09-Oct-2018, 18:48
I kept silent lately as I was experimenting with Roon a bit. I tried to get my setup to work properly, that is, my MacBook Pro placed in my office, streaming via WiFi to my Devialet, and all controlled remotely by my iPad. The WiFi was built by an AirPort Extreme connected to my router that very recently had been upgraded to a 1 Gb/s unit, and two AirPort Extremes acting as satellites to stream the signal to my Devialet two floors downstairs. The Devialet was connected via ethernet to the final AirPort Extreme.
After an initial success, my Airport Extremes started to act up and I got all sorts of crackles and drop outs. Also, my iPad failed to connect to my MacBook. All sorts of problems, making it absolutely impossible to use Roon.
I of course searched the internet for WiFi routers yielding good results with Roon. One system mentioned to be great was Eero. I looked it up, liked it very much, but Eero is not certified for Europe. Other systems frequently mentioned were Ubiquiti and Orbi Netgear. So I went ahead and ordered an Orbi RBK53 (AC3000), consisting of one router and two satellites. Setting the system up was kind of OK with Orbi‘s app (not the best app, but it‘s all right). Set up the configurator at devialet‘s, transferred it to the the 120, and started streaming. So far for two hours absolutely flawlessly, no crackles, no dropouts, nothing, absolutely smooth. Naturally, I have to test the system much longer, but initial impressions are very favourable!
After an initial success, my Airport Extremes started to act up and I got all sorts of crackles and drop outs. Also, my iPad failed to connect to my MacBook. All sorts of problems, making it absolutely impossible to use Roon.
I of course searched the internet for WiFi routers yielding good results with Roon. One system mentioned to be great was Eero. I looked it up, liked it very much, but Eero is not certified for Europe. Other systems frequently mentioned were Ubiquiti and Orbi Netgear. So I went ahead and ordered an Orbi RBK53 (AC3000), consisting of one router and two satellites. Setting the system up was kind of OK with Orbi‘s app (not the best app, but it‘s all right). Set up the configurator at devialet‘s, transferred it to the the 120, and started streaming. So far for two hours absolutely flawlessly, no crackles, no dropouts, nothing, absolutely smooth. Naturally, I have to test the system much longer, but initial impressions are very favourable!
SonicTransporter i5 - AirPort Extreme - Devialet Expert 120 - ATC SCM 19 v1
