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In Reply to: " ... network renderer ... " posted by beppe61 on December 10, 2014 at 23:31:16:
Hi,
A "Network Render" is a custom build Computer aimed at playing audio (or Audio/Video) via network connections. A prime example is the Popcornhour range.
It is build from the same commodity hardware parts as general purpose computers and uses fundamentally the same kinds of designs and design techniques, but omits functions/memory/processing power not required for the audio or AV role and it may (or may not) provide improved circuitry for the audio or AV functions.
Operating systems are generally modified/optimised/stripped down general purpose OS (Linux and Windows embedded are most often found).
In many cases the commodity type network renders are less expensive than general purpose computers purchased new at full retail (though more than you pay for a "leftover laptop" which is free).
Some are marketed squarely at the high end audio market and command large premiums. The degree of customisation for these devices ranges from fully custom build designs to generic PC or phone/tablet hardware bodged into fancy boxes with expensive looking front-plates.
Thor
At 20 bits, you are on the verge of dynamic range covering fly-farts-at-20-feet to intolerable pain. Really, what more could we need?
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- what is a " network renderer " - Thorsten 21:32:46 12/11/14 (1)
- RE: what is a " network renderer " - beppe61 08:50:58 12/12/14 (0)
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