diff --git a/rubberband.spec b/rubberband.spec
index 285a2fd..64dc0b8 100644
--- a/rubberband.spec
+++ b/rubberband.spec
@@ -21,9 +21,7 @@ BuildRequires:  pkgconfig(lv2)
 BuildRequires:  pkgconfig(samplerate)
 BuildRequires:  pkgconfig(sndfile)
 BuildRequires:  vamp-plugin-sdk-devel
-%if %{with check}
 BuildRequires:  boost-devel
-%endif
 
 Requires:       ladspa
 Requires:       lv2