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Originally Posted by audiogear
What is the value proposition of Roon for an audiophile who doesn't own a collection of digital music or CDs?
Better Tidal/Qobuz sound and new music algorithm? I've read arguments for and against...though mostly have been positive.
An always-on-ethernet connected, low cost Core/Server, added monthly or lifetime subscription can add up negative points especially if listening habits don't take advantage of Roon features.
Would love to hear from Roon/former users, appreciate any feedback.
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To build on CL’s post which I agree with, the only value ROON would bring to someone without their own digital library would be to those who stream Qobuz or Tidal. The ROON interface is agnostic to whether your digital library is made of files you own on a hard drive or it is made up of music you have highlighted / saved from one of those streaming services. It doesn’t matter where the media exists. Your hard drive or their cloud…
If you don’t listen to any digital music, then ROON has zero value to you.
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