Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
jimbobvfr400 wrote: > If you're finding you use Alexa with an Echo speaker then you can get > much better audio quality simply by plugging your Echo to your stereo, > there's a 3.5mm analogue output in the back which while it's not exactly > the best quality will still be much better through your stereo.. I know but for just background listening, Echo Show 10 is a decent table radio. Theres a place for it. RadioParadise, Jazzgroove, all there. Im first in line for upgraded Echo Link or a Show with optical outs. Hopefully with Apple joining the hi Rez fray, therell be some new devices soon. Logitech, you all dont know what you had so far ahead of its time. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
philchillbill wrote: > You -do- know there's a decent Alexa skill called MediaServer that will > control that 'good system' of yours by voice ? And also allow you to > stream LMS-sourced songs to that Echo Show if you like... I did not, thanks for mentioning it. Scanning to the available commands, I don't see a command to "Play XYZ artist" or a specific song. The rest looks good. I suspect though that next gen Echo's will get optical out with full HD Ultra support and it will be game over for many streamers. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
rcampbel3 wrote: > Give me a stereo radio with Alexa built in or another voice control > option, and I'd upgrade every Radio in my house. My kids can't be > bothered to use radio controls -- they'll walk downstairs to the tiniest > speaker in our house and ask Alexa to play a song. > I hate to admit, its not just your kids. I've taken to playing on Echo for convenience instead of my good system. Siri and Google just SUUUCK but Alexa has magic juju beans somewhere because it just works. I'm listening to more music in my kitchen now on an Echo Show because we can change genres in 2nds from across the room and the sound isn't...bad. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
I mean, Squeezebox is a unicorn. Most electronics have a product life cycle of 3-5 years, at best. These things are still providing value and doing things no other devices can do (at least not as easily/elegantly) 10 years down the road. For the life of me I can't understand why Logitech would buy, then bury, SlimDevices. I would love to know what the founders think about it. What a waste. I would bet good money that Amazon will simply yawn, roll over and put a digital out on their Echo Show devices next year with bit perfect streaming and half these services will be rolling up their tent in 3 years. Its sad, there is a real need for a Swiss Army knife of streamers like SB to keep the streaming playing field even. RIP Squeezebox. RIP. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
I heard a rumor that Logitech product management has now recognized that: -In 2020, 80% of the music business will be streaming content -That their SlimDevices Squeezebox line may have been 10 years ahead of its time. -That there still isn't a product on the market that streams as easy or as well as the original SB3 Classic and Squeezebox Touch, even 10 years later. -That even now, years past purchase, they have a large, loyal, dedicated fan base with a hunger for a new product. -That the vast majority of stereo owners would love to move to streaming but don't need a new receiver or amp, just something to deliver the music. I also heard they are contemplating a simple update to Squeezebox Touch 2020: -Same physical design with upgraded DAC, WIFI and Screen -Build a focus on streaming first and easy setup, with full integration of Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Music/HD/Ultra HD and others through mysqueezebox.com -Full support for all streaming formats, bitrates and resolutions -Bitperfect output via digital outs up to 24/192 for those with external DACs. -Robust integration with Alexa, Siri and Google assistants -Updated Optional LMS with Roon like features for hard core audio folks managing large local libraries That's what I heard anyway. And by heard, I mean, that's what I day dreamed about this afternoon while looking at CES 2020 highlights. Come on Logitech, get back in the game. You could still be the standard bearer of the streaming age. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Prime Music on LMS
I too would like to see Amazon Music pluginDenon/Marantz are doing it so there must be some method. Amazon automatically allows me to stream my entire music collection (all CDs I've ever purchased from them), which is very convenient. dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109965 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
To Slim Devices crew, Thanks for great products, I never post, too busy listening. I need a whole house solution, you're s close to nirvana. Can you give us an SB3 or receiver that has an IR emitter on itor just a separate wireless/IR module that we can plug in, set it on desk to blast IR commands? If so then can give us a Squeeze Controller Wireless driven IR control interface that's programmable (using Harmony software?) (Basically acts like a combination S.Controller/Harmony) Those IR emitters are really cheap;) With this setup, I could control anything from anywhere in the house via wireless G..eliminates need for IR/RF system, gets around having to add IR to the Squeeze Controller. Please please? (Yes, I'll pay extra) -- dmcdayton dmcdayton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10482 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
