Does anybody know if I will be able to connect my DAC, which as currently configured, does not accept USB streaming, to the Nucleus One USB port using one of these: StarTech.com USB to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP - 1000BASE-SX/LX - Windows/Mac/Linux - USB 3.0 Ethernet Adapter -
I have good SFPs and the appropriate Corning Fiber.
If the USB to Fiber converter route works from the Nucleus’ point of view, i can run the fiber to a Fiber to Ethernet converter and then Ethernet cable into my DAC. But will there be a breakdown in communication between the DAC looking for Ethernet protocols and the Nucleus sending out via USB 3.0 protocols? (I’m hoping that is exactly what the StarTech USB to Fiber converter plus the SFP is designed to handle, but just looking for guidance from anyone who knows.)
Thanks!
This is overly complicated. If your DAC has an Ethernet port, just connect the DAC the switch or router that your Roon Server is connected to with an Ethernet cable and you will have an ethernet connection to your Roon Server.
If your Roon Server is connected by WiFi, then a simple WiFi bridge device will allow you to connect both the DAC and the Roon Server by wired Ethernet with the bridge handling the Wifi connection. There are many cheap routers on the market that can also work as a WiFi access point (not really what you want) or a WiFi bridge.
Yes. I am currently connect the DAC (integrated into NAD M33) via Ethernet to LAN switch, to which the Nucleus and my router are connected. Just wondering about ways to get the M33 off that switch. May not be the thing to do.
I’m sure you will find many opinions on the merits (or otherwise) of trying to eliminate the DAC connection via the switch. I have to say, however, that, for my part, I would find it highly unlikely that you would be able to hear any difference.
Certainly, using a USB Ethernet adapter (of any kind - fibre optic or copper) to add an second Ethernet port to your Nucleus One is not the way that I would go. It will result in a non-standard network topology and will require both ends of the Ethernet link to be set to static IP addresses (since you can’t configure a DHCP server on your Nucleus One) in a different subnet to your main network.
In addition, this network topology is non-standard and so may leave you without full recourse to Roon support - but then I assume you know that since you posted in Tinkering