Re: [slim] For Sale - 2 x SB Radio and 1 x SB3 (faulty) - UK
Both SB Radios now sold, SB3 still available http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=108883 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] For Sale - 2 x SB Radio and 1 x SB3 (faulty) - UK
These aren't being used nearly as much as they should be so it's time they move on to a new home 2 x SB Radios, both barely used. 1 x SB3 (Logitech front branding, Squeezebox on the back). No PSU or remote (PSU failed, but I think it works fine otherwise) Open to offers on them, no idea what they're worth! I'm keeping the trusty SB2 though :) Feel free to email me Andrew at tinymice.co.uk with any questions or if you want pics. If no interest here, I'll resort to ebay Thanks http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=108883 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?
Looking on the firmware listings, there is one from 2006 for the SB2 (which was pre-Logitech?) Correct me if I'm wrong, but I imagine the SB2 was mostly off the shelf components, add on the firmware and the Open Source software... now there's a Kickstarter project! audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96191 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Confused and disheartened of the UK
You could try the WMA Radio 2 feed to see if it is any better: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/wm_asx/aod/radio2_hi.asx only 48k though -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29700 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Now that Slimserver is using MySql ...
I've used this before (not on slimserver though), should hopefully just
be a case of changing the DB name, order by, dbinfo etc.
I got the code from a tutorial, can't find it now though!!
Code:
?php
include (../includes/dbinfo.php);
// Get database data
$select = SELECT * FROM sales ORDER BY Date ASC;
$export = mysql_query($select);
$fields = mysql_num_fields($export);
// Extract DB fields
for ($i = 0; $i $fields; $i++) {
$header .= mysql_field_name($export, $i) . \t;
}
// Convert into Excel cells
while($row = mysql_fetch_row($export)) {
$line = '';
foreach($row as $value) {
if ((!isset($value)) OR ($value == )) {
$value = \t;
} else {
$value = str_replace('', '', $value);
$value = '' . $value . '' . \t;
}
$line .= $value;
}
$data .= trim($line).\n;
}
$data = str_replace(\r,,$data);
// Check for data
if ($data == ) {
$data = \n(0) Records Found!\n;
}
// Send for download
$date = date(d.m.y);
$filename = paypalsales;
$extension = .xls;
$fullfile = $filename . $date . $extension;
header(Content-type: application/x-msdownload);
header(Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=$fullfile);
header(Pragma: no-cache);
header(Expires: 0);
print $header\n$data;
exit;
echo Completed;
?
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[slim] Squeezbox on Offer at Scan
For UK members, the Squeezebox is on offer at todayonly, £155 wired, £198 wireless: http://www.todayonly.co.uk Right at the bottom, labelled as Logitech/Slimdevices Squeezebox -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29096 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!
VW/Audi own Bugatti and Lamborghini though -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Wishlist: Co-development with hi-fi manufacturers
jimmy100;148803 Wrote: Logitech already make speakers - It seems likely the first new product to come out of the new slim-logitech entity will be a one box squeezebox + speakers unit. I doubt they will see the need to involve another manufacturer. It will be interesting to see what kind of form factor they come up with. I hope it's similar to the bose wave radio, or the creative soundworks equivalent: 'Creative soundworks' (http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=261subcategory=262product=10276) Rather than something like the roku or acoustic energy products, with both look quite poor imho: 'Roku Soundbridge radio' (http://www.rokulabs.com/products_soundbridgeradio.php) 'AE wifi radio' (http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/Product_range/WiFi_radio/WiFi.asp) Whatever it looks like, I'm pretty sure I'll buy one for the bedroom. I currently have an SB3 connected to some 'AEGO M speakers' (http://www.acoustic-energy.co.uk/Product_range/Aego_series/Aego_M.asp), which sounds great, but there's too many cables for my liking. I'm testing the MagicBox Imp Radio (effectively the AE in a different box) and it works well as an internet radio, but sound quality isn't great. It also has to buffer each MP3 for what seems like hours. Will be getting the Roku Radio to test later this month/early next month for a couple of weeks -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28934 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Logitech to acquire Slim Devices!
