RME ADI-2 DAC or Pro with Roon?

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this was answered in a few theads

NUC with ROCK or streamer as endpoint

Good day! I’m rather new roon user, so could you please clarify if I will benefit in SQ if I add roon ready network player to my setup. Currently I have NUC with rock installed, I use it as ROON core and endpoint at the same time. DAC is connected to NUC via USB. What benefits will I get if I add roon ready player f.e. SOtM sMS-200 and connect it via ethernet to NUC and via usb to DAC? Another option is to add one more nuc with rock as an end point… Maybe you would recommend more options. Goal i…

or here

ROCK USB direct to DAC vs network streamer SMS-200

Right now I have my NUC running ROCK in office upstairs and my SMS-200 streaming to my DAC downstairs. I have a wireless mesh system, NUC connected to one hub upstairs and the SMS-200 connected to the other hub downstairs. Much to my surprise I can stream DSD128 over my wireless network, with the odd drop. DSD64 plays flawlessly. The obvious advantage of moving my NUC downstairs is I wouldn’t get dropouts. Would there be any other benefits to taking the SMS-200 out of the chain altogether, conne…

think its the same with a NUC directly to a RME

i prefer a streamer (Metrum AMBRE) and a coaxial connection to the RME