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One pro for the NUC is that it has lugs for VEGA mount, meaning you can mount it on the back of a touchscreen.
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So what's the best way to connect a Mac Mini running Roon Software that's 100 feet away in another room from the DAC I'm using?
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Connecting it to another PC or Mac running as Roon client over the network.
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Or just plug the MS200 optical output into the DAC optical input, if you really want to keep the DAC.
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I know there is lot of "Roon" knowledge I need to catch up on. Before I find time to do that, could anyone advise if a "Roon" installed PC and an ID40 endpoint is all I need?
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In my case, could my surface P3 works as core/store/control?
Core: Yes.
Control: Yes.
Store: Yes. However, you need to check if the P3 has enough space to store all the albums (or put them on a NAS).
64GB or 128GB storage with 4GB RAM
861v6+ID40, HD621, 8000.2, 7200HC, 7200.2, SKYQ Silver, PS3, PDP-LX6090, QNAP TS870-Pro (8*6TB), Roon, iPadAir2.
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I might urge caution with the Surface Pro 3...
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Just for checking the possibility, the performance of the network connectivity and long timing running all could be problem.
Storage? - Does Roon build-in Tidal?
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The lack of a RJ45 network connection into the SP3 could pose a problem for using it as a Server... the same would be true for any Roon Server that doesn't used a cabled ethernet connection.
The
USB3 to Ethernet Adaptor might be a good investment if you plan to use the SP3 in the Roon Server role on a permanent basis serving a number of remote clients.
In the meantime, the SP3 can certainly be used for trial purposes to see how you like the Roon UI.
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Thanks Ronnie, I already have the trial running.
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