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....


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