Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.
Roon has transformed how I listen to music : Read more
Roon has transformed how I listen to music : Read more
After trialling it and loving it, I went all in and got lifetime. Psychologically, spending a big chunk on a component feels less problematic than committing to ongoing expenditure. A bit of mental gymnastics, dividing the total cost by the number of zones it was serving, and I was more than happy. I'd admit if I'd spaffed the money up the wall. I didn't.It is a powerful solution but I don't see the value in paying someone a monthly fee just for access to my own content. It's marketed too expensive.
Not to mention (while unlikely) you may be technically violaiting your ISP agreement. Most do not allow hosting of servers, especially high traffic, so you might get dinged.
Were you an early adopter though? I recall a few months ago vaguely entertaining the idea (until I saw the price) and read it had gone up a fair amount.After trialling it and loving it, I went all in and got lifetime. Psychologically, spending a big chunk on a component feels less problematic than committing to ongoing expenditure. A bit of mental gymnastics, dividing the total cost by the number of zones it was serving, and I was more than happy. I'd admit if I'd spaffed the money up the wall. I didn't.
keep in mind, "lifetime" is the lifetime of the company, and not your lifetime.After trialling it and loving it, I went all in and got lifetime. Psychologically, spending a big chunk on a component feels less problematic than committing to ongoing expenditure. A bit of mental gymnastics, dividing the total cost by the number of zones it was serving, and I was more than happy. I'd admit if I'd spaffed the money up the wall. I didn't.
I've had a Plex Pass for many years and have used Plexamp. As you say it works well with your personal music on the go but it does not integrate well with a home audiophile HiFi system. Clearly an audiophile does not want to go down the Chromecast/AirPlay route. I investigated using it on my system but soon realised it was not up to the task - only because that usage scenario is not something it purports to do. You would need a Plexamp client of some sort in your system for it to work.I switched from XBMC/Kodi to Plex years ago. Their plexamp app for mobile/tablets is awesome even with ai integration if you want it. For me it's the best personal music app I've ever had with zero monthly/yearly costs. I paid for the lifetime Plex pass several years ago for $60. It's completely worth it. Everyone will have their own favorites but this one is mine for sure.
I am a Roon user. It has revolutionised the way I listen to music for a reason you haven't mentioned. If you subscribe to a streaming service like Qobuz, Spotify or Tidal it integrates your home library and the streaming service/services seamlessly. Where the music is coming from is of little concern. What you see is a unified interface which focuses on the music and allows you to explore and discover and which learns about your taste. You need a Roon Ready streamer and you install the Roon software on a Mac or Pc somewhere on your home network. I bought an Intel NUC and installed the Roon Rock OS it - literally a job which takes just a few minutes. Alternatively you can buy a Roon Nucleus - which is like a NUC without fans and is already set up with ROCK. Since Harman Kardon bought Roon there have been many exciting developments and an affordable Roon Nucleus is one of them.Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.
Roon has transformed how I listen to music : Read more