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Again, thanks but that is one of the first things I tried. I expect that my issue is something unique. I'll keep trying different things until this is resolved.

how about performing a file xfer from another box to see the sustained throughput? it's definitely something network related if local media plays back without issue

Will do Matt. I kind of suspect my antiquated Actiontech Q1000 router. I've had intermittent problems with it before.