# Roon not outputing in lossless **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [September 15, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370 "2018-09-15T19:12:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/1 "2018-09-15T19:12:21Z")
Hello, I am running Roon on a Windows 10 Surface Pro 3 and it appears to have stopped outputting in Lossless format and is only has output in high quality (AirPlay). How can I get Roon to once again output in lossless to my Linn Sneaky DS? Thanks for your help. Regards, Steve ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2018, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/2 "2018-09-15T19:20:58Z")
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**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/3 "2018-09-15T19:24:01Z")
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**Author:** ![WiWavelength](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/wiwavelength/32/50562_2.png) [@WiWavelength](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/WiWavelength)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/4 "2018-09-15T19:36:08Z")
If using AirPlay, it is lossless only with 16 bit audio. Any MQA, DSD, etc., will be downconverted at high quality for transit over AirPlay. AJ ---
**Author:** ![andybob](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/andybob/32/109007_2.png) [@andybob](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/andybob)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/5 "2018-09-16T00:20:59Z")
Is DS streaming working for you ? > [@Roon 1.5 Is Now Live!](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-1-5-is-now-live/42309/1): > > ## Linn DS Support > > At long last, we are happy to announce that all Linn DS streaming players are supported by Roon! > > With the most recent firmware update, Linn has released a streaming mode that allows for bit perfect transmission from Roon to your Linn DS – with the DS as the clock master – guaranteeing the highest audio quality possible. > > **Note that Roon streaming support requires Linn’s Davaar 63 firmware, which is currently in beta.** Linn plan to release it to everyone shortly, following Roon’s release today. > > Once you’ve updated both your Linn DS and Roon, Roon will find your DS on the network – click enable and you should be good to go! ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 8:33am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/6 "2018-09-16T08:33:05Z")
Hello, Thanks for your replies. My Roon and Linn Sneaky DS set up has been working fine since Roon started supporting Linn DS players. I have been getting lossless playback up to 192/24 when streaming Tidal and from my NAS via Roon. I have been away from home for a couple of weeks and came home yesterday and when playing some music noticed something wasn’t quite right. That’s when I saw that Roon was outputting in AirPlay. I can get lossless playback when using Tidal and Linn Kazoo directly, but not via Roon. It would appear that something, such as a setting in Roon has changed, but I can’t find a setting that allows me to change it to lossless playback. I did try uninstalling and reinstalling Roon, but still only AirPlay output. Thanks in advance for your help. Regards, Steve ---
**Author:** ![RBM](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/rbm/32/48302_2.png) [@RBM](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/RBM)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 8:42am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/7 "2018-09-16T08:42:00Z")
Can you share a screenshot of the Networked section of Settings \> Audio, like this:: ![image](https://roon-community-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/4/34b713f6cd942a39f05f25ebd0285445d8b30cae.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2018, 8:45am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/8 "2018-09-16T08:45:38Z")
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**Author:** ![john](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/john/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@john](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/john)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/12 "2018-09-17T21:49:52Z")
Hello @Steve_Robinson, Could you try fully power cycling (remove power from wall) the following devices and reporting if you are able to see the Linn Sneaky DS in the Audio \> Settings screen after everything has booted up again? 1. Roon Core 2. Router, including any switches or access points that lay in-between the Roon Core and the Sneaky DS 3. Linn Sneaky DS -John ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/13 "2018-09-24T20:13:40Z")
I’ll give it a try, but why would it change to Airplay in the first place? And how can I change it back without restarting everything? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/letter_avatar/steve_robinson/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Steve\_Robinson](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/14 "2018-10-03T19:11:02Z")
Roon is still only outputting in AirPlay (High Quality) only. How can I change it back to lossless? This issue is driving me insane!! Help please. ---
**Author:** ![noris](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/noris/32/161230_2.png) [@noris](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/noris)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-not-outputing-in-lossless/49370/15 "2025-01-02T22:07:44Z")
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