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Trouble streaming hi-res audio:
Peter_RN:
So, if you stream your Hi-Res files from the ReadyNas directly to the Naim everything works fine? In that case you need more bandwidth than your (wireless) network is capable of, as Jim has said.
You say that a wired connection is not a feasible; I wonder why this is. I am assuming that you use the laptop in the same room that the Naim is in, so you have an Ethernet cable in the room already? Could you not install a small switch, tucked away behind the Naim if you wish, supply it using the cable currently plugged into the Naim – new short cable into Naim and connect the laptop into the switch when you wish to play the Hi-Res files.
Peter
ssands:
Yes, apparently, wireless bandwidth is the issue, but only bi-directionally. That is, if I stream the same hi-res audio to my laptop and play it on the laptop, it plays fine, without gaps.
So, is there a buffer that I can increase the size of?
Is there a "mode" in which MC acts strictly as a controller and directs the audio to go from NAS to the Naim?
Some other solution? I expect the bandwidth problem may be due to walls between the WAP and the laptop.
The laptop does not live near a ethernet jack, which is why it operates wirelessly. Also, this is the only case in which there is a problem.
Any ideas?
Samson:
--- Quote from: ssands on May 16, 2013, 06:39:04 pm ---Yes, apparently, wireless bandwidth is the issue, but only bi-directionally. That is, if I stream the same hi-res audio to my laptop and play it on the laptop, it plays fine, without gaps.
So, is there a buffer that I can increase the size of?
Is there a "mode" in which MC acts strictly as a controller and directs the audio to go from NAS to the Naim?
Some other solution? I expect the bandwidth problem may be due to walls between the WAP and the laptop.
The laptop does not live near a ethernet jack, which is why it operates wirelessly. Also, this is the only case in which there is a problem.
Any ideas?
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you can experiment with buffering under tools > audio > output mode settings
There are programs to measure weak wifi signal strength and throughput but does the laptop receive full strength for internet connection in all the different locations?
Not sure whether is applicable but maybe a range extender or ethernet over power connection?
ssands:
--- Quote from: Samson on May 17, 2013, 07:02:14 am ---you can experiment with buffering under tools > audio > output mode settings
There are programs to measure weak wifi signal strength and throughput but does the laptop receive full strength for internet connection in all the different locations?
Not sure whether is applicable but maybe a range extender or ethernet over power connection?
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I will try the buffer settings.
It's interesting however. My laptop shows full strength wireless. I have very fast download speed. So, I'm thinking the bandwidth may not be the issue. Especially, since it plays fine on my PC. Could it be the internal "processing" in MC?
Something doesn't seem right, and I wonder if it is a setup/config issue, especially since it doesn't seem other are having this problem.
Not sure what to look at, unless there are recommendations for setting up MC. I admit MC is deep and perhaps I am missing some important information.
Samson:
--- Quote from: ssands on May 17, 2013, 12:27:57 pm ---I will try the buffer settings.
It's interesting however. My laptop shows full strength wireless. I have very fast download speed. So, I'm thinking the bandwidth may not be the issue. Especially, since it plays fine on my PC. Could it be the internal "processing" in MC?
Something doesn't seem right, and I wonder if it is a setup/config issue, especially since it doesn't seem other are having this problem.
Not sure what to look at, unless there are recommendations for setting up MC. I admit MC is deep and perhaps I am missing some important information.
--- End quote ---
See how the buffering goes. And yes MC runs very deep,you may need one of the gurus here to dig deeper.However, if an ethernet connection solves the issue then thats why I suggested EOP (if you cant run a wire, if it is practicle and other things fail)
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