Re: [slim] The Google Squeezebox: Nexus Q
According to the BBC news, "Google pulls Nexus Q media streamer after 'feedback'. Google has sent its recently announced media-streaming device back to the drawing board following a series of critical reviews." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19082550 amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95629 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What is missing from your Squeezebox experience ?
"What is missing from your Squeezebox experience ?" The ability to pop to the shops and buy one. There's none to be seen in the high street any more here in the UK, unlike Sonos, AirPlay, Philips Stremium, Naim etc. These are everywhere from department stores to hifi shops. It's really quite sad to see the demise of the once market leader in audio streaming. amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=94987 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?
verypsb;695686 Wrote: > I don't like the fact that development seems non-existent, that the > choice of Squeezeboxmodels is shrinking rapidly. I think you're right and the virtually zero presence of Squeezebox on the UK high street doesn't do much for the confidence of potential purchasers. There are 53 wireless music players on the website of the John Lewis department store, there are Sonos, Airplay, Bluetooth players and one or two others between £84.99 and £1,199 but none are Squeezebox. I realise that a Bluetooth player isn't in the same league as a Squeezebox but it's all some people require to play music from their ithing. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=91090 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker
When you open iTunes 10 or later on your Mac or PC, you'll see an AirPlay button at the bottom right-hand corner of the iTunes window.Clicking on the AirPlay button will let you control where you stream your content. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4325 Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker
It appears that many of us think that the future of Squeezebox is not too bright so Ive been looking at what else is on the market for when the time comes to update my ageing kit or to build on what I have now. Sonos and Apple Airplay are similar alternatives but the Apple option has been described by some as non-HiFi. My current system is something like this: Apple lossless files - iTunes Squeeze server Lossless streaming over Wifi Squeezebox Classic digital coax out to DAC amp and speakers - iPad control using iPeng. An Airplay version would be something like this: Apple lossless files - iTunes Airplay Lossless streaming over Wifi Airport Express optical out to DAC, amplifier and speakers iPad control using Apple Remote. Is the Squeezebox method more HiFi than the Apple? I think Ill have my Squeezebox system for some time to come though as it works really well for me. After the initial set up (which can be a nightmare) its quite a user friendly system, especially when used in conjunction with the iPeng iPad app. Even adding new music is easy, rip a CD into iTunes and in a few minutes it appears in on my Squeezeboxes, no tagging, scanning or whatever is required, its easy. I'd like an extra zone on my system and I'm quite tempted to give the Airplay system a try. I appreciate i can't sync it with my squeezeboxes but I dont really need that option where its going. Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker
I found a download of the user manual here. http://www.scribd.com/doc/70131052/Logitech-Air-Speaker It appears to have wifi and an ethernet connection but there's no mention of LMS. It looks like it's purely for Airplay streaming. Do you think Logitech will keep both Squeezebox and Aiplay wifi streaming systems in its future product lineup? Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker
Hi, Does anyone know aything about the new Logitech Airplay Speaker? I can't find much information on it yet but was thinking that it would be nice if it was also compatable with the Squeezebox family / LMS. I would like another Boom type device to add to my existing system of 2 Classics and Boom. http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2011/10/theres-a-logitech-airplay-speaker-hiding-out-on-amazon/ Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93207 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes 8 +Squeezecenter--any problems?
I'm running iTunes 8, Squeezecenter 7.2 and two Squeezebox 3s together without any probems. Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=52590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need shelf stereo to go with my Squeezebox. Recommendations?
Has anyone seen or heard the B&W Zeppelin active speaker. It's designed for the iPod but also has analog and optical digital inputs. http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=2466#pagterid2467 It costs around £400 -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42858 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How are you running SlimServer/SqueezeCenter on Windows?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39650 Question: How are you starting SS/SC on Windows? - when the machine is booted - when I log in to Windows - don't know - I'm using iTunes integration - my music is stored on a NAS Hi I run Slimserver on a PC as a service with iTunes integration. No NAS drive. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39650 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox connected to 2-channel or 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel system?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25858 Question: Squeezebox connected to 2-channel or 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel system? - 2-channel system - 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel system My squeezebox is connected to a digital input of a Yamaha 5.1 decoder but I listen to music in 2 channel mode through Castle Compact speakers (2.1 if you include the sub). Like many people my audio and AV systems are combined in my main listening/viewing room. The Yamaha has various stereo to multi channel modes (hall, theatre etc) but they don't do much to enhance my listening experience. PS How do you differentiate between an audiophile and someone who just has a keen interest? -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25858 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Boombox to plug SB into?
