Total Newbie - Apologies in Advance

[simoncn]

(02-05-2014 12:56)gnomus Wrote:  I could move the NAS close to the streamer if that would solve the problem. If I use this switch then I assume I can still rip to the NAS in the usual way?

Yes. The ripping computer would send ripped data to the NAS via the homeplugs and switch.

Quote:The Synology is pretty quiet - probably quieter than the Krell - and the "stack" is a good 8-10 feet away from the listening position (it's a big room). It may be possible to have the NAS/Switch in an adjacent room and run an ethernet cable to the streamer. However, if do end up using a bridge to connect streamer to switch, which bridge would you suggest? Do I need a pair (one to connect to streamer and one to the switch/NAS)? Would Peter@57m's idea of using the Sonos Bridge work (I already have one of them)?

Sorry to be bombarding you with so many questions and, as ever, thanks for your ongoing help.

I would expect that a Sonos bridge would only be able to connect other Sonos equipment.

I haven't found a good option for a bridge to use to connect the streamer and the switch. The units I have are no longer available. It might be necessary to buy a wireless access point and range extender. This would be an awkward solution and it would be much better to find some way to connect the streamer and switch using an Ethernet cable.