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    Can someone explain ROON in layman term of setup and use ?

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    My only internet is tethering to my cell phone for 10Gb monthly...................What prompted this is I have had a problem with music fading in and out at random. Upon looking that up everything was pointing to Windows 10, I tried Linux Mint, Problem persisted, I tried older versions of J-River MC, Problem Persisted, I tried 3 different DACs, Problem Persisted. I was positive it had to be PC / Software related.  I have found threads discussing a failing tube or cap could cause this. I am now on that hunt.  My internet access does not currently allow for optimal use of Roon, Sadly I am still with J-River and have a Small Green Computer sonic transporter i5 setting in wait

     

    I dont understand these companies that seem to assume everyone has decent connectivity. It effectively leaves out a LARGE portion of the population from using there services. There are a lot of posts on Roons own site speaking about this, with no clear answers

    Can someone explain ROON in layman term of setup and use ?

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    1 hour ago, pbphoto said:

    I believe Roon only needs to connect to the internet once a week or once a month to check licensing.  You probably want it connected to the internet when identifying your local 5TB music collection too.

     

    I'm assuming Roon Core is installed on your sonic transporter and it can see both your 5TB music USB drive and your USB DAC?  You do not need to have a Roon ready DAC to use Roon.  What kind of DAC do you have?  If your sonic transport can see your DAC then Roon Core should as well.  You'll have to set it up in Roon Core and tell it what kind of DAC it is, sample rate, etc (Settings - Audio).  Then you will have to tell Roon Core to scan your 5TB music library (Settings - Storage, also Settings - Library - Import Settings).  This might take a while and you want to be connected to the internet.  Roon will make a best-effort to identify everything in your local library which might be only 75% accurate if you listen to a lot of weird stuff.  If so, you can manually edit metadata.  Note - Roon doesn't move or touch any of your music files on your USB drive when you import them - it just scans the files, tries to identify them, and stores metadata on the local SSD of the sonic transporter.

     

    Yes, you can download the Roon client app to whatever PC, tablet or smartphone you want.  As long as the Roon client is on the same network subnet (i.e. everything on your network has the same 192.168.1.x address range), then the client will find the Roon Core and Bob's your uncle.

     

    Roon makes a lot of sense once you start using it.  Have fun and let me know if you get stuck.  community.roonlabs.com is a great resource too.

     

    I am guessing Roon uses Bluetooth to see my I5 Transporter. In that case my pc or ? with the roon ap would need bluetooth as they are not hardwired ?

    Can someone explain ROON in layman term of setup and use ?

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    I somewhat get it here's my scenario.  I have a sonic transporter i5 (small green computer) it works. I have an external Hard drive with near 5 TB of music.  I DO NOT  have consistent internet access.

     

    My understanding is. I download a ROON ap on my PC, Phone, Or tablet................That ap will recognize my i5 transporter, I connect the i5 to my DAC via usb. I connect my external hard drive to the I5 Transport. and the Roon ap will tell the i5 transporter what to play off the Drive

     

    Does my dac have to be a ROON recognized DAC ?

     

    With J-River I have to tell the PC what device to use for sound and I have to tell J River the same.  

     

    Can anyne explain this better or ?

     

    Thanks Joe

    Looking to go ROON on a budget ? Sonic Transporter i5 (small green computer)

    in Garage Sale

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    Bought this as I was considering making the move to Roon, Instead I put Linux on my PC getting rid of windows and I am happy with the results. So I am not switching over.  Here is the info from the seller where I bought it.

     

    "Sonictransporter I5 music server from Small Green Computer offered by original owner.  Mine doesn't have an internal drive for music, so you would need to use an external hard-drive.   I bought this a few years ago (maybe 2016?) and used it happily for 2 years until it died.   It was sent off the SGC, who replaced a board, and returned it to me a few months later.  However, being a impatient Type-A, I splurge on a more expensive server before getting this unit back.  It's been sitting in the pictured box since then.  I verified that it powers on, is recognized by the local network, and plays tunes, so it appears good to go. 
     No cosmetic issues, and as mentioned, it was gone over thoroughly by the folks at SGC. Seller pays USPS shipping within"

     

    I powered it up and it seems to work as described except of course I do not have ROON..........Will sell it for 200.00 plus the fees and shipping

     

     

     

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    Pictures of your Tube Amplifiers

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    On 9/11/2021 at 2:45 PM, henry4841 said:

    Indeed, great components used. Should sound excellent Joe.  

    Of the 10+ EL84 amps I have owned over the years the FFX138 is hands down the best. Superb resolution, great micro dynamics, clarity to die for and very nice extension up top without getting harsh. I am really enjoying it

    Pictures of your Tube Amplifiers

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    On 9/11/2021 at 8:49 PM, MechEngVic said:

    How's the Will Vincent sounding? Is it an st-70?

    Very Nice with the right setup and source its hard to beat. I don't care for Wills attitude of late, but his builds are nearly always stellar. I have owned several ST70 and variants. Wills builds are at the top of the pile IMHO

    What I Got Today!

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    4 hours ago, Emile said:

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    OK; finally got a DAC :)  Lavaudio DS600. Don't hear much of a difference though :( 

    Dacs are like any other piece of gear, Research, and testing are required. I have gone through at least a dozen DACs in the journey. When you get the right one you will know it. DACs absolutely have differences in sound. The trick is getting one that meets your preferences, as well as exceling at. Detail, Resolution, Clarity, Decay etc... I have seen you sell off amps etc... DACs are no different, If you want first class digital it will take a bit to get there. Have fun

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    What I Got Today!

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    3 hours ago, MicroMara said:

    Does anyone here really believe that the human ear can hear the difference between a 192 / 384 or 768 KHz converter.😇

    Pick them blind folded likely not but I can tell you and anyone else that after a few hours with Higher res info I certainly am looking to go to red book. I find a LOT of the higher res stuff gets brittle and harsh

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    SOLD High Quality Gain clone amp with separate regulated power supply, 25 wpc DEAD Quiet SOLD

    in Garage Sale

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    High quality Gainclone Amp based on LM3886TF chip. Film caps at all critical signal path locations (see photos). Robust, regulated power supply features large toroidal transformer, 2 x 12,000 uF caps, and LT1083CP linear regulators, all in a separate chassis.

    I purchased this meticulously handcrafted chip amp from an Audiogon member a while ago. Its 25 WPC produced superb clarity and detail, good solid bass and nice extension

    If you've always wondered if the hype surrounding Gainclone amps (remember the well-reviewed but expensive 47 Labs version?) is true or are just looking for an affordable entry into the Chip Amp world, you probably can't find a better value than this one.

     

    Price is 250.00 plus shipping I will cover the fees

     

    Pics are the actual amp offered

     

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