Re: [slim] Why no Transporter Thread at the highest hierary level?
deutscherhififan;438219 Wrote: > I was also thinking about the 'ugly factor' of the handles, but my > modded unit now weighs over 20 pounds and they do come in handy when > moving the unit around in tight spaces. Having seen the picture of your modded TP, I'd respectfully suggest that the handles are no longer the determining factor in its ugliness. :-) deutscherhififan;438219 Wrote: > Does anyone have issues when using a SBC with the transporter? It seems > like the two don't like each other and eventually the SBC just refuses > to connect to the transporter. I've been using an SBC with my Transporter for ages now, and never had a problem. Which doesn't help you, of course, but at least you know they can be made to work together. -- cliveb Transporter -> ATC SCM100A cliveb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=348 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65280 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
I'd personally be very interested in a version of the Vortexbox without a CD ripping drive. I rarely rip CDs anymore now my whole collection is done, so I'm happy doing them on my laptop. Therefore anything that can keep the price and size down is a positive in my book. -- jeebers www.last.fm/user/gbennett115 jeebers's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10290 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
same with Jeebers, I do rip CDs in another computer and finish the tagging before moving the music files to the library so whether the Vortex can rip or not is not important. I do hope Vortex can run the OS on a SSD, and put all music files in other harddisk, plus adding the flexibility to add harddisk as an extension to the existing one. -- Bryan Jan Regards, Bryan SB3+PSA DL3 Bryan Jan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17394 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
If you can create a device which combines the ultra low power of the Fit-PC2 (6 watts) with the harddrive space (4 drives) of the Tranguill SQA-5H, i would be very pleased (and a customer for sure) -- raven22 raven22's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16511 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
chris.mason;438444 Wrote: > I really don't want all the other baggage. I don't know much about Ampache but I assume it is another media server of some sort. This means that instead of saving on baggage won't you be doubling it? You'll have two servers (and two media libraries) to install and keep up to date. -- elziko elziko's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11835 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
elziko;438625 Wrote: > I don't know much about Ampache but I assume it is another media server > of some sort. > > This means that instead of saving on baggage won't you be doubling it? > You'll have two servers (and two media libraries) to install and keep up > to date. For ampache all you need is a running webserver. It is not much baggage at all. When you have ampache, there is hardly any maintenance to it. And you can access your music from anywhere with just a webbrowser. No need to install any applications on the remote computer, which is good because at my work i can not install anything on the computers. -- raven22 raven22's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16511 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Constantly Rebooting
The more I think about it, the more I think it's the power supply. When I unplug it for long periods it seems to be stable for about half an hour, but as soon as it warms up, power recycling. Declan - I found your thread on looking for a UK power supply, but did not find a solution. I've googled here with mixed results (one said to use an Iomega Zip drive supply, which I threw out about 2 weeks ago). What was your solution, if you've got a minute? Thanks, Simon -- Cessquill Cessquill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65293 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp;432858 Wrote: > I thought I'd share the fruits of my labour here... I have written a > small drop-in wrapper utility that will allow you to stream among other > things Spotify (anything that uses the first DirectSound API basically) > as MP3 (with metadata). > > chp, I suspect this is dumb question, but should it be possible for me to use this as a wrapper for iTunes? (Not as silly as it sounds - I want to stream audio from iTunes movies to another location - I use the SB normally when I'm listening to my own library). Anyway, I have done the obvious and dropped the dsbridge and the lame dlls in the directory. The red error icon comes up briefly and then disappears altogether when iTunes comes up. Could you let me know if: a) What I'm trying to do should be feasible? b) Any suggestions as to changes I could make to get the system working? Cheers, Laz -- Laz Laz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=427 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
The ampache installation requires you to create a mysql user, and setups a tablespace. I'd rather avoid that - any thoughts? Just want the flash player. -- chris.mason chris.mason's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3323 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Help Me Get Started!
