I was facing the same challenges with macos catalina and big sur (intel macbook pro). I always managed to get it working as DAC, however, often with connecting/disconnecting again and again until it finally worked. I was only using my SP1k as a DAC with the firmware that was released just before...

Unless SP1k provides network sharing capabilities (nfs/samba) I do not see, how Roon would be able to integrate SP1k music files into their database.

There hasn't been any hype. There has been long anticipation based on AK's own promises to make SP1K (and others) roon ready (not roon core btw!). There has been frustration based on AK's lack of transparency throughout the > 2 years delayed process. With the only exceptions: JasonNYC updates...

The idea of Roon is to be your central point to consume your library/online streaming (qobuz/tidal) music. Roon certified end-points are used to just PLAY your stuff. That's it. Navigation is done via Roon remote control apps (ipad/android/desktop). Which might at some point be usable for SP1k...

I never appreciated surfing my library via SP1k's touch screen, since it neither provides enough space nor efficient usability for me. Hence I didn't use it as much as I planned, when I got mine. With Roon endpoint compatibility, however, I immediately feel the joy of the past. With iPad...

Indeed :)

Indeed, it had been promised that way. I can imagine that this is just the start of a general roll-out. Start with top tier devices first, collect feedback from users and then move on to other devices. Knowing the limitations of Android, it could very well be that the whole exercise involves a...

The site has been removed on roonlabs.com ... I smell a PR disaster :sweat_smile:

This is new. I went through all available roon ready devices only two weeks ago. Searching for a nice player for my home headphone setup. And Astell+Kern wasn't mentioned there. It is real news.

In every sence a very balanced recap of ones impression. Cool. Thanks @DAPpower

I can confirm this behaviour.

Well it looked to me as if you were competing to keep your own request's importance above ours. And this in a fashion that you were judging other people's wishes and downplaying them based on claims that you know what 90% of our cases are. .... just think about it :wink:

Have you recently opened the artist view on your AK? There is already a second level :) ... level/view 1: Artists in alphabetical order -> click an Artist and you are at -> level/view 2: albums of selected artist. Currently in alphabetical order, I'd appreciate a bit more flexibility to define...

Back in the days of wall long CD shelfs I had them organized exactly as requested. First by Artist (alphabetical order) and second by release year. I separated genres in different shelfs. This immediately showed the history of each band. Which perfectly reflects how a band started and evolved in...

This is ridiculous nonsense. Most ripping and meta-data tools even add the year in an automatic fashion. Why do you force people to only accept your opinion and to shut up? Just because you don't like the idea??? phew ...

Thanks @mdpu - I have my files physically organized as you recommended. I though like the way AK presents my library within their UI. And yes, there are several options to sort in genre and album view. Unfortunately they have chosen one static option. @JasonNYC maybe this is something that can...

Hi, is there any option to switch sort order in Album and Genre view to interpret instead of album title? Thanks

Whenever I see you writing "soon" I read "roon" ... man ... the waiting has been sooooo long now ... any update on this would be highly appreciated ... :jecklinsmile:

You might want to contact headphonecompany.com ... the German distributor

Indeed it is :D

Roon again... I just got lost in music yesterday night. I sat with my iPad and some earpods and wanted to listen to an album whilst reading a book. Then, I noticed a link to a "similar" artist I wasn't aware about. So the journey began :) ... four hours later I finished and found several...

It doesn't matter. It has been announced almost a year ago by A&K. I do not need the Roon app on my SP1K, the display is too small to enjoy it. In fact I am having the same issue with Tidal and Qobuz. BUT, if SP1K finally becomes an roon endpoint, then ... I will take an iPad or so and enjoy...

So what? @JasonNYC - It'd be highly appreciated if you could let the guys at A&K know about our kind safety feature request :) Thanks (as always) for your continued support.

Exactly this ! :)

Agreed, there was a request to have a toggle switch for that. I accidentally hit the max twice already. Which unnecessary hurts. I'd appreciate both, max and toggle switch, and album view (instead of each title) and roon of course ... :D :D :D