Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number)
NUC running ROCK build number 1.8 (764)/IPad remote same build.
Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)
NUC connects to via Ethernet to English Electric switch, which in turn connects to the internet and to a second switch (Etherregen). My digital pre-amp connects via the latter switch (used as a standard 1gb port).
Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
Meridian 818v3 digital pre-amp connecting to Meridian DSP speakers (5k2SE)
Description Of Issue
The above setup works fine. I am trying to insert a Mac Mini M1 (MM) into the above system to trial some sound processing software. The idea is to connect the MM to Roon via the Etherregen switch and output the signal from the MM to the Meridian 818 via usb. (Wi-fi is turned off on the MM). I have installed Roon Bridge on the MM.
I’m not sure how this should appear in the audio settings within Roon (as seen by the IPad remote) but I was expecting that the MM or a second Meridian zone (connected via usb) to be made available which could then be selected for playback. However the only option remains the icon for Ethernet connection to 818. If I remove the Ethernet cable to the 818 then that options disappears and no other option to connect to the 818 is available. The sound processing software has not yet been installed.
The MM and the 818 are set up for output to the 818 via usb in the MM audio/midi settings and outputs sound to the speakers in the test option from within the speaker configuration screen.
I guess I’m not understanding something here but I have come to a complete dead end trying to work it out, so any help/advice would be very welcome, especially if couched in simple technical terms!