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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
ymlee
9 posts
 
Teac NT-505 only supports bluetooth, not wifi.

For upgrading firmware pls refer to this link:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/teac-nt-505-firmware-upgrade-help?highlight=Teac%2Bnt-505
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
So I doubt this is the issue, but FWIW when I used a 1m Cat6 Ethernet cable with my NT-505 I would get Tidal music dropouts every hour or so.

Then I upgraded to Cat7 Ethernet cable (1m) and I never get dropouts now. I use a simple AmazonBasics Cat7 Ethernet cable that I paid $7 for.
silvio66 OP
13 posts
 
Ymlee1, my problem is a little bit different.
As I wrote earlier, It's impossible connectig  my NT-505 does to the LAN.
Hence it results unreachable by app o other LAN stuff.



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badger_erich
128 posts
 
I have been waiting for some talk about this unit. With the exception of Silvio's issues is it a good DAC/Streamer? Does it fully "unfold" the MQA from tidal?

I would be running it via balanced connections into my McIntosh MA8900.
big_greg
6,567 posts
 
I've been following this thread and one of the things I realized was that I hadn't updated the firmware on the device.  I did that yesterday, and now I can't connect to it, with the Lumin app or BubbleUPnP.  Strangely, I can cast from Spotify to it with no problem.  I'm about to do a factory reset.  

To badger... I upgraded from a Bluesound Node 2/Auralic Vega DAC to the NT-505 and it was a noticeable jump in sound quality, imaging, and soundstage.  Yes, it does MQA.  I really like it, other than my current frustration, which could be an issue with my network.  I've been having some other issues and am not sure if it's the TEAC or the network at this point.  I've ordered a new router and will see if that clears up all the issues I've been having.
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