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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
bigfanga
6 posts
 
I just received my NT 505 yesterday afternoon that I purchased from TEAC direct via *bay (am I allowed to name them?). Once I started the unit up the HR Streamer app prompted me to update the networking firmware to version 11.6c which I did without a hitch. I checked and my unit has the version 1.10 I/F firmware. My unit was automatically recognized by Roon and everything went perfect from there. 

I did follow a link in Roon for the unit that took me to TEAC's EU site where I found a link to upgrade the I/F firmware to 1.21. In looking at the release notes for v1.21 it states that it added "Roon Ready" to the unit. Since mine was already doing that I see no need to upgrade. One thing I did note is that the firmware installation instructions say to upgrade the network firmware before upgrading the I/F firmware.

I only got a couple of hours of playtime with mine but so far I really like it. It's sound is much smoother than the ESS 9018 that is in my Bluesound Vault 2i and the ESS 9038 in my two channel amp. I got it as primarily a headphone DAC/AMP though I am feeding it's single ended outputs to my 2 channel system (Arcam SA 20 amp). The specs say that the headphone amp section max power is only 500mW x 2 so I also bought a used SPL Phonitor amp here on A'gon and it should get here tomorrow or Friday. That should really help out with any hard to drive phones I may (will) acquire in the future.
big_greg
6,665 posts
 
Since I took the 4 port switch out of the chain, mine has been working perfectly.  Still waiting for my new router, but I think the switch was the problem in my case, not the NT-505.  Let's hope I don't jinx myself now!
kren0006
1,859 posts
 
Congrats bigfanga. Yep, it’s a great sounding dac/streamer!  I also strongly prefer the AK dac sound to the ESS options I've heard.  But a lot of the Teac's goodness also comes from all the other Esoteric-trickle-down (Teac is parent co. of Esoteric) technology that it has that I mention above, but yeah the AK4497's are great.

big_greg, good luck!
bigfanga
6 posts
 
Greg,

FWIW I have mine connected to a Linksys 5-port switch and it worked fine. I also have an Eero mesh wi-fi system.
big_greg
6,665 posts
 
@bigfanga I think the switch just gave up the ghost.  I was having some issues with my Roku also, and letting it connect to wireless eliminated those issues.
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