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Gapless

Which of the following is gapless playback dependent on?

1. streamer/renderer - assume it is

2. The DAC

3. the digital files. I typically play FLAC files ripped from CDs

I play around with a lot of equipment from about 5-10 years old and gapless might be a moot point now but a short time ago it was not.

My current digital setup is a Krell Connect streamer connected to a Wadia D321 DAC.

I can get gapless with only files connected to the USB jack in the back, but not files fetched with upnp. The Krell is supposed to support gapless playback.

Any thoughts on why the Krell would support gapless via the USB jack but not upnp?

Is it correct to assume that modern (last 3 years) streamers support gapless no problem with ripped FLAC files that are local/USB or via upnp?

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clearthinker
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Thanks @noske.  So gapless seems to be a useless technology that requires another technology to enable its normal use.  If that is a feature, it certainly isn't a useful one.

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clearthinker
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What is gapless playback?

Is it like the zipless f***?

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clearthinker
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Thanks again @noske

I am going to retire hurt from this thread and go and put on an LP.  They mostly have gaps, except for Sergeant Pepper and Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands.

All record players play gaps if there are gaps and no gaps if there are none.  Let's not take a step backwards.

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