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[Denti]

I'm using a NUC with benchmark 1000 to play FLAC from a wired server.

I got a DSD capable DAC. Playing 16/44 and pure DSD (DFF) files I have no problems.

But I can't play 24-bit FLAC without getting stuttering. The CPU maxes out.

Some questions:

1) Is it maxing out because it's converting the files on the the fly and can't handle the bigger ones?

2) What benchmark do I need (approximately) to not max out the CPU?

3) Does the Id have the power for this?

4) Can I set MC to play all 16-bit files and DFF as DSD, but everything else as PCM? How?

[JimH]

1.  Don't know, but appears to be conversion.

2.  Don't know.

3.  Doubtful.

4.  Yes, if you use Zone Switch.  Please see the wiki.

Which Id is it?

What OS?

Any antivirus software?

[Denti]

No antivirus. It's the DN2820FYKH NUC running Windows 8.

I tried it from my laptop (AMD10) with a 1900 benchmark and it's fine. I guess I need to upgrade.

What's the benchmark score of the standard NUC?

[JimH]

The JRMark is 1021.  That's the original 2820FYKH, but the newer 5CPYH should be similar.