ffmpeg + sox transcoding and gapless playback

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(29-04-2016 21:50)simoncn Wrote:  Depending on how the renderer implements gapless transitions between tracks, it is possible that transcoding could cause an issue because of a slightly longer delay between MinimServer receiving the stream request and sending the start of the streamed data.

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If the problem is related to a slightly longer delay, the only solution will be a change to the renderer to handle this correctly.

I've decided that this is what's happening... I tested this with one track that gaplessly transitions into another that is a large file (20 min. song) and the delay becomes more noticeable as the Mac Mini loads, transcodes and ships the file across the network. If you simply RW and try again, everything works fine because (presumably) the audio files are in local cache.

I could try a faster everything (i.e. local SSD and a faster processor on the Mac Mini -side), but at some point, it's a problem with my renderer not being able to handle certain file types.

Thanks for the suggestion.