Using a SU/US on network with Sonos

Posted by: Yeast on 19 February 2013

I have two quality audio systems and would like to be able to stream on both systems and access my US media files as well as my computer and network (non US) files.

 

The SU and US are both connected to the network via Ethernet. I had a problem develop when I tried to add the Sonos to the same network via ethernet. 

Can someone tell me if it is possible to run both streamers (not at the same time of course)?

 

Thanks 

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by NickSeattle

If you wire the Sonos to an input on the SU it will work, same as a CD player would.  You have the choice of using the DAC in the Sonos, or the one in the SU, depending how you wire it.

 

Good luck.

 

Nick

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by NickSeattle

Yeast,

 

You can connect 100 to 250+/- devices to most normal home networks, if that addresses your question better.  Each end-point device is called a "node".  Networking is not exactly plug-and-play.  There is a very short list of jargon useful to have a working knowledge of if you are going to take this on.  Most of these terms are introduced in the thin manuals that come with routers and switches, and are downloadable from the manufacturers.  Do a bit of homework with those and you are easily helped.  Without that foundation you may have more trouble than you should.

 

Anybody can become an effective home-network architect and troubleshooter, if he/she does not give up due to unwarranted fear.  (Nothing like Plumbing -- always hire the plumber!)

 

We are here for you.

 

Nick

Posted on: 19 February 2013 by MangoMonkey

You can run both devices simultaneously. I think the US supports upto 6 devices.

In terms of Sonos: You can connect it's digital out to the SU. I'm assuming you want to do that for spotify.

What kind of problem did you develop?

Posted on: 24 February 2013 by NickSeattle

Yeast,

 

I see on a different thread you are ripping to US now.  Did you resolve your network issue?  What you described sounds like an IP Address conflict.  Sometimes rebooting the router is all that is required.  Other times you may find the problem on the node, especially if it was on somebody else's network before you got it.  

 

I had an unusual experience where my router began to fail, which caused it to screw up assigning IP Addresses to nodes.  Resolving my issue was delayed by my belief that the router was OK, and that I had configured something wrong, which was far more likely.  In the end, a new Linksys X2000 has my network performing better than ever, at a very reasonable cost.

 

I am not suggesting you rush to replace your router; this is just one example of the way troubleshooting network issues can play out.

 

ATB,

 

Nick

Posted on: 24 February 2013 by Yeast

I think all my problems are related to a network gateway issue, just as you suggest. I have ATT UVERSE as a provider and I have been through 3 gateway/routers and my network seems to fade in an out even when wired. All my network components are ethernet connected. I have to deal with an integrated modem/router and there lies the issue. I guess I can add a switch, but as fair as I have been told from ATT, I cannot change routers.

 

If the issues persist, I may need to get a different provider which will really screw up my email/business communications.