Network Dropouts

[magister]

Mike,

This network stuff is tricky. I run a Synology DS213 with MinimServer, and in general it works very well for me. But I do get occasional dropouts, usually on hi-res (192 or DSD) material. It happens rarely enough and randomly enough that it's hard to pin down. It could be a network issue, or a limitation of my hardware. (I have a PS Audio DirectStream DAC with PSA's Network Bridge installed. The latter is known to be a little underpowered.) I have cat6 ethernet cable and an Apple Airport Extreme switch, which should do the job.

I guess what I'm saying is that going to a NAS is not a guaranteed solution to your problem. I am not trying to discourage you; I think that using a NAS is a good way to avoid some potential sound quality issues with computer playback, and I personally prefer holding a tablet to handling a laptop while listening to music. But everything has to come together perfectly. I don't know anything about the DAC you have. It might be worthwhile trying to find out from other Vega owners about their experiences with streaming. Good luck and let us know how you make out!