Tagged: Roon

14 articles we've published with this tag.

Qobuz vs Tidal for your record collection's digital half
Qobuz vs Tidal compared for vinyl collectors who want a digital half that matches their records, not just a bigger catalogue.
By Priya Anand
Streamer apps ranked by what they actually do to your file
Roon, the WiiM app, Lumin, Chromecast built-in — they all claim bit-perfect. I pulled them apart to see which ones actually leave your file alone.
By Dave Okafor
Why statement systems still get beaten by the zone two speaker
A $150,000 reference system is only as good as the worst-sounding zone it's networked to. Here's why multiroom integration is the statement system's real weak point.
By Sofia Laurent
Network storage vs streaming services: do local files still earn their keep?
Qobuz or Tidal already stream hi-res. So why keep a NAS full of FLACs? I ran both side by side for a year and the answer isn't what I expected.
By Dave Okafor
Gapless playback and crossfade: what your streaming app is doing to the file
Gapless playback and crossfade settings quietly change your audio signal. Here's what's actually happening to the bits, and which setting to use.
By Marcus Vale
Streaming to headphones: getting multiroom apps to actually feed your DAC
Multiroom apps are built for speakers in rooms, not headphones at a desk. Here's how to get Spotify Connect, AirPlay and Roon actually feeding your DAC properly.
By Eleanor Shaw
What actually happens when six figures of hi-fi meets a streaming app
Does a reference system reveal more from streaming services, or just their flaws? A statement-system reviewer on what actually changes at the top end.
By Sofia Laurent
Multiroom for headphone listeners: building a private zone that doesn't sound like an afterthought
Most multiroom systems are designed around speakers in rooms. Here's how to build a headphone zone into that same ecosystem without gutting the sound.
By Eleanor Shaw
Multiroom for headphone listeners: getting a private zone right
Multiroom systems are built around speakers in rooms. Here's how to get a proper headphone zone out of the same network, without losing resolution.
By Eleanor Shaw
Streaming resolution vs your ISP: why the bottleneck usually isn't your network
Blaming the NBN for dropouts and dumbed-down streams? I measured the actual bandwidth hi-res audio needs and it's rarely the wire that's the problem.
By Marcus Vale
High-end multiroom: how to build zones that don't betray your main system
Most multiroom systems treat every zone as an afterthought. Here's how to build secondary zones that respect the investment you've made in your primary system.
By Sofia Laurent
Roon vs Linn Kazoo vs Lumin: which control layer is worth building around?
Roon, Linn Kazoo and Lumin each promise to be the centre of a serious streaming system. Sofia Laurent breaks down what each actually delivers — and what they cost you.
By Sofia Laurent
Lossless multiroom at the high end: how to build a system that doesn't compromise your source
Multiroom audio and high-end source quality rarely coexist well. Here's how to architect a system where every zone gets the signal it deserves.
By Sofia Laurent
Roon vs UPnP vs proprietary: which streaming protocol wins?
Roon, UPnP or a manufacturer's app: which streaming protocol sounds best? Theo Mensah explains what each does and what really changes the sound.
By Theo Mensah