Yup. Logical suggestions. However, I am starting to wonder whether all this is worth it. After all, the point of it all is to relax for about an hour at the end of the day. The last thing I want to do is to have to tinker and lurk in online forums. I’ll see what @rahulkc_s does today. If the thing still does not fix, I’ll try and return it if that is possible.
After another software update brake-up, I’m done with the USbridge and sold mine.
I’ll come back when there is an usbridge version 2 which uses a board that also can use Ropieee. I bought this thing to enjoy music, not to be stuck every time.
I personally love having RoonBridge, HQPlayer NAA and UPnP renderer modes. And I love the SQ of the unit and the fact it can be powered by 5Vdc with very very low power consumption. And I can use it over 5GHz wifi with an adapter. And the support I’ve had has been 1st class.
At the same time most Roon users would probably prefer RoPieee like you. I know Allo are well aware of the number of requests for a RoPeee solution. Fingers crossed the company responsible for Sparky’s CPU can get their kernel updated asap. It would help to keep everyone happy.
In their defense, Allo have been amazing with customer service, working the problem and trying to find a solution that will work. I have spent close to 3 hours live with them thus far. However, there is no solution as yet. Hopefully tomorrow.
I thought I’d hang in the towel well before this. However, the customer service has kept me going. But for anyone new considering this, I’d say, hang in there and wait for Allo improve their product – unless you are really tech savvy with the OS’s involved AND have an in with the makers of your DAC, who can help you troubleshoot too.
@PhiloMelos: Where did you sell yours? And do you know if Allo takes back their duds?
Anyone that can present supported Wifi adapters (5 GHz)? I have a Devolo WiFi Stick AC and found a compatible (possible) Linux driver. Not sure if the driver will work. I am definitely a noob on how/what commands to use to install this. I managed to load it to a folder on root but from there I am lost. I am willing to give it a try if someone can help me out.
I understand your frustration but just to bring some balance here I have been using a USBridge since they were released. My first one was DOA but Allo promptly replaced it and I have been running trouble free since with several DACs. I use standard Dietpi, not the Allo GUI version and keep up to date with Dietpi updates.
I found it difficult to get my adapter to work. I got a ralink one that uses the same chipset. Did not recognize it at all I had to compile one in the end with guidance from Ralink support which was not fun and out of my comfort zone. But it works.
No it was quite enjoyable (probably because it worked).
It has been solid, no drop outs and it is in the worst place in the house for wireless signal strength, the signal is going through at least six solid brick walls.
The only issue I have started to have is if I reboot the USBridge, my modem doesn’t find the wireless adaptor until I pull out the plug and replace it.