Server Version#: 1.25.2.5319 Player Version#: Web 4.66.1 After updating a week ago I have noticed that the Plex experience as a whole has gotten a whole lot worse. Now I have a number of video files (apparently with EAC3 audio) that will not play either by throwing an error (see below) or just ge…

Anyone have any insight regarding 33% error and work arounds?

I’ve had this issue for almost 2 years… nothing I’ve tried has fixed it.

Is there some way to file / search bug tickets? If not being tracked already I would like to file a bug ticket.

Possibly fixed in latest beta release. See release notes. Unknown when next non-beta release will occur. [image] Plex Media Server Announcements Plex Media Server 1.25.4.5468 is now available to Plex Pass users in the Beta update channel. NEW: (NOTE) Datab…

Thanks for the info. Will have to wait for general release since I don’t have Plex Pass. Honestly seems kinda shady to gate keep bug fixes vs features behind paid subscription.

I heard that when you buy a Plex Pass that a bunch of really cool features are available to use that aren’t available to “regular” tier users. One of them being access to updates quicker. It also enables the company to get these updates to you in a quickly manner. On top of making Plex really cool…

[image] RusticPhilosopher: Honestly seems kinda shady to gate keep bug fixes vs features behind paid subscription. It is a beta release, not just a bug fix. Plex tests internally, then releases to users with a Plex Pass for wider testing. Many times the wider testing turns up unexpected res…

I actually want to buy a Plex pass but I have (and still am) waiting for Plex to have more stability before I take that leap. As is, I have to spend a number of hours week after week fighting with it to and I have been on the fence about trying something like Emby. Truthfully, I am more willing to…

Fair enough, thanks for the context.

EAC3 Audio causing transcoding failure?

Plex Media Server

FordGuy61 January 28, 2022, 5:08am 5

Possibly fixed in latest beta release.

See release notes.

Unknown when next non-beta release will occur.

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