Roon Labs is going to be enforcing their "Roon Certified" system on September 21st.

[k27R]

Interesting move on Roon's part...

 

I'm glad I decided not to continue my subscription!

[k27R]

1 hour ago, AudioDoctor said:

 

Interesting how?

They have every right to do this, they are basically enforcing their rights re: IP and licensing laws if I am reading this properly.

 

Interesting that Roon is choosing to enforce their IP by potentially bricking their paying member's equipment, rather than going after the manufacture themselves for making the false claim.

Roon got themselves in this situation by allowing manufacturer's to claim "Roon Ready" before completing the Roon certification.  The crux of the issue is that the manufacturers are claiming "Roon Ready" when the product is actually not.  Roon should be be protecting their IP by going after the manufacturer to making the false claims.... i.e. forcing them to remove the false claim from their products, marketing material, packaging, etc. But I can see Roon not wanting to do this since this is essentially free marketing/branding for them.  Hence..the interesting.

[k27R]

Yes if you read the thread, Roon said they allow manufactures to make the claim as long as the equipment is in the process of being certified. The problem is manufacturers in the middle of certification but not finishing it, or failing and not correcting it. 
 

I don’t know or care if Roon can afford legal to properly protect their IP.