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My bedside Sonos Move 2 has just been unseated by this smart speaker with a screen

My faithful bedside smart speaker has just been unseated by a more helpful and engaging sonic performer. But what is it?

Tom’s Guide

My home streaming system isn't made by Sonos — and it even tracks my music history

I love being able to stream music to every device in my house with one app — and I really like how it tracks my listening stats.

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I ditched Spotify for this niche audiophile streaming service for a month — and I might be ready to go back

I stopped using Spotify last month and have stuck to Qobuz for over four weeks now, and I still don't know which music streaming service I want to go with.

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My house is filled with music thanks to this smart home audio system — but it's not Sonos

Sonos is the biggest whole home music system around — but I prefer something slightly more niche.

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How to Digitize Your Entire CD Collection — and Why You Should Do It ASAP

Got too many CDs about the place? Create a music server filled with their contents and listen to them anywhere.

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We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority

We asked our readers how they listen to hi-res music, and they have one major priority – even if there's no consensus on the best method

What Hi-Fi?

Forget Spotify HiFi — I made a hi-res streaming service that's just for me

I became sick of waiting for Spotify HiFi, so I made my own with Roon.

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6 free audiophile apps to supercharge your hi-fi experience

Handy apps for audiophiles that are free to download and use.

What Hi-Fi?

Fanless audiophile PC sells for close to $30,000 — music server features dual Xeon 10-core CPUs, 48GB RAM, 280GB Optane SSD, and 2TB secondary storage expandable to 24TB

Taiko Audio is selling a dual Intel Xeon server paired with a custom fanless cooling solution to audiophiles around the globe for almost $30,000.

Tom’s Hardware

Fiio SR11 review: An affordable network streamer with Roon integration

Fiio is going after WiiM with the introduction of the SR11, a budget network streamer with a unique addition: Roon integration.

Android Central

Travel like a What Hi-Fi? editor with these 5 portable audiophile devices

Our technology travel checklist includes 5 recommended audio and video devices for your holidays and business trips...

What Hi-Fi?

Roon has transformed how I listen to music

Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.

Android Central

Onkyo’s new AV receiver combines audiophile-grade vinyl playback and music streaming in one

Onkyo's TX-8470 AV receiver drops multi-channel surround sound and is a hi-res music lovers dream, but it costs.

Tom’s Guide

Rewind: Naim and Cambridge Audio music streamers tested, why we love Philips Ambilight and more

It has been a busy week for the What Hi-Fi? team, with Naim and Cambridge Audio’s latest streamers being put to the test plus a fresh wave of announcements from Roon, Vivid Audio and more.

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Roon releases its most affordable Nucleus music server for multi-room audio listening

Thought you couldn't afford a Roon for your tunes? The Nucleus One could be the server you've been dreaming off.

What Hi-Fi?

Roon's Nucleus One server pairs audiophile performance with unprecedented affordability

The most affordable Roon server ever, the Nucleus One costs a seventh of the flagship Nucleus Titan's price.

What Hi-Fi?

Roon’s CEO talks acquisitions, hi-fi enthusiasts and the “tyranny of choice” for music streamers

We sat down with Roon at CES 2024 to discuss its acquisition by Harman International and future plans for the platform.

What Hi-Fi?

9 most exciting hi-fi and audio announcements from CES 2024

CES might have been a whirlwind of TV announcements, but there were still some great launches from hi-fi brands too. Here's our pick of the best.

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Roon's Nucleus Titan is the ambitious server of audiophiles' dreams – and has the price to match

Roon has launched a new flagship server at CES 2024, which features three finish materials, three storage sizes and has a rather high price tag.

Android Central

Samsung-owned Harman just acquired my favorite music service

Roon is an enthusiast music service that offers a lot of value, and it is now owned by Samsung.

TechRadar

JBL could soon launch Sonos-like multi-room speakers as Harman acquires Roon

The audiophile-grade music management, discovery and streaming platform service has been acquired by JBL's parent company.

What Hi-Fi?

Harman acquires Roon – here's what that means for subscribers

Harman International, owned by Samsung, has added music management platform Roon to its family of brands.

TechRadar

A free update to WiiM’s cheap wireless high-res music streamer adds a great feature found on expensive streamers

A free upgrade to the WiiM Pro adds Roon Ready certification, making a great wireless music streamer even better

What Hi-Fi?

What is Roon? How the music platform works and what devices are Roon Ready

The music management and listening service of choice in serious hi-fi circles, but what is Roon and how does it work?

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