Hello, I have been looking for a good wireless music system in my home, and after a lot of research and reading reviews I'm ready to dive in and get going with Logitech's Squeezebox devices. Currently, I'm using iTunes, with an Airport Extreme router sending a signal to an Airport Base Station at my stereo system, and I have the "Remote" app installed on an iPod Touch. The system is OK, but I get a feeling I can do better! I'm confused about what Logitech products to get. Simple requirements: - Good sound. The system will be my main music source for my living room, and I'll wire stallite speakers into the kitchen. - I'm hoping to maintain the ability to tune into my local Public Radio station! - A wireless controller that can work anywhere in the house, not only in a direct line with the music system. Perhaps the Boom is a good idea? But I can't seem to figure out if it's a clock radio or a real stereo system. Then there's all the other Squeezebox products. Reading the descriptions from Logitech doesn't help me figure out what they do. If I already have a stereo receiver and good speakers, what do I need to get set up? Is there a component that will let me replace my receiver and speakers? Please help! -- MatthewSchenker MatthewSchenker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31516 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
MatthewSchenker;438653 Wrote: > > - Good sound. The system will be my main music source for my living > room, > Squeezebox Classic sounds like a good choice > > and I'll wire stallite speakers into the kitchen. > How about Boom? > > - I'm hoping to maintain the ability to tune into my local Public Radio > station! > If it has a web feed chances are good it will work. All of mine do. > > - A wireless controller that can work anywhere in the house, not only > in a direct line with the music system. > Now, you do already have an iPod touch, don't you? > > Perhaps the Boom is a good idea? But I can't seem to figure out if > it's a clock radio or a real stereo system. > Depends on your definition. It's a clock radio with REALLY GOOD sound. If you want to connect something to your HiFi I'd take something without speakers and I prefer the Classic, which has a cool display. > > Then there's all the other Squeezebox products. Reading the > descriptions from Logitech doesn't help me figure out what they do. If > I already have a stereo receiver and good speakers, what do I need to > get set up? Is there a component that will let me replace my receiver > and speakers? > Well, have you seen this? http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/overview.html The Boom has really good sound for it's size but you probably don't want to replace your HiFi speakers with it, it's just not that kind of size. If you've got a amp or active speakers you could use a Classic or Transporter (if you want to go the audiophile level) to replace your receiver. That's what I did and I'm very happy with this setup. All the music around with only one brick :-) I've got a Boom in the Kitchen and another Squeezebox with active speakers in the Bathroom and one in the Dining Room. Cool to sync them all up. Oh, and of course I use my iPod to control all of this :-) -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Scrobbling RadioIO adverts to Last.FM?
I listen a lot to the Real Jazz stream from Radio IO, and the tracks dutifully get scrobbled [what a lovely word this is!] to Last.FM. The only problem is that the adverts and sponsors' messages get listed too. Now I know that I can buy a "Soundpass" for commercial-free listening, but I'm too tight to do this. Is there a way to block "tracks" from showing up on Last.FM. Apart from not wanting "Pepsi Throwup" and "Webex" in my track listing, the kids's High School Musical tracks don't exactly add to the street-cred :o) Any ideas? Thanks, Bob -- morris_minor Living Room: Transporter Study: Receiver Kitchen: Boom Son's Bedroom: Classic iPeng on an iPhone, 2 x Controllers Server: TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3i SC 7.2.1 - 23630 - - - - http://www.last.fm/user/morris_minor_1 morris_minor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13950 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
There is no out of the box solution for remote streaming. As I see it there is two ways to do it. Open port 9000 on your router pointing to your server. On your office compter start WMP, iTunes or whatever and open url to http://your_routers_external_ip_address:9000/stream.mp3. In your browser connect to http://your_routers_external_ip_address:9000 and controll your player. or Install Hamachi (LogMeIn) on your server and your computer at work. Install Squeezeplay and of you go. But the best combo for remote streaming is Hamachi, Moose and Squeezeslave. -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - SC 7.3.3 - Ubuntu Server 8.04 bernt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1342 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
Since you're using iTunes and several other Apple products, you probably need to be aware that you can't use a Squeezebox to stream DRM-protected music that you downloaded from the iTunes store. The good news is that just about every other file type is OK, including any of the newer files from the iTunes store without DRM. -- corbey corbey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11286 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Constantly Rebooting
If you email Patrick Dixon who runs the At-Tunes website www.at-tunes.co.uk he will supply you one. It costs £6.50. He accepts PayPal and Bank Transfer. I got the newer SB3 power supply that is far better than the UNIFIVE one (it doesn't get nearly as hot)! Declan Moriarty. -- Declan Moriarty Declan Moriarty's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23670 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65293 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Constantly Rebooting
Great stuff, thank you. -- Cessquill Cessquill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=330 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65293 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
As pippin says, your local NPR stations are most likely available. You can check this easily, pre-purchase, in many ways. Two of the quickest ways: 1. Go to www.SqueezeNetwork.com (need to create a free account) then navigate to Browse > Local see if your desired NPR's are listed 2. Post your NPR call letters and city so I can look it up for you (but what's the fun in that). :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Scrobbling RadioIO adverts to Last.FM?
Unfortunately not, how would you detect an ad vs a regular track? -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SC 7.3.3 FreeNAS and Itunes Plus
You shouldn't need to copy/paste the contents into the convert file (an SC update can muck that up); you should just add it to the custom-convert file. That said, if you are still having an issue, you'll need to turn on player streaming debugging and post the logs to see what the issue is: You can do that in the following way in Squeezecenter: Settings -> Advanced -> Logging Set player.streaming to "Debug" And then provide the relevant sections from the server.log. -- cailloux cailloux's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4277 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Scrobbling RadioIO adverts to Last.FM?
