Playing 44.1khz wave files over a network?

netmask · 2nd January 2009, 07:24

I have backed up my entire classical CD collection on to a couple of 1TB drives (NTFS) using EAC http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ to do the backups.

I have a Beyonwiz http://www.beyonwiz.com.au/DP_P1_overview.asp PVR/Jukebox/SlideShow box and have tried all the audio settings but it won't recognise 44.1kHz wave files.
If I transcode a file up to 48kHz they play but of course that involves time, reprocessing and a rise in pitch.

As an alternative to using the Beyonwiz any recommendations for a reliable media player that has a LAN connection and does recognise normal PCM wav uncompressed 44.1kHz files, doesn't matter if it does other things. I have researched but I can't clarify if 44.1kHz is supported, usually just a reference to "supports wav". I don't mind another black box specific to my needs sitting in my living room as long as it works. Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong area but wasn't sure..

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mikeytown2 · 2nd January 2009, 11:36

you might have better luck over at HydrogenAudio. Me personally, I would convert it on the fly to 48kHz with something like VLC

netmask · 2nd January 2009, 11:37

Solved the problem, I was testing files in the composer alphabetic group A to G which I had ripped with Windows Media Player 11.

On checking H to Z that have been ripped using EAC and are perfect. To double check I loaded one of the early files into CoolEditPro and saved over the file without any changes - played perfectly, so I guess Mr Windows had something to do with it..... Sorry for the panic, guess I've got another 100 or so to re-do

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netmask Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 260	Playing 44.1khz wave files over a network? I have backed up my entire classical CD collection on to a couple of 1TB drives (NTFS) using EAC http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/ to do the backups. I have a Beyonwiz http://www.beyonwiz.com.au/DP_P1_overview.asp PVR/Jukebox/SlideShow box and have tried all the audio settings but it won't recognise 44.1kHz wave files. If I transcode a file up to 48kHz they play but of course that involves time, reprocessing and a rise in pitch. As an alternative to using the Beyonwiz any recommendations for a reliable media player that has a LAN connection and does recognise normal PCM wav uncompressed 44.1kHz files, doesn't matter if it does other things. I have researched but I can't clarify if 44.1kHz is supported, usually just a reference to "supports wav". I don't mind another black box specific to my needs sitting in my living room as long as it works. Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong area but wasn't sure.. _________________ __________________ SONY 75" Full array 200Hz LED TV Yamaha A1070 amp Zidoo UHD3000, Popcorn Hour A-500 BeyonWiz PVR T3 & V2 (Enigma2 clone) Chromecast Pioneer Bluray BDP-150-K Windows 7 Ultimate QNAP NAS TS851

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mikeytown2 Resize Abuser Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 623	you might have better luck over at HydrogenAudio. Me personally, I would convert it on the fly to 48kHz with something like VLC __________________ Mine: KenBurnsEffect/ZoomBox CutFrames Helped: DissolveAGG ColorBalance LQ Animation Fixer

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netmask Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 260	Solved the problem, I was testing files in the composer alphabetic group A to G which I had ripped with Windows Media Player 11. On checking H to Z that have been ripped using EAC and are perfect. To double check I loaded one of the early files into CoolEditPro and saved over the file without any changes - played perfectly, so I guess Mr Windows had something to do with it..... Sorry for the panic, guess I've got another 100 or so to re-do __________________ SONY 75" Full array 200Hz LED TV Yamaha A1070 amp Zidoo UHD3000, Popcorn Hour A-500 BeyonWiz PVR T3 & V2 (Enigma2 clone) Chromecast Pioneer Bluray BDP-150-K Windows 7 Ultimate QNAP NAS TS851