![]() I have about 5000 artists (which for me is composers). The problem with Roon is that it is totally unacceptable for a large classical music collection. However it does not support any of the LMS plugins that make the Transporter so useful-it is my clock and weather forecaster. Roon supports the node 2i and enev my Transporter. I had a free 90-day trial and installed Roon on my Linux server (very easy to do). Many writers in audiophile publications (Stereophile, Absolute Sound) rave about Roon. On the left is the Android app accessing my music library, and on the right, it is accessing Qubuz. The BlueOS software makes better use of album images than the LMS system. It also supports your accounts with all the major streaming services as shown above. Again, this will only play music via the Node 2i, so the phone interface is just a remote control.Īs with the other music servers, BlueOS supports all of your networked music (a NAS server is not needed, just a Windows Samba share). The BlueOS software is inside the Node 2i, and is accessed via the Web, or an application on your Mac, PC, or phone. Notice the Ethernet connector-a sign that this is a music player, and not just a DAC. It costs $500, and supports 24-bit/ 192 kHz audio streams. I got the Node 2i to see if it was time to replace my LMS system. There is now an open source version of the LMS software. Generally I am very pleased with the LMS system, and sincerely hope that it keeps going. Note that the above Web interface will not play music on your computer, but there is an app called Squeezeplay that will do so. As you can see, LMS can stream media from all the major streaming services, in addition to your own music collection. There is also a very helpful online forum left over from the Squeezebox days. Fortunately, Logitech still has one person (Michael Herger) who is maintaining the software and adding new features. But if you allow LMS access through the firewall, you can also listen to music ON your phone.Īside from things sounding really good, the LMS is very configurable, which is probably why it was discontinued. Now of course, I could access my LMS collection via any Web browser (say on phone) and use the phone as a controller when at my HiFi. One is for setting up the system in all its gory details You access the LMS server via its Web interfaces. I do not recommend LMS unless you have a lot of Squeezebox hardware. There is still skeleton support, and an active forum. Logitech bought out Squeezebox and then discontinued this product. Note that if you try to play multichannel or over 96 kHz tracks, bad things will happen! I have one at my HiFi, and one in my bedroom. You can still buy a new Transporter on Ebay for $500. But I cannot hear the difference at higher sample rates. The Transporter got rave reviews when it first came out, but it is quite old in the tooth now. This machine is always on ready to serve its clients. I have mine on a Linux i7 Dell running OpenSUSE Leap 15. The way the system works is that you install their free LMS server software on a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. I own 3 Transporters and 5 of their lesser devices. It used to be called Squeezebox until Logitech bought out Slimdevices and dropped the product line. I have been using the Logitech Media Server (LMS) system since forever. On the left is the Node 21 - 3855, and on the right (bottom) is a Logitech Transporter. Playing on a HiFi SystemĪlthough I have an excellent wireless WiFi system, if you want to stream Hi-Res music, you should get hard-wired Ethernet connections. ![]() I also use Audirvana on my Mac, and tried using Roon to also feed the Node 2i. I have multiple solutions I use: Logitech's Media Server and their Transporter DAC Subsonic and BluOS streaming to my Node 2i - 3855 DAC/Streamer. I also have one copy in my vault.īut how to play the music in three venues: on a computer, at my HiFi, and when I am out and about (or sharing with friends and relatives). (I have actually managed to lose three backups once.). To be safe, I have FIVE copies of everything on different disks and different machines. All newer tracks are in lossless Flac or M4a, and many are in high-resolution (24 bits up to 96 kHz). I have about 120,000 tracks now, which take about 2 TB of storage. Hence, all of my music has now been transferred to my computer systems. All available wall space is taken, and cabinets can cost more than the music media. I have run out of room for CDs and records.
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