[slim] Display with Slimserver not running
Hello and thank you for this forum. I just installed my first Squeezebox 3 and love it so far. I wonder if it is possible to enable the date and time display when the Slimserver software is not running? The computer hosting the server is often shutdown, and I'd like to keep the display active on the Squeezebox. Is there something I can do, such as logging into the Squeeze Network while the server is off? Thank you for any replies. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23383 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Display with Slimserver not running
Thank you for that tip, it worked like a charm! :) -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23383 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Roku Soundbridge Radio Review
Two reasons why I chose a Squeezebox 3 over the Roku 1000: the Squeezebox includes a far better built-in DAC, and the display is much easier to read from across the room. Plus the design of the SB3 is aesthetically simply beautiful... oh, and it includes built-in Pandora support. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=23465 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: A Silly Poll
54 and loving the 'Box here in N. Cali. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22941 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Why are upgrades so painful?
Since you are so dissatisfied I'll give you $100 and take both your SB3's off your hands right now. ;) -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25538 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Why are upgrades so painful?
joek Wrote: > > $100 for both ... so, are you saying they are really worth $50 a piece? > :-) > > Although, if I am not here to keep it running you will find both SB3's > on eBay, since no one else in the family will be able to maintain the > environment. > > I was just joking... but if you do decide to eBay them, drop me a PM first! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25538 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Softsqueeze?
I love using Softsqueeze to access my files from a PC. Is it dead now? Where can I find the latest version (I'm currently running version 3.8)? Thanks. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90152 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Softsqueeze?
Thank you both. :) -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90152 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Simple question
Can the SBIII connect to an iTunes Server without running Squeeze Center? I have two SBIII's and run Squeeze Center on my PC and have been happy for several years. But I just obtained a NAS device that comes preloaded with iTunes Server. (Iomega StarCenter ix2) It does not support Squeeze Center - or at least Iomega says it doesn't. Thanks! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54480 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Simple question
Thank you! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54480 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Help with networking issue
Hi there. I've been enjoying my Squeezebox 3 for about a year now, but I had to change my wireless router and I'm having trouble. I lost my Linksys router and installed a Belkin model G 4-port wireless router. I can connect to it from the SB3 and get onto the Squeeze Network without any trouble. But I cannot "see" the PC running Slim Server. I opened router ports 9000, 9090 and 3483 for both TCP and UDP to the IP address of the PC, but no luck. I am running Macafee on the PC but I uninstalled the firewall software. The PC is running Win2K SP4 so there is no XP firewall. Any clue to what else I need to check? Thanks. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38808 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Help with networking issue
Thanks for the reply. I don't have a laptop available to test the system. I can however ping the SB3 from my PC, which is hard wired to the router. The "port opening" is in the Belkin control panel section called "virtual servers." I set the IP address for the PC running Slim Server so calls on the three ports I mentioned are directed to it. Not sure if this is required, but knew those three ports are used by the SB3. The router is connected to a separate DSL modem. Internet connectivity is working fine. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38808 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
My SB3 cannot access my slim server 6.5.4. - I get proper connection to the wireless network, IP is properly assigned by the DHCP server, and can access the Squeeze Network without issue. - I can ping the SB3 from the server PC which is running Win XP Pro SP2. - Even though the slim server installation appears to have opened the proper ports in Windows firewall, I have disabled Windows Firewall and have also tried completely uninstalling McAfee Security Center, Personal Firewall and Virus Scan. No luck. - The SB3 gives me the message "connecting to Slimserver" then times out. - The SB3 apparently can see the IP of the slim server PC as it comes up on the SB screen when I set up networking, but it cannot access it. - I have tried creating virtual servers and port openings in the wireless router (Dlink DIR-655) firewall, but it makes no difference no matter what I do. - I downloaded the TCPview utility and it does not show any other devices using ports 9000, 9090 or 3483. What can I try next? Help please. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
amcluesent;247062 Wrote: > >What can I try next?< > > Can you access the slimserver interface from a browser on the PC by > opening http://localhost:9000 to ensure slimserver is running. > > >I have tried creating virtual servers and port openings in the > wireless router< > > On most routers that is only relevant to internet traffic coming over > the NAT firewall, I'd recommend undoing such settings to remove that as > a factor, assuming the SB3 and PC are both connected to the LAN ports on > the router. > > >I have disabled Windows Firewall...< > > If you've really had both windows f/w and McAfee f/w running together, > then that could have left some configuration problems. Two software > firewalls are not usually recommended. 1) Yes, I can access Slimserver from the local PC. I can run Soft Squeeze and play music files on the PC. Slim Server is set to allow all incoming connections. 2) Thank you, I will remove those settings from the router. 3) Yes, I inadvertently had both firewalls running. Now that I have uninstalled McAfee, what can I do to "undo" the damage it may have done to my system? Thank you very much for the reply! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
Another update: Interestingly, I can connect to and control the SqueezeBox from my server PC once the SB3 is on the Squeeze Network by logging into the Squeeze Network here: http://slimdevices.com/userHome. This evening I tried completely removing all traces of McAfee from my system using the MCPR.exe utility. I still cannot connect to Slim Server. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Website redirection?
