Playback not working via RME HDSPe MADI FX/PCIe [resolved with exclusive mode]

[dylan (Dylan Caudill)]

Roon can't connect to Core [resolved: firewall issues]

Thanks for your reply, @dylan My Windows Defender firewall was on. I disabled it for both public and private networks. I also turned off my Avast Premium Security. The system output on the Roon core still skips through all tracks. My network access from my macbook worked though, but, only when playing back to the macbook pro system output. I am also now able to play to my Apple TV. So, a few improvements, but, not being able to play anything on my Roon core still a major issue.

I’m glad to hear that disabling this helped, @Adam_Casey.

Make sure that both Avast and Windows Defender Firewall have exceptions in for Roon/RoonServer and RAATServer.

Now, for the playback on the Core itself. Is it possible to disable or uninstall the RME HDSPe madi fx card temporarily and just use default Windows audio drivers? I know this is not an ideal long-term solution, but at the moment this is what stands out as the thing that makes your setup different from the vast majority of others. If we can confirm it works without it, at least then we can know for sure that this is where we need to focus our efforts.