TCP/IP cannot guarantee that data arrives "on time", so it doesn't matter whether one is using wi-fi or ethernet, it still has to be buffered and reclocked.
Squeezebox Touch: jitter thru wi-fi?
I'm looking into a SB Touch to go with a non-dedicated PC, and to feed my preamp (so initially, I'll use the Touch's DAC).
Eventually I plan to buy an external DAC, and I'm interested in the asynch USB DACs, which are supposed to avoid jitter through that interface. There's a Touch tweak going around to turn the USB input into an output, so that would be a preferred way to connect to said DAC.
Now how about mistimmings in the data transfer (jitter) through my wi-fi from PC to Touch? Is that an issue?
Thanks!
Eventually I plan to buy an external DAC, and I'm interested in the asynch USB DACs, which are supposed to avoid jitter through that interface. There's a Touch tweak going around to turn the USB input into an output, so that would be a preferred way to connect to said DAC.
Now how about mistimmings in the data transfer (jitter) through my wi-fi from PC to Touch? Is that an issue?
Thanks!
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I don't think wireless dropouts will be a problem unless your signal strength is marginal. You probably already know whether this is the case if you use wireless in the house. I certainly don't see any basis for a statement like, "For a hi resolution system, I would avoid wireless. For streaming background music and such, it is great." |
It's wireless g according to the website: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/wireless-music-systems/devices/5745 |