How about increasing the minimum duration for a track (was 30 seconds last time I looked)? Scrobbling of adverts has come up before http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52793&highlight=scrobbling+adverts&page=2 -- Paul Webster Paul Webster http://www.lastfm.com/user/BondJamesBond Paul Webster's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=105 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Scrobbling RadioIO adverts to Last.FM?
The length checking code isn't used for radio scrobbling. Really your only option is to disable radio scrobbling I think. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
Thanks chp, this looks really promising, but I can't get the Squeezebox to play the music from my Spotify computer, it only says buffering. I have put the files in the spotify dir, restarted spotify, add a new favorite in Squeezecenter http://192.168.0.183:8124/ which is my computer ip that runs spotify. The little green DSBridge icon in systray are green. Tried to disable Windows firewall but no success. I'm running Win7 RC1 on my computer and Squeezecenter on Windows Home Server. -- Gurkburk Gurkburk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12064 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
Just noticed this. Trying to resist. -- david_f1976 Living Room: SB3 -> Musical Fidelity X-DAC V3 -> Marantz PM-66SE --> Tannoy Profile 631SE Bedroom: Boom Dave www.last.fm/user/david_f1976 david_f1976's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15354 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
corbey;438670 Wrote: > Since you're using iTunes and several other Apple products, you probably > need to be aware that you can't use a Squeezebox to stream DRM-protected > music that you downloaded from the iTunes store. > > The good news is that just about every other file type is OK, including > any of the newer files from the iTunes store without DRM. http://mac.blorge.com/2009/01/07/itunes-is-now-drm-free-heres-how-to-upgrade-your-library/ It depends how many Fairplay(tm) protected tracks you have and the depth of your pockets, but this is a good option if you care about sound quality and want SqueezeBox access to the entirety of your purchased iTMS library. -- dsdreamer -- "Dreamer, easy in the chair that really fits you..." dsdreamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12588 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
david_f1976;438690 Wrote: > Just noticed this. Trying to resist. Resistance is futile. Give in, be happy. -- kesey kesey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10786 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
Consider making a software only trial of the SqueezeBox system. By which, I mean download the latest released version of SqueezeCenter from http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/download-squeezecenter.html, on the same machine you use to run iTunes, and point it at your iTunes library so that it can do a scan and discover you music collection. Browse around in the web interface, and check how much of it was successfully discovered and categorized. Then you could try streaming to a software player on another machine (pref. a WiFi enabled laptop), using SqueezePlay or SoftSqueeze. You can get SqueezePlay (beta) from here http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.3 You may have a few issues to resolve before everything is working to your satisfaction and comfort, but once you are in that state you can be highly confident that your first hardware player is going to be set up and running in a matter of minutes. Of course this kind of testing only gives you an impression of the software ecosystem, and does not represent the experience of having an actual hardware player (which also comes with support from Logitech staff). Pippin is being somewhat modest: I will say that his iPhone / Touch app is an excellent way to get control of your entire Squeezebox client/server system from the palm of your hand, and is available on the App store for a modest fee. -- dsdreamer -- "Dreamer, easy in the chair that really fits you..." dsdreamer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12588 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
I use SSH so I don't need to open ports 9000 and 3483, plus public/private key. It all works fine, but I liked the idea of the webserver+flash player solution. -- chris.mason chris.mason's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3323 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
Further sign of an imminent replacement? -- miniwaites miniwaites's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11895 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
miniwaites;438711 Wrote: > Further sign of an imminent replacement?Also noticed the Classic isn't in the > product rotation on the Logitech SB home page. Don't know how long its been like that. -- ShutterShock ShutterShock's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3602 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
*Laz*, I did look into iTunes right now, and it seems that it happens because the networking is not initialized when I need it to be. However, I tried adding a configurable delay to when the HTTP server is initializing, and that did the trick and I got music streaming. One issue I noticed is that iTunes is controlling the volume in software, so I'll go ahead and add an option to mute the source when someone is connected. This will go into the next release. *Gurkburk*, if the icon is green it means it is connected. Does the icon turn green before you connect with SC? It does sound like data is not flowing to that client, I do not support more than one client at this time. I have had this running on W7 RC1 successfully. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
Well spotted. Controller is also at £119.99 on Amazon. -- PaulR PaulR's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1220 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help Me Get Started!
