Roon adds 15 new devices to hi-res audio ecosystem

Roon, the music management and discovery platform, has announced 15 new audio devices that have achieved Roon Ready or Roon Tested status. Newly certified devices include kit from KEF, Astell&Kern, JBL, Lumin, Chord Electronics, Arcam, Zidoo, Bryston, CanEVER and Thrax Audio.

This latest update takes its compatibility network to over 1,000 devices from more than 200 brands. A partner certification means a product has met the brand’s guidelines and passed testing by Roon’s engineering team, to ensure a high level of performance.

Roon Ready devices integrate customised versions of Roon’s RAAT streaming technology directly into their devices, for seamless integration with Roon. The latest products certified are:
Arcam - AVR11, AVR21, AVR31, and AV41
Astell&Kern - KANN MAX
Bryston - BR-20
JBL Synthesis - SDR-35 and SDR-58.
Lumin - U2 Mini
Thrax Audio - Ares
Zidoo - Neo S and Neo X

The Roon Tested program was created to simplify setup and configuration, and to guarantee the support of the USB, Airplay, and Chromecast audio hardware. New Roon Ready certifications go to:
Astell & Kern - AK HC2
CanEVER Audio - ZeroUno
Chord Electronics - Mojo 2
KEF – LSX