Roon Core Machine
Custom Windows Server 2019 running on i9-10900K processor. It lets me do 5.1 material upscaled to DSD64 with convolution filters running. So, I’m certain it is plenty powerful enough to power three stereo endpoints at once, with no convolution, limited to 24/96.
Networking Gear & Setup Details
Hard wired from router to end points through MoCA device (uses existing cable wiring in our home to distribute hard wired Ethernet. Always has worked very well for all Roon endpoints inside our home.
Connected Audio Devices
RPI3b (3), each with an Audioquest Dragonfly Black, running Roon Bridge on DietPi.
Number of Tracks in Library
200K+
Description of Issue
Creating a distributed audio system around our patio/gardens/pool. Three systems, each with a pair of speakers and subwoofer. Set up in Roon as three grouped endpoints. Tried Wi-Fi outside — constantly dropping signal due to poor performance. So, now for testing, I have a Cat6 cable running from inside the home to a new 4-port TP-Link switch outside. Cat6 cabling running from switch to each rpi3b around the patio. I still can’t play through a single track before all three endpoints stop working due to poor performance. Sounds really fabulous for the moments I can hear it!
I’ve even tried cutting back to 24/48, even through the Dragonflies will handle 24/96, just to reduce the network demand. I am stumped. I was certain that hard wiring would solve.
What am I missing here, folks? Thanks. JCR