roonbridge ☆

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Description:
Music player network extender

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8,100801125@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @RoonLabs | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio roon streaming hifi dac

Install: brew install --cask roonbridge

About:
Roon Bridge is a lightweight software component that extends the Roon audio ecosystem to hardware devices. It allows any computer to act as a playback endpoint, streaming high-resolution audio from the Roon Core to connected DACs and audio interfaces. This enables seamless integration of non-RoonReady hardware into a whole-home audio setup.

Key Features:

Lightweight background service for low system impact
Supports high-resolution PCM and DSD audio formats
Enables Roon control for non-native audio hardware
Simple setup and automatic network discovery

Use Cases:

Integrating a Mac or PC as a high-fidelity audio zone in a Roon system
Using legacy USB DACs with Roon's streaming platform
Extending audio coverage to rooms without dedicated Roon Ready devices

Alternatives:

Roon Ready Firmware – Requires manufacturer integration; Bridge is for adding non-certified hardware
AirPlay / Chromecast – Lower resolution and higher latency compared to Roon Bridge's bit-perfect streaming

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