Anyone knows if Roon is a worthwhile step-up from mpad (interface used by some manufacturers like Totaldac) ?
I think the value of roon is merely a new type of user interface..you could get the same info free .. select the album via your favorite player and google it .. you will get all sorts of info manually like who were session players etc and can do tidal or your local hd searches for what you want..then use your fave player to cue it up .. roon just does it all in one .. their focus tool is potent..
I took a lifetime subscription on a special offer for round $250. They seem to respond to user requests .. I have no doubt *if they survive* that all sorts of luscious goodies will be on offer..
I'm absolutely loving it, controlling an Auralic Aries. Best UI I've seen. I'm discovering things both forgotten and never seen, in my own local library and on Tidal. I'm spending less time organizing and searching and more time listening.
Hi André,
Ah, I thought roon was a layer on top, not knowing that it also replaces the middle layer, being MPD. Thanks for that.
It seems that the Totaldac server is getting Roon ready.
Anyway, starting to understand the business model of roon, i.e. the cost to the user, I don't think I will give up mpad soon as I am basically quite happy with it, not overwhelmingly but no doubt a worthy successor will arise, in freeware
I was highly sceptical of Roon but the more I use it the more enjoyable it becomes especially for a Tidal subscriber, for classical music, it is IMHO first rate.First, I will repeat, Roon is def. a good set up for some.
However, I see too much of the Apple model here. They want the user to adopt to their world view, and they want to tell the customer what is "better". It is not for me and I ended my trial this morning.
As you said, freeware will eventually appear. And Roon may evolve to give the customer more choice. I personally think it is far too expensive as well.
I was highly sceptical of Roon but the more I use it the more enjoyable it becomes especially for a Tidal subscriber, for classical music, it is IMHO first rate.
Keith
Have you tried it, Roon offer a free two week trial.Tidal is integrated into dozens of free control apps.
Have you tried it, Roon offer a free two week trial.
Keith.
Yes, I have. It is impressive. For someone who has not invested in a massive digital music library, it is a godsend.
I don't need it, but I am glad it is an option for audiophiles who want more than lossy streaming.
Hey Beau. Trust me, I totally understand the value of Roon for many users.Andre,
In reading through the thread I understand your reluctance to use Ronn (or similar schemes). What I find most interesting about it is that it makes connections and digs up things I didn't remember I had on my library. When I am playing vinyl I have to both mentally and physically decide what I am going to play. With Roon/Tidal I either use the Discovery function or let it sort randomly through my library. If it gets to something I like I can decide to play the whole album if I want to. I also realize I am nowhere near as detail oriented as some who catalog their music.
Beau
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