I think this could be a good thing, the Harmony 1000 plus Squeezebox could well give the Squeezebox the edge over the Sonos -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28821 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Cheap, low power PC for slimserver
Robin Bowes;130949 Wrote: I've sent them an email asking about buying one. I'm in the UK which might be a bit of an issue. Will report back if I get one. Next job is to try slimserver on a Kuro-box/HG R. I've contacted them before about one of their other computers and they were happy to sell to the UK, ship it over etc. Seemed very helpful so I don't think you should have any problems -- audiofi http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews/ audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26692 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Write down your slim box NOT NAS
shabbs Wrote: HA! I love it. Pretty soon we're going to have computers everywhere. Bathroom computer, closet computer, attic computer, stairwell computer, laundry computer, patio computer, garage computer... Heh heh. I've got one of these serving the bathroom if you count it as a computer: http://www.hometoys.com/htinews/feb01/reviews/arequest/arequest.htm -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26276 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Write down your slim box NOT NAS
I didn't pay that much for it, it was £100 ($200 roughly) Any more than that and I would have bought another squeezebox -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26276 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Write down your slim box NOT NAS
Epia M1000 512Mb RAM 1 x 80Gb system disk 2 x 200Gb storage disks Win XP Pro SP2 ATI Radeon 9250 PCI Silverstone LC11 case http://audiofi.dudehost.com/insurance/pc.jpg Also doubles up as a PVR so also has: USB-UIRT Hauppauge WinTV PVR USB2 ATI Remote -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26276 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Powered speakers
I bought Edirol MA10D and MA15D for Squeezebox demo's and other things and they are excellent speakers. The Acoustic Energy AEGO's are also impressive, especially for the price and excellent build quality, I installed a set of the older AEGO 2's for a client and found them very capable. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Powered speakers
Mark Lanctot Wrote: Optical input you say? (I notice it has coaxial too). Have you compared the sound to the analog sound coming out of the SB2/3? i.e. how do the DACs compare? My 2-channel amp just died and if I can't fix it I'll be getting some active monitors for my SB2 in the basement. I used mine with an optical input and didn't notice much difference in sound quality, I imagine the DAC is quite a decent one, plus an optical cable seems much more tidy when trying to sell the things! -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Powered speakers
Just noticed Superfi have the AEGO's on offer here: http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/page/moreinfo-1.cfm/Product_ID/2543/source/kelkoo -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Powered speakers
Marc Sherman Wrote: audiofi wrote: I bought Edirol MA10D and MA15D for Squeezebox demo's and other things and they are excellent speakers. Have you ever tried the Edirol MA7A? They seem to be a smaller version of the 15D, without the digital in. Any comments on their quality? The Acoustic Energy AEGO's are also impressive, especially for the price and excellent build quality, I installed a set of the older AEGO 2's for a client and found them very capable. Does anyone happen to know where I could find either the Edirol or AE speakers in the Toronto area, by any chance? - Marc I haven't had a chance to try the MA7A, but the MA15D are better built than te MA10D. The MA7A are newer, like the MA15D so I imagine they should be well built, sound quality won't be quite as good as it lacks a separate tweeter and I think is designed more for PC use. I'll try and find out a stockist for you and let you know Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Powered speakers
Andyoz Wrote: These seem to be popular with owners but no timber finish though: http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/836204/Acoustic_Energy_Aego_Music_System/Product.html Andy Another vote for those, or the Edirol MA10/15D All excellent speakers for the money -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26226 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: USB power: the same in England as US?
