As we celebrate Roon’s 10th anniversary, we’re humbled to share a time capsule of the remarkable Roon milestones that have propelled us forward since our 2015 launch.
Roon has profoundly reshaped our relationships with treasured artists and new discoveries as it’s grown from a niche audiophile secret to the ultimate music lover’s essential over the past decade. What first began as a specialized solution for collectors has evolved into a captivating, holistic music experience with universal appeal. One that unifies streaming services with personal collections, enriches music exploration with fascinating stories and context, and delivers unparalleled sound quality across thousands of devices. Whether we’re in our homes, cars, or on the go, Roon is a trusted musical companion that enhances every listening session.
Join us as we step into the Roon wayback machine to revisit the innovations that have made Roon the ultimate immersive experience for passionate music enthusiasts everywhere.
Roon Milestones
2015: Roon’s Vision Becomes Reality
2016: Roon Ready Program Transforms Audio Gear
2017: Roon Nucleus: The Best Way to Experience Roon
2018: Roon Simplifies System Setup
2019: Valence: Roon Knows Your Taste
- Qobuz integration and Roon Radio advancements
- Partner devices expand at warp speed
- Valence: Your personalized music expert
2020: Roon: The Locked-Down Audiophile’s Best Friend
- Recommendation perfections
- Roon cures the ails of locked-down audiophiles
- Now it’s time to say goodnight with Sleep Timer
2021: Roon 1.8 Revolutionizes Music Immersion
- Roon 1.8: Redefining music immersion
- Playlists by Roon serve up hand-curated lists for audiophiles and music adventurers
- Daily Mixes: More music you’ll love, served fresh, every day
- Roon Ready partner devices exceed 1000 products from over 200 manufacturers
- Art Director lets users curate Roon’s look
2022: Roon ARC Liberates the Roon Experience
2023: Harman Acquisition Opens New Horizons
- Roon Ready road trips: CarPlay & Android Auto for ARC
- Fluency: Roon metadata goes multilingual
- MUSE: Precision audio control for ARC
- Roon joins HARMAN Brand Family
2024: Nucleus One and Titan Set New Standards
- Nucleus Titan: Roon’s new flagship music server
- ARC Smart Downloads
- Nucleus One: The Nucleus for everyone
- Folder browsing comes to Roon, the end is nigh
- In-car voice controls for CarPlay and Android Auto
- Playlist Improver upgrades playlists instantly
- Improved music discovery tools
- Smart Playlists harness Roon’s metadata powers
- OPRA elevates headphone sound quality
- Roon Ready Relay delivers vinyl streaming
2025: Celebrating a Decade of Roon Milestones and Looking Ahead
Looking Forward: A Decade of Audio Adventures Ahead
As we reflect on the Roon milestones spanning our first ten years, we’re filled with immense gratitude for the passionate community that has fueled this journey every step of the way. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and profound love of music have helped guide our innovation. The story of Roon is, ultimately, our shared story—written through countless hours of Community conversations, musical exploration, discovery, quality listening sessions, and immersive enjoyment.
What began as a crazy dream to create something truly special has blossomed into a vibrant platform that connects us with music in ways we never imagined. As we stand at this ten-year milestone looking toward the future, we remain committed to our founding vision: to continuously reimagine the possibilities for connecting people with the music they love.
The road ahead promises exciting new chapters in the Roon story—new features and capabilities, new ways to explore, discover, and enjoy our favorites, new breakthroughs that further transform your relationship with music. Thank you for being part of this musical adventure. Here’s to the next ten years of shared experiences, deeper connections, and endless hours of music enjoyment powered by Roon.
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