dsdreamer;438695 Wrote: > Consider making a software only trial of the SqueezeBox system. By > which, I mean download the latest released version of SqueezeCenter from > http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/support/download-squeezecenter.html, > on the same machine you use to run iTunes, and point it at your iTunes > library so that it can do a scan and discover you music collection. > Browse around in the web interface, and check how much of it was > successfully discovered and categorized. > > Then you could try streaming to a software player on another machine > (pref. a WiFi enabled laptop), using SqueezePlay or SoftSqueeze. You > can get SqueezePlay (beta) from here > http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.3 > > You may have a few issues to resolve before everything is working to > your satisfaction and comfort, but once you are in that state you can be > highly confident that your first hardware player is going to be set up > and running in a matter of minutes. Of course this kind of testing only > gives you an impression of the software ecosystem, and does not > represent the experience of having an actual hardware player (which also > comes with support from Logitech staff). > > Pippin is being somewhat modest: I will say that his iPhone / Touch app > is an excellent way to get control of your entire Squeezebox > client/server system from the palm of your hand, and is available on the > App store for a modest fee. I support this notion entirely. All of it. I ran softsqueeze (the transporter skin, of course :)) for a year before buying a SB3 (classic). It gave me confidence that SC was easy - that FLAC really does make a heap of difference over everything else, that it all worked nicely with my system. The actual audio quality improvement when I finally plugged the classic in was just wild (in fairness it didn't have much to beat against a $10 soundcard). And I'm also a very happy iPeng user. Overall don't be too put off by the trouble shooting issues you see around this place. Avoid the Duet, don't try and fiddle too much, and it's just about plug and play. I call it, plug, learn, fiddle, read, play - but then it's smooth sailing... -- Dingostrategy Lounge: SB3 + Genelec 6010A | Kitchen: SB3 + $80 bookshelf stereo. Top shelf gear. | Bedroom/Terrace - Boom | Headless Asus EEE Box & Linux Mint | iPod touch/iPeng "Dear Mother, kindly forward underwear, DAC and those Jensen's I bought offa ebay" 'dingostrat...@last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/DingoStrategy/) Dingostrategy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65350 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp: The icon turns green after I press play on the Squeezebox. Then it just says "buffering" and it keeps going like that for like a minute to buffer 100% then it just restart buffering from 0%. Can any firewall on the Squeezecenter server have anything to with this? -- Gurkburk Gurkburk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12064 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
I would put power savings as number one. Noise can be addressed by placement. The CD ripper would seem to be superfluous since pretty much every PC nowadays has one. Also, ripping, tagging, file organizing etc is easier done on a full PC. The Buffalo TerraStation Mini set up to run SC would be ideal. Super efficient, tiny, and quiet. -- regalma1 regalma1's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6658 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
New release time! http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090707-bin.zip Changes: - Now loads configuration from the module path, not current directory - HTTP server can now both delay creation (to allow for the hosting application to initialize) and initialize networking on its own - Added support to mute the source while streaming - Encoder now rate-limits reading data from the input buffer to prevent read- ahead and drifting - RingBuffer can now discard data from the tail - added some re-parsing of dashes This release contains corrections that should improve the drifting; it does cut off a tiny bit of sound when it stops playing, but I'm working on that. It also does some fixes for iTunes support - this does require the new dsbridge.ini or it will not work. Also the status icon will not be visible. Also, I switched the bitrate to 320kbps per default for both Spotify and iTunes (still 192kbps if not configured), and it will mute the sound when you start streaming (so you don't have to mute the application itself). If you do not like this behaviour, change MuteWhileStreaming to 0 for the application that you are using. All of this is in dsbridge.ini. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SC 7.3.3 FreeNAS and Itunes Plus
I have a custon-convert.conf file in /squeezecenter which is linked to /slimnas/usr/share/Slim but there is no custom-convert.conf located there. Do you have a custom-convert.conf file I can place there? Thanks cailloux;438680 Wrote: > You shouldn't need to copy/paste the contents into the convert file (an > SC update can muck that up); you should just add it to the > custom-convert file. > > That said, if you are still having an issue, you'll need to turn on > player streaming debugging and post the logs to see what the issue is: > > You can do that in the following way in Squeezecenter: > Settings -> Advanced -> Logging > Set player.streaming to "Debug" > > And then provide the relevant sections from the server.log. -- Govnah Govnah's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2719 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
some very good prices there, but it seems only amazon have lowered there prices and some items are still cheaper elsewhere, ie superfi reciever is only £80. £120 is a bargain for the classic, almost tempting to buy though i'm holding out for the touch. I'm not convinced this is a a sign of new products really, they have been selling the boom at 150 for a while which is cheaper than a lot of places. -- trouty00 trouty00's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30875 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
The Classic has been at £119 (or rather, 149 euro) in shops here for a few weeks. Today I noticed the Duet is selling for £177 (222 euro). -- BastiaanR It's not a problem, it's a challenge. BastiaanR's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22178 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
