Weiss DAC 501 Mark 1 Ethernet Verizon issue

Hey @2andy .  I do know how frustrating these things can be.  A will tell you it is a network issue. B will tell you it is a hardware issue.  From personal experience, I have learned to at least check the internet speed at the streamer or DAC.  EZ to use an adapter (Ethernet > USB C) and plug it into a laptop.  Run Google speed test.  Now at least you know your upload and download speeds AT THE STREAMER.  You can do this multiple times throughout the day, and at least rule out bad ethernet.

@2andy @tuberist 

i have never had a problem with the ethernet feed into my weiss when the lan input is used -- usually issues of this sort are with the service provider modem/router or with the user in-house feed if run through some repeaters or nest pods to get a wired lan connection into an otherwise not-connected room

regarding the weiss 501 mk 2 upgrade it is somewhat expensive and there is improvement sonically but it is subtle -- my sense is that there is even more micro detail unearthed from good recordings, and an enhanced sense of space/spatial cues in recordings, particularly stage depth and ’openness’ ... overall top to bottom balance is not altered as far as i can hear, nor is the ethereal silkiness of the sound (perhaps its greatest strength), despite the tremendous detail one can hear effortlessly

 I was not aware that you could use the ethernet input for anything other than ROON. Can someone explain how you do that?

Thanks jj

So yesterday I brought the Weiss upstairs and plugged it into my Main Router and was able to get the Weiss dac to recognize the Correct IP address. So I’m going to try and swap out the working Router with the non-working Extender in my basement where my stereo and DAC are. I’ll let u know. Verizon said there is no way to change the IP address on the Extender to match the upstairs Router. I spent an hour on Hold and then an hour on the phone with the Verizon rep to learn this & subsequently need a drink badly & I don’t really drink..lol