Intel NUC/Chevron Audio NDF16 dac/Amptastic Mini-1/Audium Comp 5
Mains Block: Custom-HiFi-Cables PowerBlack Distribution Block (with super conditioner).
Connected with Reference Fidelity Components Super Neptunes and Speaker Cables.
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I'm Dave.
Of course HomePlugs will add noise to the mains, in the sense that they add in signals which wern't there before. The noise, as you call it, will be very high frequency, and probably wont't cause any problems. However, you have raised an interesting point. I suppose it's just possible that the mains could act as a transmitting aerial, and if the HF signals are in the same range as some other HF kit (e.g Wi-Fi, mobile phones, cordless phones, or FM radio frequencies), then these could interfere with some equipment, perhaps in ways which are not fully understood yet. On balance I'd say that it's unlikely. There was a time when I thought ADSL might generate so much interference that it would cause problems, but it does mostly seem to be OK. I'd say the same for HomePlugs now too.
Get those HomePlugs out and start using them. Good luck with the upstairs/downstairs connection - doesn't work in my house!
Dave
Cheers Dave, I'll get to it!
Bernie.
Not familiar with the BT router but if it has wireless 'n' then trying switching the 'n' off as the router may be looking for an n device which causes the drop outs.
All you need with squeezebox is b and g
http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/speake...s/devices/5745
Maybe try a high quality router.
The Billion 7800N is excellent
http://www.billion.uk.com/product/wireless/7800n.htm
Not cheap but really is excellent, our wired network is now faster for internet browsing and accessing any network shares than our previous Netgear DGN2000 router.
Wireless throughput appears more speedy.
everything is just more 'snappy'
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Billion-BiPA.../dp/B002TOKGL8
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