1: ROON CORE
1: ROON CORE
The ROON CORE (Server) is the central component of the Roon ecosystem, managing your music library, streaming services, and audio devices to deliver a seamless and high-quality listening experience. It organises your music collection, integrates with streaming platforms like TIDAL and Qobuz, and controls playback across various audio devices, including networked speakers, connected amplifiers, and mobile devices.
Key Features of Roon Server:
Comprehensive Music Management: Roon Server catalogues and curates your music files alongside streaming content, providing rich metadata, album artwork, and detailed information about artists and tracks.
Multi-Room Audio Control: It enables synchronised playback across multiple rooms or different music in each room, supporting a wide range of audio devices through protocols like Roon Ready, AirPlay, Chromecast, and more.
High-Resolution Audio Support: Roon Server supports bit-perfect playback of high-resolution audio formats, ensuring audiophile-grade sound quality throughout your system.
Deployment Options:
Roon Core can be installed on various platforms to suit different user needs:
Mac and Windows PCs: Installing the Roon software on your computer includes the server component, allowing for straightforward setup and management.
Dedicated Hardware – Nucleus Titan: For a turnkey solution, Roon offers Nucleus Titan a dedicated server explicitly designed for optimal performance with the Roon ecosystem. - LDMS Minimax: For maximum streaming performance, the LDMS Minimax offers unmatched digital performance for high-end systems.
Custom Builds – ROCK: Advanced users can utilise the Roon Optimised Core Kit (ROCK) to build a dedicated Roon Server on Intel NUC hardware, providing flexibility and customisation.
Linux and NAS Devices: Roon Core is compatible with various Linux distributions and can be installed on select QNAP and Synology NAS devices. It integrates seamlessly into existing network storage solutions.
Control and Accessibility:
Users interact with Roon Core through Roon Remote apps available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows devices. These apps fully control music selection, playback, and system configuration, ensuring an intuitive and engaging user experience.
By centralising music management and offering versatile deployment options. Therefore, it is a pivotal component for audiophiles seeking a cohesive, high-quality audio environment.