And if you want to show your dedication, or REALLY don’t like to subscribe, Roon also has a lifetime subscription, for an eye-watering $699, or approximately 6 years of monthly installment.īut, I’ve been using Plex for years now. And, honestly, I didn’t have a good answer to that question: not only do I have the majority of my systems compatible with Roon, it also remains one of the most beautiful ways to access your music (in my opinion).Ī monthly subscription costs $12.99, but you can save a few bucks with a yearly subscription ($9,99/month). Lieven and Linus have been using Roon for a few years now, and there’s always a moment in our conversation when they ask why I didn’t subscribe, yet. Both systems rely on a “core” where all data is stored, and network streamers can just pick up your music from your NAS/Computer or that core. Those software offer extensive options to sort and filter your music library and allows you to create your own “Spotify/Tidal” at home and access your music locally, or remotely, with ease.

Both offer a well-designed interface and powerful tools to manage your library. If you have your own music library as I do, the best options at the moment are Roon and Plex. (no Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify for now) Also, the new Audirvana Studio comes with streaming apps supports, and you’ll be able to connect your Tidal, Qobuz, or Hi-Res subscription. Like Roon or Plex, it’s able to retrieve your album’s information and fill the blanks in your library. It scans your local library, finds your tracks/albums, and allows you to access them in a common interface.

Let’s dive in, shall we? A quick view What’s Audirvana Studio?Īudirvana Studio is primarily a third-party player. Out of curiosity, I took a free trial first, then decided to take it for a few months, so that I could give you my impressions in the long run. So much, that the company decided to change the name of its latest version: Audirvana Studio. Since then, Audirvana’s team kept on growing and the plugin evolved into a real player. Even the most skeptical listeners – I was one of them – were surprised to hear real improvements through Audirvana’s eponymous software. Why? Because everyone was baffled at how powerful this little piece of code seemed to be.

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