MinimStreamer not transcoding

[Johnny D]

(05-12-2018 15:40)simoncn Wrote:  Your theory is correct. The processor in the DS411 doesn't support floating-point operations (required for DSD transcoding) and this will cause the CPU to jump to 100% when you try to stream the file (you can use Resource Monitor to confirm this).

You would get slightly lower CPU consumption and probably slightly better results by using dsf(128):wav. This transcodes to 352.8 kHz 32 bits, which is is a closer multiple of the original DSD sample rate. The LUMIN A1 should be able to handle this. However, I don't think this would work with the DS411.

Thanks Simon, I was able to verify. The NAS CPU just gets pegged. ffmpeg is the culprit. Surprised that memory only reached 60%. Time for a new NAS. I needed a reason and now have one. Torn between the DS418 (Realtek RTD1296 quad core 1.4Ghz w/2GB mem) or DS418play (Intel Celeron J3355 Dual Core 2.0 burst up to 2.5 GHz w/2GB mem).
Leaning towards the DS418. Your thoughts?

Thanks

Johnny D.