Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone
pakarlss;689786 Wrote: Now there is a controller app available (made by me ): Squeezster for Symbian in Nokia Store: http://store.ovi.com/content/251147 The Nokia N9 (Meego) version should be available any day now. The Nokia N900 version has been available for some time, http://squeezster.garage.maemo.org Great news! I suppose by Symbian, you mean S^3 (Not S60)? Either way, this might just be what allows me to justify getting the N9, which, sadly, otherwise seems like a hard thing to do. I wish you success! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59033 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
Congrats on your fatherhood! I myself also became a father on Midsummer's Day, and I can say there's been A LOT LESS time for hanging around internets and such, and for -my own stuff- since then. Great to see you're back! I never doubted for a second. Well, only for a second anyway. Even If I've had no time to post myself, I've kept up with this forum by reading the email updates. Next week we'll be moving into our new, bigger place from a small flat, and there will definitely be a lot of SqueezeBoxing going on all around in there! Even the kitchen cabinet is all wired up for taking a Boom onboard! :) And I have a shiny new Honeycomb tablet waiting for new versions of SC. Bring it on! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why do you continue to use your Squeezebox ?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88916 Question: Why do you continue to use Squeezebox ? - I'm satisfied with the Squeezebox system, why change something that works good ? - I have already invested too much in Squeezebox devices, would cost too much to switch - I have just purchased a new Squeezebox and won't switch to something else anytime soon - I love the 3rd party plugin/app model and would only switch to something else that supports this - I would consider switching if someone offered something with similar functionality - I have already started to look for something else but haven't found anything interesting yet - I have already started or completed the transition to something else I voted on the 1st alternative, but there were other valid points as well. Such as having recently bought more .. :D Well I wouldn't have if they didn't work well for me, would I? I don't know if there is anything better out there, and honestly couldn't be bothered. The Squeezebox system is so good that once I found it some 3 years ago, I stopped looking at once. Haven't looked anywhere else since then and probably won't find the need to anytime soon. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88916 ___ 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 don't seem able to purchase this for my no-brand cheapo Android 1.6 tablet. Is Android 2 required? -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 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] newbie multi zone question
kswanson;623812 Wrote: I'm running squeezebox server and Windows Home Server on my desktop. I converted my flac files on my NAS to Apple lossless in iTunes and set up iTunes only because I wanted to be able to load my iPod with Apple lossless to be able to use in my car audio system. My NAS is still flac. So I have SB server on my desktop and iTunes aren't really necessary from what I'm understanding in order to get my music files to my larger system. It is 5.1 but I'm using a Meridian system so I would go 2 channel via SPDIF from whatever into my processor I think. Then I could use an iPad for control? In that case the SB Touch downstairs connected via ethernet (wall adaptor) is the best way to go? That's right, you don't need iTunes for Squeezebox, as it is completely unrelated and SBS has its own database for the music library. Depending on your NAS, you may be able to run SBS on it, otherwise on the WHS. In the latter case you could use either the ALAC library (on your WHS, right?) or point to the FLACs on your NAS. Yes, a SB Touch is perfect for your stereo system, as it supports hi-res audio. Unless you already have powerline adapters I suggest trying wirelessly, it might very well work. You can get them if/when you actually need them. 5.1 DD DTS work great as well with Squeezebox. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86872 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] squeeze server interface issue
Try [server-ip]:9000/default -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86867 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Running on Canon Network Printer
mrfantasy;622660 Wrote: April fools? I'm curious whether anyone actually noticed my hints in the photos? Fool's Garden showing in the artist list was not a coincidence. Also, the Faith No More album (Now Playing screen) is called King for a Day, Fool for a Lifetime. I hope I managed to put some smiles on peoples' faces. I can tell you all it's been great reading the crazy replies :D What will be the next unexpected host platform for SqueezePlay, how about some funny pics? Anyone? :) -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86731 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Running on Canon Network Printer
pippin Wrote: Now some obvious enhancement possibilities are automatic artwork and lyrics scan or output of both on the printer. Great idea! Didn't even consider ;) Great for the printing supplies business, too! dave77 Wrote: Can you plug speakers into the printer and use it as a player :) Yes, we'll be working on playback through a USB soundcard (as I originally wrote), similar to what some people are doing with their Touches ;) Another interesting aspect would be to use the printingscanning head actuators and paper feed motors to generate sound :D -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86731 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SqueezePlay Running on Canon Network Printer