raven22;438619 Wrote: > If you can create a device which combines the ultra low power of the > Fit-PC2 (6 watts) with the harddrive space (4 drives) of the Tranguill > SQA-5H, i would be very pleased (and a customer for sure). > I don't need any rippig device either. We are talking about like $18 for an optical drive or double that for a slimline. The optical drive provides an easy way for recovery/updating as well as local ripping (which is the all-in-one idea behind the box in the first place). I know they are trying to keep it simple, but maybe it is time to cover more users other then turnkey beginners. Have a Standard Vortexbox Server (SVS) which is a turnkey all-in-one Squeezebox Server for small to medium CD collections. A Deluxe Vortexbox Server (DVS) which has more TBs of storage for medium to large CD collections. And a Custom Vortexbox Server (CVS) which is ordered user configured with X storage and with/without optical drive for experienced users (already ripped collection). I have my collection already ripped but would still want an optical drive as a backup, but that's just me. The fit-PC2 is a different story as it doesn't have room for a optical in the first place and when for 10 dollars less one gets a Vortexbox with the optical drive and a one TB drive included Vortexbox seems to make some sense. So building on the Vortexbox with larger storage options does make sense to me. Don't get me wrong, the fit-PC2 makes a great super small Squeezebox Server. And I see several applications for it, but its price and lack of storage space reduces the number of people its suited for especially with the Vortexbox already available for less money. I also had high hopes for Ion when I first saw it, but the price is ridiculous. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: SB3, GFR-700HD, Thiel 2.3, Second Boom Home Office: SB3, NAD C370, two VSM-1 Home Gym: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, Thiel PowerPoint 1.2 House Portable: SB3, Audioengine A5 Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB3, ToughBook iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
regalma1;438742 Wrote: > I would put power savings as number one. Noise can be addressed by > placement. The CD ripper would seem to be superfluous since pretty much > every PC nowadays has one. Also, ripping, tagging, file organizing etc > is easier done on a full PC. > > The Buffalo TerraStation Mini set up to run SC would be ideal. Super > efficient, tiny, and quiet. I have vortexbox running on a server I built from Mini-itx.com, within the server is a slimline cd drive. I re-ripped my entire collection to FLAC using vortexbox and, for me, it was a god-send for speeding up and automating this process. Ongoing as well its great, I got a couple of cd's in the post today and have popped them in the server and its served up to my SB 15mins later without having to turn the laptop on. Of course tagging is never going to be 100% correct, I'm 75% happy with the tags/artwork and I'm happier sorting 25% out at a later date then always having to rip manually with the laptop on. I appreciate though that for other people they would rather do this manually and make sure the tags are 100% to their requirements at the start. One thing I would like from the server is to access a premiumm tag/artwork service (which I'd pay for), however I raised this with Andrew on the Vortexbox forum and I don't think its possible due to contract type issues. -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
*Laz*, the new release will work with iTunes, just make sure to drop everything in the bin/ folder into the iTunes directory. Do note that if your music is not 44.1kHz stereo, there will be issues. *Gurkburk*, I'm talking about streaming client, so for example if you connect Winamp AND SqueezeCenter, only one will get data. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
maggior;438579 Wrote: > Personally, I think that the area that could use some work is the > ripping software. I'm not a big fan of (and I'm sure a lot of others > here aren't either) things "automagically" happening in the background > when ripping CDs, especially when it comes to tagging. When I rip > discs, 9 times out of 10 I have to tweak something - genre, song titles, > etc. > > Here's is something worth striving for IMHO from the dbpoweramp guys: > http://www.dbpoweramp.com/ripnas-manual.htm > > Now that I look at it closer, it doesn't give you the opportunity for > tag editing prior to rip either. But given their setup, it doesn't look > like it would to hard to add. > > They are also not solely relying on freedb, which is pretty awful in my > experience. The data retrieved by AMG using dbpoweramp is awesome in my > experience. Yes, it's not free, but to me it was well worth $10 or > whatever it cost for 1 full year of access. > > If the functionality that they've provided via the WHS addin could be > done with a web page on Vortext, that would be really friggin' cool! > > Now that you've got the nuts and bolts going in the low level stuff, it > might be good to start spiffying up the presentation. Maybe people > would even be willing to pay for some of the extra funtionality. I > eventualy got there between EAC and dbpoweramp. > > All IMHO of course. I just had a quick look at the link above, a web interface to ripping config would be excellent of course but I imagine would require a lot of development. I read this part also with interest "Upon inserting the CD, RipNAS fetches metadata from the Internet (using PerfectMeta: from AMG, GD3, Musicbrainz & freedb), if the disc is not present in any of the 4 online databases (very rare), the disc will be ejected after about 20 seconds. If the same disc is re-inserted it will be ripped to 'Unknown Artist x' and Track 1, Track 2, etc." I think this would be a great feature to add to the ripping process, as it stands the cd will get ripped even if 'Unknown Artist' so currently I either use a tag editor to update the FLAC/mp3 files or delete them and re-rip manually with dbpoweramp, with the above functionality it gives the user the option on whether to proceed with the rip or do it manually. -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp, OK Now I understand, I have noticed that the Squeezebox can fetch the metadata, but still buffering. Any ideas what it could be? -- Gurkburk Gurkburk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12064 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
stefanolo;438524 Wrote: > @ Martin43! > > Really like the info on your SB-screen. Where did you get the plugin? I > like it and would like to have it. > > @chp > > Thank you very much for your work. A wonderful little tool you have > created. A question: Where do I set the bitrate? Is it in the Spotify > preferences? I would like to have the highest possible/320 bps. > > /s If you like it you should see how it looks like when playing your local music and all tags work. :) http://www.herger.net/slim-plugins/detail.php?nr=446 -- Martin43 Martin43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22082 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool
