Saran;322460 Wrote:
> Actually, *that is not true*!
>
None of this discussion was NOT about the Squeezebox Receiver, or
Controller. This was about the Squeezebox Classic. In the case of the
Classic, it is true.
Even in the Receiver/Controller mode, you do not need to enable bridge
mode. If
> The bad odor of the cat cable waste matter has been known to render
> some homes unlivable.
You are supposed to do periodic maintenance on the cat cable box. If you
fail, yes, it can be smelly
> There are also a growing number of audiophiles complaining that cat
> cable introduces a high frequ
I want to offer a contrarian opinion on using cat5 or 6 cable.
Although some audiophile swear by it's sonic virtues IMO Cat cable is
full of problems.
1st is the manufacturing of cat cable, tying the tail of one cat to the
neck of another is a laborious process and hence the talk of the expense
o
Your questions have already been answered, but I noticed something:
Willie B;319132 Wrote:
> ...stick a server in the understairs cupboard...
...be careful with that idea. You can do it, but do it well.
Computers do not like heat and they do not like dust, and sticking them
in a cupboard may
SuperQ;319920 Wrote:
> Yes, the wifi card is disabled when in wired mode.
Actually, *that is not true*!
>From the 'Squeezebox Duet User Manual'
(http://www.slimdevices.com/documentation/WEB_Duet_User_Guide_EN.pdf)
(pg. 4, chapter "Choose Your Network Setup"):
-"A “bridged” installation, used whe
I had new wooden floors fitted and thought wifi would do. It's now t
late and I wish I used cable! Gr
Even if you don't use it run the cable anyway.
You don't mention if you will run the cable yourself? If you are
thinking about doing it yourself and the cable is not terminated the
infor
SuperQ;319920 Wrote:
> Yes, the wifi card is disabled when in wired mode. There has been no
> reproducible audio differences with the wifi card on or off. It really
> doesn't matter.
Thanks for the confirmation :)
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Saran;319726 Wrote:
> If the network cable is plugged into the SB, is the WIFI module
> automatically disabled (it's radio is turned off) or this can be done
> via some configuration?
> Please direct me to the thread this was answered/discussed, if you
> know.
>
> IMO, having a high frequency ra
adamslim;319443 Wrote:
> IME I agree, although some have thought they heard a difference, and it
> could be valid to claim that the wifi card could have some impact.
> Much flaming has occurred on this.
If the network cable is plugged into the SB, is the WIFI module
automatically disabled (it's
DCtoDaylight;319332 Wrote:
> I gotta agree with Pat here, if you're running copper, why not future
> proof and run CAT6? It's not required, even for Gigabit ethernet CAT5e
> is fine, but it the cost difference is small compared to the labour and
> effort.
Just so there's no misunderstanding I'd
Sonically, I have trouble hearing a difference on a class N network. I
think for network stability though, you should go wired if it's
possible.
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Phil Leigh;319141 Wrote:
> Wireless vs wired makes NO difference to sound quality. Wireless either
> works or it doesn't
IME I agree, although some have thought they heard a difference, and it
could be valid to claim that the wifi card could have some impact. Much
flaming has occurred on this.
I gotta agree with Pat here, if you're running copper, why not future
proof and run CAT6? It's not required, even for Gigabit ethernet CAT5e
is fine, but it the cost difference is small compared to the labour and
effort.
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Audiophile wish list: Zero Distortion, Infinite Signal t
Phil Leigh wrote:
>> Always use copper in preference to radios, assuming that you are doing
>> construction.
>
> Pat, yes but as you well know, CAT6 won't affect AUDIO quality. Of
> course one should use decent ethernet cable for its NETWORKING
> properties...
For sure. Unless you buy big bucks s
pfarrell;319221 Wrote:
> Phil Leigh wrote:
> > Wireless vs wired makes NO difference to sound quality. Wireless
> either
> > works or it doesn't
> >
> > Type of ethernet cable makes NO difference to sound quality
>
> But, given that most of the cost of installing cable is the labor, not
> the w
Phil Leigh wrote:
> Wireless vs wired makes NO difference to sound quality. Wireless either
> works or it doesn't
>
> Type of ethernet cable makes NO difference to sound quality
But, given that most of the cost of installing cable is the labor, not
the wire, there is no reason not to run good CAT
I agree with Phil. I've compared both in my system a few times and
cannot tell the difference.
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Willie B;319132 Wrote:
> Hi - I have been using a squeezebox for a few months with a wifi
> connection to my home computer. I am now thinking of going down the
> dedicated server route. We are about to install wood floors in lounge
> and hall so I have the opportunity to stick a server in the u
Hi - I have been using a squeezebox for a few months with a wifi
connection to my home computer. I am now thinking of going down the
dedicated server route. We are about to install wood floors in lounge
and hall so I have the opportunity to stick a server in the understairs
cupboard and run a ca
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