Roon Partner Update: November 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to share another stellar lineup of Roon Ready certifications that expand our ecosystem of premium audio devices. This month’s update showcases an impressive range of new partners and products, from a groundbreaking anniversary edition of a beloved streamer to flagship portable players and innovative streaming solutions.

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Introducing OPRA: a community-driven headphone EQ repository on GitHub

To everyone in the audio community, 

We know many audio enthusiasts love their headphones and often experiment with EQ. But the current process can be complex, fragmented, and costly, which can dampen the fun. As fellow headphone enthusiasts, we recognized this gap and decided to create a solid foundation for everyone who enjoys great audio. 

Introducing OPRA (Open Profiles for Revealing Audio): a community-driven repository of headphone EQ profiles designed for all—from experts to the curious. This organized, format-consistent resource provides an accessible space for headphone enthusiasts to gather, explore, and contribute. We’re already exploring collaborations with key figures like oratory1990 and will share more on that soon. 

OPRA aims to simplify unlocking the full potential of your headphones, regardless of experience, software, or gear cost. Our open dataset covers manufacturer, product, and EQ details, making it easy for you—and even Roon’s competitors—to use and benefit from community-driven audio expertise. 

Many of you have asked for EQ advice and presets. OPRA is here to support everyone, from seasoned pros contributing detailed EQ curves to newcomers exploring sound optimization. This project makes high-quality audio adjustments accessible to all, helping you get the best sound from your headphones. 

We’re excited about the potential of OPRA to remove barriers and bring better sound to everyone. Follow this link to dive into OPRA now. Here’s to great sound! 

As always, we thank you for reading and being part of the Roon community! 

Nucleus Titan Delivers the Ultimate Roon Experience

We’ve all heard the expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  

Yet sometimes, images prove insufficient ambassadors for the objects they’re meant to evoke, not from lack of effort but simply because they can’t excite the senses as reliably as the thing itself. 

I’ve experienced this with the magnificence of Michelangelo’s David, the commanding presence of a Giant Redwood, and the holographic depth of a flame-top 1960 Les Paul Sunburst. The photos I’d seen provided little preparation for each original’s startling perfection. 

Recently, I had a similar experience when seeing the Nucleus Titan in person for the first time. Despite their best efforts, Titan’s product photos only partially suggest its superior build quality and eye-catching aesthetics. The images are faithful in every respect: color, scale, and materials. But the subtle details that delight the senses are veiled. Those traits are fully revealed when holding Titan, admiring it closely, and using it daily. 

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Roon Partner Update: October 2024

Welcome to our October edition of the Roon Partner Update! As autumn settles in, we’re thrilled to bring you exciting news about the latest additions to the Roon Ready family. This month, we’re showcasing a diverse range of high-quality audio devices that have achieved Roon Ready status, from portable players to integrated amplifiers and wireless speaker systems. These new integrations reflect our ongoing commitment to expanding the Roon ecosystem and providing audiophiles with seamless access to their music libraries through top-tier equipment.

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Feels like the first time: spark listening excitement with Smart Playlists

People are inherent creatures of habit, and it touches all facets of our lives. Being tasteful, discerning music lovers doesn’t free us from the inclination to create routines. Our habits definitely affect how we interact with our music.  

Despite having immense and eclectic music collections, we find ourselves responding to some mysterious form of muscle memory when we browse them. We routinely pull eye-level CDs from the right-hand side of the rack and inevitably select vinyl from the shelves nearest to the turntable.  

When we open Roon, habits can lead us through an ingrained series of mouse clicks that take us to a familiar destination. In doing so, we find ourselves gravitating to the same stuff, great stuff, sure – but it means a few well-worn sections of our collection receive more attention than the rest. 

Or your Roon habits may take a different yet equally common form that’s bemoaned on our Community forum. Maybe you’re someone who frequently adds new items to your library – such as a song from a movie or series you’ve watched, a hot new track from New Music Friday, or an album recommended by a friend or reviewer – only to forget about them a few days later as you add even more new stuff. Adding new music only takes seconds – finding the time to listen to the fruits of our enthusiasm is much more challenging.   

We consume sounds so often that we may not even realize we do this. Your routine may be different still, but the results are the same. No matter how vast and interesting, our libraries gradually lose their allure and thrill. Repetition is a champion excitement killer, and that’s the last thing we want from our music.   

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How to Copy a Roon Playlist

If you’ve ever found yourself vibing to the perfect Roon playlist, you know how beneficial it is to save these curated gems. Whether it’s a chill Sunday afternoon mix or a festive holiday collection, saving Roon playlists ensures you can always return to those great mixes anytime. Plus, some playlists are seasonal, meaning they might disappear until next year, or forever, so saving them while you can is crucial!

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Roon Partner Update: September 2024

Discover the latest Roon Ready certified devices in our September 2024 Partner Update! This month, we’re excited to feature cutting-edge audio solutions from Bluesound, Denon, Hegel, Marantz, and T+A. Dive into the latest innovations from our partners for seamless integration with Roon Ready devices designed to meet every audiophile’s needs.

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Love it or Ban it, how to customize music discovery with Roon!

One of the most exciting things about being a music lover is finding “our” music. Whether it’s a new release or older stuff we never knew existed, hearing new sounds for the first time takes us on an accelerated tour through our past, reminding us of other revelations that opened new sonic vistas. These moments become highlight reels of our music journey. No other art form exhibits quite the same power to imbue our memories and evoke emotion. It’s magic whenever we hear a track we love and instantly remember a time and place in our past that’s forever linked to that song. 

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Roon Partner Update: August 2024

We’re excited to bring you the latest news from the world of Roon Ready and Roon Tested devices. This month, we’re showcasing a diverse lineup of cutting-edge audio equipment that elevates your listening experience to new heights. From portable Digital Audio Players (DAPs) to all-in-one speakers, streaming DACs, integrated amplifiers, and high-end media players, our partners continue to push the boundaries of audio technology.

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