hi there, i got a SBR today, and tried setting it up with the net::udap tool, unfortunately i was not very successful :(. the perl script seems to be running ok, but the 'discover' command does not find the SBR. i'm using - ubuntu 9.04 - netgear wgr614v2 router with only 2 devices connected (pc and the SBR) - the SBR is blinking red (slow) - there are no blocked ports/services in the router - the SBR does not show up under the 'attached devices' section of the router does anyone have an idea why it's not working? i'm absolutely out of ideas. thanks! robert -- hase hase's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31526 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57861 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp, thx for this app! Suddenly i got use for my wifes netbook :) -- lazpete lazpete's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4841 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool
hase wrote: > hi there, > > i got a SBR today, and tried setting it up with the net::udap tool, > unfortunately i was not very successful :(. the perl script seems to be > running ok, but the 'discover' command does not find the SBR. i'm using > > - ubuntu 9.04 > - netgear wgr614v2 router with only 2 devices connected (pc and the > SBR) > - the SBR is blinking red (slow) > - there are no blocked ports/services in the router > - the SBR does not show up under the 'attached devices' section of the > router > > does anyone have an idea why it's not working? i'm absolutely out of > ideas. Can you please take this to the Net::UDAP list: http://lists.projects.robinbowes.com/mailman/listinfo/net-udap Thanks, R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
Hi CHP Any plans to support windows media player 11? Ta S -- stumble stumble's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31501 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
*Gurkburk*, if it manages to fetch metadata it means that something is reading at least, because that data is posted every 45kB in the stream. Do you get cover art as well? That is posted on the next run after posting the title. Other than that I don't have any ideas. :( -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
*stumble*, no plans currently, no. I have not looked at what they are doing, but I would imagine it's slightly more complex than the luck I had with iTunes working basically out of the box. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
chp;438776 Wrote: > *stumble*, no plans currently, no. I have not looked at what they are > doing, but I would imagine it's slightly more complex than the luck I > had with iTunes working basically out of the box. CHP - no worries - spotify is doing quite nicely thanks to you. i noticed i-tunes support and hoped WMP was something as easy. S -- stumble stumble's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31501 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
Many thanks chp! :) Now it works great, and for you others that are running Squeezecenter 7.4 for WHS, it doensn't work with this app, just installed 7.3.3 and everything are running fine. -- Gurkburk Gurkburk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12064 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] time to reorganize forums
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65330 Question: should the forum be reorganized? - leave them as they are - reorganize and recategorize x months of existing posts - reorganize and do not recategorize any existing posts Unfortunately the formatting limitations of this forum didn't allow me to accurately represent what I was suggesting. Take a look at the Netgear Readynas forum http://www.readynas.com/forum/index.php to get the gist of what I was suggesting, which is basically the same as your suggestion. -- Kiwi SB3 Classic, SB Controller, SB Receiver, 2 x SB Boom, ? (waiting on announcement) Kiwi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2169 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65330 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
Hi chp! Great stuff! FYI, I liked the function that mutes the sound when you start streaming (and I liked even more that you have made various functions configurable). -- baz baz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2194 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
Great stuff. Simple, and just works. Thanks. -- AlchemyToo AlchemyToo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=20260 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Scrobbling RadioIO adverts to Last.FM?
Thanks guys. It was just a thought . . . -- morris_minor Living Room: Transporter Study: Receiver Kitchen: Boom Son's Bedroom: Classic iPeng on an iPhone, 2 x Controllers Server: TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3i SC 7.2.1 - 23630 - - - - http://www.last.fm/user/morris_minor_1 morris_minor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13950 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)
Ego ignarus proinde Ego sum -- morris_minor Living Room: Transporter Study: Receiver Kitchen: Boom Son's Bedroom: Classic iPeng on an iPhone, 2 x Controllers Server: TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3i SC 7.2.1 - 23630 - - - - http://www.last.fm/user/morris_minor_1 morris_minor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13950 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64258 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Icecast/SHOUTCast Meta Data Displayed?
I'm considering the purchase of a Squeezebox (Classic, if it matters), and I'd appreciate some info from the community, please. I have a very specific use for the Squeezebox in mind, but for it to be at all useful, it needs to display the Title/Artist information for MP3-encoded Icecast (internet radio) streams. Can anybody tell me FOR SURE if it does this? Peter -- PeterGV PeterGV's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31531 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65369 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] some relief for internet radio in US
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/technology/internet/08radio.html?hp Excerpt: "I dont think anyones going to look at this and say, 'Im really happy, I got everything I want,'" [Pandora founder Tim] Westergren said, but he added that he was relieved that the new per-song fee was low enough that Pandora and similar sites would be able to survive. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65370 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Icecast/SHOUTCast Meta Data Displayed?
