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Sorry if this had been asked already: could someone tell me if it is possible to connect my MacBook Pro running Roon Core directly via ethernet to the D120 and how to set the network configuration? Thanks a lot for input!

Yes, you can do that.

You need to make a config file with the ethernet input enabled or you could use the factory config if you just want to test it out and you could then make a config file later

In the Configurator there are 2 options for the ethernet input. The first is "Advanced Settings" and the default is DHCP On. You don't need to worry about the other settings if you leave DHCP set to On, you only need to complete the other settings if you turn DHCP Off. I have my 140 configured with DHCP On and that works fine for me. If you want to use manual network settings you turn DHCP off and enter the settings for your Devialet

The second set of options is Special Modes. I've never used any of them but and you should have no need for Pass thru or Trig Out but you may want to use Auto Dim if you want to dim the Devialet's display window. I've never used ICM (Intelligent Cinema Mode) and have no idea what it does.

The only thing you need to worry about really is keeping a live internet connection to your MacBook because Roon uses the internet connection to get some data from the net and also for streaming if you use any of its streaming services.

(02-Oct-2018, 00:54)David A Wrote: [ -> ]Yes, you can do that.

You need to make a config file with the ethernet input enabled or you could use the factory config if you just want to test it out and you could then make a config file later

In the Configurator there are 2 options for the ethernet input. The first is "Advanced Settings" and the default is DHCP On. You don't need to worry about the other settings if you leave DHCP set to On, you only need to complete the other settings if you turn DHCP Off. I have my 140 configured with DHCP On and that works fine for me. If you want to use manual network settings you turn DHCP off and enter the settings for your Devialet

The second set of options is Special Modes. I've never used any of them but and you should have no need for Pass thru or Trig Out but you may want to use Auto Dim if you want to dim the Devialet's display window. I've never used ICM (Intelligent Cinema Mode) and have no idea what it does.

The only thing you need to worry about really is keeping a live internet connection to your MacBook because Roon uses the internet connection to get some data from the net and also for streaming if you use any of its streaming services.

Pardon me for butting in.
ICM stands for Intelligent Cinema Mode and is intended to boost vocals to make them easier to hear. I’ve tried it and it works, but it doesn’t appear to be just a midrange boost, so I’ve no idea exactly how it does this.

@Sailor4W It's been several years since I posted this, but these are the basic steps you need to follow, you can also leave WIFI enabled on your MacBook Pro so Roon can access the internet as needed.

https://devialetchat.com/Thread-AIR-3-Be...5#pid41595

(02-Oct-2018, 00:54)David A Wrote: [ -> ]Yes, you can do that.

You need to make a config file with the ethernet input enabled or you could use the factory config if you just want to test it out and you could then make a config file later

In the Configurator there are 2 options for the ethernet input. The first is "Advanced Settings" and the default is DHCP On. You don't need to worry about the other settings if you leave DHCP set to On, you only need to complete the other settings if you turn DHCP Off. I have my 140 configured with DHCP On and that works fine for me. If you want to use manual network settings you turn DHCP off and enter the settings for your Devialet

The second set of options is Special Modes. I've never used any of them but and you should have no need for Pass thru or Trig Out but you may want to use Auto Dim if you want to dim the Devialet's display window. I've never used ICM (Intelligent Cinema Mode) and have no idea what it does.

The only thing you need to worry about really is keeping a live internet connection to your MacBook because Roon uses the internet connection to get some data from the net and also for streaming if you use any of its streaming services.

Thanks a lot, will try tonight and report back!

(02-Oct-2018, 03:12)baddog Wrote: [ -> ]@Sailor4W It's been several years since I posted this, but these are the basic steps you need to follow, you can also leave WIFI enabled on your MacBook Pro so Roon can access the internet as needed.

https://devialetchat.com/Thread-AIR-3-Be...5#pid41595

Thanks for the link!!! Lot's of things to try.

(02-Oct-2018, 01:34)Axel Wrote: [ -> ]Pardon me for butting in. ICM stands for Intelligent Cinema Mode and is intended to boost vocals to make them easier to hear. I’ve tried it and it works, but it doesn’t appear to be just a midrange boost, so I’ve no idea exactly how it does this.

It is a “Night Mode” to me, that many AV receivers have. That compresses sound so you can hear all quite passages and don’t get frightened (by angry, woken up wife) from loud explosions when listening at night with low volume.

(02-Oct-2018, 17:06)maxijazz Wrote: [ -> ]

(02-Oct-2018, 01:34)Axel Wrote: [ -> ]Pardon me for butting in. ICM stands for Intelligent Cinema Mode and is intended to boost vocals to make them easier to hear. I’ve tried it and it works, but it doesn’t appear to be just a midrange boost, so I’ve no idea exactly how it does this.

It is a “Night Mode” to me, that many AV receivers have. That compresses sound so you can hear all quite passages and don’t get frightened (by angry, woken up wife) from loud explosions when listening at night with low volume.

Mine is more likely to be woken up by a sudden silence rather than the roar of cannons when watching TV....