NUC 8 i5 and DSD via HDMI

Roon Software Discussion
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Hello again,
i have a few setups around the house and I am dealing with the following setup right now:

Roon Core on a NUC 8 i5 via ethernet to NAS Synolgy 214
Roon Core via HDMI out to Onkyo RZ740

Issue:
NUC fails to play DSD 64/128/256 through Onkyo

Facts:

  • Onkyo accepts DSD up to 256 as per specs (unclear whether DoP)
  • NUC recognizes Onkyo AV properly in settings
  • Settings correct at 192/24, DSD over DoP, exclusive mode, channel downmix, MQA core decoder on
  • Onkyo plays DSD via HDMI w/o a problem via Sony UXB 700
  • Switching inputs or cables does not change anything
  • All DSP off, volume leveling on
  • Signal path looks correct
  • No sound, absolute silence
  • The progress indicator at the bottom of the Roon page shows some movement, but stops for longer periods

Here is the signal path. What gives?

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and another one, as clean as it gets
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Roon cannot play DSD over HDMI currently. At least not for me with my NUC/Rock.

I’m in the same situation as you are, Denon receiver that can process DSD from the OPPO SACD player over HDMI but Roon will not do it. I use convert to PCM.

Wondering if the new 1.8 version will have a workaround for that. Hope for it but don’t expect it to.

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The problem is not Roon, but the missing audio driver for HDMI.
And please: Try to search in the forum, because this question occures nearly every week…

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Ok, got it. I will get into the search function and see what I come up with.