In fact... if someone were even willing/able to try the specific feed I'm most interested in, I'd appreciate it. Is that asking too much?? The Icecast feed I'll be listening to is a re-broadcast of a variety of public safety (police, fire, EMS) radio. If someone with a unit would even be willing to try it out to let me know, I'd appreciate it. The URL is http://icecast3.scanamerica.us/nh_hillsborough (note that there are sometimes long intervals of silence where a blank tag is displayed). Thanks so much for your help. I HOPE to become a future Squeezebox owner! Peter -- PeterGV PeterGV's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31531 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65369 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Icecast/SHOUTCast Meta Data Displayed?
Tried it here in the UK, does display meta data yes (not during the silences). -- autopilot Cheers, auto. -"don't call me Shirley."- autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65369 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Streaming to internet?
chris.mason;438649 Wrote: > The ampache installation requires you to create a mysql user, and setups > a tablespace. I'd rather avoid that - any thoughts? Just want the > flash player. just try it, it is not difficult to install, and it will give easy access to your music (also flac files) anywhere in the world -- raven22 raven22's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16511 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65240 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
baz;438804 Wrote: > Hi chp! > > Great stuff! FYI, I liked the function that mutes the sound when you > start streaming (and I liked even more that you have made various > functions configurable). Hi CHP - how do I configure the functions? -- stumble stumble's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31501 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PDA-controller SlimControl 0.95
arztde;436683 Wrote: > What you think about this for cover? I like it a lot! Cute girls! -- Locuth Use your PDA as SqueezeBox remote -- http://www.sciatec.de/SlimControl Locuth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29693 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64537 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Online radio stations strike big deal on royalties
Online radio stations strike big deal on royalties By JOELLE TESSLER, AP Technology Writer - Tue Jul 7, 2009 2:41PM EDT WASHINGTON - The future of Internet radio appears more secure after a handful of online stations reached an agreement Tuesday to head off a potentially crippling increase in copyright royalty rates. The deal is the product of two years of negotiations between webcasters and copyright holders. In March 2007, a ruling by the federal Copyright Royalty Board dramatically raised the rates that Internet radio stations must pay artists and recording labels leading many online radio stations to warn that the new rates would put them out of business by eating up as much as 70 percent of revenue. At least one popular online radio service Pandora Media of Oakland, Calif., which derives much of its revenue from advertising said the new agreement will help ensure its survival. "For us, it's hard to overstate how significant this is," said Pandora founder Tim Westergren. "It was either this or an ugly alternative." The revenue-sharing deal announced Tuesday is between SoundExchange, a nonprofit that collects royalties for recording copyright owners from digital radio services, and three smaller webcasters: radioIO, Digitally Imported and AccuRadio. Westergren said Pandora plans to sign on to the new royalty terms too. And Jonathan Potter, executive director of the Digital Media Association, which represents webcasters and other online media companies, predicted some of the association's other members will also join the deal. Under the agreement, large commercial webcasters will pay copyright owners up to 25 percent of their revenue or a "per-performance" rate that is below the rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board. Smaller webcasters will pay either a percent of revenue or a percent of expenses. In a statement, SoundExchange executive director John Simson said the deal will give webcasters a chance to "flesh out various business models" and give artists and other copyright holders the opportunity to "share in the success their recordings generate." Lawmakers also praised the agreement. Congress has already passed legislation making any deal reached between webcasters and SoundExchange legally binding. Because Internet radio companies operate under a government license, these deals need congressional authorization. Already this year, SoundExchange struck new online royalty agreements with the National Association of Broadcasters and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Traditional AM and FM broadcasters are exempt from copyright royalty rates for over-the-air radio play, because that airplay is thought to provide free promotion for artists and labels. But the broadcasters are subject to the new rates for any songs streamed over radio station Web sites. -- mortslim mortslim's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65373 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: Classic at �119.99 at Amazon.co.uk
£80 off the controller! must be a new product line on the way -- dave77 dave77's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=26269 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65357 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify
*stumble*, dsbridge.ini is a textfile with a list of options that can be changed. Open it in notepad and take a look. The format is as follows: [executable name] option=value So for example if you want to change the MP3 encoding bitrate for Spotify, you do this: [SPOTIFY.EXE] MP3BitRate=256 Which would configure it to encode with 256kbps quality. The file in the bin-package contains sensible defaults for both Spotify and iTunes. -- chp chp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10157 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Icecast/SHOUTCast Meta Data Displayed?
