I have had it with Roon, their lack of support, their user forum, and it's users...

[Allan F]

FWIW, after using the trial version of Roon, I could see no justification for its high cost. Moreover, I was not particularly enamoured of its display interface. After acquiring HQPlayer years ago, which provided a significant improvement in SQ, I have been more than satisfied using HQPD Control, Ales Prochazka's free Android app. Not only does it address my need for a user friendly HQPlayer interface, support from Ales has always been both prompt and helpful.

[Allan F]

1 hour ago, AudioDoctor said:

 

I like the UI and the integration of the streaming library with the local library. It has quirks, but none of them are deal breakers. However, the complete lack of support, the hostile user forum, and the lack of concern for sound quality over power any positives I see in the software. I agree, the HQPD app is very easy to use.

 

As I don't stream, that made Roon especially difficult to justify in my situation. Given the significant negatives you describe, I am glad that I bailed on it before being exposed to and frustrated by them.

[Allan F]

6 hours ago, biosailor said:

My question is, do I get the ‚real‘ sound quality of HQP when combining it with Roon, or does Roon have a hand in the game and still influences HQP‘s sound in any way?

 

Roon, as an interface, contributes no beneficial influence on the SQ provided by HQPlayer. OTOH, the experience of others indicates that HQPlayer running without Roon may provide superior SQ.