Qobuz Connect Set-Up Guide

Supported Players: microRendu, ultraRendu Plus, opticalRendu Deluxe, Signature Rendu SE.

Download the Qobuz Connect Set-Up Guide (PDF)

Prerequisites:

• Player powered on (green status light on back).

• Software Version 2.9 or later

• DAC connected via USB and powered on (Part 2).

• Device (computer/tablet/phone) on the same network.

• Active Qobuz account (sign up at qobuz.com).

Part 1: Installing Qobuz Connect

With your player powered on:

1. Go to sonicorbiter.com from a connected device that is on the same network as your Sonore rendu series player.

2. Under Network Players, confirm your player is Version 2.9 or later (Qobuz requires v2.9 or higher).

• If earlier, upgrade to Sonicorbiter 3.0. We can send you a ready-to-use card for $69 — Sonicorbiter 3.0 Software Update Card — or you can download it free and make your own card.

3. Click Manage next to your player. [Screenshot: Manage button circled.]

4. Click Apps from top menu > Software Manager icon.

5. Click Update > Confirm in popup > Wait for "Update in progress" (3-5 min).

6. Click Back to main menu > System > Reboot > OK (~90 sec).

7. After reboot: Apps > Software Manager > Available Apps tab.

8. Find Qobuz Connect icon > Install > Confirm (2-4 min).

9. Click Back to Package Manager > Verify in Installed Apps.

10. Reboot: System > Reboot > OK.

Part 2: Activating Qobuz Connect

1. Make Certain that your DAC is plugged into the Rendu Series USB port and powered on

2. Click Settings > Qobuz icon. [Screenshot: Settings with Qobuz circled.]

• Optional: Rename player (e.g., "MyRendu"—no spaces, ≤12 chars).

• Save changes.

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3. Apps > Audio App Switcher. Confirm "Qobuz Connect" is Active.

• If "Unknown": Check DAC connection/power. Click to activate, exit/re-enter to verify.

Part 3: Playing Audio in Qobuz App

1. Download Qobuz: App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android), or Microsoft Store (Windows).

2. Open > Log in.

3. Tap output selector (yellow downward arrow, top-right).

4. Select your player > Play! Tip: Supports up to 24-bit/192kHz via your DAC.

Troubleshooting

• Update Fails: Confirm Ethernet Connection; Reboot and attempt update again.

• No Sound: Confirm DAC volume is turned up; Check Qobuz volume is turned up.

• Player Missing: Rename (Step 1); Confirm Qobuz Connect is Active on Audio App Switcher.

Quick Checklist

• Player on v2.9 or later (Sonicorbiter 3.0 upgrade if needed — $69 card or free download).

• Qobuz Connect installed/active.

• DAC connected and powered on.

• Player selected in app.

• Test playback.

Support: Contact Us button at smallgreencomputer.com | Qobuz: qobuz.com/help. Enjoy!

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