THANK YOU so very much. I *really* appreciate it. I'm off to buy my Squeezebox right now. Many thanks, Peter -- PeterGV PeterGV's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31531 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65369 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why no Transporter Thread at the highest hierary level?
cliveb;438604 Wrote: > Having seen the picture of your modded TP, I'd respectfully suggest that > the handles are no longer the determining factor in its ugliness. :-) > > > Really? I think the tube output stage with the EML 5U4G is a thing of > beauty..., but I guess taste varies. Sonically, the Modwright unit is > beautiful for sure :) -- deutscherhififan Primary: QNAP TS109II > BPT CPC > Modwright Platinum Signature 'Truth' Transporter with 6N30P DR 'Super Tubes' + EML 5U4G Mesh or Oppo BDP-83 > Maxxed Woo Audio WA2 with TungSol 5998's, Amperez Bugleboy 6DJ7's, and Mullard EZ80's > Audio Mirror 45W SET Monoblocks > Piega P4XL II + Piega PSub4. AKG K701 Headphones, all Kimber cables Secondary: Monster Signature Power Conditioner > Duet > Beresford 7520 DAC > Vista Audio i34 Integrated Tube Amp > Epos M5 Speakers + sub deutscherhififan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65280 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New "Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch" spotted !!
Lets hope that releasing information on the touch is just logitech's attempt at getting some consumer feedback and they have something better looking in the bag. They wouldn't really let SONOS leapfrog them with the CR200, would they ! -- lesliew lesliew's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30045 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64706 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
socistep;438754 Wrote: > I just had a quick look at the link above, a web interface to ripping > config would be excellent of course but I imagine would require a lot of > development. > > I read this part also with interest > > "Upon inserting the CD, RipNAS fetches metadata from the Internet > (using PerfectMeta: from AMG, GD3, Musicbrainz & freedb), if the disc is > not present in any of the 4 online databases (very rare), the disc will > be ejected after about 20 seconds. If the same disc is re-inserted it > will be ripped to 'Unknown Artist x' and Track 1, Track 2, etc." > > I think this would be a great feature to add to the ripping process, as > it stands the cd will get ripped even if 'Unknown Artist' so currently I > either use a tag editor to update the FLAC/mp3 files or delete them and > re-rip manually with dbpoweramp, with the above functionality it gives > the user the option on whether to proceed with the rip or do it > manually. I love dBpowerAmp and that is what I re-ripped my whole collection to FLAC with. I wish they had better prices on their hardware (they have a really cool Rip Server) and I wish they supported something besides Windows. But I guess that is why they made WINE! -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: SB3, GFR-700HD, Thiel 2.3, Second Boom Home Office: SB3, NAD C370, two VSM-1 Home Gym: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, Thiel PowerPoint 1.2 House Portable: SB3, Audioengine A5 Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB3, ToughBook iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)
Dingostrategy;438275 Wrote: > Roger Federer is awesome but his suits make him look like a knob. Good thing this tread is being ignored, or that would have been way off topic! Lance Armstrong is awesome but the spandex makes him look like a moving billboard. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1 Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: SB3, GFR-700HD, Thiel 2.3, Second Boom Home Office: SB3, NAD C370, two VSM-1 Home Gym: SB3, Parasound Vamp v.3, Thiel PowerPoint 1.2 House Portable: SB3, Audioengine A5 Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB3, ToughBook iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64258 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ignore this (sorry)
morris_minor;438820 Wrote: > Ego ignarus proinde Ego sum I ignore therefore I am, if we are to parody Descartes? -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box Beresford DAC TC-7510 MK6/4 - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man Quart 980s Speakers Boom in kitchen. Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64258 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New "Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch" spotted !!
iPhone;438303 Wrote: > I can't figure out HOW they could make it for $219 much less sell it of > that. Which relates to a questioned I posed as a thread starter recently. "Is the Squeezebox overpriced?" Computer hardware can make audio boxes look very expensive and "HiFi" boxes ridiculously so. The computer industry will produce very cheaply the hardware for moving data round the house, the music industry sells cheaply DACs and amplification. What's left for the trad HiFi manufacturers? Domestically acceptable loudspeakers. It's wake up time. -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable Box Beresford DAC TC-7510 MK6/4 - Quad 405-2 refurbished by 405man Quart 980s Speakers Boom in kitchen. Labarum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19963 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=64706 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ultimate server for SqueezeCenter?
I would add the following: 1. some way of editing tags after ripping, this would have to be remotely via a web interface. 2. MusicBrainz integration for tags (FreeDB is dreadful) 3. MusicIP installed, and configurable via web interface to analyse the library 4. web interface to "upload" files to the vortexbox. This is more than just a file drop, it will invoke a rescan of the music library as well. 5. after ripping the CD, the album art is retrieved and added to the folder. (my preference would be to embed the album art in the tag, but that makes maintenance more difficult - squeezecenter "find album art" works with the cover.jpg in the directory, and does not update embedded art) -- matthijskoopmans LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkoop matthijskoopmans's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=65338 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
