Intel NUC13ANKI50000 running latest iteration of Rock.
Networking Gear & Setup Details
Asus RT-AX58U router connected directly to NUC. NUC connected directly to Audiolab DAC by USB cable. No VPN.
Connected Audio Devices
Audiolab 8200CDQ DAC connected direct to Rock NUC.
Number of Tracks in Library
22,000
Description of Issue
Does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve error-free playback on an Audiolab 8200CDQ when connected directly by USB to an Intel NUC running Rock?
I’m hearing brief stutters or pops every 20 seconds or so. I’ve tried multiple setting changes, including removing all DSP, loudness controls and resampling instructions without eliminating the problem. Have also experimented with various buffers sizes, and added a powered USB hub between the NUC and the DAC. Problem still there.
I’ve been using Roon for several months in this network setup without issues. And it continues to work without problem on two other devices connected via streamers.
Hi Noris.
Playing via USB from a relatively old Thinkpad X230 running Roon Remote seems to eliminate the unwanted noises. Good shout.
I presume this means the issue lies with the NUC running Roon Rock. Do you think there is a way to resolve it without adding another computer or streamer into the chain?
Glad the suggestion helped! Have you tried to update the ROCK BIOS to the latest version? It almost sounds like the USB port is not properly isolated and there’s some noise from electrical interference. The simplest/cheapest solution would be to add a Rasberry Pi running DietPi/Ropieee and connect that to your Audiolab DAC via USB (provided the Audiolab supports Linux).
