Solo streamer

Sorry to hear. My rule of thumb on anything with networks / devices is… the moment you get into a problem… reboot the iPad, if this doesn’t fix it, start at the source and work forward: reboot the router, extender, and finally the streamer.

Did you try CLM with Coax input to your DAC? 

My Innuos Statement streamer is supposed to be optimized for USB and yet the Ethernet output sounds better.  My Lampizator GG3 DAC is supposed to be optimized  for USB input with the new JL Audio USB board and yet the S/PDIF sounds best (I use BNC but have been told AES3 is best and am currently gathering coin for a Jorma Digital XLR).

I think some of the USB hoopla manufactures tout is for marketing to keep up the competitions claims.  I don't believe USB is the best source or input.

Also, keep in mind as your gear gets better you really need to invest $$$ in your cables whether USB, S/PDIF or Ethernet and to realize the potential of your streamer along with at least one quality audiophile switch and an Ethernet filter like Network Acoustics will lower the noise level appreciably.

Upstream sound quality has a bigger impact than downstream.  You are better off with a better streamer than DAC.  

@rvpiano it’s awesome to see you like the N200 and keep raving about it. Keep the thoughts coming.
By the way I expect the N200 to at least match the performance of your cd transport/player. I was close to giving up on streaming and and going back to spinning 💿 until I tried the N200. I have to give credit to @ghdprentice ​​​​and @lalitk for battling it out with me in one of my posts a while ago and recommending Aurender when I was complaining about the sound when streaming using Roon and Bricasti M3 as its end point. I didn’t think I can get the kind of boost in sonics with the N200 but it just simply dispatched the network card/streamer in the Bricasti M3 DAC.

@rikkipuu 

Whether to use coax or USB has been an interesting question for me. I have both hooked up to the streamer and it’s hard to tell the difference sonically.  I believe the USB is very slightly more appealing, so I use it.  As for cabling, I’ve already invested a lot in it.

@audphile1 

It was with your encouragement and others that made me pull the trigger on purchasing the N200.   Of course you know how that turned out. Thank you. Actually, the streamer sounds better than CD or SACD..  I think it decodes digital files better than any other source..  As I’ve said, equal to the best analog performance.