Article: A 2020 Review of the BluOS Platform

[Nickolay_V]

As far as I know, BluOS does not have built-in DSP (like Roon) and thus loses

Also does not work as PC / ARM software to traditional peripherals (in the form of audio cards)

[Nickolay_V]

32 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

BluOS has limited DSP options depending on the hardware. Not sure what you mean by “loses.”

 

What do you mean by “PC / ARM software to traditional peripherals (in the form of audio cards)?”

 

1) As far as I know, BluOS does not have built-in DSP (like Roon) and this is а big minus

2) I mean CLIENT-SERVER SOFTWARE for open hardware (PC & ARM)  and software platforms ( Win/OS X/Linux) for working with usual DAC. Like Roon is

[Nickolay_V]

1 hour ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

Ah. Correct, there is no EQ or convolution engine. 
 

There are apps for macOS and Windows but they require BluOS hardware endpoints. 

Absolutely right ! Exactly !

[Nickolay_V]

By the way, BluOs still has a plus in comparison with Roon.

It has support for the REST protocol for external command management over TCP / IP.

This means that BluOS can be used in the Smart HOME alarm and notification system. Roon promises this in the future ( in v.2)

*Play ( and replay) at the event , pre-recorded message about the event . To the required ZONES

This is very important  for the all real MODERN system