Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
I am actively watching for a true replacement for SB. There are some interesting designs, but the software is so rudimentary, or the devices don't sync, that it amazes me a commercial venture doesn't simply come out with an LMS compatible device. Hell, even highly-touted "audiophile quality" devices that cost thousands of dollars can't do what I want them to do. I'll bide my time, and if one of my SBs break down I'll either buy a used one on eBay (at a premium over what I paid, but still cheaper than inferior alternatives), or figure out how to build one myself. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
Get an Android box, see http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?102125-Android-Media-Player-as-squeezebox-replacement yxz11's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=61641 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Android Media Player as squeezebox replacement
I searched and haven't found anyone mentioned this specifically. I'm wondering why don't people just use an android media player for squeezebox replacement. For example: http://www.amazon.com/G-Box-Midnight-MX2-Android-Streaming/dp/B00CH643A8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410459605&sr=8-1&keywords=android+media+player http://www.amazon.com/Keedox%C2%AE-Android-Player-Netflix-YOUTUBE/dp/B00F4SEOIW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410459605&sr=8-2&keywords=android+media+player I have an earlier version of the G-Box Midnight. I just buy SqueezePlayer for a couple of dollars and setup Startup Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.startupmanager) to start SqueezePlayer every time the player starts. And I don't even have to turn on my TV. It has worked for me very well. Obviously, it's not as elegant as Squeezebox. But it works. yxz11's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=61641 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102125 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
cliveb wrote: > For a useable multi-room streaming system, LMS remains a very sensible > choice. And as much as we all like to scratch our heads and wonder what Logitech was thinking, I'm very grateful to them and to SlimDevices for getting us to this point. Given how much interest there still is in the system and how many of us have concluded that there's still nothing better, it seems like it would be pretty easy for Logitech to get back into the game if they ever wanted to. For some reason, this makes me think of Fiesta, a popular American line of dinnerware that was pulled from production by its manufacturer. After a few years of watching prices for used pieces skyrocket, they realized they were missing out and began making the stuff again. Of course, the salad plates didn't do such a great job of decoding FLAC... atrocity's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16009 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
atrocity wrote: > The software is under active development. Logitech-manufactured > hardware is out of production, but there's no shortage of low-cost > alternatives that work great with LMS. Quite so. And in the context of running an LMS-based system, the hardware is a secondary consideration: you will always be able to build/acquire suitable hardware. If you jump ship to another system, however, where are you going to go? If you want to ensure you'll always be able to get hardware that fits in, you're basically condemning yourself to living with the hell that is DLNA. To avoid that, I suppose you can switch to Sonos. But now you really *are* locking yourself into one vendor's hardware. For a useable multi-room streaming system, LMS remains a very sensible choice. Transporter -> ATC SCM100A cliveb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=348 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
gb115b wrote: > wow, thanks! not many squeezebox 3s on the uk ebay site sadly... and i > wonder if i'm just putting off the inevitable (given that hardware and > software are no longer readily available, maybe it's time to call it > quits?). it's a real shame what logitech did to slimdevices. The software is under active development. Logitech-manufactured hardware is out of production, but there's no shortage of low-cost alternatives that work great with LMS. atrocity's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16009 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
cparker wrote: > Also search on LastFM player on ebay, I picked up a cheap fully working > Duet pair this way, the seller had no idea what they were actually > selling, it was still running the original firmware! Ouch :) wow, thanks! not many squeezebox 3s on the uk ebay site sadly... and i wonder if i'm just putting off the inevitable (given that hardware and software are no longer readily available, maybe it's time to call it quits?). it's a real shame what logitech did to slimdevices. gb115b's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1781 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
get.amped wrote: > If the Boom and Radio are fine, fully functional SB3s are routinely > available on e-bay for under $150 USD. I recently picked up 3 for $125 > each for some friends who were envious of my system. Also search on LastFM player on ebay, I picked up a cheap fully working Duet pair this way, the seller had no idea what they were actually selling, it was still running the original firmware! Ouch :) www.spicefly.com - ** Spicefly SugarCube ** - A hassle free acoustic journey through your music library using MusicIP. Plus the finest MusicIP installation guides, enhanced MIP Interface and SpyGlass MIP the Windows Automated MusicIP Headless Installer. cparker's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2083 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