As a small weekend evening project, my software engineering buddy and I have been working on getting SqueezePlay running on my Canon Pixma MP620 multifunction printer. The printer has network connectivity, a color screen (320x240, same as SB Radio), a scroll wheel and some buttons, card reader, USB port. (http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3784review=canon+pixma+mp620) Here are some results so far: Ability to browse menus, and act as a controller for players (button mapping needs some work, but for most functions there are logical buttons already), ability to set up SBR. Planned: Playback through USB soundcard. This is a low priority project, so don't expect fast progress. It may become ready in a year or so. How it looks so far: +---+ |Filename: now-playing.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=11621| +---+ -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86731 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BOOM to Spain
HeavyB;620204 Wrote: U.S. resident is going to be in Spain (in one location) for a little over a month and would like to take one of my Booms along to keep me company. I hope to be able to use the local wireless network but will bring cable for ethernet in case network setup is dicey. I see that logitech offers an adapter but there is no image and it is a little unclear exactly what is meant by power plate kit (sold separately). http://buy.logitech.com/store?Action=DisplayPageEnv=BASELocale=en_USSiteID=logib2cid=ShoppingCartPage) I am also considering one of these strips as well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000784H4K/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8m=A1SJV7Q7GQM4PE Any tips, advice, experiences would be most welcome. It should work, depending on how the network is set up where you are going to stay. If it requires you to log in each time to access the Internet, you may be screwed, as you can't enter account credentials using the Boom. If it is a protected/unprotected WLAN with free Internet access, you should be fine. As for power, just get a travel adapter equivalent to http://cgi.ebay.com/Travel-Changer-Adapter-Plug-US-USA-European-Euro-NEW-/400188683456?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item5d2d1ab4c0 and you are fine. The Boom should make a nice companion indeed. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Android Controller App
Doesn't seem compatible with Android 1.6 (as in cheapo DX Android tablet).. ? -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86487 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone
miab;619347 Wrote: Hi Skinny How do you do it with the tablet skin? I'm new to this remote control thing. I just tried :9000 squeezeserver page but it is not sized right for the touch screen and is slow to react. OK, on your PC, go to the Web UI on your browser (http://[serverIP]:9000), to the lower-right you will find Settings -- Plugins tab. At the bottom of the Plugins page, tick the box Show all 3rd party plugins [x], click Apply. Then a plugin Tablet Skin should appear. Tick the box and click Apply. SBS may want to restart, that's OK. Now (still on your PC) you shold be able to go to http://[serverIP]:9000/tablet. If it works, try it on the phone. Bookmark the URL for convenience. Done. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59033 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Confused whether to buy a netbook or not...
Atom platform with Nvidia ION graphics would work for HD video playback. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86433 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone
SqueezeDolley;619074 Wrote: I am trying to connect to my squeeze server with my X6 and it always states internet page not available. Any ideas? Make sure you are trying to connect over WLAN, not mobile internet. http://[serverIP]:9000 should work. It works a lot better, however, by using the Tablet skin for the SBS WebUI (3rd party plug-in). Also try the Opera Mobile (not Opera Mini!) browser and see if you like it better. I'm using this on a C6-00 which is pretty similar to yours. Ask in case you need further instructions. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59033 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Classic: Optical out always on?
aaron;617952 Wrote: Hi all, after reading for years in the forums and getting lots of useful hints, I've got a question, I couldn't find an answer - so I finally registered and start my very first thread :-) After renewing my A/V Receiver, I'm finally able to connect my squeezebox classic via optical out to the receiver. The problem I'm facing is, that the receiver doesn't stay in sleep mode, as the squeezebox's optical out is always active (and the receiver is configured to wake up if a signal arrives)... I already set the option to disable the outputs of the squeezebox when it is turned of, but this doesn't seem to affect the optical one. Anybody has similar problems and maybe a workaround? I'm using the very last version of squeezebox server. Thanks, Aaron Welcome to the forum! Out of interest, what A/V receiver did you get that has automatic power by monitoring the inputs? This could be a very useful feature! Provided that it works with SB, of course (please tell us how it worked out). Anyone else with any knowledge of amps with this feature are welcome as well. Oh, sorry for jacking the thread :D -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=86330 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
vs27;614920 Wrote: How can I buy SC for my Android tablet? Every site I have been to wants a cell phone. This is not a phone. Do you have access to Android Market through an application on your device? -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Adding a rj45 jack to a wifi-only SB1?