Except Scotland where they still rely on cave painting to communicate, I hear electricity is due up there soon* *Just kidding -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26220 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others If using WinXP, try holding down the shift key as you put the CD in until it has finished reading it, this deactivates any hidden software on the disk. I have only had 1 disk so far which has failed and that was one of the early DRM ones which just ejected itself so I haven't yet found a way around it without messing around burning to minidisc then back to cd. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others Squirrel Wrote: I personally use ripit.pl on NetBSD (Perl wrapper for cdparanoia/lame) with my own modification to run mp3gain over the ripped CD afterwards (bye-bye loudness wars). However this is quite a techie solution, no GUI, all CLI based. What would be nice is a consumer electronics style solution (something that can be installed on a HTPC with a slot-load style drive) that behaves like this by default (options configurable): Insert audio CD. Check CD against database of ripped CDs. If it's already been ripped, start playing ripped version and eject CD. If it hasn't been ripped: Check for CD-Text labels on CD. If present then use these for ID3 tags. If not then perform a CDDB lookup. Begin ripping. Once first track is encoded, start playing album from beginning. When ripping complete eject disc. This would obviously need to work with some kind of media library manager, but that's the way I'd imagine it working. This works similarly, insert disk and run batch file (this starts the ripper and related programs, although it could be set to run upon cd instertion) If the music has already been ripped, it ejects the disk, if not it consults freedb (if there is more than one entry it takes the first automatically) When ripping is complete is ejects the disk and you run a different batch script which closes the programs. There is an option in CDex for it to playback cd's, so I'll check that out. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others Hi, I'll send you a pm with the link to the software now. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others CDex is standard, I just configured the ripping settings and switched on auto-rip as well as adding a few programs which press various buttons when pop-up windows ask a question. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Poll: CD Ripping
Quick poll to see if there is any interest in this. I noticed the threads about a lack of CD-Ripping software included and wondered if anyone would be interested in an easy to use program, simply insert disk and go? It is based around CDex and the setup program gives 3 options, MP3 160, 320 or FLAC, whichever is chosen it will automatically configure. I have also bundled a couple of home made programs which suppress any pop-up windows to make it easier for the less technically minded people. If there is enough interest, I'll post a link to the setup file where you can download it. Thanks Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others Victor Wrote: Sounds useful, but is it a Windows only solution? Yes, Windows only at the moment (95, 98, ME, NT, 2k, XP) It looks like they are developing CDex for linux, so if that happens I'll look into a linux version. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Poll: CD Ripping
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 Question: Would you be interested in an easy to use CD-Ripper - Yes - No - Not for me, but for others I have sent the link via pm. You're probably right about the linux version too. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25661 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slim.exe commands
blkwrx Wrote: Yes but the server isn't started in time. I've been researching a way to delay opening the url shortcut until after the server is started but I haven't found one yet. Can't you build a batch script/vb program which waits for a few seconds (pinging localhost or something) then launch the IE, with the homepage set to the rescan page? I have done this a couple of times where programs needed loading in a certain order and it has always worked so far. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25046 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: NAS Device
Not sure if this is available in America, but this is a fanless case: http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-lc12.htm I looked at quite a lot of cases when pricing up my range and although more expensive, the Silverstone was my favoured case The problem is a fanless motherboard and fanless small cases are a fair bit more expensive than something Dell can offer I can price things up for any UK members if wanted as I already have all of the trade accounts in place. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24428 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Using the Squeezebox as wireless music player?
The cheaper players would be: Roku M1000 Terratec Noxon 2 Netgear MP101 Philips Streamium Sl50i Philips Streamium SLA5520 Apple Airport Express Acoustic Energy Wifi Radio As has been said though, none of these are as good for features or sound quality, you really do get what you pay for (I have owned the first 4 and none compared to the Squeezebox) I have reviews of them here: http://www.audiofi.co.uk/reviews -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24278 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SV: HELP: Why does 120 gb of musicfiles damage the harddisk?
If you have 2000 SP3, try this: (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi \Parameters) add the EnableBigLba registry value to 1. Windows 2000 can definitely take disks over 131Gb, I have had 200 and 250Gb disks working fine in 2000 -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22600 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Need a small desktop clock, similar to Yahoo widgets
You could download this one: http://homepage.mac.com/pete.boardman/24hourclock/downloads/flashclock.swf Then open the swf file in an internet explorer window and shrink it down (and turn off the status bar and toolbars in the window) so it sits in a corner. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21634 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Want info on a UK customer ordering SB3 direct from Slim Devices
I haven't ordered an SB3 direct, but based on experience of buying from America, you need to add on roughly 22% for customs fees as the courier also charges a 'handling fee' where customs are involved. Customs is also charged on the total amount including postage Hope this helps you a little Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20957 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Want info on a UK customer ordering SB3 direct from Slim Devices
From here: http://www.slimdevices.com/ups.html In addition to duty and VAT, UPS may collect a small customs clearance fee. As with importing most things, its generally a lottery whether customs pick it up or not -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20957 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Old computers for sale
Clearing some excess stock so thought I would offer them on here. I have 3 old computers (HP Brio's) with Celeron 350-400Mhz processor, all with 128Mb RAM, LAN, 4Gb HDD etc. which are now surplus to requirements (getting faster models) The advantage of the slower celerons is that these things have 1 fan in the power supply and that is it, so they are very very quiet and would be ideal for file storage, firewall, or a slimserver box. Here is a pic: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/ebay/hp.jpg Am looking for £25+postage (about £11) each Any interest, just let me know Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20372 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox Or Glorified PC?
