sonicTransporter i5 vs an NUC for running Roon Server

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HQplayer requires a desktop OS such as Microsoft Windows. We do sell a Windows based unit for HQplayer.

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Thanks Andrew - more than I was looking to spend.

What would it take to make the sonic transport a windows based machine? Would that be something that an intermediate DIYā€™r could do?

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Not really also for HQplayer your want extra power and RAM. That is why we sell this unit specifically for HQplayer.

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Yeah but i donā€™t need the CD burner or the driveā€¦

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Are you using DSD with HQPlayer ?

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The HQplayer version does not have a CD burner or a music drive. It only has a small super fast SSD for the OS, Roon and HQplayer. This unit works very well with DSD up to DSD512.

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Sorry I read the wrong specs.

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Yes I am. .

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Based on my experience I would go with the NUC . Trust me on this.

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ā€¦and based on my experience I would go with the sonicTransporter i5. Trust me on this.

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I like Nucs because they are multifunctional

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Not if running ROCK which is why they are mainly purchased. If you want multi-purpose you can install Roon server on any i3 or above machine and most os.

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