The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

MikeH said:
Just noticed that Roon raised their lifetime pricing I think to $700 now. Bummer...
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Ouch! I wasn't looking to invest in Roon at any point, but this makes it even less appealing now.
It will be interesting to see what happens if/when a worth competitor comes along.
 
MikeH said:
Just noticed that Roon raised their lifetime pricing I think to $700 now. Bummer...
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I read somewhere that they are considering ending the lifetime option altogether. They explained that the lifetime membership was meant for start up money, and they need/want the $10 per month from users going forward for continued growth. It makes total sense from a business standpoint, and from what I have seen so far, $10 a month is a bargain. Seriously.
 
Slimwhit33 said:
I read somewhere that they are considering ending the lifetime option altogether. They explained that the lifetime membership was meant for start up money, and they need/want the $10 per month from users going forward for continued growth. It makes total sense from a business standpoint, and from what I have seen so far, $10 a month is a bargain. Seriously.
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But $10/month when you are also paying $15-$20+ on high res service + other subscriptions really adds up...I was hoping to get the lifetime option at $500 which would have made it more palatable...
 
MikeH said:
But $10/month when you are also paying $15-$20+ on high res service + other subscriptions really adds up...I was hoping to get the lifetime option at $500 which would have made it more palatable...
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Understood.. it does suck that they raised it. I just thought they put forth a good explanation for it, which was refreshing, and that my experience with it so far makes $10 a month seem "reasonable".
 
MikeH said:
But $10/month when you are also paying $15-$20+ on high res service + other subscriptions really adds up...I was hoping to get the lifetime option at $500 which would have made it more palatable...
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I don't think the HiRez subs should be a factor. If you're only using Roon for managing one sub (Tidal/Quobz/etc) then I think you're not making the best use of your money. All the dedicated streamers do an acceptable (but not prefect) job managing Tidal. I think the value with Roon really kicks in when you have files on a server, files of multiple file types, and you use multiple streaming services. From what I understand, that's where things really shine, bringing all of that into one UI. No more bouncing around.

But if you're just using 1 streaming service... just use the interface for that service.
 
displayname said:
I don't think the HiRez subs should be a factor. If you're only using Roon for managing one sub (Tidal/Quobz/etc) then I think you're not making the best use of your money. All the dedicated streamers do an acceptable (but not prefect) job managing Tidal. I think the value with Roon really kicks in when you have files on a server, files of multiple file types, and you use multiple streaming services. From what I understand, that's where things really shine, bringing all of that into one UI. No more bouncing around.

But if you're just using 1 streaming service... just use the interface for that service.
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yeah where it shines from me is mixing 1TB (edited 1GB is not much hi res at all 😂) of hi res/lossless files with qobuz. It is seamless!
 
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displayname said:
I don't think the HiRez subs should be a factor. If you're only using Roon for managing one sub (Tidal/Quobz/etc) then I think you're not making the best use of your money. All the dedicated streamers do an acceptable (but not prefect) job managing Tidal. I think the value with Roon really kicks in when you have files on a server, files of multiple file types, and you use multiple streaming services. From what I understand, that's where things really shine, bringing all of that into one UI. No more bouncing around.

But if you're just using 1 streaming service... just use the interface for that service.
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I would agree with this. Not sure the Roon interface is worth $10 month over the Tidal if thats all you have going on. I like it better for sure.. but not $10 month better.
 
displayname said:
I don't think the HiRez subs should be a factor. If you're only using Roon for managing one sub (Tidal/Quobz/etc) then I think you're not making the best use of your money. All the dedicated streamers do an acceptable (but not prefect) job managing Tidal. I think the value with Roon really kicks in when you have files on a server, files of multiple file types, and you use multiple streaming services. From what I understand, that's where things really shine, bringing all of that into one UI. No more bouncing around.

But if you're just using 1 streaming service... just use the interface for that service.
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I have a Qobuz subscription + an aries mini with internal HDD of 300GB or so of FLAC files that is always expanding. Also have Apple Music for now, but that doesn't really affect Roon. I did really like the trial I had of Roon but the $700 yearly now has really turned me off from it...I might eventually try a 1 year sub.
 
the one thing im kinda nervous about when it comes to buying an amp for my laptop (probably a dragonfly) and audiophile headphones (i dunno sennheiser probably) is that i dont want my parents being able to hear what i am listening to on my computer (and most of it is just youtube videos and spotify music so nothing too hifi)
 
duke86fan said:
the one thing im kinda nervous about when it comes to buying an amp for my laptop (probably a dragonfly) and audiophile headphones (i dunno sennheiser probably) is that i dont want my parents being able to hear what i am listening to on my computer (and most of it is just youtube videos and spotify music so nothing too hifi)
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Move out.
 
duke86fan said:
the one thing im kinda nervous about when it comes to buying an amp for my laptop (probably a dragonfly) and audiophile headphones (i dunno sennheiser probably) is that i dont want my parents being able to hear what i am listening to on my computer (and most of it is just youtube videos and spotify music so nothing too hifi)
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Unless they have batlike hearing or are sitting next to you, they won't hear it. Even when I crank my Grados or Sennheisers, the sound fades really fast.
If you mom wanders close enough to hear a slight buzz, she might mention hearing damage, but a quick offer to let her listen should fix that. Unless you're listening to something you don't want her to hear, but I'm sure you can come up with a solution.
 
duke86fan said:
the one thing im kinda nervous about when it comes to buying an amp for my laptop (probably a dragonfly) and audiophile headphones (i dunno sennheiser probably) is that i dont want my parents being able to hear what i am listening to on my computer (and most of it is just youtube videos and spotify music so nothing too hifi)
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You can get closed audiophile quality headphones and avoid that possibility. Most of my use is for travel, so closed was a necessity.
 
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