Can't play hi-res FLAC files

[wahhabb]

I have a DS212 running 4.0. Playing music is a key goal for me. I have about 2000 CD's stored as FLAC files, but I started with one album as a test. The tracks show up, but if I choose a track and press play, no movement happens and after a few seconds the Pause button turns back to a Play button. I tried uploading a low-res MP3 file, and that plays fine.

I read about transcoding, but either my model does not support that or it has been eliminated in 4.0, as there is no reference to it in the Options menu. (Also, some people seem to have FLAC working).

I originally was trying to run Logitech Media Server, and everything was incredibly slow and timing out with lots of error messages to the log file, so I thought I'd start with Audio Station as a simpler solution. I currently run Logitech Media Server from my desktop computer and everything works like a charm. I have a gigabit Ethernet connection, and file uploads are extremely fast, so I know that's not the problem.

Thank you for any help.

[mickmack926]

I am currently playing FLAC files while replying to your topic. How are you connected? High res FLAC files require a good bandwidth and most companies that produce streaming products recommend using CAT5 cabling through a switch. If you are using wireless I would replace this with some form of "homeplug" technology.

My system consists of a DS212j hard wired into a switch, then to a Marantz NA7004 streamer. I then usually play my music through the streamer into my Hi-Fi. At this moment I am playing from my NAS, through the switch into a homeplug (downstairs), across the mains, out of another homeplug (upstairs) and into my PC. I initially tried this over wireless, and had similar problems to you.

If this isn't the problem, can you include your entire system in your reply!

Good luck. Mick.