I must agree with pski. Even if you were able to solder on an ethernet jack, I'd be surprised if the actual ethernet controller was present. You're likely to find an empty space on the PCB. I hear the Touch is really nice .. ;) -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Minimum hardware spec to run SBS
EB1000;610324 Wrote: Hi I decided to get a new PC to run SBS. I found this AIO MB from intel: http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/D510MO/D510MO-overview.htm It has Lan Audio VGA 2 sata ports, 7 USB2, one slot for DDR2 800, Intel Atom CPU included with passive heatsink. I'll be adding a 1GB DDR800 stick and 1TB internal Sata drive (WD green). I'll be running either XP sp3 lite (nlited)' or maybe I'll run Vortexbox. What do guys think? Will this be enough for SBS? I might even use this machine to run Torrents in the background. One more question: Could this setup be enough to run FreeNas? Thanks I am using that very MoBo in my SB / Storage server. I run Ubuntu Server 10 (headless) and have 2 GB RAM. The board actually has 2 slots for memory, for a max of 4 GB. It's very quick and responsive both as SBS and NAS, no problem at all. GB ethernet is great for moving files. I'm sure it would handle a lot more tasks, but right now I don't have the need. FreeNAS should be no problem, nor torrents. I even built another box for my parents using the single-core D410 (it's still Hyper Threaded), which is absolutely sufficient as they don't need anything else than SBS on it. For any server application, I can only recommend a Linux OS (VB is supposedly great). Consider 2 GB memory, it's inexpensive. 667 or 800 MHz makes no difference here, get whichever you can find cheaper. Yes, it's a good base for a SB server, and I've been very happy. I have the OS on a CF card (CF-SATA) and a 2 TB Samsung Eco HDD for storage. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85589 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Playing 48k 16 bit
ajkidle;606934 Wrote: Ripping my first concert DVD right now. Do all of my Squeezeboxen support 48k / 16 bit? Or do I need to downsample to 44.1k? And if the players support it, is it reasonable to expect the DAC in my Denon AVR-990 can stomach a 48k digital stream via coax? 48 kHz should be fine on SB2/3 and on the AVR since it's standard for DVD movies. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85258 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How to get password
franklyfred;598972 Wrote: Downloaded the Ipeng app. Forgot password to log into MySqueezeBox how do you go about getting your password from Logitech. Thanks in advance Go to www.mysqueezebox.com on your pc - log in - forgot password. This procedure is pretty standard for any internet service. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84409 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
flattermann;598458 Wrote: Hey guys, sorry for not being around in the forum recently, but I was a bit busy because *I just got a boy!* His name is Julian, born December 27th 2010, 50cm, 3530g. :-) He and his mother are fine. Today, we left the clinic and got back home. So please forgive me if I do not answer your questions/mails right away, 'cause sometimes this little guy keeps us pretty busy. ;-) Whow, that's fantastic! The 'specs' seem to be spot-on as well :) I think that qualifies as an excuse in anyone's book. My best to all of you. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Grace Digital - completely ripped off the Squeezebox line?
.. as in stupid-silly, not funny-silly. They seriesly? Ok, it's almost a bit funny, too. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84340 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] UDAP connection of SBR (unseen)
I'd guess server_address should also be your server i.e. laptop IP ...2. At least give it a try. You are correct about the meaning of the blue light: connected to network, but not to a server. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84244 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Merry christmas to everyone !
