Roon is not connecting with my ID41.

System, all connected with Cat 6a: Router > Cisco 2960 switch > Cisco 2960 switch > PC > same cable providing connection back to Cisco switch > ID41 on 808v6 > DSP 8kSE.

I have had substantial help from VK with my config. and very good help from Richard at Reading Sevenoaks (Meridian dealer). I have re-typed and also loaded the latest firmware to the 808 but still no sound. I have tried to play stored music files and Roon radio. And I have tried a different cable. Meridian have also replied but think that it is a Roon settings problem (my thanks to Des and Meridian at this difficult time). I have also taken up Nic’s suggestion and scanned my network. This does show the ID41 (as well as everything else) so it is visible to my router and switches. The lights flash appropriately on the ID41 input. I do not have the latest firmware for the ID41 but Meridian recommend that it is better to sort out the problem before installing it.

There is a curiosity which I do not understand. If the USB connection between PC and 808 is made, then the ID41 connection is visible and appears to play with the sound meter active, although there is no sound. If the USB connection is disconnected, only “system output” is displayed in “Zones”; in “Settings” this now shows “system output” enabled; USB is visible but labelled “enabling” in red; Realtek HD Audio is visible with tab to enable (irrelevant PC soundcard); no ID41/Meridian 800 are visible but lights continue to flash on the ID41 input to the 808.

I would be grateful for any further suggestions anyone can make.

One further clarification is that my PC is running Windows 8 with an AMD A8 processor. I don’t know whether this is powerful enough to run Roon Core and Control, although it will run with the USB connection. (If I get this running I will probably get something with an i7 to run Core.)

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