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ultraRendu dropouts at DSD512 and 768kHz

I'm working on solving a problem, and not making the headway I'd like. 

I recently received an ultraRendu to use with Roon and HQPlayer as a network audio adaptor (NAA). I am having trouble with the music stuttering or dropping out, primarily at DSD512 and 768 kHz, which are the maximum specs for the ultraRendu. 

My setup currently is Apple M2 Ultra (Roon or HQPlayer) ---> (Gigabit Ethernet Switch (4 different types tried (both managed and unmanaged) ---> ultraRendu ----> Denafrips (Hermes DDC or Terminator 2). 

 

Has anyone dealt with this before, have any helpful insights, or can point to a forum where this problem is discuss in detail?

 

Thanks 

willrich47

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

erik_squires
15,861 posts
 

DSD takes up a lot of bandwidth. +1 on making sure your core is wired to your router, not on Wifi, since it will take a lot of bandwidth in and out.

Also, make sure you are using USB 2.0 or better, not coax or optical anything between your streamer and DAC.

I use Roon to carefully eliminate bass modes and balance my two speakers, then my integrated's loudness control when appropriate.  

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