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can't stream in hi-res on Roon HELP

Dear A-goners

I am having trouble streaming hi resolution files on Roon.  96k 24bit will sometimes work but anything higher, I get a message that Qobuz is loading slowly and it won't play.  My internet is 56 Mps download which I assume would be enough for these files?  My main system is connected directly to the router and my upstairs system is connected via Wi-Fi.  Downstairs system is a little better, it will usually load 96K 24bit but the upstairs system can only manage CD quality.  I'm wondering what my issue is?  Do I need better internet or a dedicated NUC for Roon?  I'm currently running it on my iMac

thanks for any help
adam8179
erik_squires
15,928 posts
 
20 Mbps is about what you need to stream CD quality. That’s assuming nothing else is being downloaded.

Check the quality of your WiFi signal with a phone app. I use WiFi analyzer on android. Make sure your signal is strong and that your router is using an uncontested channel.

If possible, it is always best to put the router at the highest point of your network, not the lowest. 

If you still can't get a decent signal where you need it, consider a mesh type router, like this TP Link offering:


https://amzn.to/3oTDeJI


Best,

Erik
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lalitk
5,111 posts
 
You have ample speed, have you tried playing the track through Qobuz desktop app? If it plays correctly than you know it’s a Roon issue :-)
adam8179 OP
68 posts
 
thanks for the suggestions guys.  So I used the blue sound app in my upstairs system using WiFi and it worked just fine with the highest res files in Qobuz so it seems it's a problem with Roon.  Maybe getting a dedicated computer to be the core is the answer?  Hoping I don't need to buy something else :-/
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