ROON does not find my Metronome Le Player USB DAC (Mac 10.14)

It uses a really old version of HiFace USB module, that according to other forum discussions:

  • Does not work on any Mac OS newer than Yosemite
  • Does not work in exclusive mode on Windows 10
  • Does not work in recent versions of Linux

Normally this is the time to tell you to use a USB to SPDIF adapter and output SPDIF to it. Unfortunately, your player only has a SPDIF output but not any digital input.

Somebody correct me if I’m wrong on any point above. (Before anyone asks, Lumin streamers USB output does not support M2Tech USB.)

I only see one possible option that is reasonably do-able - setup a PC (find one with real USB 2.0 hardware not only USB 3.0) with Windows 7 and install the driver. You can use it as a Roon Endpoint, or perhaps simply move your Roon Core there.

Alternatively, I would encourage you to check out our Roon Ready players with analog outputs.

Previous discussion is here:

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