doing the same for me. Adding the www. before slimdevices get you to the main site. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40895 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
Any other ideas out there? I am thinking about blowing out my system, reformatting the PC's hard drive and starting over. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
Thank you for the reply. 1) Yes, the Slim Server is set to "Do Not Block." 2) I double checked and Windows Firewall is off. 3) TCP/IP filtering was on, but all the "permit all" radio buttons were checked. Just to be safer, I turned filtering off and rebooted. No effect, SB3 still cannot connect. I also noticed the "Enable IEEE 802.1.x authentication" was on, so I disabled this as well. No effect. Out of desperation I tried an older wireless router, a Belkin G I had laying around. After swapping it out with the D-Link, the SB3 had no problems connecting to it and to Squeeze Network but still cannot see SlimSever. I really appreciate the help. I know a little about computers and operating systems but very little about Windows Networking, so anything I can try is worth a shot! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
FYI, here is the port information from a utility called TCPview being used by SlimServer. SLIM.EXE:2480 TCP video2:1031 localhost:9092 ESTABLISHED SLIM.EXE:2480 TCP video2:3483 localhost:1147 CLOSE_WAIT SLIM.EXE:2480 TCP video2:9090 video2:0LISTENING SLIM.EXE:2480 TCP video2:3483 video2:0LISTENING SLIM.EXE:2480 TCP video2:9000 video2:0LISTENING SLIM.EXE:2480 UDP video2:5*:* SLIM.EXE:2480 UDP video2:1900 *:* SLIM.EXE:2480 UDP video2:3483 *:* Is this normal, as all the "how to" info in the WIKI and elsewhere only talks about three ports being used by SLIM? (video2 is the newtork name of the server PC.) -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
Wow, thanks very much Siduhe, I will carefully go over everything you've suggested. I do have a simple network, by the way> I have two PCs wired to the router and the SB3 connected wirelessly. My Tivo connects to the router through the SB. I am certain there is a firewall issue going on as I can ping out from the PC, and I can ping the SB from the other PC, but the other PC cannot ping the server. It's as if the server PC does not exist. I am using an Intel Pro 100+ Management Adapter NIC. Is it possible it is somehow allowing outgoing packets but blocking incoming? All my Slim Server setting are correct, the Windows firewall is off (or when it was on, the three ports required by Slim Server were open) and all traces of McAfee have been purged from the system. I downloaded (and paid for) the PC Registry Cleaner you suggested. It found over 500 issues and corrected them, but alas it has had no effect. I will go over the rest of your message and see if I can find anything. Thank you! -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Another "cannot connect" thread
Thank you to everyone who helped. The problem was, as I suspected, a firewall conflict. I have a Cisco VPN installed on my system to access my work network. A kind person from here suggested via email I uninstall this and bingo, all is well. I am serving music through the Squeeze Box again and life is good. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] So... are we going to see a new Squeezebox at CES?
I'd like to see a bi-directional data integration with Logitech's excellent remote lineup so something like a new Harmony remote could display the Squeezebox "now playing" data on its screen. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slimserver shuts down by itself - why?
6.5.1 kept crashing on my Win2K (ok, I know) server. I downloaded latest 6.5.2 today (2/17/07) and crash no more. Been listening all day. Cool. -- dyohn dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28032 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Transporter Will Not Access Mysqueezebox or remember updated name
Try resetting to factory defaults. Unplug the unit, then hold down the ADD (+) button while you plug it back in. Then see if it behaves properly. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98808 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] State of play in the Squeezebox-replacement world 6/13?
Here's a thread about getting a wifi dongle working with the Ponoplug VAMP. http://vortexbox.org/threads/4626-VAMP-and-Wifi-my-first-experiences?highlight=vamp+wireless I have mine hard-wired to a wireless access point that is in my rack (also used as connection for A/V prepro and DTV DVR.) Works great. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Does LMS run better on faster systems?
