Release of Sonic Orbiter Operating System v2.9 for the Rendu Series

[amsco15]

Anyone having trouble with DLNA playback on 2.9?  Worked perfect with 2.8.  I have used JRiver for years.  I can’t get my signature rendu SE to show up in JRiver (also doesn’t show up on a DLNA analysis program called white bear).  
 

I have the same settings as before…nothing.  Some info in no particular order:

 

• MPD/DLNA is active (at least when trying to get JRiver to work)
  Rebooted the router, etc.  
• Tried shutting off defender on my music server (dedicated win 10 machine)
• I do have compatibility mode selected on the Rendu.  
• Tried clearing DLNA cache and resetting mdp.  
• Rebooted the Rendu a few times…I get a green light on the back on the Rendu.  
• I use a latest version optical module fed from a simple unmanaged netgear switch with a cat 6 patch cord
• I have DLNA enabled in JRiver (just like before)….
• I have 24 bit audiophile renderer selected in JRiver (just like before) with all the DLNA options selected under advanced
• my Rendu sees my PSA DAC as reported under DAC diagnostics.
• Yes, I see the Rendu on my network by typing in its ip address.
• other DLNA devices, like Samsung TVs show up without issue.

 

Roon works fine.  I do use both programs and switch back and forth often.  
 

thanks for any ideas.

 

edit: I had the Rendu name as Dale’sRendu (also tried Dale’s Rendu).  The Rendu software does not like the apostrophe.  Showed up as soon as I removed it.  I don’t recall what I called the Rendu in 2.8 but likely used the apostrophe.  
 

little more info for completeness, the Samsung tv, I mention above, is called Andrea’s TV, shows up in JRiver just fine.  Obviously no big deal but something interesting I think.  Software is always fun.

[vortecjr]

On 8/7/2023 at 8:22 PM, amsco15 said:

edit: I had the Rendu name as Dale’sRendu (also tried Dale’s Rendu).  The Rendu software does not like the apostrophe.  Showed up as soon as I removed it.  I don’t recall what I called the Rendu in 2.8 but likely used the apostrophe.  

Good catch.

[simon_pepper]

On 8/6/2023 at 10:48 AM, simon_pepper said:

Is there any update on this?

 

thanks

Hi, I have now received my SD Card with the SO 2.9 release, however, has the issue with SonoreUPnP been resolved yet?

I am not going to boot up the newer version without support for SonoreUPnP, as this is the main function of the UltraRendu, to provide Roon support for my Naim NDS network player via its Ethernet input.
Thanks, Simon.

[simon_pepper]

On 8/16/2023 at 12:18 PM, simon_pepper said:

Hi, I have now received my SD Card with the SO 2.9 release, however, has the issue with SonoreUPnP been resolved yet?

I am not going to boot up the newer version without support for SonoreUPnP, as this is the main function of the UltraRendu, to provide Roon support for my Naim NDS network player via its Ethernet input.
Thanks, Simon.

I see that SonoreUPnP Bridge is just not working, it is not part of the available apps shipped on the SD card.

Is there the intention to continue support for this element, where it will be made available in an update to SO 2.9 or that it, it stays on SO 2.8?

Anyway I have returned back to SO 2.8, so I can continue to use SonoreUPnP Bridge to provide the Bridge between Roon and my Naim NDS player.

[vortecjr]

On 8/17/2023 at 6:04 PM, simon_pepper said:

I see that SonoreUPnP Bridge is just not working, it is not part of the available apps shipped on the SD card.

Is there the intention to continue support for this element, where it will be made available in an update to SO 2.9 or that it, it stays on SO 2.8?

Anyway I have returned back to SO 2.8, so I can continue to use SonoreUPnP Bridge to provide the Bridge between Roon and my Naim NDS player.

For right now its on 2.8 if you need this feature. The other option is the Pi based unit that is available on the SGC website.   

[simon_pepper]

1 hour ago, vortecjr said:

For right now its on 2.8 if you need this feature. The other option is the Pi based unit that is available on the SGC website.   

Yes, I do need this feature, it is used every day for my Naim NDS.

