Re: 2 SliMP3s - Starting playback on second silences first

--- In [email protected], Sean Adams <sadams@w...> wrote:
> 
> > It's a D-LINK 809TC (yer basic 8 port 10Mbs hub...)  Never had a
> > problem with it before, but I suspect that it may not have had as
> > much work to do before either... :)
> 
> He's probably the culprit then.  BTW, what are the bit rates of your 
MP3
> files?

They are all VBR encoded, so its going to vary.  
> 
> Normally, a 10Mbps hub should be no problem. However, if two players 
are
> running at a high bit rate, you're going to get enough packet loss 
due to
> collisions that it may be tough for them both to keep up with their
> streams.

Well, I have been considering upgrading to a 10/100 switch anyway.  I 
suppose this is as good a reason as any to do so.  I will try that and
let you know how things go.

Thanks for your help.

Mike


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