Why is Shoutcast crap for modem users???

chrisnrach17 · 13th February 2004, 22:31

just downloaded winamp. nice package.

however, when I tune in to a station it plays about 10 seconds of it, then stops and buffers it, then plays about 10 seconds, then stops again and this carries on and on.

seems useless.

any suggestions???? - apart from getting broadband?

13th February 2004, 22:34

Because streaming takes bandwidth, lots of it. Most streams are meant for broadband users, therefore they will continually buffer on dial-up. You will have to stick with streams of 32kbps or below and don't do anything else with the connection while listening.

chrisnrach17 · 13th February 2004, 22:36

any idea how I do that?? do I have to change settings in winamp to do this?

Damien808 · 13th February 2004, 22:38

yeah, just connect to servers that stream for people with dialup...

56kbps and lower...

chrisnrach17 · 13th February 2004, 22:39

thanks guys. i've sorted it - it's the drop down menu on the right hand side.

cheers!

13th February 2004, 22:31	#1
chrisnrach17 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3	Why is Shoutcast crap for modem users??? just downloaded winamp. nice package. however, when I tune in to a station it plays about 10 seconds of it, then stops and buffers it, then plays about 10 seconds, then stops again and this carries on and on. seems useless. any suggestions???? - apart from getting broadband?

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13th February 2004, 22:34	#2
Sawg Guest Posts: n/a	Because streaming takes bandwidth, lots of it. Most streams are meant for broadband users, therefore they will continually buffer on dial-up. You will have to stick with streams of 32kbps or below and don't do anything else with the connection while listening.

13th February 2004, 22:36	#3
chrisnrach17 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3	any idea how I do that?? do I have to change settings in winamp to do this?

13th February 2004, 22:38	#4
Damien808 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8	yeah, just connect to servers that stream for people with dialup... 56kbps and lower...

13th February 2004, 22:39	#5
chrisnrach17 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3	thanks guys. i've sorted it - it's the drop down menu on the right hand side. cheers!