· My Roon core is a MacBook Pro connected to the router by ethernet. My main music system is Meridian 808 with ID41 card also connected to the router by ethernet. I am losing connection, the 808 'disappears' as an audio device despite the fact that the indicator lights to the ID41 input continually flash so the network connection appears OK. The issue is intermittent, with the 808 reappearing, then disappearing again. I read that there have been issues with older Meridian legacy products, including the ID41. Is this the likely cause? In which case should I replace the 808 with Meridian 210 streamer? Any other advice? I am using Meridian DSP speakers so I need something that connects by ethernet (speaker link) cable. Thanks for any suggestions.
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· Router is Gigaclear 500mb/s connection. No other connection issues.
Just checking in on this. Were you able to confirm that the ID41 card is running the latest firmware, including the Meridian update we mentioned, and did that have any effect on the intermittent behavior? Let us know what you’re seeing when you can, otherwise the thread will autoclose, thanks.
I am glad to hear that a full network and Core reboot got everything communicating again! A full power cycle is an excellent way to clear out stale network routing tables and refresh the connections.
However, I want to strongly second @ncpl’s recommendation regarding the firmware. While the reboot provided a solid immediate fix, the underlying communication quirk between the older ID41 firmware and modern network protocols is still present on the card. The intermittent dropouts you were experiencing are exactly what this recent firmware update was engineered to resolve.
To ensure the Meridian 808 stays permanently connected without needing routine reboots, I highly recommend prioritizing that firmware update when you have a moment.
I will go ahead and close this thread since your system is back up and playing music for now. If you run into any further dropouts or need assistance after the update, please do not hesitate to open a new topic—we are always here to help!
