Who is Roon?

When I think Roon, I think Bugs Bunny:  "What a Maroon!"

@gdaddy a problem with that is Bond caught Goldfinger cheating at cards prior.

It’s a common problem these days that people use the sins of others to justify their own sins. Not a happy path! But Bond has a license to kill in any case so he is clearly special. Cheers!

It’s yet another way to screw musicians

Actually it helps lesser knowns get discovered by linking to them from better knowns so that is at least something positive for most musicians.

Also Roon provides no music itself. It just integrates external streaming sources into a richer experience for the consumer. Qobuz and Tidal pay teh artists is a different yet related story.

Also if you find something you like in Qobuz via discovery in Roon, you can buy teh files from Qobuz.   Of course there is no pretty record or CD to look at when you buy it, you just own teh music now in case you fear losing access to something precious to you via streaming somewhere down the road.   

Why would you assume that an expatriate oligarch, or any oligarch for that matter, has any national loyalties at all? Perhaps if money and power were a country.

@tony1954 you got a point there!  I guess we're not so lucky after all.

Lots of alternatives to tic tok if banned so I personally won’t miss it especially if its a tool for Chinese propaganda as claimed.

Roon is owned by Harmon International. As American as apple pie. Please keep it that way!

Harmon is a subsidiary of Samsung, a South Korean Company, whose owner is second richest in South Korea and merely nibblin’ at Musk’s feet at present.

Oligarchs rule! Always have and looking like always will. Good idea to keep track.

Luckily Musk is OUR oligarch having immigrated from South Africa.  Lucky us!

I read Elon Musk is a big James Bond fan.  Hopefully he roots for Bond and not the villians.

No affiliation with SPECTRE or Blofeld. The world is safe!  At least from Roon.  At least for now...

If you are an audiophile the DSP alone is worth the modest admission price.  Modest by audiophile standards at least. 

Roon offers a wide range of features designed to enhance the music listening experience. Here’s a detailed overview of what Roon does:

### 1. **Music Library Management**
   - **Centralized Library**: Combines local music files and streaming services into one cohesive library.
   - **Metadata Enrichment**: Automatically fetches detailed metadata for albums, including artwork, credits, and reviews.

### 2. **Streaming Integration**
   - **Supports Major Services**: Integrates with services like TIDAL and Qobuz, allowing users to stream high-quality music.
   - **Unified Search**: Users can search across both local and streaming content seamlessly.

### 3. **Personalized Recommendations**
   - **Discovery Features**: Suggests new music based on listening habits and preferences.
   - **Explore Artist Connections**: Allows users to discover related artists and albums.

### 4. **User Interface**
   - **Intuitive Design**: Features a visually engaging interface for easy navigation and exploration.
   - **Interactive Elements**: Users can view artist bios, album details, and curated playlists.

### 5. **Multi-Room Audio Support**
   - **Zone Management**: Enables playback across multiple devices or zones in different rooms.
   - **Synchronization**: Users can synchronize music playback or play different tracks in different rooms.

### 6. **High-Resolution Audio Support**
   - **Formats**: Supports various high-resolution audio formats, appealing to audiophiles.
   - **Output Options**: Allows for playback through high-quality DACs and audio equipment.

### 7. **Advanced Playback Features**
   - **Equalization and DSP**: Provides tools for audio customization, including equalization and digital signal processing.
   - **Crossfade and Gapless Playback**: Supports seamless transitions between tracks.

### 8. **Mobile and Desktop Access**
   - **Cross-Platform**: Available on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
   - **Remote Control**: Users can control their music library and playback from mobile devices.

### 9. **Community and Social Features**
   - **User Reviews and Ratings**: Allows users to rate music and read reviews from other listeners.
   - **Curated Playlists**: Offers access to user-generated playlists and curated content.

### 10. **Integration with Hardware**
   - **Compatible with Many Devices**: Works with a wide range of audio hardware, including networked speakers, DACs, and home theater systems.

Roon aims to provide a comprehensive and immersive music experience, making it a popular choice for serious music enthusiasts and audiophiles.

Glossy sham…..LOL!