Connecting USB streamer server to I2s RJ45 input of DAC?

@gdnrbob Yes I have updated the firmware.

@ghdprentice Thanks for your kind offer . I may very well take you up on it

@jackd et al

My router is about 50 ft from the streamer There is a stairwell between the office which houses computer and router and the DR/ LR where my system is located on the far wall. My TV & Roku are also there and I have no trouble streaming with the Roku. Nonetheless, I am planning to run a Cat 8 line from the router to the streamer and see what happens. I can run it along the floor for the time to see if that works and then transfer it under the house if it does. I’ve also thought about trying to move the router to the top of the hutch in the DR which is on the other side of the stairwell just to center it up better in the house. But I get coverage all over the house as it is now. So, it I do understand your concerns The vendor I talked to also made mention that the extenders are unreliable and often have a different net extension which mine does. IOW looking at the network map you see the name of the network. Then one that states name and guest. The extender is the name _EXT which makes me wonder if the Teac sees these as 2 different addresses?

I know Roon is the big kid on the block now and pushed by vendors but I really don’t want to rent a software and the $700 price tag is quite high as well. I don’t mind paying for a decent software but Roon is Not in my plans at least right now. J River is supposedly good but that is another step for later IIUC

I think running the direct ethernet line should be the first thing you do.

Then you can start ruling out other issues. Even if the Roku works, the wireless connection can cause issues. Most times it works great, but occasionally things get screwed up.

B

Another option that will solve your problem is to try switching from your current router extender setup to a 3 unit WiFi 6 mesh unit from Amazon.  That way you will have 30 days to see if it resolves your issues.  You just need to make sure that you're not putting the mesh units or your current extender behind other electrical equipment. as that will result in intermittent interference.

@gdnrbob

Thanks. Got the cable ordered

@jackd 

That is something I have been considering especially considering the extenders inabilities. Though I have a top tier router. Its at the end of my house which is 66 ft long. I've s been concerned with its location ever since I started streaming with Roku, even though it does well. I would suspect that I would not need the hard wire from the router but from the access point nearby. Is that correct?

Correct you would hard wire to one of the Mesh units.