Hi. I am fairly new to Roon and to most things computer except banging out a text document on my MacBook Pro. Though, baby steps, I have managed to network most of my entertainment needs. So, what I have is the Roon core on my Synology DS916+ NAS, which also has a very small but ever increasing library of 10,000 songs. Though it performs fine mostly, I find, simplistically put, dsf files stuttering at times as well as playing at lower volume than the flac ones. Which, of course, reminded me of this one line I had read in Roon advice for NAS; that the core can still be set up on an external SSD. Which is where I need help:
Which core platform can be installed here. The reason I ask is because it has no OS. Also have no idea if any OS can be installed on an external SSD. Do help.
Which external SSD would you recommend? I imagine it should be 128gb?
On network, Roon catches my Oppo UDP-205, which is also how I got introduced to Roon. Hopefully, this SSD setup will not intervene in this flow?
Once set up on an SSD, will I be able to migrate my current database, or will it have to be a complete new haul?
Hi
In this case, especially CPU efficiency and amount of operating memory is very crucial - not mass storage (SSD) efficiency.
So - I’m not sure, if set up Roon core on an external SSD will help.
Unless - this Synology RAID is extremely slow?
I think the memory is sufficient as it has an 8gb stick. It is a quad core Intel Pentium 3710 processor, which also I think might be sufficient for my small library. I think as stated, for the core, spinning disks might be a problem. Also, playing dsf files, which might still stay an issue despite the core planted in an SSD.
If memory is OK - try this.
When DSP is used to process DSD files, enable the use of multiple CPU cores - in DSP Engine configuration panel - from Roon controll.
This is correct. You need to be doing sample rate conversion for Parallelize Sigma-Delta Modulator option to show. Hence, in your case unnecessary unless you want to down-sample your DSD files which might help the stuttering. As for volume, DSDs usually play at a lower volume, if you enable “Volume Leveling” under Zone Settings this might help normalize the volume.
Hi. So I did exactly as you and the gentleman above said. I still cannot see the PS-D Modulator. Just yesterday evening, I shifted my Roon Core to a Samsung T5 250gb external SSD. Let’s see if this helps and I am not forced to downsample my dsf files. However, its strange that I do not get the PS-DM function despite making a ‘Custom’ selection for SRC.
My MacOS works perfectly as an Audiozone, but Windows 10 on Bootcamp does not play Roon at all. I have a feeling this time I am punching way above my weight and have invested in technology I do not understand. Since already paid for a year. Let me see if my situation improves. Thanks for all your help. I am sure I’ll be needing it a lot more for Roon in the future till my subscription ends.
