Streaming video fro network

[mbryanr]

Hope I'm not threadjacking here, but which audio do you typically rip using makemkv? I've started ripping my blu rays to be able to stream them across my network to boxee and have been having issues with buffering. I think I remember reading somewhere that the audio type of the file could be the problem. I'm not converting them, just leaving them at their 30gb or so file size.

P.S. If it's better for me to start a new thread, please let me know. Thanks!

I typically select the HD Audio and the standard DD flavor. I've had issues with buffering when I've switched audio tracks during playback, but typically not during normal usage.

[moller05]

I thought perhaps the boxee couldn't handle my files so I hooked up a usb hard drive and was able to play all files. I did have the hd connected to my router (linksys e3000 with usb port) but I suppose I should try hanewin nfs on my desktop. I've read that it is more efficient than smb. I guess I'll just have to play around with it to find what works.

I didn't want to have to convert all my movies as I've got around 200 blu rays (and growing) and then 500+ dvds (although those can probably stream just fine). The entire reason I got the boxee was I wanted to stream all my 1:1 blu ray rips without any loss in video quality without having to go grab the disc. I realize wirelessly streaming is not an option, but was hoping the powerline adapters I picked up might be able to do it. Oh well....back to testing.

With my current setup I can stream blu ray wirelessly without any problems. I have my movies stored on a Qnap TS 119 and use a netgear router. Don't know if I'm "lucky" since I've heard many others not being able to.