Hyvää joulua! From the country of sauna Santa Claus. This winter it's exceptionally snowy and very cold in southern Finland. Lovely! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84143 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox
usch;594944 Wrote: I have also replied to this numerous times. ;) The VFDs weren't a catalog item, but custom made by Noritake especially for SlimDevices / Logitech. If they are no longer being manufactured then probably because Logitech doesn't order them anymore, so this argument doesn't count. I think Noritake would be happy to make another batch. They still do produce VFDs, it's their main business after all. http://www.noritake-itron.com/pages/vfdglassgraphic.htm Allright, I stand corrected. It's a good thing they still make them then! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83786 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] The Squeezebox is dead... long live the Squeezebox
This has been discussed numerous times before, although some may have missed it. Discontinuing the Classic was not entirely a Logitech decision, as the VF display used is no longer being manufactured. It was too expensive (the VFD), power hungry and what not. I'm not saying they would not have replaced the Classic anyway, but as it is now, they couldn't possibly have continued it. This is just what I've read around here earlier. For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of the cool look of the display on my Boom. It has a serious no-nonsense look and feel to it. I'm not sure that can be said of the SP generation. Great players, nonetheless. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83786 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
flattermann;593623 Wrote: The tablet version will be a completely new (and mostly rewritten) App, so, yes, you need to buy it again. Will the tablet version also work on a low-end Dealextreme Android 1.6 pad? In that case I'll gladly pay! When do you reckon we will see it? As for the current version, it's truly incredible how high an utility value we get for such a small price! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
dalespitfire;589040 Wrote: Hi, Im struggling to get squeezecommander to pick up a stream.mp3 player on my SBS running from a NAS device. I can see the player in squeezecenter config but how do I configure squeezecommander to see it? It picks up my buffalo linkstation correctly as 192.168.0.6:9000 but says no squeezebox is connected. I dont seem to be able to add the link to it (ie 192.168.0.6:9000/stream.mp3) Squeezecontrol and Squeezedroid both worked fine but I dont like the interfaces. Help! In the Players Music Source view, click on your server after you have started playback of the stream, that works for me. Any luck? -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Trying to listen to squeezebox audio stream in web browser not working
When you start playback of the MP3 stream on a client, it appears as another player on SBS. You have to choose it (upper right in web ui) and play some music. I sometimes use this for my Nokia. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=83097 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Player Sync Questions
A good rule of thumb regarding the direction of inheritance of playlists, for adding more players to sync, etc. : The player you sync from (the one you are controlling atm) inherits the playlist. Using the same logic it's easy to understand how to add more players. Ok, it's perhaps not intuitive but it is very clear and logical once you know it. This way it is also logical that you can desync a single player from a bunch of synced players while allowing them to continue playing. But I do like how it's done in SqueezeCommander for Android. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79915 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes - File Format: MPEG-4
bigblackdog;585750 Wrote: (...) I have approximate 66,000 songs all in apple lossless and it seems that my system is 'slowing down'. (...) Would seem to me that if the server has to do less work then should free it upmarket bit By default, when you play a format not supported by a player (such as Apple Lossless Audio Compression on the SBR), it is converted to FLAC for streaming to the player. You can disable FLAC compression if you wish to ease the CPU load a little. The audio is then streamed as uncompressed PCM to the player. The only difference is a small increase in your local network traffic. Sound quality is unaffected. In the Web UI, go to Server Settings -- Advanced -- File Types. For Apple Lossless, choose FLAC [Disabled] and make sure PCM is enabled [faad]. Click Apply. You may need to restart the server. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82937 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes - File Format: MPEG-4
JJZolx;585712 Wrote: What you're thinking of is the general advice that once you've encoded something in a lossless codec like MP3 or AAC that the quality is lost forever. I'm sure you mean -lossy-, then this is absolutely true. @ OP yes, AAC is a more advanced audio format than MP3 and is supposed to give better quality at the same bitrate. My understanding is that the difference is greater the lower the bitrate. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82937 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] better windows app to control squeezebox
rcampbel3;584540 Wrote: Just install squeeze play on windows and I believe you need a plugin to allow switching control targets... Then you can use squeeze play just like a controller Do you mean the Choose Player function to control players other than SP itself? That is readily available without plugins. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82748 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help! My Transporter's broken!