I have been looking into silent PC's for my servers and have finally worked out a fanless solution, but it does have drawbacks and couldn't replace a Squeezebox: 1) To be fanless, you either need just 1 x 3.5 HDD or 2 x 2.5 HDD which limits storage capacity, more than 1 disk produces too much heat and without a fan removing the heat from the case, you'll suffer from the computer freezing etc. 2) For a fanless solution, it isn't cheap, the best I could come up with was £280 without an operating system, keyboard, mouse or monitor. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19342 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Reformat my hard drive?
I don't know if you'll have to reformat the disk, it depends if you are using NTFS or FAT32 in the main hard disk. If you want to though, right click on My Computer, click Manage and then click on Disk Management There you will have the new disk, right click on it and select format, it should let you choose what type to format it in Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19012 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Adding a song to the current playlist
On the web interface, use the fishbone skin http://localhost:9000/fishbone and there is a play next button On the remote, I think you press and hold the Play button to play it next Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18725 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Adding a song to the current playlist
Good point, have changed it so as not to confuse anyone Thanks Chris Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18725 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SoftSqueeze from a different PC
If both machines are on the same network you should just be able to point softsqueeze to the computer name (the one with slimserver running) Click the button in the top left and type in the computer name in there and that should hopefully be it Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18633 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: CD autoloader - automated ripping...?
I have developed a server which runs 'headless' and is setup to autorip CD's (only one at a time sadly) without the need for any user input. I'm selling off some excess stock at the moment at cost price, if you are interested, just let me know. I'm guessing you would be ripping onto another PC on the network so that would save me having to buy a large hard disk and also bring the price down for you. Andrew andrew AT audiofi.co.uk -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18560 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: CD autoloader - automated ripping...?
Its fairly similar, but I had to write a few programs to stop it needing any user input on pop-up windows etc. and also a program to reload any programs should they crash. Plus I am selling them at cost price which without the 200Gb storage disk would be £30 with one CD-ROM (plus postage). I'm going to try a second CD-ROM in one in just a minute (had to find an IDE cable). Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18560 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Internet Radio help
Can anyone help with a small problem I have: I can get the Squeezebox (2) to connect to the computer and play back MP3's and I can get onto Squeezenetwork, but I can't get any other radio stations to play. I have installed AlienBBC and that can't find any programs. The server connects to the internet fine and I can ping www.bbc.co.uk through it. I have tried the mplayer test and that also worked fine. Any ideas? System information: Slimserver 6.2.1 running on Win NT, both wired to the router. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18510 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Internet Radio help
Hi, Yes, AlienBBC 1.0 and it does appear in the menu's etc. I've had a look around and it seems that Squeezenetwork works fine, but if accessing any via the PC, radio, podcasts or RSS feeds, none of them work. It seems it can't find the internet if connecting through slimserver, but the computer can access the internet fine. The firewall is setup to allow everything out and block everything in if that helps. This one has me stumped I'm afraid, I'm probably missing a setting somewhere. Thanks Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18510 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slim Devices at Amazon
Chances are the individual used someone like parcel2go who are the cut price end of DHL (and usually cut-service as well), or one of the companies who have huge accounts with the couriers, negotiate prices down and then offer the service to customers at a lower price (pharos-international for example). -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18469 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Internet Radio help
I've tried running it with the --d_plugin and get the following error: cannot connect to http daemon to get playlist at /PerlApp/Slim/Utils/Scan.pm line 434 Any ideas based on that? Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18510 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Internet Radio help
Just to add, I have just tried a full re-install without AlienBBC and it still refuses to play internet radio. Is this a Squeezebox problem, or a Windows NT issue? -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18510 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox 3 appears in the Mail On Sunday magazine
Jim Wrote: Good to see. Would be interesting to ask them what defines a top-end and what they think about comparing the SB3 with the top-end models they reviewed. In audio I've always thought top-end meant the sound and nothing else and not hearing the other devices it would be interesting how they compared to a SB3 with a dedicated DAC. If you're in top-end only audio type worth bothering with is FLAC, plus ability to have access to lossy radio - maybe. Any sort of remote control with a screen can easily be substituted for some sort of PalmPilot type device. You're rich so expense of a computer is not a concern and no doubt one is already ownded. With a computer connected a million other options are opened. Ease of use of ripping might be but you could argue a properly configured PC with EAC is not going to be harder to use (and achieve better quality) than any device that accepts CD's. And also, there's always the we rip your CD's option for the seriously rich or lazy. Maybe just for rich people who don't know how to choose the other stuff or magazine reviews against the true expensive/hi-end stuff SlimDevices should offer the SqueezeBox Ultra Package comprising of a SB3, a cool looking PC, wireless router, Color Palm Remote, dedicated DAC and a free FLAC rip of up to 500 CD's. I tried the new Phillips in Curry;s the other day and whilst the all-in-one idea is a good one, the interface was the same as the bottom of the range streamium's and still has the same problem that the screen needs a backlight or a change of colours or something, black text on grey doesn't work! I'm busy working on the cool looking PC as we speak, have already sorted out a headless system which rips CD's to FLAC or MP3 automatically, runs Slimserver out of the box and has crash recovery software (just in case anything crashes, it restarts it within 60 seconds). Am looking into suppliers for decent cases etc. to expand on the range of cheaper recycled PC's, will post here as soon as I sort anything out. Andrew p.s. I'd also add a Sonic T-amp in a posh box to the list for the whole package! -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18417 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Who is the UK distributer for SB3?
