All methods to connect Roon to system?

[Jeff_Ross]

Hey,

As the title says, I am hoping to understand all of the ways you can connect Roon into your system. Right now, I have the core on a desktop PC, and through ethernet, connect the core to a Node 2.

However, I am moving soon and may not have ethernet capability. Can Roon be connected to a DAC through USB or other ways? Or is it ethernet only?

Thanks a bunch.

[Tech_Whisky_Lab (Fernando Fuentes)]

Hopefully this will answer all of your questions.

Before you start

It seems that allot of new users come here with allot of common issues that are not “In Your face documented” which can be prevented before you even start using Roon. So I wanted to see if we can put something together and all chime in and have it around for new comers to benefit… New to Roon? Welcome! So you want to install Roon? Want a bit more explanation on how Roon architecture comes all together and how it all talks to each other? Go here: How Roon Works and Roon Architecture …

And yes Roon can connect to a vast brand of USB dacs via a Roon Bridge or the Core it self
If playing through the core you will need local access to your internet connection for tidal, licensing, and account management. If playing through an endpoint or bridge you will need a Wireless or Ethernet connection that can talk back to the core.

[wizardofoz (Mr Fix It aka The Wiz)]

BUT…wifi connection can be saturated or have issues with high bitrate streaming and other interference, so try to have a good wifi setup if you can. Mesh setups have caused some issues. Wired connections should cause no issues 99.99% of the time.

USB runs are going to be an issue over more than a meter or 2 due do jitter but if its going to run that far on USB you are probabaly best to use an endpoint like a Raspberry PI or LAN connected device as you will be running a cable anyway.

As always it might depend on the DAC you are using what its connectivity options are.