Robin Bowes;181582 Wrote: > This is a Slim Devices forum, so it's not unreasonable to assume that we > are talking about usage with Slim device.
It's reasonable to assume the files will be used for other purposes too, especially over time. Robin Bowes;181582 Wrote: > Because there's no way to control the stream if it is being transcoded. I suppose you mean that the SB/TP have no control they way it is implemented, right? What suprises me is that it has been implemented that way, not the fact that is. Robin Bowes;181582 Wrote: > Why not? It depends on priorities. If FF/REW is important to you then it > should be considered when making ones decision on which file format to > use. johann Wrote: > > But if that FF/REW is very high and your priority list and you only > intend to use your files for SB/Tp than that is of importance. If you quote me, please don't take things out of context. Robin Bowes;181582 Wrote: > Anyone running slimserver on a slow CPU, e.g. a NAS. In those cases, it > is better to stream in a format that is decoded natively on the client. Yes but decoding would not be needed at all at the server if the client could play WMA natively. Robin Bowes;181582 Wrote: > Hmmm. WMA lossless -> PCM -> FLAC. That server's going to be working > pretty hard. Better to store the stuff in FLAC format to begin with. Unless you use and underpowered PC from early 80s or a slow NAS device, then and only then will this present a problem. Strictly using FLAC being without problems is just an illusion, just have a look in http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31616 At least those WMA lossless 88.2 kHz/24 bit files play back at proper speed using wmadec.... -- johann ------------------------------------------------------------------------ johann's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10177 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32871 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
