Re: [slim] AAC Stream plays about 5% of the time
Please don't cross post - it makes it very hard trying to help you. There have been a number of suggestions made on your original thread ( http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89675 ) and you have not answered them. Stick to the original thread. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89704 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My story of picking betamax...
erland;647699 Wrote: Could you give some examples ? I'm just asking because I'm seriously interested to hear why people select Squeezebox over Sonos, if you compare their specifications they are fairly similar and everyone more or less knows that Sonos just works while it usually takes a bit of time until you have configured the Squeezebox system to behave this way. The Squeezebox is rumored on these forum to have higher audio quality but no one seems to have compared them in a blind test, which is the only way to know for sure. My local HiFi reseller strongly recommended Sonos for its higher audio quality but I personally don't trust them because they probably have a higher margin on Sonos so that's why they want to sell them instead of Squeezebox Touch. I tried to do a comparison myself based on the specifications a few days back in this post: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=646795#post646795 (But I have no real world experience of Sonos, so I'm not sure if I'm correct) For me... 1. Cost. 2. A portable battery powered option for the garden etc. 3. The third party BBC iplayer plugin 4. Having a screen on the players. 5. Being able to use an IR remote as well (made posible by point 3). -- autopilot Cheers, auto. *lounge:* squeezebox 3, squeezebox controller, cambridge audio 640a, mission 701's *kitchen:* squeezebox touch, trends ta-10.1, kef cresta 1's. *bedroom:* squeezebox boom *bathroom/garden:* squeezebox radio *car:* ipod classic 80gb *portable:* iphone 3gs 32gb (+ipeng) autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89411 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] AAC Stream plays about 5% of the time
Sorry about that.. indeed I am completely delirious, I didn't intend to double-post. It's been an interesting week, I'll leave it at that :) -- ManChicken ManChicken's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8647 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89704 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My story of picking betamax...
autopilot;651003 Wrote: For me... 1. Cost. 2. A portable battery powered option for the garden etc. 3. The third party BBC iplayer plugin 4. Having a screen on the players. 5. Being able to use an IR remote as well (made posible by point 3). 4. 5. for me are very important and often get overlooked, I don't want to faff around with my smartphone all the time to control the music - the touch IR remote is excellent. -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89411 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Spotify sound quality
SilverRS8;650992 Wrote: Spotify is 320kbps. The highest compressed quality. I believe information of the stream is accessible by the 'more info' menu. I've got Spotify and think its great. However not all tracks are at 320kbps, there are a couple of blogs on the web about it, I do notice a difference with some albums but overall the quality is good for me -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89455 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
HeadBanger;650786 Wrote: In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and £499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap! It is expected to launch September or October. Well a bit early to comment on the price when its not known what quality fx the dac has. I also like that you use a powercord not some external power supply and even use it as wirenetwork - nice. It also does hirez and it dont need some special software on the nas. I am not in it for the constant updating bussines rather for the music. Very interesting to see how well the UI is seems to be a big challange for newcomers. -- michaeldk michaeldk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Welcome to Squeezebox Server message in mp3-stream
When I stream music via VLC and switch on the MSN Now playing option, Messenger only picks up the Welcome to Squeezebox server message that obviously and for qurious reasons comes with the stream. In the VLC configuration of metadata artist and title are displayed together and correctly in the Now playing field while the annoying Welcome-text is shown in the Title field. Unfortunately Messenger only shows the latter. Hopefully Messenger switch to the adequate meta if the Welcome-message is disabled. Can I put it away somehow? -- lawesson lawesson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=45439 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89709 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
michaeldk;651026 Wrote: Well a bit early to comment on the price when its not known what quality fx the dac has. Yes, fair point. I've been keeping an eye on these since they were first announced as a possible Duet / Receiver repacement. Ideally, I would have preferred a DAC-less version too at a much lower price. One snag for me is how their software handles the artwork. If you look at their QA it is clear that album art stored with the name 'cover' within the album folder will not be recognised (the artwork name needs to be the same as the album name). I don't relish the task of having to rename 850+ jpegs! Come on Logitech - release an updated Receiver!!! -- HeadBanger HeadBanger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38024 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
HeadBanger;651036 Wrote: Yes, fair point. I've been keeping an eye on these since they were first announced as a possible Duet / Receiver repacement. Ideally, I would have preferred a DAC-less version too at a much lower price. One snag for me is how their software handles the artwork. If you look at their QA it is clear that album art stored with the name 'cover' within the album folder will not be recognised (the artwork name needs to be the same as the album name). I don't relish the task of having to rename 850+ jpegs! Come on Logitech - release an updated Receiver!!! I think the one unit solution match fine with their name Simple Audio, but its not fine or simple if you as a buyer/user has to go into details like that, the album art thing, thats simple in a bad way - though I guess a batch job would work fine. -- michaeldk michaeldk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...
bluegaspode;649211 Wrote: Hi lawesson. From a technical point of view, there should be no problem with using dynamic playlists. SqueezePlayer just plays what it's told to play by the server - and the server completely supports the Dynamic Playlists if they work on other Squeezeboxes too. What do you mean with doesn't seem to work now. What did you try and what happened? Sorry, my bad. It's the Commander that simply don't support them I suppose... -- lawesson lawesson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=45439 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87364 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Having in 7.6 musicip problems? Install...
