micro rendu set up issues

BCRich1 · « **on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:09 pm »

Hi all,

Just installed in my system, I can see on my network and can configure the device. However it does not see my Dac. It is a Auralic Vega, has the latest Firmware.
If I go to Dac Diagnostics I see the following error at the bottom of the page:

Error in alsa-capabilities (v0.9.1): aplay did not find any soundcard.

Appreciate any insight.

Thanks....Mike

ebag4 · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:19 pm »

Stupid question I'm sure, but is the Vega powered on?

Best,
Ed

BCRich1 · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:23 pm »

Hi Ed,
Yes it is. I even tried an Oppo BDP-105. Different USB Cables etc. I'm at a loss.
Bummed!

zybar · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:29 pm »

What software are you using to play music?

Are you selecting the correct output on the microRendu?

I used my Vega with Roon and JRiver successfully.

George

MttBsh · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:30 pm »

Mike, check out the forum at http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f26-sonore-sponsored/sonore-microrendu-27389/ there are loads of other people who have had similar issues installing the Micro Rendu and the solutions to the problems are explained in detail

BCRich1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 03:34 pm »

Hi George,
Using Roon in conjunction with a Mac Mini.

Thanks for the link MTT, I'll check it out.

BCRich1 · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 05:16 pm »

Any reason why I can't send Jesus a personal message? Comes back as blocked.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 05:22 pm »

Quote from: BCRich1 on 11 Jun 2016, 05:16 pm

Any reason why I can't send Jesus a personal message? Comes back as blocked.

Sent you a pm.

Best,
Anand.

zybar · « **Reply #8 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 05:40 pm »

Quote from: BCRich1 on 11 Jun 2016, 03:34 pm

Hi George,
Using Roon in conjunction with a Mac Mini.

Thanks for the link MTT, I'll check it out.

So does Roon see the microRendu?

George

BCRich1 · « **Reply #9 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 06:31 pm »

Thought it did, but not so sure now. Is it the Sonic Stream option?

bacobits1 · « **Reply #10 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:03 pm »

My question was really nswered on the other thread.

zybar · « **Reply #11 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:05 pm »

Quote from: BCRich1 on 11 Jun 2016, 06:31 pm

Thought it did, but not so sure now. Is it the Sonic Stream option?

I don't believe so.

Under settings, click on the audio tab and you should see an entry for Sonore microRendu.

It should show an IP address for the microRendu, as well as what zone it is associated with.

I can't do a screen shot right now, but hopefully this will help.

George

BCRich1 · « **Reply #12 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:16 pm »

Based on that I'm gonna say Roon does not see it, I also notice on the Network Led indicators of the mR the only one lit up is the yellow one. Doesn't make sense, I can see it on my network and can ping it.

zybar · « **Reply #13 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:30 pm »

Quote from: BCRich1 on 11 Jun 2016, 07:16 pm

Based on that I'm gonna say Roon does not see it, I also notice on the Network Led indicators of the mR the only one lit up is the yellow one. Doesn't make sense, I can see it on my network and can ping it.

What happens if you reboot the mR and also restart Roon?

From where are you pinging the mR - the Mac Mini?

You might need to send Jesus an email - I'll send you a PM.

George

BCRich1 · « **Reply #14 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:34 pm »

Ping from my phone. Tried rebooting all devices. Already emailed him, thanks George.

zybar · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 Jun 2016, 07:51 pm »

Quote from: BCRich1 on 11 Jun 2016, 07:34 pm

Ping from my phone. Tried rebooting all devices. Already emailed him, thanks George.

Can you ping the mR from the Roon server?

Maybe you have a permissions or firewall issue.

George

BCRich1 · « **Reply #16 on:** 22 Jun 2016, 12:28 am »

So, first issue resolved. Roon sees the mR, the mR sees my Auralic Vega (Updated Firmware). No Audio however.
I am not running Roon Server so I don't know if that is my issue. I have Roon set up on my MacMini and my Library is on a FireWire connected Hard Drive on the same Mac Mini. No issue running Roon/Tidal, HQ Player via Roon, all good. With the mR in line if I try to stream Tidal I get a message - Tidal: A networking or connectivity problem is interfering with Tidal playback. If I try to play a file from my library I get -
Roon: An Audio File is loading slowly. This may indicate a performance or hardware problem.
Already spent two evenings trying to figure things out.
Tried isolating and limiting devices on the network to the point where I had just the mR and my Mac Mini connected and still a problem.
At a loss, frustrated too cause I do Custom Audio Video for a living and I can usually figure this stuff out.
Thanks in advance for a possible solution.
Mike

MttBsh · « **Reply #17 on:** 22 Jun 2016, 05:11 am »

I would have bought a Micro Rendu when they first came out but it became clear pretty quickly that your average ordinary guy without a programming background is not going to be able to set one up without help. I keep hearing how simple and intuitive it is to set the device up in two minutes, but then I see there are over 100 pages of questions from new users in the Computer Audiophile thread.

I would gladly pay an extra charge to have a technician set it up upon delivery, someone who could determine and implement the optimum implementation for my system because I think the bang for the buck is amazing with this product.

firedog · « **Reply #18 on:** 22 Jun 2016, 06:51 am »

I'm pretty sure in most setups it's plug and play.

One of the advantages of buying devices from Sonore is the support they give.

If you have any issues, contact Jesus by email and he will even (if necessary) log on to your system remotely and fix problems.

zybar · « **Reply #19 on:** 22 Jun 2016, 10:04 am »

Quote from: MttBsh on 22 Jun 2016, 05:11 am

I would have bought a Micro Rendu when they first came out but it became clear pretty quickly that your average ordinary guy without a programming background is not going to be able to set one up without help. I keep hearing how simple and intuitive it is to set the device up in two minutes, but then I see there are over 100 pages of questions from new users in the Computer Audiophile thread.

I would gladly pay an extra charge to have a technician set it up upon delivery, someone who could determine and implement the optimum implementation for my system because I think the bang for the buck is amazing with this product.

The install is pretty simple and straightforward and an ordinary person who has already implemented computer based audio shouldn't need help. Frankly, I thought it was easier than setting up JRiver.

George