Why do I keep getting audio file is loading slowly?

Core Machine (Operating system/System info/Roon build number)

Roon 1.6 build 416 stable (64 bit)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)
Processor 3.4 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 24 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
MacOS Mojave: version 10.14.5 (18F132)

Network Details (Including networking gear model/manufacturer and if on WiFi/Ethernet)

WiFi to Bell Home Hub 2000

Audio Devices (Specify what device you’re using and its connection type - USB/HDMI/etc.)
Denon AVR-S51BT
Schiit Valhalla 2
Oppo HA-2se
Audioquest Dragonfly Red
Micromega Mydac

Description Of Issue

Using Tidal through Roon, way to frequently, I get “Audio file is loading slowly” after about 10 seconds of the song. Then it stops playing the one I wanted and skips to the next song in the album. I know this is a problem specific to Roon because I also use Tidal with Audrivana and have no playback issues at all. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks. Love your product but this issue makes it difficult to enjoy.


I have been playing more with the setup. Sorry, the problem doesn’t seem to be Tidal: the problem is reading my own flac files from an external drive. And especially files that are SACD rips. Sorry about that. I’m going to have to look into this a little more on my own.

This would be my first port of call … try a hardwired LAN connection.

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Thanks. Yes. Ordered one up from Amazon today for delivery tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

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Hi @Ken_Dafoe,

As mentioned, we recommend using an Ethernet connection for your Core whenever possible. Definitely let us know how things go with an Ethernet connection!

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