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Title: Prebuffering - 6 sec Default
Post by: pcstockton on November 02, 2010, 12:15:02 pm

Good day all!

I am wondering how the prebuffering works.

I have it set to 6 sec (recommended) but my songs play instantly when selected.  How exactly does this prebuffering work?  I definitely dont have to wait 6 seconds for music to start.

I am playing back "from memory" for what that is worth.

thanks in advance,
Patrick

Title: Re: Prebuffering - 6 sec Default
Post by: Matt on November 02, 2010, 12:39:23 pm

Prebuffering is the (minimum) amount of decoded audio to hold in the audio chain.

Playback can begin before the buffer is completely full, and a modern computer can fill a six second buffer in a fraction of a second.

Unless you have special circumstances (like you're playing from an inconsistent home network), the default value of six seconds is recommended.  The setting has no impact on audio quality.

Title: Re: Prebuffering - 6 sec Default
Post by: pcstockton on November 02, 2010, 12:50:42 pm

Thanks Matt.  I really appreciate the quick response.

Take care.