Best setup for Roon

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Originally Posted by Soundserge

Ahh... now I see it. I thought that was part of the Accuphase AD-20 DAC card somehow. Yes, you'll need an NAA. Best to check the Roon Partner devices matrix.

Originally Posted by PHC1

You can run Roon Core (the processing end of Roon which integrates with Tidal) on a PC, a Mac, a Roon Rock/NUC or similar. The integration and Digital Signal Processing happens here. It is know as the Roon Server.

Next step is how to connect to a DAC or the stereo system itself

It can be done via USB from your Roon Core or it can be done wirelessly through what is called a "Roon Ready" Endpoint Device.

"Roon Ready network players from our partners have Roon’s high-resolution streaming technology built right in.
Roon will discover them on your network, deliver the highest possible quality audio, and even allow volume control right from the Roon user interface"

You can find a list or Roon Ready network players/DACs here. https://roonlabs.com/partners.html

That's exactly my question here. Should I stick with my current setup or can it be improved by an SotM, Auralic,... ?

I can't really see what could be improved from a mac mini with an LPSU and wireworld platinum USB cable but I've never tried either.