Running SBS and MusicIP on a windows box? Having problems? Go install the nightly build (33110 or later) Michael figured it out and fixed it! Not only is the odd behavior gone, but it's loads faster. Thanks Michael! -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89713 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My story of picking betamax...
amcluesent;647759 Wrote: But, yep, the Duet Receiver was a lemon. ? How so ? The Duet has been a fantastic investment for me. Horses for courses I guess shrug -- swayzak swayzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16575 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89411 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 7.6 and MusicIP not working
A -lot- of the MusicIP issues on Windows were indeed related to case-mismatched volume letters. If you're running SBS in a win box it's worth upgrading to the nightly (33110 or later). Even if the sugarcube problem is unrelated, you'll have at least removed that complication. -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89462 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Easy Modifications
vrette;650985 Wrote: ...Touch power supply directly from Logitech. It is a perfect replacement, and a better unit. Interesting... How do you know it's a better unit? Put both on a scope? Are they both switching power supplies? I've read that there's some issue with the original SB3 ps putting interference on the inbound AC line. Is the touch ps just cleaner that way? -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Easy Modifications
bobkoure;651061 Wrote: Interesting... How do you know it's a better unit? Put both on a scope? Are they both switching power supplies? I've read that there's some issue with the original SB3 ps putting interference on the inbound AC line. Is the touch ps just cleaner that way? That is what I have picked up on the various threads on the subject on this forum. So I bought a Touch power supply for my SB3 (which I recently sold) and was pleased with the results. -- vrette (3) SB Touch, (3) SB Radio, Cambridge Audio 840AV2, 340T, DacMagic, BW 683, HSU VFT2-MK3, Logitech Harmony 880, 7.6.1 on Asus E35M1-M PRO Win7 64 bit , and a bunch of other stuff... vrette's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15256 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] 7.6.1, Duet Controller and IR Blaster problem
i've used ir blaster for some time and have update SB Server to 7.6.1 RC3. I use the wifi controller to control a duet reciever and 2 SB Classics. both SB Classics are setup with IR Blaster. No problem with IR Blaster from the Web Interface or the SB Classic regular remote. But the Duet Controller, while doing everything else it usually does, is not working to controll volumevia IR Blaster.Power On/Off works. Mystifying! Any help would be appreciated ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 7.6 and MusicIP not working
bobkoure;651059 Wrote: A -lot- of the MusicIP issues on Windows were indeed related to case-mismatched volume letters. If you're running SBS in a win box it's worth upgrading to the nightly (33110 or later). Even if the sugarcube problem is unrelated, you'll have at least removed that complication. Yup, Sugarcube working for me now with 33110 (RC3). -- MeSue SUE 1 Duet | 2 Booms | 1 Radio | 1 Touch (beta) | 1 SB2 HP MediaSmart EX470 | Squeezebox Server 7.5 | iPod Touch w/ iPeng Find me on 'Last.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/MeSue) | 'Twitter' (http://twitter.com/suechastain) MeSue's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=985 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89462 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Welcome to Squeezebox Server message in mp3-stream
Allright, did my homework and figured out I should change the icy-name settings, suppousedly in the HTTP.pm-file but as far as I can see that one doesn't have those lines. Where shall I look? -- lawesson lawesson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=45439 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89709 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My story of picking betamax...
My 2 penneth... Been a SB fan for 3+ years. I can't recall what lead me to SB or indeed why I wanted to listen to streamed music. I remember, I think seeing the Roku soundbridge and thinking it would be cool but on further research serendipity brought me to the SB system. I have SB3, two booms and a radio. All players connected by wifi and all on the same floor (bungalow). Use FLAC on a dedicated atom powered pc running XP pro and my system is rock solid, no drop outs or rebuffering for years now. I install updates to SBS when suggested and it just works, sync on the booms and the SB3 and the whole place just rocks (much to the annoyance of my Mrs) I don't run any plugins other than lazy search. Have I been lucky, maybe, I have tinkered in the past but nothing major. SB has totally changed how I listen to music and coupled with the excellent iPeng is for me an excellent lifestyle enhancement. -- wonder boy Squeezebox ex-fan boy and proud... 2x Boom 1x SB3 Just ordered SB Radio...do I need help I WISHED I HADNT!!! wonder boy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15950 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89411 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Welcome to Squeezebox Server message in mp3-stream
Ok, did some further googling and found the accurate HTTP.pm file with the icy-name line. Commented it out and restarted the server. But - gah! - VLC still displays the title-info. No longer the Welcome-message but the stream URL. Suppose this is a quirky way of communication between the server and VLC and between VLC and the Now playing-option in MSN. VLC clearly got it right in its Now playing-field with correct artist and song info so why doesn't the Messenger just pick that info up and leave the title info to the rest...? I've had it with this now anyway... -- lawesson lawesson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=45439 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89709 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...
I'm not using Dynamic Playlists so cannot comment on SqueezeCommanders ability to handle them. You might try the Logitech Controller App (if its running on your phone) just as a comparison if it handles those menus better. -- bluegaspode Did you know: *'SqueezePlayer' (www.squeezeplayer.com)* will stream all your music to your Android device. Take your music everywhere! Remote Control + Streaming to your iPad? *'Squeezebox + iPad = SqueezePad ' (www.squeezepad.com)* Want to see a Weather Forecast on your Radio/Touch/Controller ? = why not try my 'Weather Forecast Applet' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=73827) Want to use the Headphones with your Controller ? = why not try my 'Headphone Switcher Applet' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67139) bluegaspode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31651 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87364 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 7.6.1, Duet Controller and IR Blaster problem
Ir blaster hasn't worked properly for awhile . Some people may not have problems but without Any ir updates this 3rd party plugin appears to be dead in the water . -- jhonsber...@msn.com jhonsber...@msn.com's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4438 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89718 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
