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RE: Optimum set up with SB Touch and uncompressed files through network

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In Reply to: RE: Optimum set up with SB Touch and uncompressed files through network posted by LewinskiH01 on April 02, 2012 at 06:25:52

As a rule, it's better to have a dedicated server than a non-dedicated one, if that's what you're asking. But it won't make your wireless network any more reliable, and that's the mostly likely problem. A "65%" signal isn't very good.

There's very little you can do in software to make the wireless network perform better, but I would recommend disabling the TT software modifications by doing a factory reset on the device. Hold down the reset button for about 15 seconds or so until you see a message on screen about restoring factory settings. Then report back about how well it works. You could also go back to streaming FLAC instead of uncompressed data.

After that, either make your wireless network more reliable or switch to a wired network connection. Doing the latter will almost certainly fix the problem. To make the wireless signal stronger you might try repositioning the wireless router in your home or else replacing it with a different router. You want a stronger signal, which will be both faster (less susceptible to problems because the buffer can refill faster) and less susceptible to interference from microwave ovens and other outside sources.

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RE: Optimum set up with SB Touch and uncompressed files through network - LewinskiH01 14:22:11 04/03/12 (2)
Thanks for the answers. I value you providing help - I really do. However, I've said it on my OP and then at least once: I'm going to put down a wired ethernet, so please stop convincing me wireless is an issue. I'm convinced already! :-) That was my 1) on my original post.

I still have to try changing the alsa buffer size, which I'll do as soon as I start hitting dropouts again, just to make sure.

So I guess now it boils down to 2) or 3): new laptop non-dedicated as server, old PC dedicated as server, or other?

Also: can I connect a CAT5 cable directly from LMS server to SB Touch, without router in between? I believe there is a different RJ45 configuration to do this.

Thanks!
- RE: Optimum set up with SB Touch and uncompressed files through network - J.Mac 14:43:55 04/03/12 (1)
  OK, you're going to switch to a wired ethernet connection for the Touch, which we're both convinced should fix the dropout problems.
  
  > So I guess now it boils down to 2) or 3): new laptop non-dedicated as
  > server, old PC dedicated as server, or other?
  
  What "it" are you talking about? Apparently not the dropouts, as you've already solved that problem.
  
  Like I said, a dedicated server is always best. You stated that you didn't want to spend any more on the system. In that regard, the old PC would be the cheapest route. Best may be "other" - buy or build a fairly inexpensive server. Easily doable for $200-300 plus the cost of hard drives.
  
  > Also: can I connect a CAT5 cable directly from LMS server to SB Touch,
  > without router in between? I believe there is a different RJ45
  > configuration to do this.
  
  Yes, you can do that. The wiring is no different, only the networking configuration on the computer and Touch.
  
  But why would you want to? First, it means that the server would be in the listening room. Unless you buy, build or already own a _silent_ computer, that would be a bad idea. Secondly, it suggests that only those two devices would be on the network, which means that you would not have network access to the PC for doing things like putting new music on its hard drives or for listening to internet radio or music services.
  - RE: Optimum set up with SB Touch and uncompressed files through network - LewinskiH01 15:48:52 04/03/12 (0)
    Well, on the original post I also said I couldn't hard wired an ethernet from the existing server . It's just not practical. So with the wired setup also comes a different server. That is "it".
    
    The hard drive I already have: 1 TB iomega self-powered, usb.
    The "new" server would sit on the room beside, so no noise issue to worry about (from the PC or HD). That I can easily wire.
    The server would connect to the Touch through wired ethernet and to internet through the bridge> wireless> router.
    
    What do you propose as server?

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