 

Have no intention of spending on another box, to replace something provided & supported with SonicOrbiterOS, plus the referenced Pi based dedicated unit is not available.

 

Given the SonicTransporter products also provides for the SonoreUPnP Bridge, also with an installed base, when does this move to SonicOrbiterOS 2.9?

[vortecjr]

3 minutes ago, simon_pepper said:

Yes, I do need this feature, it is used every day for my Naim NDS.

 

Have no intention of spending on another box, to replace something provided & supported with SonicOrbiterOS, plus the referenced Pi based dedicated unit is not available.

 

Given the SonicTransporter products also provides for the SonoreUPnP Bridge, also with an installed base, when does this move to SonicOrbiterOS 2.9?

Understood. The information was meant for others reading the post so they know the options.

 

SonicOrbiter OS 2.9 for the SonicTransporter series is under development, but I dont have a ETA at the moment.  

[MrDerrick]

Any time line on updating HQP NAA to 4.5.0 on the new 2.9 Rendu OS?

[vortecjr]

9 hours ago, MrDerrick said:

Any time line on updating HQP NAA to 4.5.0 on the new 2.9 Rendu OS?

It should be this week. 

[RCAphile]

Longtime user (and graduated upgrader) of Sonore products.

The transition from Microrendu to Ultrarendu to Signature Rendu and Signature RenduSE Optical has been impressive, to say the least. In conjunction with HQ Player, I’ve never had better sonics.

Looking forward (hopefully) to networking reliability improvements with new versions of the software…

[topside3]

Anyone notice more audio drop-outs with v2.9? Also seems to lose connection requiring a reboot of the opticalRendu if I switch tracks quickly. Using it as a Roon endpoint only.

[vortecjr]

On 8/19/2023 at 9:28 PM, MrDerrick said:

Any time line on updating HQP NAA to 4.5.0 on the new 2.9 Rendu OS?

This has been released…you can update your unit from the web interface. 

[Albrecht]

On 7/21/2023 at 3:41 PM, vortecjr said:

We are going to Release of Sonic Orbiter Operating System v2.9 for the Rendu Series very soon.

 

Release Notes:

1. The Kernel adds supports more DSD devices.

2. The output protocols have been updated.

3. The Kernel has a new low latency USB stack that reworks the way playback starts.

4. Songcast output mode is being deleted. 

5. YMPD is being deleted.

6. Logitech Media Server is being deleted.

7. Long term our plan is to remove servers from the Rendu series as they are better suited to run on Sonic Orbiter for the Transport series.

 

Please follow this thread as I will announce something special for AS members soon!

GAH…

This is a stupid good sonic upgrade. All for $30, - don’t mean to be a cliche, - but sonics were awesome already. Everybody loves this and is talking about more detail, quieter presentation, better separation and spatial queues, more accurate tonal representation of instruments. 

But, - holy crap, - I was listening at low volume and some of the lower bass in the music made me think that someone was outside in a car that goes BOOM, turned up to 11. My building is old, and yeah… the windows were rattling…so … i turned that shit up…..

 

Congrats, - this is great stuff…. 

[hytechrednek]

A few days ago I received the Micro SD Card from SGC containing v2.9. (Thanks Andrew).  Has anyone noticed an improvement in Sound Quality? I certainly did. Not sure why. I know upgrades like this are about compatibility or stability issues but I went back to the previous Mirco SD containing v2.7, and there is clearly a difference. The Micro SD Card with v2.9 produces less haze in the analogue domain when used in the Micro Rendu. It comes across as a greater sense of pitch, clarity and instrument separation. I'm using Roon but the improvement was noticeable when I tried Spotify as well.

[Dimas]

Hi all! I am in Ukraine and can I get firmware 2.9 without a card. Or can I have it installed remotely?

[vortecjr]

25 minutes ago, Dimas said:

Hi all! I am in Ukraine and can I get firmware 2.9 without a card. Or can I have it installed remotely?

Hello, email me and I’ll work out some options for you.
[email protected]

[Guarnerian]

On 8/22/2023 at 5:51 AM, topside3 said:

Anyone notice more audio drop-outs with v2.9? Also seems to lose connection requiring a reboot of the opticalRendu if I switch tracks quickly. Using it as a Roon endpoint only.

