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Roon music management and playback

Roon brings a music library, its background information and compatible playback devices into one listening environment. Planning a Roon system means thinking about the music you own, the services you use and where you want to listen.

A library built for exploration

Roon organizes digital music and presents connections among recordings, performers and credits. It can work with local files and supported streaming services, allowing the listening experience to begin with an artist, an album or a musical relationship.

The system has several parts. Roon Server manages the library and playback; a control app provides the interface; connected audio devices reproduce the music. Nucleus is Roon’s dedicated server hardware, while supported computers provide another way to run the server.

Plan the complete digital path

Decide where the server will live, how local files will be stored and backed up, and which rooms need playback. Check the exact device’s Roon compatibility rather than assuming that every network-connected audio component supports the same features.

Our audio-system services can help connect the source, DAC, amplifier and loudspeakers into a coherent plan. Explain how other people in the household choose music, because daily use matters alongside the equipment list.

Discuss Roon in Minneapolis

Bring the names of your existing digital components, your library storage arrangement and the streaming services you use. Tell us whether you want one listening system or music in several rooms. We can discuss the questions to resolve and confirm current hardware options.

Minneapolis HIFI is open by appointment only. Arrange your visit or call or text 612-965-6635.

Questions before you listen

Does Roon include a music catalog?

Roon does not come with music. It manages your own files and works with supported streaming services; applicable service accounts are separate.

Do I need Nucleus to use Roon?

No. Roon Server can run on supported computers. Nucleus is dedicated server hardware designed for the Roon system.

Is every network player Roon Ready?

No. Roon Ready is a specific device integration program. Check the exact model’s compatibility and supported functions when planning the system.

Hear what matters to you.

Private listening by appointment at 2400 N. 2nd Street, Unit 103, Minneapolis, MN 55411. Call or text 612-965-6635 to discuss your room, your system and your music.