I think Richersounds prefer to stock end of line products, imports or own brands to keep the prices down. Sevenoaks are another nationwide hifi store, but I would think the likes of Currys, Dixons, PC World etc. may have a better impact on sales. -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18207 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Who is the UK distributer for SB3?
Progressive AV are great to deal with, I would recommend them to Audio-T I have a feeling they may struggle to get stock though for a few weeks. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18207 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
Thats right, although the 200Gb data disks will be brand new for added reliability. The 12 month warranty supports the hardware and software. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
One other thing I can do if there is interest would be if you already have a server with large hard disk running any version of Windows, I can install and configure the software to run without needing any user input. If this is of interest to anyone, let me know Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
Also for those after an attractive solution for the living room, I can transfer the whole lot into a Silverstone SST-LC03 or SST-LC10 For an additional £132 or £129 respectively (basically at cost) Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
I hope this is OK to put on here with everyone at slimdevices, if not, I apologise and please remove it. With all of the threads on here about problems with slimserver I decided to build a completely configured, ready to go music server, here is a bit more about it: This system needs no keyboard, mouse or monitor. Simply plug it in, plug in your wireless streamer and its all ready to go. To copy your CD's onto the server, simply put the disk in the drive. It will then access a local database, encode your CD and eject it when it is finished. No user input required. Out of the box support for any of the wireless players currently available. The system is totally secure and does not need an internet connection so it is safe from hackers. It has crash recovery software as standard, should any of the software crash, it will auto-reload within 60 seconds. As standard it comes with a 200Gb hard disk, but this can be upgraded on order. It can also be set to convert to MP3 or FLAC, depending on your preference. Obviously it does not come with internet radio setup as it is designed not to access the internet at all for security, but should you already have a wireless network, I can configure it to attach to that instead. The price also includes a wireless access point, again pre-configured, so it is just a matter of plugging it in. The local CD database is updated monthly and auto-update CD's will be sent out every month for a yearly subscription (to cover CD and postage costs only) At the moment this is only available in the UK as postage would cost to much abroad, but I can look into it if required. The computers are quite large, but very quiet and designed to be placed out of the way. I am investigating smaller computers later this week. As this is still in final testing, I don't see there being any problems, but am going to sell the first 5 at a reduced price on this forum. All I ask is that if you find any problems you let me know so I can sort them out. I have been testing it for a few weeks and the only thing so far has been a couple of CD's not recognised which I am fixing as we speak. The price for these first 5 is £175+postage which includes the 200Gb hard disk and wireless access point. Each will take about 7 days to build as I test thorougly before shipping to be certain they work perfectly. Any questions, just ask Andrew andrew @ audiofi.co.uk -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
It uses slimserver 6.2.1, I have tested it using my SB2 and it has worked everytime without problems. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
Skins can be changed if you used the web interface from another computer on the network. Plugins can be installed as part of the build, they could technically be added, but it could effect reliability and would void the 1 year warranty. If you have existing files, let me know on order and I'll setup the networking side so you can transfer them across using the crossover cable (I'll include instructions) It actually runs Windows NT 4.0, so no hacking possible. It is intended primarilly for a technophobe as it is easier to use than a standard DVD player, but with all of the problems people have been having on here, it seemed it could have another use. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
Yes, it includes the license in the price, the computers I buy include the license (they are ex-corporate PC's) NT was chosen for reliability and as there isn't any internet connection security patches aren't needed. I had considered Linux, but finding software to work automatically was difficult and I also had to write some special programs for the automatic crash recovery and a few other problems associated with running a headless machine. I may look into Unix in the future, but as I buy PC's with Windows licenses included it seemed the better choice for now. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: New From AudioFi - plug and go music server
The company I use for the PC's checks that the businesses they get them from have bought full licenses rather than upgrades. I know the company where the first batch have come from and all of the old PC's with NT licenses have been scrapped and replaced by new PC's with full Windows XP licenses so the full NT license stays with the same PC. As far as I'm aware this is fully within Microsoft's rules and otherwise I don't think the large company I get the PC's from would sell with licenses. Andrew -- audiofi audiofi's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=726 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17923 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB3 is shipping!
