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Need Roon Advice.

Hello,

I'm new to Roon and have found their forum difficult to navigate. It's challenging to get a simple answer. On top of that, I'm not a computer wiz. I assume many of you use Roon and I hope you can help me.

I plan on using a separate PC just for Roon. I use Qobuz and have downloaded the required software. So far, I like it but I have an awful lot to learn.

When one is finished listening, how do you log off? I can disconnect but it's cumbersome to start all over when you decide to listen again. Maybe you just do not log off? Just stay connected. Regarding Roon ARC, it looks like you must leave your computer on and connected to use it. 

Thanks for your expertise! 

lovehifi22
doni
370 posts
 

I never turn Roon off.  I haven’t had much luck with Arc, but probably my misunderstanding of how it’s used.  I think you’re right in your assumption that you have to leave the server operational, no matter where it’s located.

paleo12
45 posts
 

Hi,

I bought an Intel NUC, a tiny, silent computer, which I connected to the home network.  It had the Roon software preinstalled, and also has internal storage for downloads and ripped cds.

This was much cheaper than the Roon Nucleus and of equal performance.  I leave it on all the time though I can reboot it through the network.

I imagine ARC could not work with the NUC turned off but I have never tried that.

drrsutliff
875 posts
 

My Wolf Audio Alpha3SX Roon server runs 24/7 for over 5 years. I will shut it down if I am travelling away from home for a long period of time, but since I employ its service for ARC in my car and other household Roon endpoints it is always available. I do a full hard reboot following a hardware update as it just seems to work better.

erik_squires
16,554 posts
 

I don’t like ARC due to possible security issues. Last thing I need is a third party opening up a port in my firewall they leave open to goodness knows what. I know my IoT devices do the same but they aren’t running a full OS capable of anything.

In terms of logging in/out your Roon server stays on 24/7. You really only login once to validate your credentials. For this reason it’s good to do some research and get the lowest wattage mini/micro PC you can. Sometimes this is an old laptop running Linux.

In addition to Windows, Roon server runs under MacOS, or Linux but not under Linux/ARM. Also recommend you connect it via Ethernet, as all audio streams in and out will flow through the server.

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jbuhl
1,016 posts
 

As other have suggested ROON should run on a dedicated server.  I run mine on a Small Green Computer (SGC) with Sonic Transport OS.  I never turn  it off, its a server and it runs  24 x 7 365  sans planned shutdowns. I never log out of roon or the music service.  Just fire up the app on my phone,pc or ipad and off we go. 

 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650177730-small-green-computer-i5-sonictransporter-music-server-w-linear-power-supply/

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