I’ve worked with JRiver for decades, and now I’d like to give Roon another try. I’m interested in purchasing a lifetime license. I understand that this license is tied to a single person. However, I’m already 63 years old and won’t be able to use the license for nearly as long as a younger person might. Would it be possible to receive a discount?
63 is pretty young for a Roon customer 
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Roon Labs discourages lifetime licenses and don’t really have an interest in increasing their number. This question has been asked many times.
I guess, if you believe that the price of lifetime is cheaper than the price of an annual subscription for your remaining time, get lifetime. If you think that you won’t make it that long 
, get annual subscriptions.
It’s always a bet. None of the lifetimers know if Roon (or the lifetimer person) will be around two years from now.
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I was 66 when I started with Roon, still boogying 
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If people are over 60, most of them have financially not so much troubles than young folks. So they should be charged more! 
I’ve had lifetime for many years now, but I can certainly see the merit to a senior-citizen discount on lifetime.
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What, you don’t think Roon is worth 10¢ a day? Or free after 6-7 years?
Somehow, I think 63 is probably the mean age for Roon subscribers … and people of this age typically have more disposable income than younger generations.
Anyways, when you retire you’ll have more free time to use Roon! 
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Frankly, I’m surprised Roon continues to offer a lifetime license. They’ve been saying for the past 10 years it will end “anytime”.
This is hilarious because its true. Hifi is an old mans game, no doubt about it.
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Wait until you’re hearing has naturally degraded to spend a fortune on equipment that demands discerning hearing.
UMMMM …
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Being 47, 48 in 2 months, I guess I’m a youngster then
@Jens_Wormer_Wormer. I went lifetime after 2 annual subscriptions. Two more years and it will be paid off. It is an investment, but for me it equaled the price of a piece of hi-fi equipment.
Age wouldn’t be a deciding factor I think. I mean, I’ve seen colleagues around me pass away who were in their 30’s and 40’s. Even 20’s. Heck, being a diabetic, even I wonder what my lifespan will be in the end I try not to think about that too much
I reckon you should ask yourself the question of will I be using Roon in X years. If so, and if you can afford it, then go for it
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How long are you planning to live exactly so that the discount can be worked out? You may wish to reflect on what happened recently with the sale of Roon to Harman. Potentially, all us lifetime licence holders could have been moved over to the subscription model, or maybe if no sale happened Roon would no longer be around for anyone. There are no guarantees in this world and certainly not when it comes to health matters and longevity at any age. Stick with JRiver if you are happy with it and the Roon cost issue still bothers you.
Your post actually made me laugh out loud. If you’re serious, my sincere apologies.
Actually, Harman is legally obligated to honor all previous agreements made by Roon.
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Which is why @Anthony_B said …
Fortunately, Roon pressed for recognition of the lifetime licence. But it could have played out differently.
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No, legally it could not in the US. When a company acquires another company, in the US, they acquire all of their debts and obligations, which the lifetime license would be one.
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I suspect obligations extend to shareholders, debtors and creditor, not customers. The software licence could change with a new release of the Roon product.
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Nope. You can’t sell a lifetime license and then say, “we were only kidding.” Courts would have to decide.
I had no idea you were a barrack-room lawyer. It’s really not as clear-cut as you suggest, but I don’t wish to argue with you here.
Lifetime in the context of software usually means use of the software for the duration of its lifecycle. It has nothing to do with our lifetime, as indicated by the OP.
Yes, if the product ceased to exist, the lifetime obligation would also cease to exist. Please, I thought it was against forum rules to call customers names.