Re: [slim] UK portable Flac players
I agree with Heuer regarding the percievable differences between MP3 and FLAC with portable devices, I cannot comment on the car as mine is only quiet when it's parked with the engine off so it's irrelvant about the quality or image of the sound mind you some would say the same about my car... Makes a lot of noise and has limited, if any, image, oh hum. I've tried with different sampling speeds with MP3 and find that 128 is acceptable for most portable listening (sounds pants when played back through the main sytem though). I've been using media centre (http://www.jrmediacenter.com/) and this allows me keep my portable devices up to date while at the same time automatically converting them to MP3 where required (I keep a cache of MP3 files so that if I select a specific file that's already been converted the system uses that rather than reconverting the FLAC file) -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Network play causes RAID access errors?
I'm sure there is more cost effective methods but this is what I did: 4 x 320Gb sata drives in JBOB pairs and then mirrored (RAID 1) and have not had any problems, although I haven't tried RAID 0. The only issue I have is with hibenate whereby the Raid fails when the system comes out of hibenate mode but I put that down to the raid card. I use a high point card (1820A) to JBOB them and windows XP to mirror them, possibly it would have been better to do this the other way around but I'm still learning. Keith -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37767 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Unable to Connect to SlimServer After Working for 5 Days
Don't know if this will help but you could try using a fixed IP address. Just that the other day my partner was using one of the SB2's as a bridge and all hell let loose with the rest of my SB2's (both wired and wireless) seems that the issue was IP address duplication. Setting up a fixed IP address fixed the initial problem while I worked out what was causing it. I'm now back to DHCP and things are working normally. -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37735 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How do you use your Squeezebox/Transporter?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36061 Question: When you listen to music, do you connect to Slim Server or SqueezeNetwork? - a) 100% of the time to Slimserver (on computer or NAS drive) - b) 75% of the time on Slimserver / 25% on SqueezeNetwork - c) 50% of the time on Slimserver / 50% on SqueezeNetwork - d) 25% of the time on Slimserver / 75% on SqueezeNetwork - e) 100 % of the time on SqueezeNetwork I voted 100% SS but that's not quite correct as I do use SN when the PC is off. I would go with 95%SS and 5%SN. I like the option of SN as the PC is quite noisy when running so it makes sense at night. I would like to be able to use SN with an alarm function as since moving to a RAID drive i cannot use the hibernate function on the PC so have been without the SB on mornings. -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36061 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Umm, Slim Devices Logo (Instead of Logitech)?
OK so I'm shallow. I accept the argument that the lable on the box shouldn't effect any decision and that you should use your ears. I have been fortunate to babysit a friends Transporter for a couple of weeks and yes there is a difference and yes I want one, the money isn't really an issue, well not as much as the aforementioned logo. I may still have to swallow my pride but in the meantime I will contiune to make some noise... literally. I guess an alternative would be to offer the units unbranded on the front? There I go again, :o) -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35746 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Umm, Slim Devices Logo (Instead of Logitech)?
Brand is important otherwise why would companies protect them so much. It's because consumers associate with brands. Would you like to have an F40 with a Fiat badge, nope didn't think so. Do I want a Logitech logo staring at me from the front room, nope. I don't have an issue with Logitech in computer peripherals but not HiFi, that's just not their bag. They can place their logo on the back and leave the front clean. Yes it's only a logo but the same way that a Casio watch does the same as a Rolex it tells the time but a Rolex has other intangible values. Of course people are passionate, if people were so fickle as to ignore brand a company like Coke would be really in the mire, well it's only a carbonated soft drink after all. personally I prefer Pepsi Max with a bit of JD No7 but hey I could drink Tesco's Cola and Bourbon if it was manufactured by the original companies but I would never offer these 'substandard' product to guests. I think that bring me back to the rational behind the logo issue, most people don't give a monkey what logo there is but it does matter if you have guests it's all about image, and isn't that what the brand is about image... -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35746 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 6.5.2 with old slimdevices logo
I've been considering purchasing a Transporter but contrary to some points of view brand is very imporant but why pay for a brand or more accurately why pay a premium price for a brand? There must be something that provides the purchaser with something more than just the product? Although I want what I believe is the best it has to have to be at the right price. $2000 for a Slim Device Transporter is a lot of money but $2000 for a Logitech Transporter is excessive. This has nothing to do with Logitech as a company it's consumer preference. That's my view and like all consumers I can always vote with my wallet. I can see the rational for the standard SB but the Transporter is something else, it's a niche market product so why not exploit this. -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35578 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Linksys wifi crashing
Are you using MAC address filtering? Just that I had a similar problem with the WAP54G AP where on the previous FW MAC address vanished. The latest version 3.04 has fixed this problem but this is an AP not a router. -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24136 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Cleaning your SB3
Cleaning cloth? I've never noticed dust on any of the SB1s/2s I have must be something to do with SB3? Keith -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23801 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB2 Stops Working
Stops dead as in the song is still displayed everything seems OK but the the clock stops and there is no response from the remote. The only way to get a response from the unit is to disconnect the power. -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18870 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Random Mix - Bug?
When using random mix I find that tracks that I have excluded in iTunes being played even though I have checked that I want these files ignoring. If I attempt to find these tracks with search or browse they are hidden so that bit works, so why does Random Mix pick them? Is this a bug? -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18915 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SB2 Stops Working
I have a SB2 that for some reason stops playing after a period of time. There are another 3 SB2 running fine so it would seem that this could be a problem with this unit, has anybody else had similar problems? -- Keith Keith's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=460 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18870 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: WEP Encryption
Are you using MAC filtering on your router? If so ensure that you add the new MAC address (printed on the bottom of the SB2 unit) -- Keith ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Sb3
Er, not convinced with the new shape. I currently have a couple of units and I would have to relocate them for the new shape. Would like to see both options available. Alternatively make a unit where the screen can be moved through 90 degrees so that you can have the unit either horizontal or vertical. The way I read the description suggestes that wireless is now standard and ethernet is optional, is this correct? Will the ethernet version include wireless? As it is wireless is not a great idea for kitchens, or should I say kitchens with a microwave... -- Keith ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox Spares
If your still struggling you could always purchase a filter from RS components, they do various coulours (Red 588-724, Green288-730, Neutral 588-746 and Clear590-913) and are 220x130x1.5mm. I've included the stock numbers so just go to the following and place the stock number in the search box at the top of the screen http//rswww.com Keith -- Keith ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Firmware Upgrade
Title: Message Hi All, Quick question about firmware, how do I know if I need to update it, I'm running a SB1 wired with version 6.0 and noticed in someones post they had updated the firmware, I was curious to know when or if I need to do it. Thanks, Keith ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slimserver on Linksys Nslu2 (Slug)
Title: Message Hi again, There were a couple of posts yesterday I think which mentioned installing slimserver on I think it was a buffalo linkstation, can it be installed on the linksys NSLU2 and if it can is there a how to guide some where (preferably for idiots!). Thanks, Keith ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
