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Why is VLC lagging when playing MP3 files over my LAN?

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I'm using VLC 1.1.7 on Mac OS X 10.6.8 for listening to MP3s stored on my NAS, which is a QNAP device. My MacBook Pro is connected via Gigabit LAN over a Linksys WRT-610N router. Problem: Every file I play lags every minute or so. There's a short delay or glitch, then it continues to play. How can …

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It is possible that the values for file cache times are too low. To be on the safe side, the buffer can be made larger. Go to Preferences and navigate to the Input / Codecs tab. Click the Show All button. Ensure Input and Codecs is selected in the s…

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