Yes, SB3 has an rrp of £229, Dabs are the cheapest at the moment at £209+postage (excluding me of course) Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SB3 is shipping!
The Online store isn't yet live, but as soon as stock is available over here I'll sort it all out. Will keep you all posted Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: UK Computer Shopper round up of Wireless Media Players - Squeezebox 2/5
They never do long term tests either, if they did they would get different results: 1) The Netgear MP101 struggles to connect to a wireless network from any substantial distance and when this happens it crashes. 2) The Terratec Noxon (not reviewed) beats the Netgear 3) The Netgear is discontinued 4) The lack of a search function on the Roku is noticeable on a large library 5) The Squeezebox is superbly reliable long term, I had issues with the Roku (failed screen followed by no wifi card in the replacement which meant I had to send the whole thing back etc.) and why didn't they mention the support for BBC radio? Yes its a plugin, but I find that a big selling point! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Review of Sonos which is 'economical'' with the truth
This review has just been pointed out to me: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1759560,00.asp One bit in particular is interesting: But the ZonePlayer does the opposite as well: It can play the same music throughout the house, perfectly synchronized. Even though that may seem drop-dead simple, other hubs don't do it. This seems a little unfair on the Squeezebox which also does it, maybe someone should point it out to them! Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Interesting link in svn trunk
Michaelwagner Wrote: I see minimum hardware requirements for a windows server have gone up to 733MHz Pentium. I wouldn't worry too much, I'm running 6.2 on a 400Mhz without any problems and it only has 128Mb RAM! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Rumors of new device?
From a personal perspective, I would love to see an audiophile version in a better case. However, from a business point of view, I think one with a built in digital amp (like the Sonos) would sell better both for me and for slimdevices. Or both, please -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimServer conflict with Google Earth?
In the web interface: Server Settings - Network You can change the port in there. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Auto Rescan?
Excellent, am running 6.2 so will have a look tonight. Thanks Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
I agree, it does look similar to the audiotron, but I certainly hadn't thought of that when I was designing it, I was just working off suggestions and adding them where I could. I would definitely be willing to pay extra for one like this and $500 seems perfectly reasonable (providing that doesn't mean £500 over here like with everything else these days!!) The other thing to consider with a higher price is that it does influence opinions, a higher price people associate with better quality, especially in the hifi market. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox + T-amp + PDA = Sonos?
