Samsung-owned Harman acquires multi-device audio platform Roon

28 November 2023
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pauliusb, 29 Nov 2023I feel you.. having Iphone15PM work phone still carefully f... moreI still occasionally "borrow" my sister's old LG G4, turn it on, then using it just to play music locally / YouTube / Apple Music. :)

    Sam N8 808 owner, 29 Nov 2023I'm not seeing in the near future, yet hoping, that au... moreI feel you.. having Iphone15PM work phone still carefully for daily pleasure using LG V60 for music.

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      Sam N8 808 owner, 29 Nov 2023I'm not seeing in the near future, yet hoping, that au... moreI find Sony to be a good replacement, I've been using it more and more than my A&K DAP. But their phone is somewhat overpriced and the software support is pretty bad.

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        Anonymous, 28 Nov 2023Harmon curve is still the ideal frequency point most manufa... moreThat's the point, harman curve is considered the 'normie choice' by most audiophile. I myself currently use VSDF based on harman, and sure everyone at least find harman acceptable, but that's the point, it's made with most people sound signature preference in mind, read the paper.
        It's like vanilla ice cream, and in this case, you are someone who eats 20 ice cream per day, vanilla ice cream then becomes the boring flavour for you.

          I'm not seeing in the near future, yet hoping, that audiophile level mobile audio experience becomes a reality...
          Till, when do we continue to hold on our 2019-launched LG devices?

          However, like I said, I don't see it happening...

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            Anonymous, 28 Nov 2023Harmon curve is still the ideal frequency point most manufa... moreHe wasn't talking about the curve. He was talking about the company. Seems someone else is self proclaimed audiophile here

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              Anonymous, 28 Nov 2023Harmon curve is still the ideal frequency point most manufa... moreYeah, that was some serious rear-end hurt, wishful thinking by someone who's upset their favourite brand isn't and never will be considered audiophile.

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                Samsung in loss

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                  MaiMai Playa, 28 Nov 2023No... The article mistook multi-platform with multi-device... moreHarmon curve is still the ideal frequency point most manufacturers go for, "not appreciated" is grossly overexaggerated and only something a stuffy self-identified "audiophile" would say

                    MaiMai Playa, 28 Nov 2023No... The article mistook multi-platform with multi-device... moreOhh okay. That's still pretty cool but not as cool. That's a shame

                      Tried Roon and dumped it. It misidentified much of my music collection to the point of being completely useless. I now use MusicBee, and Emby with no problems and more features.

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                        Ouifuf, 28 Nov 2023I'm guessing we'll see a Samsung music app, pre i... moreThere's always been a Samsung Music app. A pretty decent one for those who prefer listening to purchased music.

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                          Mills, 28 Nov 2023I like how in the photo, they use M3 iMacs and not Samsung&... moreBecause the Roon service has been there for years and Samsung/Harman didn't own it before yesterday?

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                            Ouifuf, 28 Nov 2023I'm guessing we'll see a Samsung music app, pre i... moreNo...
                            The article mistook multi-platform with multi-device, the last attached image clearly show it.
                            Roon itself is an aggregator/integration platform, so let's say you have Tidal and Qobuz subscription, instead of switching back and forth you just link both to Roon and it will take care of sync and everything else.
                            The official Harman news also mistook it. But then again Harman is not readily appreciated by audiophile community...

                            The lifetime subscription for Roon is currently $830 btw, it keeps increasing in price. Maybe after this it will be gone for good.

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                              Mills, 28 Nov 2023I like how in the photo, they use M3 iMacs and not Samsung&... moreThat infographic is probably from Roon, prior to the acquisition.

                                I like how in the photo, they use M3 iMacs and not Samsung's own displays or tablets or phones. But people are attracted to Apple, so?

                                  Well it sounds lot better than hearing Microsoft bought Activision.

                                    I'm guessing we'll see a Samsung music app, pre installed on all Samsung devices but downloadable on most devices. It will probably let you control Samsung and harmand brand audio outputs and seemlesslg change between devices

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