flattop100 Wrote: Here is the skinny You may be mistaken.. ;) flattop100 Wrote: Is there a way to force Transporter to reflash the firmware? Gizek, you mentioned trying a nightly with the new firmware...do you mean a nightly of the server software? Where can I get that? downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/ -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81874 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Problem: Skipping Effect Heard During Flac Playback
Well, it obviously shouldn't happen, but when the two players for some reason play at slightly different speeds skipping may occur when they are re-synced. I've had this happen A LOT when using the Controller in sync. The Controller plays so much slower, it is heard as a difference in the pitch. (At least this was the case some time ago. Hopefully it is better now, I haven't tried lately.) You can try decoding FLAC-PCM server-side, and fiddling around with a setting called something like sync frequency found somewhere in the server settings (will check this later) to make it less noticeable. Would it matter which way the players are synced, just a thought..? Are others who mix the old and the new generation of players experiencing this? I never thought about it in these terms before, as I mostly only use the Receiver Boom in sync, Radio only occasionally. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82779 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Transporter gets warm
jp73;582077 Wrote: Hi just got a transporter and I had to reset it twice today. It showed now playing but actually didn't play at all. After a reset (power of / on with 1 pressed on the remote) it would play again. Now I just noticed that the case is quite warm. Is this a problem? I didn't expect it to become warm. It's in a small opening in a cabinet with no vents..I'm wondering if I'm asking for trouble. I have no personal experience with the Transporter, but I do have a Boom which has the same kind of display (VFD) of which the Transporter has two. I can tell you that the display on the Boom gets warm, you can feel it radiating from a few centimetres away. Also, the Transporter has an internal PSU which must add to the heat inside the case. So considering all this, I would expect the Transporter to become somewhat warm, hopefully not hot though.. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82572 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox control / API
wpervaiz;548227 Wrote: indeed using wireshark / firebug would be an option if i was running the squeezebox server. I was hoping to bypass running the server and send commands directly to the receiver. It'll save me some cpu memory on my server and take out an extra link in the chain. any ideas? thanks! You always control the server. The server then drives the player. That's how SqueezeBox works. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Blackberry Users
Try this one, depending on your display resolution it may be useful or not: search for webserver skin for ipad. I've successfully used it on an Android tablet, a Nokia S60 touch phone and Nintendo Wii. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77702 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume synced to MAX!
Skinny;575514 Wrote: I had earlier set the volume to sync on the Radio, for syncing it with the Boom. (...) I promised to keep volume sync off for now. michel;575826 Wrote: Just tick checkbox: do not sync volume in server setup. Thank you. I believe you missed my point. I don't find any difficulty in setting the sync for volume. I just think that it shouldn't be as easy to do unintentionally in the case where the conditions described in my first post apply. Also as explained, I'd like to be able to use volume sync for when syncing the two stand-alone players, as I find it very convenient. And all this without having to bother with -remembering- to change the vol sync setting in between. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81878 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezeRemote for nokia phones
I seem to need a password to access the files. Where can I get it? Can't wait to try it out! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81848 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Volume synced to MAX!
This is what happened yesterday: I was listening to some music through the Duet. It's digitally connected to the stereo, so volume is locked at 100%. My better half was working on the PC in the next room and wanted to get some music in there as well. So I synced the Radio in there to the Receiver. What I didn't take into consideration was that I had earlier set the volume to sync on the Radio, for syncing it with the Boom. So, the Radio started playing at max volume in the middle of a song. She got so scared followed by mad that she wanted to kill me at that instant (well, she wasn't happy..). She thought I'd done it on purpose, trying to be funny. Needless to say, that was not a good SqueezeBox experience. I don't want it to happen again, ever, to anyone! I propose that some logic is implemented that in some smart way prevents volume sync to a player that has it set locked at 100%, at least for the Radio and Boom. Other than that, we keep enjoying the music. The good SB experiences by far outnumber that bad one. I promised her to keep volume sync off for now. And she did calm down eventually :) -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81878 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Start on one Squeezebox; continue on another
toby10;571753 Wrote: You simply set the players to Synchronize playback. This can be done from each player or from the server UI. This works with your local music or Internet Radio or Music Services like Pandora. You can Sync all players, some players, no players. .. and you can indeed sync/desync *- while- *playing. No need to stop / restart for that. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81468 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Start on one Squeezebox; continue on another
