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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 7 responses by surfmuz

surfmuz
407 posts
 
My own experience with NT-505:

I bought the unit directly from Teac six weeks ago, connected with 26 feet 8-cat Ethernet cord to my router. 
Weeks 1-2: no problem at all. The unit and app was working just perfect, no drop offs, no connection issues, no app failure. Everything was in line. 
Week 3: connection issues appeared, tracks errors and drop offs on almost every song, all the apps (HR streamer, Lumin and Esoteric) wasn’t working stable, function buttons delayed or no reaction at all... I tried everything - unit manufacturing reset, router reboot, Ethernet cable reconnection, apps reinstalled, iPhone reboot, Tidal reinstall and resign... no results, issues was returning every time...

Week 4:  I downloaded and installed firmware update for the unit v1.22 from Teac Japanese site.... 5 min job, using my Windows laptop and micro USB charging cable from my daughter’s old phone. 
Weeks 5-6:   after firmware update all issues disappeared.. so far everything works just great... the unit and apps is in line and working perfectly. 
surfmuz
407 posts
 
Another topic: I’m using XLR Balanced output of my NT-505, but at Line Out select mode we have two options for XLR (Hot 2) and (Hot 3) I have no idea which type apply to my cable and both selection choices r works the same providing signal passing through. Is right choice of XLR output type actually matters?
surfmuz
407 posts
 
No, I’m streaming Tidal with my NT-505 via LAN Ethernet with 8cat cable using Linn White app. 
surfmuz
407 posts
 
Hi, does anyone have problem with controlling apps for NT-505, Teac HR streamer app, Lumin app, Esoteric app? Those apps is pretty much universal and identical and suppose to work with Teac NT-505... I don’t have any problem with LAN network connectivity, but my issue is: I can’t use any of those apps with my Teac NT-505 because the apps won’t work properly... when I try to start new Tidal album or new track the apps just won’t respond and nothing happens, however Linn app works just fine. While Tidal album started and played by Linn app I can actually paused and skip tracks with Lumin app, Teac HR streamer app or Esoteric app but again I can’t start new album or track with those apps. Only Linn app works properly, although this app is for totality different unit and not even have to be supported by NT-505... any suggestions how to fix it and make OEM apps works?
surfmuz
407 posts
 
Network sign on the unit is very accurate always stable, newer drop off or skip streaming, show’s MQA and non MQA info and works flawlessly with Linn app but only with Linn White and Linn Kazoo app... doesn’t look like network problem.  I tried everything... reboot of streamer, phone, tablet and router, apps kill and reinstall, streamer firmware update... nothing helped.
As soon as it doesn’t affect SQ, I’m ok with using non original App..i don't think it matters ?!
surfmuz
407 posts
 
I’m running the XLRs from NT-505 to Modwright LS-100 tube preamp but Plugs doesn’t  say anything. 
surfmuz
407 posts
 
My bad. Shame on me!!! :))) original apps r working great. Some how Tap operations mod in the app settings was set improperly... but I still don’t understand why if Teac HR App was setup this way other apps (Lumin and Esoteric) pick that set up automatically. 
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