What are you using as a Roon Server ?

[1KW]

I have been using a old macmini but it needs to be replaced as it goes to sleep when its not used for a day or so and when rebooting takes forever suggesting the hard drive is on its last legs even after running disc utility. I looked at the roon branded server but that seems like old technology also and you can really rip your own music (not positive on this ) ? So what are most of you using as a Roon Server since I am in the market for a replacement of my macmini ? Hoping to find a replacement for under 2k .

[-E-]

Shameless self-plug, but Silenzio, of course.

[1KW]

Originally Posted by -E-

Shameless self-plug, but Silenzio, of course.

E it has been awhile so do you mind listing the specs/capability of your current Silenzio and prices ? Maybe a picture of what they look like now as well.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by 1KW

I have been using a old macmini but it needs to be replaced as it goes to sleep when its not used for a day or so and when rebooting takes forever suggesting the hard drive is on its last legs even after running disc utility. I looked at the roon branded server but that seems like old technology also and you can really rip your own music (not positive on this ) ? So what are most of you using as a Roon Server since I am in the market for a replacement of my macmini ? Hoping to find a replacement for under 2k .

Just get an Intel NUC and power it with a $12 Jameco linear power supply. Job done.

Or, for a turnkey solution, get a SonicTransporter from Small Green Computer. You can get one with a 1 TB driver for $1275.https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/p...ransporter-i5#

[Antonmb]

SonicTransporter i7 from Small Green Computer. It's a Linux-based dedicated music server that can run Roon, HQPlayer, Squeeze server, Minimserver, Plex or BubbleUPnP. It's simple, reliable, and sounds good. No Windows or other clutter.

[Puma Cat]

Originally Posted by Antonmb

SonicTransporter i7 from Small Green Computer. It's a Linux-based dedicated music server that can run Roon, HQPlayer, Squeeze server, Minimserver, Plex or BubbleUPnP. It's simple, reliable, and sounds good. No Windows or other clutter.

There ya go...

[1KW]

I am a Linux and windows dummy as i only use Mac. How would you load roon onto sonic transporter ? I am assuming you need some linus computer skills ? Would this be better than a M1 macmini ?

[Antonmb]

Originally Posted by 1KW

I am a Linux and windows dummy as i only use Mac. How would you load roon onto sonic transporter ? I am assuming you need some linus computer skills ? Would this be better than a M1 macmini ?

No skills necessary, it comes pre-loaded. There are a few simple things to do when setting it up, but Andrew at Small Green Computer will work you through anything.

[dkorbal]

Originally Posted by 1KW

I am a Linux and windows dummy as i only use Mac. How would you load roon onto sonic transporter ? I am assuming you need some linus computer skills ? Would this be better than a M1 macmini ?

I was where you are about a year ago. Looking for a Roon server and had no Linux experience. Ended up with a i5 Transport (no DSP usage) 2 TB hd from Small Green Computers and never looked back. Andrew was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I came from a Mac.

[Easy Gliders]

I used a NUC11 i5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD. Installed Roon Core server using the free Linux Ubuntu LTS OS. Works great. Can attach USB hard drives or an internal SATA SSD for storage.