Roon Labs, which is part of the Harman family of audio brands, has released Nucleus One, a new addition to the Nucleus music server product line. It leverages advances in computer technology, technical design, and manufacturing processes to deliver a more affordable turn-key device specifically intended for Roon’s library management, music exploration, and multi-room music player software.
Nucleus One joins Nucleus Titan, replacing previous Nucleus models with updated hardware and improved performance. The goal, according to the company, was to provide “effortless setup, rock-solid operation, and stunning design aesthetics to buyers of every budget.”
Comparable in performance to the previous Nucleus, the $499.99 Nucleus One is a dedicated Roon server molded from high-quality polycarbonate with visual characteristics that echo the premium Nucleus Titan. It features two USB-A and one audio-only HDMI port and space for 2.5″ internal SATA drives for up to 8TB library storage capacity. CPU cooling is assisted by a quiet internal fan. Exterior design aesthetics evoke those of Roon’s new flagship Nucleus Titan server.
“In the rare case where one team can control hardware, firmware, operating system, and application software, it’s possible to do amazing things,” said Enno Vandermeer, Roon founder. “You can create products that are rock-solid and feature-rich, which provide the foundation of a great user experience. We’ve been lucky enough to do it a few times, starting with the Sooloos system nearly 20 years ago. That product had a five-figure retail price, and we’ve been on a mission ever since to develop something we could recommend to our friends and families. Nucleus One is the culmination of all our experience up to this point: a dedicated Roon server for the price of an off-the-shelf mini PC.”
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