Wi-Fi Limitations and Sample rates...16/44.1

Also routers only route and do not implement algorithms for down sampling data streams so if you are hearing the music play without dropouts, you are most likely getting all the bits delivered that should be.

2chnlben,

It is possible that software on your PC source could reduce the sample rate even though the router is not an issue.

For example, I have read (unconfirmed) that some older (pre Vista) versions of Windows may reduce sample rates implicitly in some cases. I believe this is possible though I do not recall specifics.

To avoid these kinds of problems, stick with newer computer platforms that are well suited for multimedia type apps, like Windows Vista or newer similar server versions of the OS (yes Vista gets a bum rap in corporate corners but it is essential to problem free playback off of PCs, I believe) or Apple.

Prpixel,

I do know the difference between the two but not the details of which MS software does what when, so that is helpful.

I only recall reading that it was an issue with the older versions of Windows in general but not XP.

Since it is very difficult often to determine what OS bundled software is actually doing what when something does not sound right, I recommend Vista in general as a more robust and less problematic platform for digital audio over older versions of Windows, that's all.

PR,

I recall the issue was with certain core programs/components bundled into Windows that dealt specifically with sound, not windows IO functionality in general. It had to do with maintaining throughput with older, slower computers not necessarily designed for high performance A/V.

Don't recall the details nor can I confirm that the problem truly exists, but it makes sense to me that newer OS versions have more refined software components for A/V since that is now a core application area that people buy the computers for.

Pr,

Makes sense to me.

Cheers!