Roon Core Machine
Mac Mini, OS Monterey 12.4, M1 CPU, 16 GB RAM (Core Machine), 256 GB SSD, RoonServer 1.8 (build 970), Connected to ethernet hub.
Networking Gear & Setup Details
Combined wifi and wired network, Linksys two-node Velop mesh network for wifi, Velop configured as router connected to cable modem and to an 8-port ethernet hub.
Mac Mini core connected to ethernet hub (no wifi used).
Connected Audio Devices
KEF LSX speakers, Yamaha receiver, ipods, iPhones and iPads.
Number of Tracks in Library
900 tracks
Description of Issue
I setup a new mac mini as a headless dedicated core by installing Roon Server, but when accessing it from a remote Mac running Roon the core was always in a state of initializing. To try something different, I installed Roon on the mac mini and then the remote Mac could access the mac mini core (as could Roon on the mac mini). If I stop running Roon on the mac mini, then the remote Mac sees the core initializing, which never stops. I’m confused as I thought only Roon Server was required on a standalone core.
Any explanation as to why Roon is necessary or suggestions to resolve how I can avoid running the full Roon software on the mac mini would be appreciated.