Radish Wrote: > Cool, I get to roll out my Bose link :) > > http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html Im pleased that you enjoyed the opportunity to slate my choice of table top clock/radio. I hope that my Castle Compact Loudspeakers, Musical Fidelity Amp and Yamaha surround sound processor meet with your approval ;) Im not a screaming Bose fan but the Wave radio at the time was ideal for the kitchen/dining room and was one of the few very small stand alone systems that I could find with RCA inputs. I auditioned Accoustimass amongst others while looking for a compact 5.1 system and in my opinion they didnt sound a patch on the Castles especially when listening to music :) -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25883 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Boombox to plug SB into?
How about a Bose Wave, you could buy the "cheaper" radio only version as you won't require a CD if you're using it with a SB. It has an auxillary input and the new model has a flat top which looks ideal for sitting the SB on. I've got the old style CD version which sounds great for a second system. http://www.bose.co.uk/home_audio/wave_systems/wr_II/ Boston do something similar if you're not into Bose, both are mains powered though. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25883 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Transporter - its even made BBC News this morning!
Did you do the "Are you happy with the audio quality of MP3 files?" vote. The non audiophile yes voters are winning with 57.82%. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25787 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Hmmm....2nd thoughts on buying SB3
I have a SB3 hard wired to a PC via a 3COM Office Connect modem router. Considering I had never installed a router or Squeezebox before I found it all reasonably easy to install and configure to synchronise with iTunes. I use iTunes to rip to Apple lossless as the software is very user friendly and I had previously used it with my iPod. I think the sound quality is excellent, my SB3 is connected via digital coax to a Yamaha AV amp, a Musical Fidelity amp and Castle Compact speakers/sub-woofer. Since purchasing it six months ago the ease of use and sound quality have got me to listen to more of my 300-ish CD collection than I have for years, and Ive bought more new CDs than I have done for a long time. I also use the SB3 to listen to internet radio and the BBC Listen Again programmes in good sound quality from the comfort of my lounge. Go for it. PS. The SB3 has a high WAF in our household -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25733 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: AlienBBC Questions
Thanks for the clarification on the AlienBBC "Now Playing" track data. Regarding the freezing spectrum analyser display, my Slimserver is on a 2.6GHz Pentium PC with 512MB RAM running Windows XP home, the SB3 is hard wired. The menus etc work quickly so theres no real problem, I just wondered whether I'd got It set up properly. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24748 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] AlienBBC Questions
Hi, I use AlienBBC quite regulary, it's an excellent application (thanks to all involved). I've just a couple of questions regarding the display. 1. When listening to a station my SB3 doesn't display any track information, all I get is the station name or the "Listen Again" programme name, is this normal. 2. The spectrum analyser freezes every second or so, does anyone else experience this. I have a SB3 hard wired to the pc & broadband via a 3COM router, Slimserver v6.2.1 and AlienBBC v1.03 Thanks Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24748 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Internet Radio Breaking Up/Dropping Out
Thanks for the information. I'll make enquiries with Tiscali. Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24737 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Internet Radio Breaking Up/Dropping Out
Internet Radio Breaking Up/dropping out Hi, I have an intermittent audio dropout problem when listening to internet radio on my SB3, this occurs especially during evening times, the audio drops in and out at a frequency of about once every second making it impossible to listen to. I can listen to internet radio during the day without a problem. Alien BBC on the other hand works ok more or less at any time. I realise this is probably an internet/ISP problem as evening time internet radio is also erratic on my PC but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this. I live in the UK, have a Tiscali 1Mb connection and use a 3Com router wired to the SB. Would upgrading my service to 2Mb + cure the problem? PS Ive had my SB3 a few months now and think its a fantastic piece of kit. Andy -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24737 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Wired or Wireless
I'm in the uk and have just purchased a 3Com Office Connect 54MBPS ADSL Wireless Modem Router from ebuyer. It was very easy to set up in less than an hour (I'm not a techno wizz) including the firewall ports and I have had no problems with it up to now. Im currenty using it wired to the PC and squeezebox so I can't comment on the wireless connection. It was £45.75 inc VAT, came with a free usb wireless adaptor and has loads of good reviews on ebuyer. -- amrace amrace's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5888 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24540 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
