The users can easily add tracks to the application and provide support for adding various audio plugins to the application. It delivers more control over the tracks and provides support for iTunes music and also allows the users to play the tracks from the local drives.Īdditionally, it can load media from specific folders and provides support for editing the meta description of the audio files. It is a very easily understandable environment with a straightforward set of options that enhances the workflow. I took the yearly one and after more than 6 years, I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Plex.A powerful audio player, Audirvana Plus is a professional operating system for dealing with different file formats and supports native DSD streaming and work with various Audio Units. A monthly subscription costs $4.99, a yearly one $39.99, and a lifetime only $119.99. Last but not least, Plex is MUCH cheaper than Roon. Sure, Plex also sorts my music but as good as it is, the sort engine remains sub-optimal, compared to Roon. And, to this day, no other options gave me the same level of refinement when sorting my movies and series.
Not because I find it better – head to head, Roon literally rolls over the competition when it’s about music – but because I own a big movie database. And if you want to show your dedication, or REALLY don’t like to subscribe, Roon also has a lifetime subscription, for an eye-watering $699, or approximately 6 years of monthly installment.īut, I’ve been using Plex for years now. And, honestly, I didn’t have a good answer to that question: not only do I have the majority of my systems compatible with Roon, it also remains one of the most beautiful ways to access your music (in my opinion).Ī monthly subscription costs $12.99, but you can save a few bucks with a yearly subscription ($9,99/month). Lieven and Linus have been using Roon for a few years now, and there’s always a moment in our conversation when they ask why I didn’t subscribe, yet. Both systems rely on a “core” where all data is stored, and network streamers can just pick up your music from your NAS/Computer or that core.
Those software offer extensive options to sort and filter your music library and allows you to create your own “Spotify/Tidal” at home and access your music locally, or remotely, with ease. Both offer a well-designed interface and powerful tools to manage your library. If you have your own music library as I do, the best options at the moment are Roon and Plex. (no Apple Music, Amazon Music, or Spotify for now) Also, the new Audirvana Studio comes with streaming apps supports, and you’ll be able to connect your Tidal, Qobuz, or Hi-Res subscription. Like Roon or Plex, it’s able to retrieve your album’s information and fill the blanks in your library. It scans your local library, finds your tracks/albums, and allows you to access them in a common interface. Let’s dive in, shall we? A quick view What’s Audirvana Studio?Īudirvana Studio is primarily a third-party player.
Out of curiosity, I took a free trial first, then decided to take it for a few months, so that I could give you my impressions in the long run. So much, that the company decided to change the name of its latest version: Audirvana Studio. Since then, Audirvana’s team kept on growing and the plugin evolved into a real player.
Even the most skeptical listeners – I was one of them – were surprised to hear real improvements through Audirvana’s eponymous software.
Why? Because everyone was baffled at how powerful this little piece of code seemed to be.