UQ2: 24/192 breakup

Posted by: JSH on 10 November 2014

I have some 24/192 files.  When I try to stream them they break up every 10 seconds or so with the buffer showing 0% until it replenishes itself for another few seconds.

I use Minim UpNP, with files stored on WD NAS (and another XHD running through a Dell) driven through a BT HomeHub5 router into my UQ2.  24/96 files do not pose a problem

 

Is there anything I can do?

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by james n

Add a switch to handle the NAS and UQ rather than connecting directly to the HH. See Mikes comments here

 

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...96#42677423571607096

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by ChrisSU
Are you streaming via Wifi?
Posted on: 10 November 2014 by JSH

Thanks for your help James.  I've read that thread twice and I'm still not sure I understand it.  No, wrong: I'm sure I don't!!

 

Essentially, it seems I insert a switch into the HH which then is wired to the UQ and NAS; yes?  if so, because of the layout of our house this would be a non-starter.

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by james n

Ah i see, you're going wireless from the HH to the UQ. I don't think wireless is recommended for streaming 24/192 files 

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by JSH

Aha.  Thank you James.  Very clear.  Basically then spending on 24/192 files is a waste of money for me unless I use the USB, which Simon tells us sounds worse, and I'm better buying 24/96 which I can route wirelessly and successfully

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by james n

Have you tried them via USB. Always worth checking that for yourself 

 

Edit - i see from the other thread you already have but yes if you find 24/96 works well then that's a good upper limit to have. 

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by Brubacca

There are many opinions about 24/96 vs 24/192.  

 

You should try the ones you have from a memory stick and decide for yourself.  Personally I like the USB direct.  A 128 GB stick isn't that expensive and you can still get usb2.0 ones.  

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by ChrisSU

I used to have this problem with 24/192 files streaming wirelessly from Unitiserve to Superuniti. What solved it for me was to put an Airport Express next to my Superuniti and connect them with a short Ethernet cable. The AE picked up the wireless signal with no problem where the SU was unable to.

 

I have subsequently gone one stage further, and added an unmanaged switch. This connects via 3 ethernet cables to the AE, SU and US. I could thus move the US (equivalent to your NAS) close enough to the streamer to have a short wired connection, yet all the devices can still connect to the internet via the AE wifi. This has given me a reliable connection, 24/192 streaming, and a BIG improvement in sound quality, so I'd recommend trying it to anyone who thinks they can't manage to instal an ethernet cable for streaming.

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by JSH

Sorry, a supplementary.

If I convert those files from 24/192 to 24/96 in Foobar I presume I will lose SQ.

Does the same apply to 24/176 SACD files ripped from a PS if I convert to 24/88

Posted on: 10 November 2014 by JSH

Thanks to everyone for your help.  I will try the USB route but the AE fascinates; I might go there

Posted on: 11 November 2014 by Huge

The best answer, if you can do it, is to install a separate switch and use wired Ethernet all the way from the NAS to the UQ2.  With this set-up you are unlikely to get drop-outs and will maximise SQ in other ways as well.

Posted on: 11 November 2014 by ChrisSU
Originally Posted by Huge:

The best answer, if you can do it, is to install a separate switch and use wired Ethernet all the way from the NAS to the UQ2.  With this set-up you are unlikely to get drop-outs and will maximise SQ in other ways as well.

+1

 

Again!