Uniti2 UPnP Issues with mconnect app / Qobuz

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Hi all! I have the following problem and hope someone knows any fixes.

Setup: I own a Naim Uniti2 and use the mconnect app on my iphone to stream Qobuz directly to the Uniti2. I also use Roon via a Bluesound Node but at times prefer using the amp’s own UPnP streamer.

The problem: I can stream 16bit Quobuz files no problem. However, as soon as I switch to 24bit or higher the playback keeps pausing (as in buffering), then continues. It seems like it is buffering / like there is a speed problem. This issue appears both with the Uniti2 connected via Wifi as well as hardwired via ethernet.

Fun fact 1: To my surprise it does not appear when I use mconnect to stream the same 24bit audio to my TV (although this might be a cast instead of UPnP).

Fun fact 2: I put a WAV file on my iphone, selecting it as source in mconnect instead of Qobuz the Uniti2 plays like a dream!

Did anyone ever experience similar issues? Fixes are very welcome! Thank you in advance!

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I had lots of issues with mconnect, I even tried to contact them for support. I gave up on it and now use bubbleupnp server on a raspberry pi 4 which creates an openhome renderer out of the nds and I use the Linn app on my iPhone to search, choose and play music on the nds through the bubbleupnp server. It is stable and I’ve had no issues.

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Thank you. That might be the next step. It would just be so lovely if there is a solution for this. My needs are not exactly advanced. I think :slight_smile: