Roon Bridge on Linux disables audio

Roon Software Discussion Linux
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I just installed roon bridge on linux. However, when I play any sound on my machine, roon cannot detect my DAC. And similarly, when I’m playing sound through roon, no other applications can output any sound.

I would like to keep using my pc but stream roon in the background. Am I doing anything wrong or is this just not supported on linux?

Some details:
Audio server: ALSA (no pulse or jack installed)
Linux distro: Arch (also tested on ubuntu with the same problem)
DAC: Focusrite Scarlet 2i4 gen 2
Roonbridge version: 1.0-3 (https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/roonbridge/)

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From Exclusive Mode I understand that this is normal behaviour.

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True, maybe I should have clarified. In my device setup, there is no option to enable/disable exclusive mode.

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Oh, I see what you mean now. Linux is forced into exclusive mode. That’s a real shame.

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Roon presents options based on what is/ is not available for that audio device. For example, ASIO only works in exclusive mode, so the Exclusive option will not be displayed.

What is the output device you are using?

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I’m using a USB audio interface (Scarlet 2i4). It is detected as an ALSA device in Roon. But as @Harald_Pott mentioned, ALSA is forced into exclusive mode.

Do you happen to know of a different way to listen to roon on linux in non-exclusive mode? I’d like to play music in the background while working.

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Please review the Rooon Exclusive Mode FAQ: https://kb.roonlabs.com/Exclusive_Mode

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Sorry, but I do not know of a solution. Adding a network bridge may help. But this would mean an additional device.

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Alright, thanks for the help. I’m going to see if I can maybe use an alternative piece of software to access my music library while working.