[bevanc]

Let's see…
- No CarPlay or Android Auto support. — And I wouldn't hold my breath, considering that they are a) "investigating support" for those, which is marketing speak for "we really don't want to, so let's wait and see how annoying users get over this before we commit any effort to it," and b) Roon is written for .net (a set of libraries that are not native to the platforms they run on), and at least for CarPlay (but potentially also Android Auto) they would have to re-implement at least the UI and some code in Swift using native libraries — something they completely lack any institutional know-how for right now.
- Offline-listening for local content only (i.e. not for any Tidal or Qobuz content)

In short: A major release (going from 1.8 to 2.0) for a feature that a TON of people asked for for years — which is fair — but that received — in typical Roon fashion — an implementation that is half-assed and unfinished at best. And probably buggy as all hell, too, for the next three to six months, if past experiences are any indication.

More new lipstick on the same old pig. They either can't do better, or they don't have to. Either way, it's really time they get some serious competition in the field.

(The usual disclaimer applies whenever I post something about Roon: I appreciate that some of you love this thing, and I'm glad that you do. More power to you. But as a seasoned software developer with a strong background in quality control and UI/UX design, the standards that I apply to the software I want to use personally are admittedly brutal, but still fair. I know how much better something like Roon could be done, for considerably less money than they ask for. And that just angers me.)

I've experienced no bugs, the early access support thread was uneventful. But that is probably due to the simplicity.

And I doubt that Qobuz and Tidal/ record labels will allow 3rd party downloads.

I've also been able to play over USB whilst using Android Auto.... I'm happy with it so far.

 

[AstronomerXI]

Is this Siemens E88CC still usable? Asking for a friend

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

Is this Siemens E88CC still usable? Asking for a friend

Yes. You just need to create a complete vacuum inside the room that you're planning on using it in and you're golden.

 

[Paladin79]

Is this Siemens E88CC still usable? Asking for a friend

It could make a very short lived bug zapper.

 

[BraveNewWorld]

A question, a comment and a recommendation.

What are the recommended Schiit options for the Grado GS1000e? No preference between SS and tube. I am currently using an old Audio Alchemy HPA-1 class A SS amp.

My quick impression of my speaker system that uses a RPi/Digi + Pro HAT streamer to a Yggy LiM, then a Saga S, to an Aegir to Klipsch Chorus (OG). All I can say is that this combination gets me lost in the music. Fantastic.

Recent new fave album if you like prog rock - The Pineapple Thief's Nothing But The Truth from 2021. Exceptionally well recorded, very musical and for those that keep track, amazing dynamic range for a rock album. I measured a DR 12 for the album using the foobar plug in. Also, if you like fantastic stick men, Gavin Harrison is their current drummer.

 

[JamminVMI]

Some audiophiles use tinker toys. They work!

Leo

Someone's REALLY GOTTA GET CREATIVE and make some Lego Cable Lifters! Get your artistic mojo on, people!

 

[golfbravobravo]

Currently in Wales on vacation. So. Many. Sheep. This is the view from our window.

I hope you took your wellies........

 

[JLoud]

Someone's REALLY GOTTA GET CREATIVE and make some Lego Cable Lifters! Get your artistic mojo on, people!

Now this is my next project. But not sure if I have enough yellow bricks.

 

[golfbravobravo]

Let's see…
- No CarPlay or Android Auto support. — And I wouldn't hold my breath, considering that they are a) "investigating support" for those, which is marketing speak for "we really don't want to, so let's wait and see how annoying users get over this before we commit any effort to it," and b) Roon is written for .net (a set of libraries that are not native to the platforms they run on), and at least for CarPlay (but potentially also Android Auto) they would have to re-implement at least the UI and some code in Swift using native libraries — something they completely lack any institutional know-how for right now.
- Offline-listening for local content only (i.e. not for any Tidal or Qobuz content)

In short: A major release (going from 1.8 to 2.0) for a feature that a TON of people asked for for years — which is fair — but that received — in typical Roon fashion — an implementation that is half-assed and unfinished at best. And probably buggy as all hell, too, for the next three to six months, if past experiences are any indication.