gjb;571768 Wrote: very cool. But it makes me think of a couple follow up questions. So, using the SB Boom in the bedroom I turn on Pandora, or start playing an MP3. I go to the kitchen and turn on the SB Radio and sync to what the Boom is playing. Can the SB Radio then be used to change the song on both units, or is it just going to play whatever is happening on the Boom in the other room? Yes, the Radio, being one of the new generation of Squeezeboxes, can be used to control what's playing on both units. In fact, the Radio can be used to control what's playing on the Boom while something else (or nothing, for that matter) is playing on the Radio itself.. One more question - I start the SB Boom in the bedroom and turn on Pandora. From the Boom can I turn on the SB Radio in the other room and have it start playing Pandora, or do I need to physically go to the SB Radio and turn it on and sync it? If that doesn't work, can I turn on and start playing units from the computer or iPeng iPhone app? The Boom, being of the old generation, cannot control other players, except for those that are already synced to it. You can manage sync from the WebUI on a computer, or the Radio (or SB Controller or Touch). I am not familiar with iPeng myself, but I'm sure someone else can fill in on that. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81468 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] PC directly connected to to SB3 needs to use internet
henrykmho;569468 Wrote: Hi, I am a newbie. I just connect my SB3 directly via a cat5 wire to my PC. By setting up the IP in my PC and SB3, it works. but my problem is, my PC eternet card is now occupied and connected to SB3. i need internet for EAC to rip the CD and get the CD database, can I install a USB wi-fi adapter and use internet and how to set the IP things. Hello. I assume you are using Win XP or newer. Yes, you can add a USB wlan adapter and connect to your wireless broadband router. IP settings (manual or DHCP) can be set individually for each network adapter. Of course, the most common thing to do would be to connect both your PC and the Squeezebox to your router, but you probably have a reason not to do that. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81241 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Fix Playlists after Moving Library
You should be fine after changing file paths for the files in your old playlists. Did you also move the playlist folder? Make sure your old (corrected) playlists are where SBS is looking for them. Also, make a new playlist with some same track as in an old one and compare in a text editor to be absolutely sure the path is the same as in your corrected version. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81091 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
I got one of these for $107 (even less in ) from DealExtreme and purchased Squeeze Commander from SlideME. Android Market doesn't seem to work, or something. The pad is quite a slow device, but after disabling animations and background artwork in Squeeze Commander, it actually works very well. Thumbs up! - Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android
flattermann;566490 Wrote: Thanks for the report! Maybe I should also disable the MainMenu / BrowseList layout animation (the entries are filled in one by one from the top) if Animations are disabled, this will probably make it more convenient on slow devices... Sure, anything you can do to further improve the usability on slow devices is appreciated. Any fade in/out is also pointless on my pad, since it only manages to render a couple of steps in time:D Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69352 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What product you'd like to see next
finnbrodersen;544632 Wrote: +1, controller version 2 One question to you guys, would you prefer the display to be landscape or portrait ? My initial reaction is that the Controller is much about dealing with long (tall) lists, therefore portrait. Of course, the Now playing screen would be more pleasant in landscape mode, but for actual usability I would choose portrait. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78465 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Controller battery. Where to buy if not in US?
If you are still under warranty, they will send you a free replacement battery once you contact Logitech support. I just got mine some weeks ago (EU). -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77300 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] N97 Compatible interface
Absolutely! I'm using the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, which is the same resolution. -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76179 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] DTS 5.1 FLACs
jonhan;508975 Wrote: I also have problems with DTS encoded files. This is with both WAV and FLAC DTS 5.1 files. SC 7.5.x will not play them, just noise. SC 7.4.x will play them. Out of curiousity, did you read this thread? Be sure you have all gain adjustment settings disabled and the volume fixed to 100%. And you need a digital S/PDIF connection from SB to home theatre amp. These facts of course apply for both 7.4 and 7.5. -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74284 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox Remote - Please Wait
Hello! Yes, the Controller (or SBC for SqueezeBox Controller as it is more familiarly known on the Forum) does go into suspended mode and usually takes a while to recover. You can disable this by going to Settings-Advanced-Factory Test-Power management. Here you can set the Sleep and Suspend timeout somewhat longer than default. The values are seconds, so the maximum Suspend timeout is one hour. It's even possible to disable Suspend altogether. Be aware that the battery will run flat if you leave the Controller outside of the cradle with Suspend disabled. I'd guess most Duet users here have tweaked these settings to get the Controller into an usable state. What you experienced and described clearly isn't quite that. Server performance doesn't affect this behaviour. I'm sure you'll grow to love the SqueezeBox! -Skinny -- Skinny This sentence says less than a list of audio equipment. Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Nicer squeezecenter GUI
