Does anyone have a digital system that is as involving as their analogue front end?

I have Kimber cable XLR interconnects and Ethernet going into the Meitner. I just ordered a 50ft. ethernet cable which I will run across the room (under a carpet) and plug the Meitner into the mesh that is connected to the ATT fiber. I will then have only one mesh. Chatgpt thinks that each mesh has its own subnetwork. The guy who sold me the Moon suggested I connect it directly to the main mesh, but when his installers came here they said it would work just as well on the second mesh. Chatgpt seems to know its stuff on this subject and says that should fix drop offs as well as have Jplay connect to the Meitner. Amazon. The cable arrives before 8 am.

If you like the sound of your VPI turntable, the dCS DACs may not be your speed. I've heard both the Bartok APEX and the Rossini APEX. Of the two, the Bartok actually sounded better to my ears, but surprisingly not as good as my Denafrips Pontus II. The Rossini had an artificiality to its sound quality that was off-putting to me. The Bartok at least did not sound overly synthetic to me.

The one streamer-DAC that I've heard, for which I think I could gladly give up vinyl, is the Linn Organik DAC as part of either a Linn Selekt or Klimax network music player. I heard one at a Linn dealer and had just gotten done listening to their demo of the 50th anniversary version of the LP12 turntable. If I were blindfolded listening to the Linn Organik DAC, I think I would have had trouble knowing if the music I was hearing was coming from an LP12 turntable or the Linn Organik DAC.

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My IPad will no longer recognize the Meitner MA3. I have plugged it directly into my ATT fiber hub. I’ve reported this to TMR and will probably have to go to Meitner for support if they will support something purchased from TMR. Otherwise, I might have to send it back.

@audio-b-dog you might find a solution here

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/big-issue-with-my-fiber-optics-internet-for-qobuz-streaming
 

@lanx0003 was able to resolve what appears to be the same issue. 
may be he can chime in here…

Here’s what Gemini says about the issue…

1. The Multi-Band Separation Fix (Most Common)

By default, AT&T combines the 2.4\text{ GHz} and 5\text{ GHz} Wi-Fi bands into a single network name (SSID). Many dedicated music streamers—especially older models—only have 2.4\text{ GHz} Wi-Fi chips. If your phone connects to the 5\text{ GHz} band and your streamer is on the 2.4\text{ GHz} band, the AT&T router sometimes blocks them from talking to each other.

• The Fix: Type 192.168.1.254 into a web browser to log into your AT&T Gateway settings (the access code is printed on a sticker on the router).

• Navigate to Wi-Fi > Advanced Options.

• Give the 2.4\text{ GHz} and 5\text{ GHz} bands different names (e.g., "HomeNetwork" and "HomeNetwork_5G").

• Connect your phone and your music streamer to the exact same network name (ideally 2.4\text{ GHz} for the streamer to ensure stability).

2. The IP Address & Subnet Mismatch (If Using Ethernet)

If your streamer is plugged directly into a wall jack or a network switch, it might still be clinging to an IP address given to it by your old internet provider. If your old network used a different IP scheme (like 10.0.0.x) and AT&T uses 192.168.1.x, the streamer is essentially speaking a different language.

• The Fix: Unplug the power cable from the back of your music streamer, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in. This forces it to request a brand-new IP address from the AT&T gateway.

• If it still isn't recognized, you may need to perform a factory reset on the streamer itself so it forgets its old network lease.

3. The Double NAT Conflict (If Using Your Own Router)

Did you plug your old Wi-Fi router or mesh system (like Eero, Google Nest, or Netgear) into the new AT&T box? If so, you now have two routers trying to direct traffic. Your streamer might be connected to the AT&T Wi-Fi, while your phone is connected to your old router's Wi-Fi. Because they are on completely separate networks, they cannot see each other.

• The Fix: You need to choose one system to handle your Wi-Fi.

• If you want to keep using your own personal router, log into the AT&T Gateway (192.168.1.254), go to Firewall > IP Passthrough, and turn it on for your personal router. Then, turn off the Wi-Fi interface on the AT&T box entirely. This forces AT&T to act purely as a modem, leaving your personal router in charge of all your devices.