Innuous Zen Mini as Roon Core - any good?

[Robert_Borley]

Hi @Jonathan_Smith1
I finally got it all sorted. Finally, finally this time, I hope!
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Cannot get Roon to work as a Roon core with Innuos

In Summary. On a Windows 10 PC, don’t backup the Roon Database to a folder synchronised to the OneDrive Cloud service, the OneDrive Metadata screws with the backup files. Enable SMB 1.0 in Windows 10 if the Innuos Roon Core cannot see the Windows folder where the Roon DB backup resides. Instructions for this are on Microsoft’s website where it also says “SMB1 is uninstalled by default in latest Windows 10 and Windows Server configurations.” NB. this is probably because SMB1 is insecure and wa…

@Jonathan_Smith1

I’ve logged a support call with Innuos as I think it’s a networking issue between the ZenMini and the Mac.

Do let me know how you get on with this because I am certain this is going to be my next issue too. My new setup is my Innuos Zen Mini as a Roon Core and player (along with various other players around the place including Bluesound Node 2i, various Sonos devices, Apple TVs and Chrome-cast displays).
I use a MacBook and sometimes a Windows Laptop, or my iPhone/iPad as Roon Remotes. I’ve just purchases a new USB stick for the Roon backup. Not tried it yet, I’ll let you know how I get on. Definitely worth avoiding Dropbox subs just for a Roon backup.

Going to plug the LPSU in tomorrow/soon. I want to spend a bit of listening time without it beforehand though. I’ve not had the chance due to all this messing around with Roon setup. I’ll be sure to report back on it once I’ve had a good listen!