We’re kicking off 2025 with an exceptional lineup of new Roon Ready devices! This month, we’re proud to welcome prestigious manufacturers Cabasse, FiiO, Marantz, McIntosh, Primare, Roksan, Vitus Audio, and Volumio to our growing ecosystem. From McIntosh’s powerful MSA5500 streaming integrated amplifier to Roksan’s innovative Caspian with its advanced Euphoria architecture, these new additions represent the cutting edge of audio technology and demonstrate our commitment to providing audiophiles with the finest listening experiences possible.
Cabasse – The Pearl Akoya – Roon Ready
Please join us in welcoming the Cabasse The Pearl Akoya to the Roon Ready family! This high-performance, tri-coaxial active loudspeaker features built-in Class D amplifiers and a DAC with DSP control and room-correction calibration, ensuring impeccable audio fidelity. With versatile I/O options, including Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, SPDIF Optical, RCA Analog, and USB, The Pearl Akoya is ready to elevate your high-resolution audio adventures.
FiiO – R9 – Roon Ready
We are pleased to announce that the FiiO R9 is now Roon Ready. This advanced Digital Audio Player can now easily give you the very best parts of the Roon experience in a convenient desktop form factor. The FiiO R9 supports high-resolution audio formats up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM playback, and supports DSD all the way up to DSD512. Thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), this desktop DAP is ready keep your music playing no matter what. The R9 also includes dual ESS ES9038PRO DAC chips, delivering flagship level digital playback performance. A THX AAA 788+ headphone amplifier is on board, which is sure to excite many headphone listening enthusiasts. With a vibrant touchscreen and an Android-based operating system, the sky is the limit when it comes to making the most of the FiiO R9 for your ideal desktop listening environment.
Marantz – Model 40n – Roon Ready
We’d also like to welcome the Marantz 40n to the Roon Ready family! This premium integrated stereo amplifier delivers 70 watts per channel and features HDMI ARC, HEOS Built-in, and advanced Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) for superlative audio performance. This integrated amp boasts a robust power supply and meticulous internal design — focused on minimizing noise and distortion, ensuring a pristine listening experience. With versatile I/O options, including HDMI ARC, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, the Marantz Model 40n is ready to propel your high-resolution audio adventures.
McIntosh – MSA5500 – Roon Ready
The McIntosh MSA5500 is now Roon Ready. This is an impressive, high-end streaming integrated amplifier that delivers up to 160 watts per channel, ensuring powerful and dynamic audio is delivered right to your speakers. Connectivity is also a strong point of this integrated amp, including HDMI ARC, USB, coaxial, optical, and Ethernet inputs. Complementing its selection of inputs, the MSA5500 supports a wide range of streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, AirPlay — and you guessed it, this amplifier is Roon Ready. The McIntosh MSA5500 is here and ready to take your streaming music experience to the max.
Primare – SPA25 & SP25 – Roon Ready
Two new Primare devices are now Roon Ready. The Primare SPA25 is a high-performance home cinema integrated amplifier featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio processing, delivering an exceptional theater and music experience. With versatile I/O options, including HDMI eARC, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, the SPA25 supports high-resolution streaming from services like Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify.
Joining it is the Primare SP25, a high-performance audio processor boasting a state-of-the-art DAC with high-precision clocking and low-jitter performance, ensuring impeccable audio fidelity. Its robust power supply and meticulous internal design minimize noise and distortion, delivering a pristine listening experience. With versatile I/O options, including HDMI, USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced outputs, both Primare devices are ready to elevate your high-resolution audio adventures.
Roksan – Caspian – Roon Ready
The Roksan Caspian is now Roon Ready. This high-performance integrated amplifier features advanced Euphoria twin-independent amplification architecture and Rapture DAC technology, ensuring impeccable audio fidelity. With versatile I/O options, including HDMI eARC, USB, coaxial, optical inputs, and balanced XLR outputs, the Roksan Caspian features BluOS as its foundation for premium multi-room streaming, with support for MQA, Bluetooth aptX, and AirPlay 2. You can experience seamless HiFi streaming with ease thanks to the Roksan Caspian.
Vitus Audio – SD-025 Mk. II – Roon Ready
The Vitus Audio SD-025 Mk. II is now Roon Ready. This high-end streaming DAC is designed to deliver spectacular audio fidelity, featuring advanced digital and analog circuitry onboard, a custom designed master clock, and sample rate support all the way up to PCM 384kHz. With versatile I/O options, including USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and Ethernet, the SD-025 Mk. II supports streaming from Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Deezer, Internet Radio and of course, it’s Roon Ready. Elevate your listening experience with the Vitus Audio SD-025 Mk. II and enjoy a remarkable HiFi centerpiece for your home.
Volumio – Motivo – Roon Ready
The Volumio Motivo is now part of the Roon family. This high-performance audio device is engineered to deliver exceptional sound quality, and with Roon Ready status, it integrates seamlessly with Roon’s advanced music management and streaming features. The Volumio Motivo boasts a state-of-the-art DAC with high-precision clocking and low-jitter performance, ensuring accurate and detailed audio reproduction. Additionally, the Volumio Motivo offers a versatile suite of connectivity options, including USB, coaxial, and optical inputs, as well as balanced and unbalanced outputs, to accommodate a wide range of audio setups. Whether you’re enjoying your favorite high-resolution tracks or exploring new music, the Volumio Motivo promises to elevate every listening session.
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