Roon ARC 1.0.54

Roon ARC: A Comprehensive Review

Disclaimer: Please note that access to Roon ARC requires a valid Roon subscription.

ARC provides a remarkable on-the-go music experience right at your fingertips, enabling you to enjoy your Roon library and all of its captivating features from anywhere in the world.

As a custom-built streaming service powered by your Roon system at home, ARC allows you to delve into your complete collection of artists, albums, playlists, and personal music files. Furthermore, it integrates TIDAL, Qobuz, and KKBOX streams seamlessly. You can even explore additional content curated by Roon's knowledgeable music experts and take advantage of smart features like staff-curated playlists, Daily Mixes, New Releases for You, personalized recommendations, and Roon Radio. Just like in Roon, you have the ability to add albums to your collection, build playlists, set favorites, create tags, and much more.

Offline listening is possible with ARC as well. You are able to download your personal music files, allowing you to enjoy your music even when you're off the grid. Within ARC, you gain remote access to Roon's captivating library of in-depth artist bios and album articles that uncover the stories behind our favorite music. But that's not all...

If you're ready to hit the road, worry not! Your Roon library is ready too! ARC's browsing and discovery features seamlessly integrate into your car's controls for safe and convenient playback. With ARC within easy reach while driving, every road becomes a journey in sound. The driver's seat can now feel just like your cozy listening chair at home.

In terms of design and user experience, ARC is meticulously crafted to replicate the familiar look and feel of Roon. You will find the same intuitive, aesthetically pleasing interface that you know and love, fully optimized for your smartphone. No more switching between different streaming apps; ARC consolidates all your music in one place for easy access and maximum enjoyment.

Adding to its appeal, ARC now incorporates Roon's audio shaping suite and pristine sound quality. The mobile app introduces its own bold styling, never seen before in a mobile setting. Introducing MUSE – a feature within ARC that grants you the precision audio control of Roon while on the go or when using a streamlined mobile setup. MUSE offers an array of unique features such as EQ handling, optimized balance control, precision volume leveling, support for FLAC, DSD & MQA formats, crossfeed, headroom management, and sample rate conversion – all conveniently situated in the palm of your hand.

With MUSE, you can effortlessly customize the sonic characteristics of your listening experience to align with your specific tastes. These customizations can be saved and applied with just a few clicks. Moreover, MUSE even remembers your presets and automatically applies them when you reconnect to a known device. Additionally, the MUSE Signal Path display provides complete audio signal transparency as the music seamlessly flows from the source media all the way to your speakers.

ARC goes above and beyond by offering exceptional design, superior sound quality, and an unparalleled music listening experience that outshines any other music app. Most importantly, it is included at no additional cost with your Roon subscription.