Roon/Nucleus doesn't recognize DAC after latest update

In a word YES. certainly if it was was working in the precious Roon Nucleus build.

@wizardofoz appreciate the response. It was 100% working prior to the last update. Any ideas how to fix it?

@connor @Wes @support Please, can someone at Roon assist me?

Is it possible to revert back to the previous build?

A few thoughts below if anyone can provide feedback, it would be appreciated.

1.) Curious to know if the USB ports should be listed in the audio section with the ability to “enable” like the HDMI ports are in the photo. Nothing currently attached to the HDMI ports. I haven’t noticed how this was in the past so curious to know.

2.) I ordered a HDMI to USB adapter to try in one of HDMI ports. Not really sure if that’s something that would work but thought I’d give it a shot. Does anyone have experience with an adapter of this kind?

3.) The DAC manufacturer doesn’t know what the issue is and hasn’t heard from other Roon client’s using this specific DAC of any issues. He offered to replace the USB input circuit board if I ship it back to them for a fee. Wonder if I should give that a shot?

4.) As for the potential of a USB driver issue with the Nucleus, wouldn’t there be many others with the issue after the latest update to build 1148? I’ve read here of issues with Nucleus constantly restarting, core not findable, and issues with internal SSD. I haven’t had any of those issues and my internal ssd has been fine and continues to be connected. So not sure my issue is the same as others after moving to build 1148… IS THERE ANYONE ELSE HAVING ISSUES WITH A DAC CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO NUCLEUS VIA USB AFTER THE UPDATED TO BUILD 1148??

Thanks,
Joe

Hi @Joe_Spivey,

Please accept our apologies for the lapse. We’ve confirmed you’re encountering an issue with external USB devices on Build 1148.

We have a high-priority ticket with senior developers to resolve this issue, and there should be improvements if you update to the latest build of Roon on your Core and all devices in the meantime. Roon 2.0.5 and ARC 1.0.5 are live!

This workaround may work; the issue is with the mounting process for USB drives in RoonOS, so any other output shouldn’t manifest this issue. The team doesn’t have direct experience with these digital converters, but you could peruse the Audio Gear Talk section.

I recommend waiting for a status update from the Roon team if you still experience this issue on the latest build rather than taking any hardware replacement steps. Proper unmounting commands can resolve the issue, so let us know if you still experience the problem, and the team will proceed from there.

We’ll be watching for your response.

Hello there,
I am using Nucleus with build 1169 and experience similar (but intermittent) problems. Sometimes during listening sessions (and only when I frequently change tracks and/or stop tracks the during playback) Roon looses the USB connection to my Melco N10 Roon ready device.

In earlier instances of this problem a restart of the Melco N10 would resolve the issue, but the last time thispoblem occured a Melco restart would not resolve the problem.

To try and get my Nucleus to recognize the usb connection I restarted the complete chain, reset the Melco Roon ready settings, and fired all up in sequence. First a network component restart, followed by a nucleus restart, and Melco restart. To no avail.

In the meantime I was running out of time and chose to switch off all components in the chain and left the issue for the following day. After switching all gear on the next day I was supprised to see that Nucleus recognised the Melco USB connection.

It appears to me this issue is not yet resolved in build 1169.

@ Joe_Spivey. You are not alone…

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Why so long to respond to my repeated request for help?

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