Roon 1.8 sound quality change?

Marin_Weigel · February 10, 2021, 1:44pm

NO - increased by exactly 0.1
no more, no less

ricgf · February 10, 2021, 1:45pm

I am definitely not joining this SQ/bit perfection debate again…

Neil_Russell · February 10, 2021, 1:48pm

So far, everything I have played sounds significantly better.

Mercman · February 10, 2021, 1:49pm

In my setup, 1.8 sounds clearly better.

killdozer · February 10, 2021, 1:53pm

Unless you use Roon’s DSP functionality at all any change in sound quality is highly unlikely.

Magnus · February 10, 2021, 1:58pm

They have improved sound in their DSP engine, at least according to my ears: 1.8 and DSP sound quality

killdozer · February 10, 2021, 3:30pm

And that’s quite possible if they’ve worked on it, in fact you’d hope it was the intention

Magnus · February 10, 2021, 3:48pm

Checked release notes and there is a mention of DSP improvements:

Jorge_Espinosa · February 10, 2021, 4:01pm

It might be imagination but does sound better to me too.

jiri_simacek · February 10, 2021, 4:08pm

its sound little bit better …i noticed it by listening radio paradise (mor then with library tracks)

Neil_Russell · February 10, 2021, 4:11pm

I’ve never used the DSP, but my SQ now has significantly better transient response, and better localization.

killdozer · February 10, 2021, 4:12pm

Unlikely without other changes

Magnus · February 10, 2021, 6:45pm

They mentioned in the patch notes that they have improved the audio pipeline, reducing CPU usage (and some more). If your HiFi is not fully isolated from the computer that could make an audible difference.

Hartmut_Berg · February 10, 2021, 6:53pm

SQ clearly better. More space between instruments, super direct vocals. Don‘t like the new version 1.8., but like the sound.

Andrew_Morgan1 · February 10, 2021, 6:58pm

Hi everybody. Having only just started using Roon with a nucleus I can’t comment on the differences in SQ between 1.7 and 1.8…but I have found that the Roon SQ is lower than using standard upnp with an app like MconnectHD. Roon SQ has less clarity, less soundstage and generally sounds less dynamic. It’s not a massive difference, but I’m a bit disappointed !

Ricardo_Damborenea · February 10, 2021, 7:37pm

Plus 1 hearing slight SQ improvement in 1.8

Peter_Leinslie · February 10, 2021, 7:45pm

Definately better sound. More detailed and wider sounstage. Impressive!
Playing on Lumin T2, Accuphase e-360, Dynaudio Contour 30.
Intel NUC/Rock.

Andreas_Hartwig · February 10, 2021, 7:56pm

The music sounds more spatial, better resolution, absolutely high end. A great update, if now still eliminates the operating errors, then 5 stars.

vmartell · February 10, 2021, 7:58pm

As per ASR, it is!

(not troll, just joke! )
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Eric_Megens · February 10, 2021, 8:06pm

I use Euphony OS with Roon integrated. I always listened to Euphony’s own player Stylus because it outperformed Roon. Till now. Roon has become clearly beter. It’s on the same level as Euphony Stylus now. There are differences. Roon is a little more upfront which I like. Roon 1.8 is a pleasant surprise for me.