Ruark R2 Mk3 Radio as Roon Endpoint?

Geoff_Bishop · March 11, 2021, 10:58am

Can my Ruark R2 Mk3 Radio (on my home network) be used as Roon Endpoint? At the moment it can’t be seen in Roon Settings-Audio.

bevan_court · March 11, 2021, 12:18pm

It didn’t look like you can do it directly. If you have an audio input a Raspberry Pi or Chromecast Audio if you can find one will help you.

Geoff_Bishop · March 11, 2021, 12:26pm

Thanks. I forgot to add that I can stream successfully to my SONY Soundbase (used for TV audio), which is visible in Settings-Audio even though SONY is not listed as a Roon tested manufacturer.

Anthony_B · March 11, 2021, 2:10pm

It must have Chromecast or Airplay then. ‘Soundbase’ is a range of Sony products, all with different features. The Ruark has neither Chromecast or Airplay as far as I can tell from the spec sheet but as stated above, you can use a Line input via a Pi.

Geoff_Bishop · April 2, 2021, 8:33pm

I’ve found a workaround. I choose my iPad as my Roon endpoint and then connect to my Ruark radio via Bluetooth. Obviously a reduction in SQ but it’s only the kitchen after all!