I've also experienced connection issues with my ultraRendu roughly every 24 hours. While the sound quality has vastly improved and I'd like to stay on v2.9, this problem is becoming quite bothersome. I'm using it as a Roon endpoint as well.

[vortecjr]

On 8/25/2023 at 9:37 PM, Guarnerian said:

I've also experienced connection issues with my ultraRendu roughly every 24 hours. While the sound quality has vastly improved and I'd like to stay on v2.9, this problem is becoming quite bothersome. I'm using it as a Roon endpoint as well.

That can be a router lease time setting. Try to log into your router and bump lease time to its max.

[Guarnerian]

1 hour ago, vortecjr said:

That can be a router lease time setting. Try to log into your router and bump lease time to its max.

Thank you for the swift advice. On my dial-up router which distributes DHCP in my network, I cannot adjust the DHCP lease time. Furthermore, under previous OS versions, my ultraRendu operated flawlessly for more than 24 hours in this setting. I haven't observed such connection dropouts with any other network equipment either. I wonder if there were any significant changes regarding the network functionality in v2.9?

[vortecjr]

29 minutes ago, Guarnerian said:

Thank you for the swift advice. On my dial-up router which distributes DHCP in my network, I cannot adjust the DHCP lease time. Furthermore, under previous OS versions, my ultraRendu operated flawlessly for more than 24 hours in this setting. I haven't observed such connection dropouts with any other network equipment either. I wonder if there were any significant changes regarding the network functionality in v2.9?

If you are able to manage the Rendu then try going to settings and press save to restore playback.

[Guarnerian]

13 minutes ago, vortecjr said:

If you are able to manage the Rendu then try going to settings and press save to restore playback.

Thank you. I pressed the 'Save Changes' button in Roon Ready Settings. I'll see how it goes.

[juniorbudel]

I came looking for information on whether version 2.9 would add better SQ and I was impressed with the testimony of colleagues, I can't wait for my SD to arrive, shipping to Brazil takes a long time, almost a month has passed and I still haven't received it.

[Dimas]

1 minute ago, juniorbudel said:

Я пришел искать информацию о том, добавит ли версия 2.9 лучший SQ, и меня впечатлили свидетельства коллег, я не могу дождаться прибытия моего SD, доставка в Бразилию занимает много времени, прошел почти месяц, а я все еще не получил его.

Firmware 2.9 adds a lot to the sound quality. Better image placement, detail, and especially bass.
I also want to advise you to use a 4g modem for a router or a ready-made router with LTE. We get a complete galvanic isolation from the Internet. This dramatically improves the sound quality. And it is highly desirable to use a linear power supply to the router.

[juniorbudel]

8 minutes ago, Dimas said:

O Firmware 2.9 acrescenta muito à qualidade do som. Melhor posicionamento de imagem, detalhes e principalmente graves.
Também quero aconselhá-lo a usar um modem 4G para roteador ou um roteador pronto com LTE. Obtemos um isolamento galvânico completo da Internet. Isso melhora drasticamente a qualidade do som. E é altamente desejável usar uma fonte de alimentação linear para o roteador.

Great! When I updated the OS from version 2.7 to 2.8 with UltraRendu I didn't notice any improvement in SQ, today I have OpticalRendu with OS 2.8.

 

My network is already well treated, linear sources on every dirty side of the set (routers and Core) fiber from the main router to the sound room (about 20 meters).

[Guarnerian]

On 8/28/2023 at 9:46 PM, vortecjr said:

If you are able to manage the Rendu then try going to settings and press save to restore playback.

After pressing the 'Save Changes' button and rebooting my ultraRendu, exactly 24 hours later, the connection to the Roon server was lost in the middle of music playback. While I can still see the ultraRendu from sonicorbiter.com, pressing the 'Manage' button does not grant me access to it. The only remedy in this state seems to be unplugging and then re-plugging the power adapter. I'd like to note that I never experienced this issue with v2.8. I'm curious, is this symptom unique to my setup, or might it be related to some specific settings or functionalities introduced in v2.9?