Just a thought, but has anyone who has re-housed the Squeezebox tried putting one of the tiny Sonic T-amps into the same box? I had considered it myself, but finding cases is near impossible over here which don't cost more than the Squeezebox!! Surely 2 x re-housed Squeezebox + amp (cost, $320 (incl case?) + $20 each) Add a decent wifi equipt PDA ($200, there may be cheaper) Total cost: $880 for 2 rooms $300 cheaper than the Sonos, but with a screen in each and no requirement to wire one up to the PC and obviously far better!! Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
I noticed that too, especially in the T3 who seem to adore the Sonus (but then they always prefer the most expensive thing possible) Would the Roku advert in every issue have any outcome on their decisions? You'd hope not, but it does raise the question, if one company advertises and another doesn't, will they recommend the advertiser regardless? Its also odd that people are recommending the Netgear, I thought it had been discontinued and replaced by the one without a screen!! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
I hope this covers the latest points from everyone: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured3.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
With the most recent changes: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured4.gif The screen is meant to be slightly recessed on this one. -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
Round buttons as requested, I would DEFINITELY buy one of these!!! http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured5.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
Good point on the buttons, I had got the order wrong, with changes: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured6.gif I can add skip buttons or re-label the current FF/Rew ones if wanted. -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
Colour and other changes with buttons to the left of the wheel: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured7.gif And to the right of the wheel: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured8.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
This is the version you prefer, but with the extra size button and the slightly altered order of the buttons and different play etc. labels. http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured9.gif I think WAF should play a more important part, there will be more willingness to pay a premium for a design which they prefer over the original 'alarm clock' -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
More like this: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured10.gif I agree that the backlighting would be near impossible on the buttons and painted on wouldn't really look right with the other lights -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
Yep, you're right, they were too small, I resized them to the same width as my Rotel amp: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxfullwidth.gif http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxfullwidthblack.gif Screen remains the same size as the current squeezebox. -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
I'm just working on Dave's suggestions, then I'll try dropping the controls onto the top. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
One for Robin: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxwheel.gif and for Dave: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxwidenew.gif The green button part is meant to be the backlight, the knob didn't come out very well I'm afraid, I'm still a photoshop beginner. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
No problem at all, I'm enjoying drawing them and as you say, it would be good to get some ideas together. Here are those couple of changes (only took 2 mins to do): http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxnew2.gif Open to any other suggestions from others. -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
With Paul's changes http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxnew3.gif I'll look into the textures tonight and tomorrow and see if I can work out how to make it more of a matt metalic look rather than the current perspex. -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
andtexture: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
With all of those suggestions (keep them coming!) http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxtextured2.gif Any more changes I'll do tomorrow morning (its 1am over here) Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] My ideal squeezebox
After a quiet morning (and afternoon) and reading threads about people putting the squeezebox into a different case, I thought I would have a go at drawing what I would see as my ideal squeezebox design so that is it retains the small dimensions, but looks more hifi-ish. I have no idea whether this would even be possible, but thought I would post it anyway in case it gives anyone any ideas. Sorry about the 3d drawing, not my strong point!! http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezebox.gif http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezebox3d.gif Pictures are quite big, I tried to keep it to scale. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
I was thinking along the lines of the Musical Fidelity range like this: http://www.pult.ru/upload/images/29138.jpg Also, it would capture the users of micro systems like the Denon, Onkyo etc. which would hopefully make it a little more mainstream. From the posts I have read, it seems people like the idea of it being small, but would prefer less of an alarm clock look. If I get a chance, I'll try and alter it to a full width seperates one, moving the buttons next to the screen etc. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
Black: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezebox3dblack.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: My ideal squeezebox
For those who wanted full width hifi size: Silver: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxfullwidth.gif Black: http://audiofi.dudehost.com/other/squeezeboxfullwidthblack.gif -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Hook up both amp speakers to rca jacks, and selfpowered speakers to 1/8 jack
The Squeezebox DAC will be better than any in these speakers, but whether you would actually notice the difference on a set of PC style active speakers is questionable (in my opinion of course) I have found Edirol speakers to be the better of the cheaper active ones and still having a decent DAC built in: http://www.edirol.it/europe/details.asp?ct=3gid=21gruppo=Active+Monitor+Speakersid=12la=UKcode=222 I do have a set of these spare which I have had a couple of enquiries about, but if they fall through I will let you know. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: active speaker suggestions
I have a set of Edirol MA10D's if you are interested, bought them for a client who changed their mind (typical!!) These ones: http://www.edirol.it/europe/details.asp?ct=3gid=21gruppo=Active+Monitor+Speakersid=12la=UKcode=222 They are excellent sound quality, I use my own set for demoing the squeezebox as I can't carry around a full hifi and have had no complaints so far!! If you are interested, drop me an email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] , I'm based in the UK as well, would be looking for about £90 including postage (they are brand new, unopened!!) Andrew Mods, I hope this is OK -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Statistics
If you use itunes this should do it: http://www.jamescraig.co.uk/SlimServer Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: One more attempt...
