2. tech-talk
  3. 155706-144095

TEAC NT-505 impossible connecting to WiFi router o such LAN: help me please?

Hello mates,
I got my NT-505 3 days ago.
It seems to be working correctly but in my opinion all software in not the same level than the device: too aged & often no relevant documentation or support about.
However my big trouble is the NETWORK interface:  since first time I switched on, the NT-505 remains "for ever"  into NET configuring blinking state until it goes in power stand by.
Summarizing:

1. RJ45 cable is ok - tested in several manners
2. the wifi router (1Gb fiber connection) is ok
3. the wifi router ether ports (4) are ok - I checked a bridged LAN configuration too

Testing the NT-505 Ether port It results:

1. the physical level of protocol seems working correctly just on-way: the interface recognizes correctly the bandwidth (Fast ot Giga in my case) end the packet coming from the router are buffered. No packet sent  to the router.

2. At protocol level no ARP session are involved hence impossible retrieve MAC address and trying to do something.


VERY STUPID ISSUES:

1. Being NET board logically split from MAIN board It's need a separate firmware(!!!): how can I upload the NET firmware if, as stated into documentation, I must use the mobile app and It's impossible connecting the device to such LAN?

2. NO menu interface to configure manually the net parameters.

May someone help me (tricks..., recovery sw,..., low level maintance menu...,...) 

Thank you a lot.


silvio66

Showing 3 responses by audiojedi

audiojedi
225 posts
 
I just received one of these as well and have had no network issues whatsoever - it grabbed on right away.

Factory reset probably your best bet then before you do anything with your system move the unit over to a PC and update the software on the unit to 1.22 via the Teac Japan site.  You need a USB to micro USB cable to do this and the NT-505 needs to be directly connected to the computer.

Plug in Ethernet cable, open the Lumin app and you should be in business.

Inital impressions are very good - separation and tone of individual instruments and voices are outstanding, seems to handle MQA files quite well.  Took awhile to get the settings where I wanted them but having the ability to tailor the sound a bit seems to be worthwhile if you have the patience for it.

Hopefully you can get it going in a matter of minutes not hours I'd try rebooting your network as well if resetting and updating doesn't work.
audiojedi
225 posts
 
Just to be clear - from what I understand you can update the NETWORK firmware through the app and over the network but to update the SYSTEM firmware you have to download a file on a home computer, unzip the file and then connect the home computer directly to the NT-505 in order to update the SYSTEM firmware.

I had to pull my NT-505 from my audio rack and connect it directly to my PC in order to update the unit have you done this?
audiojedi
225 posts
 
Seems like Teac has some QC issues they need to address or else someone is selling returns without testing the units properly.

My NT-505 was a sealed unit bought in Canada, sounds wonderful no issues whatsoever with all the latest software/firmware installed.  Works perfect as a Roon Ready device.  

One of the better sounding pieces of digital gear I've bought kind of a Goldilocks piece for me really as digital seems to often either be too hard and cold or trying too hard to sound warm and smooth while being too rolled off in doing so.  Detail and separation is definitely there in spades but it doesn't sacrifice tone in doing so, taught bottom end as well.  I find it to be engaging and fun to listen to but not fatiguing in the least.

Hopefully anyone experiencing issues with these units gets a fresh one in their hands without too much pain and at least gets a taste of what it can do...
More to discover