Jeff,

I concur with several others that your drops are most likely router/DCHP issues.

I had occasional drops when I first went all digital 14 months ago where I had a wireless bridge between the C15 and the router. When I installed the 818 about 6 months ago I concurrently added a switch and took all M components to it via CAT6. I don't use the ports on the router except for connecting the switch to the web. After that, no more drops.

Richard
Main: 818v3, DSP7200.2x2, Prime Headphone Amp & Power Supply, Roon Nucleus+ w/Lifetime Sub., Tidal Subscription, UHD722, IP2SL-P (TCP/IP to Serial), Sony Bravia 4K TV, Intel NUC13ANHi7 Pro PC/ Win11Pro/64, iPad Air (5th gen), LinkSys MX8500 Mesh Router (X 4), LinkSys LGS116P 16 Port Switch, PS Audio Power Plant 10.
Basement: 218, DSP5200x2