More new lipstick on the same old pig. They either can't do better, or they don't have to. Either way, it's really time they get some serious competition in the field.

(The usual disclaimer applies whenever I post something about Roon: I appreciate that some of you love this thing, and I'm glad that you do. More power to you. But as a seasoned software developer with a strong background in quality control and UI/UX design, the standards that I apply to the software I want to use personally are admittedly brutal, but still fair. I know how much better something like Roon could be done, for considerably less money than they ask for. And that just angers me.)

Get to it!

 

[bevanc]

I hope you took your wellies........

We have hiking boots....

 

[cfisher]

Let's see…
- No CarPlay or Android Auto support. — And I wouldn't hold my breath, considering that they are a) "investigating support" for those, which is marketing speak for "we really don't want to, so let's wait and see how annoying users get over this before we commit any effort to it," and b) Roon is written for .net (a set of libraries that are not native to the platforms they run on), and at least for CarPlay (but potentially also Android Auto) they would have to re-implement at least the UI and some code in Swift using native libraries — something they completely lack any institutional know-how for right now.
- Offline-listening for local content only (i.e. not for any Tidal or Qobuz content)

In short: A major release (going from 1.8 to 2.0) for a feature that a TON of people asked for for years — which is fair — but that received — in typical Roon fashion — an implementation that is half-assed and unfinished at best. And probably buggy as all hell, too, for the next three to six months, if past experiences are any indication.

More new lipstick on the same old pig. They either can't do better, or they don't have to. Either way, it's really time they get some serious competition in the field.

(The usual disclaimer applies whenever I post something about Roon: I appreciate that some of you love this thing, and I'm glad that you do. More power to you. But as a seasoned software developer with a strong background in quality control and UI/UX design, the standards that I apply to the software I want to use personally are admittedly brutal, but still fair. I know how much better something like Roon could be done, for considerably less money than they ask for. And that just angers me.)

Worked perfectly for me.

 

[Luckyleo]

Let's see…
- No CarPlay or Android Auto support. — And I wouldn't hold my breath, considering that they are a) "investigating support" for those, which is marketing speak for "we really don't want to, so let's wait and see how annoying users get over this before we commit any effort to it," and b) Roon is written for .net (a set of libraries that are not native to the platforms they run on), and at least for CarPlay (but potentially also Android Auto) they would have to re-implement at least the UI and some code in Swift using native libraries — something they completely lack any institutional know-how for right now.
- Offline-listening for local content only (i.e. not for any Tidal or Qobuz content)

In short: A major release (going from 1.8 to 2.0) for a feature that a TON of people asked for for years — which is fair — but that received — in typical Roon fashion — an implementation that is half-assed and unfinished at best. And probably buggy as all hell, too, for the next three to six months, if past experiences are any indication.

More new lipstick on the same old pig. They either can't do better, or they don't have to. Either way, it's really time they get some serious competition in the field.

(The usual disclaimer applies whenever I post something about Roon: I appreciate that some of you love this thing, and I'm glad that you do. More power to you. But as a seasoned software developer with a strong background in quality control and UI/UX design, the standards that I apply to the software I want to use personally are admittedly brutal, but still fair. I know how much better something like Roon could be done, for considerably less money than they ask for. And that just angers me.)

- Offline-listening for local content only (i.e. not for any Tidal or Qobuz content)

I'm listening to Qobuz right now on my iPhone.....

Leo

 

[ImagesbyMurray]

Roon is written for .net (a set of libraries that are not native to the platforms they run on), and at least for CarPlay (but potentially also Android Auto) they would have to re-implement at least the UI and some code in Swift using native libraries — something they completely lack any institutional know-how for right now.

A bit misleading; M/S and Zamarin's CLR libraries themselves are not native to any given O/S, but the runtimes are. We could say the same thing about PHP, Swift, JRE, or even Flash

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/maui/what-is-maui

 

[tincanear]

some (lucky) person bought the pair of b-stock Tyrs.

 

[tincanear]

Is this Siemens E88CC still usable? Asking for a friend

sell it on eBay as "rare one of a kind", check the Item Condition box as "Not Working - For Parts or Repair Only"

(disclaimer: meant as a joke only, I DO NOT recommend selling this to someone, could end very badly)