zzzap;613686 Wrote: > OK, so we agree there is no data loss then? Now then, the question is > how can the TCP still have a role in SQ then? As you say lost packets > might have an impact. Best way to pursue that thought is to studie the > network layers on the Touch and see if we can monitor request for > packets. And if we can prove that, then ask us why. Is it possible to > update or optimize the network driver on the Touch? Or maybe some > simple kernel parameters. > > As I see it there's no point at this stage to look at all possible > settings on the LAN adapter on the server. And for a group studie > rather hopeless as most of us use "servers" with onboard network chips. > > If one was to pursue that road one need to use crossed drop cable > between the server and the Touch or else the switch will alternate the > result and we learn nothing. > > Another thing I'm wondering. Can the network changes be heard on a > Touch without kernel parameter modifications? Maybe the developer team > already had tweaked the kernel for better network performance?
As I said. I've studied the whole subject for quite some time. I found quiet some areas for improvement. I also developped and applied modifications with pretty good results. I obviously havn't made those modifications available to the public. @johann Yep. A Windows based server sounds better then a Linux based server on the same HW. -- soundcheck 'soundcheck's Touch Toolbox 2.0' (http://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com/2011/01/soundchecks-squeezebox-touch-toolbox-20.html) || 'soundcheck's Touch Toolbox - Beta Blog' (http://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com/2011/01/soundchecks-tt-beta-blog.html) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ soundcheck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84742 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
