Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
Ethernet into Nucleus>Auralic vega 2.1 USB>Balance out to ML 585.5
Description Of Issue
During playback every time I am listening and usually when I change songs I get a loud static noise. It doesn’t go away unless I cycle power on the Nucleus. It’s been happening since I purchased the unit 5 months ago.
Do you get the same problem if you use the Vega as a Roon Ready device on ethernet instead of usb connection? Or am I misunderstanding the capabilities of the Vega?
Do you notice the issue occurring on other zones as well? What happens if you try to play to the Nucleus HDMI zone and have that connected to a TV/Reciever as a test, do you still hear the static?
Andy,
No your correct I can plug the ethernet into the Vega. I tried that earlier but had trouble with Auralic’s lighting DS app not working. I will attempt that one again.
I don’t think you need the Auralic app… when plugged into the same network as the Nucleus the Vega should show up as a zone once you enable it (in Roon settings) as a Roon Ready endpoint.
Have you been able to try any of @noris‘s diagnostic test yet?
If you want to try the Vega network connected (I’m making no claims about whether it might work/sound better) you could plug the Vega into your single ethernet run, and relocate the Nucleus so that you can plug it directly into your router. It doesn’t matter where it’s physically located.
If you decide to stick with that architecture, but want the Nucleus in the same room, you could use a small ethernet switch on the end of your single run. It’s what many people do - especially those who want to use ‘audiophile’ grade switches. I’d be surprised if the Vega didn’t work properly with a ‘normal’ switch…
I have no idea why the Vega would be displaying DSD512 - unless there’s some upsampling in the chain somewhere?
