As long as you dont need to use roon at home at the same time as in the office, just switch the license to an office roonserver. I used my laptop for that.
My office setup is simple but it also sounds very good.
I have a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers powered with a Schiit Rekkr mini amp.
I also have a Schiit Modi DAC and Schiit Vali3 amp/pre-amp all in service to a Wiim Pro.
This is just another endpoint in my main Roon system so I can sync all of my other rooms to this setup.
I just put into service a Roon Ready WiiM Pro connected to a Marantz AV8805a pre-pro.
The Marantz pre-pro does airplay (Roon); but I wanted Roon Ready synchronization from it, while grouping that 7.2 system, with 3-Roon Ready Audio Pro A10 MKII Wireless Speakers, “WiiM Edition” (which is an important distinction that = Roon Readiness).
I just installed the A10’s in other areas of the house. Their connection to Roon, was as simple & robust as any other Roon Ready device.
Additionally, I made use of a Roon Ready FiiO SR-11 connected to Vanatoo Transparent Zero speakers.
I’ve been using the Vanatoo Transparent Zero’s daily for approx. 8-years. They are self-powered, accept bluetooth connections (as well as other connections) and with either the WiiM or FiiO devices, they obviously become Roon Ready.
BTW, the Vanatoo’s have superb mid & upper ranges and for their size, they would be hard to beat. According to reviews, the Transparent Ones would be even better.
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I’d consider the new WiiM Sound which can be used on its own or in a pair. This is Roon Ready and great sound at the price.
Got a WiiM Pro off eBay plugged into my Adam D3Vs. Works well. Not the greatest SQ but simple solution. ASR rated the Pro Plus a lot better but TBH for me in my study, it’s background music!
I know it doesn’t take long but irritating to have to do every morning and evening
You beat me to it. I reviewed the WiiM Sound at Henley Audio (distributor) and promptly bought one. A shame they didn’t have two avalable to try in stereo, but I imagine that would sound great (much better, albeit dearer, than the JBLs mentioned above - I reviewed those at the same time).
Purchased Audioengine A1 several years ago, and never looked back. I liked the small simple design. And they sound really nice. I bought the matching sub later.
I see they’ve changed the design a bit since mine.