pbol;457142 Wrote: I´m pretty satisfied with the functionality, but the design doesn´t look 2009. A really good deisgn would make a touch wall mounted PC an alternative to the squeezebox touch. Yes, my thoughts exactly! The web UI should be updated to be in line with what we have seen about the upcoming Touch, and the new look of the Controller interface. -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=67738 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] mp3HD
servies;41 Wrote: And why o why would that be the case... Oh 'chute, I really managed to make a mess of my last post, it seems! I couldn't have structured it any worse or made it any more confusing talking back and forth about flac and mp3HD without making any clear references. What I wanted to say was: 1. I would absolutely prefer buying FLAC files from music stores. But they aren't widely available. One big reason is that 95% of iPod users would just go What the FLAC?! 1.1 In this sense, mp3HD would make sense. Advanced users could buy it because of the lossless audio, and maybe some because it works om my iPod and hey, it says HD. The latter bunch would obviously be screwed over in a way.. 2. I don't see any point in anyone with even a little knowledge maintaining their music library in mp3HD. 3. For music stores it's a format that's directly compatible with existing mp3 players, so no one could complain about not being able to listen to it. skinny Wrote: Converting to FLAC would be no problem for me. Someone just pretty much did it (without the FLAC part) to prove it's lossless.. servies;41 Wrote: What makes you think it won't have any form of copyprotection for the HD part... Does copyright actually differentiate between lossy and lossless? The legacy mp3 part is not CP:ed, so why should the lossless part be? Anyway, in case they would decide to introduce unfair use stuff to the lossless portion, there would still be the CD-DA workaround. There would absolutely have to be a way of burning lossless - CD-DA for mp3HD sales to make the slightest sense. And yes, I've made my fair number of burn-rip tests to convince MYSELF (and that's well enough for ME, thank you) that I get 1:1 lossless perfect results every time that way. I could lose one or two samples (offset) in the process, but who knows at what offset they were encoded originally?! Now for the record, I don't think we need another format, since there are better ones for both lossy and lossless purposes. I don't like mp3HD. But if it becomes an easy way of purchasing lossless music, then welcome as there's really nothing right now! And I don't see mp3HD happening. -Skinny -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61694 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] mp3HD
sveinan;409430 Wrote: (...)To me the value will be that this may contribute to making more online sources of lossless content available. Sure, they will probably price the 'HD' edition of music tracks higher (hype + money). And I will need to convert the mp3HD to FLAC. But in this day and age, I'm so tired of having to buy physical CDs (sometimes whole album). Just to get a lossless edition of a single music track that interests me. So if mp3HD in some ways contribute to lossless music beeing more avilable online. Bring it on :) This is a very good point, indeed! I would absolutely prefer buying FLAC files from music stores, but this doesn't seem to catch on very well. I guess it's just too much fuzz for tech support to teach customers to convert their newly bought digital music into a format that is compatible with their digital music player (into mp3 that is). So, I'll gladly start buying mp3HD:s if they start showing up. Converting to FLAC would be no problem for me. Anything that helps bring us lossless music purchases is a good thing, no matter how silly the suggested idea of carrying a 10+ MB/min lossy sounding file in your mp3 player is. So in a way, I kind of hope this will make it into the big time. I just don't think FLAC will be mainstream anytime soon. -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61694 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] TOSLINK Or Coaxial Cable - SqueezeBox Classic (3) To DACMagic
st2000 Wrote: For once it doesn't matter - they are both digital. Save your money for fat speaker cables! I'm with you on that. Bits will be bits. st2000 Wrote: Maybe, just maybe, if you have a badly wired house (that is the outlets are at different ground potential) and you go plugging your equipment in these different outlets you may succumb to ground loop problems. Then the optical toslink (aka spdiff) cable would be safer. With you on that as well. Just so set some of the terminology straight, no offense:) The name of the plugs on optical cable is TosLink (something Toshiba developed). S/PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital Interconnect Format just describes the protocol used to transfer audio digitally. The same data is transmitted in both TosLink cables and coaxial ones, they are both used for S/PDIF. An S/PDIF cable could then be either one. -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57942 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Custom wallpaper for the SBC
squeezebox wallpaper Note: I tried uploading the original .png, but it gets converted to .jpg, so I zipped it and attached that. Use the png from the zip, as it it much better quality! 320*240 / lossless +---+ |Filename: squeezebox.zip | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6590| +---+ -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49249 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
