[gbaby]

I don't have any issue with MM at all. Why would I want additional hardware and a Roon subscription?

I read many years ago that one could pay $500.00 and own Roon without a subscription. Roon supposedly has an interface folks like. I don't know as I am satisfied with Manic Moose.

[alanford69]

I read many years ago that one could pay $500.00 and own Roon without a subscription.

Bit more.. the roon lifetime subscription now is $829.99

[gbaby]

Bit more.. the roon lifetime subscription now is $829.99

Damn!

[Stefan_DR3]

Rigelian subscription is $5/year. I’ve been using it for 4 years as a “temporary” workaround for local files and radio stations. Doesn’t help the streaming services though.

[jobiwon]

I am on the monthly Roon plan.  I dont pay for TV service,NetFlix or any other video streaming service.  Just my internet, ROON and music service so its tolerable.

[bcugk]

Same here, I use Rigelian for local drive playback and Apple Music for streaming either attached via usb from my iPad usbc or over my home network
That said I have used MM and found it ok albeit a bit clunky at times

Rigelian subscription is $5/year. I’ve been using it for 4 years as a “temporary” workaround for local files and radio stations. Doesn’t help the streaming services though.

[abk456]

OS3 replaces MM. It was to be called NN but the new feature list is more extensive than just a face lift.

I understand that it is almost ready but two features still have bugs:
1. The function that serves you your favorite beverage whilst you are sitting listening to the music. Apparently the "shaken but not stirred option" has resulted in a significant loss of glassware;
2. The "scratch your back in those hard to get at places" has caused some horrifying injuries to the lab rats used for testing.
Development continues.

[gbaby]

I understand that it is almost ready but two features still have bugs:
1. The function that serves you your favorite beverage whilst you are sitting listening to the music. Apparently the "shaken but not stirred option" has resulted in a significant loss of glassware;
2. The "scratch your back in those hard to get at places" has caused some horrifying injuries to the lab rats used for testing.
Development continues.

 

[alanford69]

I understand that it is almost ready but two features still have bugs:
1. The function that serves you your favorite beverage whilst you are sitting listening to the music. Apparently the "shaken but not stirred option" has resulted in a significant loss of glassware;
2. The "scratch your back in those hard to get at places" has caused some horrifying injuries to the lab rats used for testing.
Development continues.

[zoom25]

At the moment I have Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Roon (for use with BDP). I won't be renewing Amazon Music.

I think other streaming services have almost caught up to Spotify in terms of curated playlists and radio autoplay features (i.e. a 'sensible' list of songs should play after the queue ends). Spotify is still the best IMO, but the others are very serviceable now compared to a few years ago.

The issue still lies in the catalogue though. This is where Spotify is still far ahead of the others. If you listen to western mainstream music, Tidal and others are perfect. However, if you listen to asian or other international music, Tidal and Qobuz are a big miss. Surprisingly, Amazon is better than the other two at this, but no match for Spotify.

Once (if) Spotify does get their licensing/tiers figured out, they will have lossless as well.

From an audiophile/fidelity perspective, sure Spotify is not up to par. However, if you love music, Spotify still wins.

At the very least, I think Bryston should offer Spotify Connect. I know Bryston's other wireless products have had Spotify Connect for many years. I'm surprised that this is still somehow not offered on their premium devices for the decade plus they have been on the market.

[cleeds]

... The issue still lies in the catalogue though. This is where Spotify is still far ahead of the others ... At the very least, I think Bryston should offer Spotify Connect ...

The problem with Spotify is the lossy compression, and who needs that in the Third Millennium? Only Spotify can fix that.