin with split view and that's great. For some reason Roon will not work with split view?