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Listen Later, your travel itinerary for exploring exotic sounds

Being a music sponge is immense fun, but it also comes with challenges. Everywhere we read, look, listen, or talk music becomes a source of new sounds. And there’s only so much we can soak up before we’re saturated and some spills back out.

How to Roon: Metadata Magic

Some of you may have encountered the word metadata and thought, ‘I see this term every time Roon is mentioned… but, what exactly is metadata’? Chances are you’ve enjoyed its benefits and know what it is, even if you haven’t bothered with an etymological investigation. In this installment of How to Roon we’ll explore the metadata matrix, because this is where things get exciting.

How to Roon: Understanding a Roon Setup

Have you ever wondered what makes a Roon system tick?

Understanding the basic components of a Roon setup will help you unlock its full potential and create your ideal listening experience — whether you’re just getting started, still contemplating your first step, or looking to optimize your existing setup. Roon’s multiroom Hi-Res audio ecosystem is more straightforward than you may expect.

The Next Evolution in Roon Technology: Roon Ready Relay Expands Your Audio Possibilities

How we experience music in our homes continues to evolve, and today, we’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking addition to the Roon ecosystem: Roon Ready Relay. This innovation represents a significant leap forward in whole-home audio integration, breaking down the barriers between traditional audio equipment and modern streaming capabilities. By creating a new connection between network devices and Roon’s sophisticated multiroom audio platform, Roon Ready Relay opens up exciting new possibilities for anyone using Roon.

How to Roon: Getting Started

Welcome to How to Roon — a new series designed to guide first-time users and the Roon-curious through the startup journey. If you’ve heard about Roon through gear reviews, social media, YouTube, audio forums, or a trial card with your latest gear purchase and questions are swirling in your mind, you’re in the right place!

Roon Partner Update: December 2024

As we close out the year, we’re thrilled to share an exceptional collection of new Roon certifications that significantly expands our ecosystem of premium audio devices. This month’s update represents one of our most substantial partner announcements, featuring multiple product lines from renowned manufacturers.

OPRA makes optimized headphone tuning accessible to everyone

As music lovers, we all have something in common, no matter where we are on our audio journeys – we continuously benefit from other people’s music knowledge.

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.

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.