How big is the music library? Any playlists? What hardware and version of slimserver? I know it is annoying if things don't work, especially after a lot of effort, but it is worth it (I had real problems after putting on the AlienBBC plugin, but after upgrading slimserver and a few hours of messing with settings its all working...perfectly) Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Digital Speakers
I have used these with the Squeezebox and do regularly for home demo's: http://www.edirol.it/europe/details.asp?ct=3gid=21gruppo=Active+Monitor+Speakersid=12la=UKcode=222 I'm not entirely sure if you would notice the difference between digital and analogue on a set of £35 speakers though. The Edirol's are excellent speakers, very neutral thanks to them being studio monitors. Bit outside your budget though, I have an unused set for £90. Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: No sound (at all)
Just to bump this up, I have been playing with it over the last couple of days and on startup, most times I don't get any sound at all. By closing flac.exe in task manager it springs into life though, I'm not too bothered about doing this each time, but was wondering if there would be a more permanent fix? Thanks Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
I run a business up in the North East where I both sell and install the Squeezebox (and others, not the Roku though!) to people in the local area. As I install all of the software as part of the service (including any plugins etc.) the user does not need any technical knowledge except ripping their CD's. Even with this, business is very slow and I think the problem is that people simply don't understand the technology and an advert in a paper/magazine still doesn't really explain it fully, I have to offer a free demo before hand. Once I get my foot in the door, the product sells itself, the problem is getting that first step. Getting reviews in the likes of PCW/What Hifi/Mac etc. is a good step, but these magazines are read by a very niche group. The iPod has become huge and now MP3 is a common format, so I think somehow the Squeezebox needs to be reviewed in less technical magazines and papers, but also in such a way that it won't confuse the general user. The general install is very straight forward for everyone who posts here, but I'm guessing a lot of you work in the computer industry and therefore understand how these things work. For someone who has a computer and an iPod but has no idea how to do much else, it is a very daunting task. The scope of such a product is huge, home users, businesses with phone switchboards (on hold music, but with a web interface!), pubs and even DJ's in clubs! All my opinion of course Andrew www.audiofi.co.uk By the way, if anyone has any tips for marketing, I'm all ears!! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] No sound (at all)
Hello all, my turn to ask for help. I had my squeezebox running perfectly and then last night decided to install AlienBBC. Since then, I am not getting any output at all on either radio or my ripped music. I had it working briefly last night (both BBC and music), but today it has stopped again. OK, now it is working fine, but I'll carry on anyway in case it stops again tomorrow! I have run it with the --d_source and just keeps repeating setting maxbitrare to: 0 It does this over and over again, is this right, or is that part of the problem. I think I fixed it this time by crashing flac.exe in task manager and now it is running again, does this sound right? Sorry if this is a bit muddled, but I wasn't expecting it to start working half way through writing it! Thanks in advance Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: No sound (at all)
Thanks for the quick response, I realised I hadn't really put much information. I am using Slimserver 6.1.2 with Mplayer pre6 in the Bin\MS... folder I have put the codecs in a folder within this folder called codecs. I have also put a copy of mplayer in this folder as well as in the mplayer folder just to be on the safe side. I have AlienBBC working at the moment, but how long it will stay like this for I'm not sure, is it possible that flac.exe is crashing? Also, I have left the DOS prompt loaded and it has set the bitrate to 0 about 100 times now, it just keeps repeating it over and over, is this right? Thanks Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: No sound (at all)
Hi, When it stops working, it does seem to be everything, not just AlienBBC. I tried testing mplayer in a command prompt and that worked fine so I guess it is at the slimserver side of things. I ran it in debug mode when not working and again when working and the only difference seemed to be it was quicker moving on from the Song Queue:0 when working. Also, the constant repeating of the bitrate settings, but that is when working and not. I have set it to 320 in the Internet Radio settings, but its doing it on MP3 and AIFF files as well, is this normal? Thanks again Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Arghhh, sorry about that everyone, I tried to remove all traces but obviously missed one, will fix it now!! I did previously sell the Roku, but after some hardware failures I gave the Squeezebox a try and haven't looked back since. It gets a far better reception from customers as well!! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Fixed now, again, sorry everyone!!! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Fingers crossed thats everything this time! -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: SlimDevices losing out in the UK
Steve, I'm not sure if there have been many reviews of them both side by side, I have the What HiFi here somewhere, but from what I can remember it only had the Roku and Netgear in it, no Squeezebox. Having owned both the Roku and Squeezebox though, the Squeezebox does sound better, the Roku really needs an external DAC, the built in one isn't brilliant. Although the Roku links straight into itunes, when I had one it refused to play AAC files (that may have been fixed now, I'm not sure). The Squeezebox will quite happily link to your iTunes database file so you can manage the files in iTunes and play them via SlimServer, I do this and I'm sure a lot of other people do. One other thing, the Squeezebox is on offer at Dabs at the moment which makes it cheaper than the Roku Hope this helps a little Andrew -- audiofi ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