Just wondering how much a processor/memory is used by LMS? Will upgrading motherboard, memory, etc/ make any difference to LMS? Meaning if I go from single core to quad core processor or from 1Gb RAM to 16Gb make much difference to how LMS operates? What is the sweet spot if anyone knows? dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Does LMS run better on faster systems?
Hi. I'm running Vortexbox on a DIY PC with an AMD Athlon processor and 1Gb RAM, so it's a Fedora 20 kernel and LMS 7.8. My library is about 1.4Tb on a 2Tb drive but that's probably not really pertinent to my question. It's not that I think anything is necessarily slow, it's just that I have the ability to replace the MB with a significantly better one. VB will utilize the additional memory and processor speed, but I was just wondering if there is any advantage to LMS. How much transcoding does it do? My library is mostly FLAC and ALAC. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Does LMS run better on faster systems?
Thank you everyone. That's exactly the sort of information I'm looking for. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Does LMS run better on faster systems?
Again, thank you. Sounds as if a new MB will not hurt, but it may not make much difference either to standard server operations. More memory and faster HD bus might be more of a difference maker. it sounds? I really appreciate the input on this topic. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101521 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
IMO it needs digital outputs and analog line level outs. Until it does, it's just a Sonos knock-off, not a high-end music player solution. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch
Well, my old favorite SB3 just started its death throes today (failure to stay connected to the same wifi network it has always used with 100% stability, repeated reboots, unacceptable interruptions to every music stream) so I am suddenly in the market for a replacement. I can use my AppleTV, but then I have to keep iTunes running somewhere and I am stuck with the Apple HDMI audio. Anyone make a player that can use the Logitech Media Server with certainty? dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97579 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch
Mnyb wrote: > It's not simply the wifi card that is broken ,you might revive your SB3 > as an Ethernet only player by removing the wifi card , you migth still > use wifi via some access point with Ethernet out or powerline adapters ? Yea, I tried that, connecting the SB3 to the router using Ethernet, but it still refuses to stay connected to the LMS. Sigh. Oh well, I bought this unit the week Slim Devices released it, so what is that almost ten years? With nearly daily use, it's been very reliable. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97579 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch
Mnyb wrote: > +1 > It seems do have done its work . > > I assume that you also checked the PSU and the PSU connector , the PSU > connector can cause reboots . > > A Touch would be a good replacement , but could be a culture shock if > you are used the versatile menu and display customisation of the SB3 or > use it blaster and display is not as visible over a distance . > But ime that's irrelevant with today's pads and smartphones who uses the > player interface ? I will check out the power supply today, thanks. I use the Squeezebox app on an iPad to control it most of the time. The SB3 display is most useful as a digital clock in my rack. :) dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97579 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch
Well drat. I replaced the power supply with another 5V 2A supply and got the same behavior: SB3 reboots after about 5 minutes connected to the server (running on a Vortexbox.) Same behavior when streaming from an Internet source. Crap. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97579 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Yes, the Sonos Connect (Zoneplayer90) has digital outputs. But wouldn't I also need one of their Bridge devices since they seem to use a proprietary version of the 801.11.g/n networking protocol? A Zoneplayer will not just connect to an existing wireless network, will it? The Vortexbox includes the Sonos server software as well as the LMS... dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Thanks for the feedback. Yea, my music server is in a completely different area of the house than the SB3 that just died. Wireless to that room is the only option unless I want to engage in major wall de-construction to run cabling - which I do not. :) It's too bad AppleTV will not connect to LMS and requires iTunes running somewhere. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
agillis wrote: > There has been a lot of discussion in this forum about a replacement for > the SqueezeBox. I worked on this problem over the holiday and I think I > came up with a good solution. Using a low cost ARM based system I was > able to build a box that basically does everything the SqueezeBox does > for under $30. Even a unit with analog and optical/COAX SPDIF out can be > built for under $60. > > http://vortexbox.org/content/149-Logitech-SqueezeBox-replacement-for-under-30 Parts ordered, thank you for this information! dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
re: non-USB DAC. I plan to try the VAMP solution with a Turtle Beach USB output card. Total cost less than $60. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036VO4X4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
OK, I just followed the excellent step-by-step directions from the Vortexbox.org site and got the VAMP up and running in about 20 minutes. I am about the least Linux-knowledgeable person in the world so if I can do it, anyone can. I'm using a Turtle Beach USB DAC for now and it sounds pretty great for a total investment of around $50. I'm controlling it using the free Logitech Squeezebox iPhone app. Next up is to download iPeng and to order an AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC to see if it sounds better than the Turtle Beach. So, as long as you are willing to control from a smartphone app or via the web, this works great and will replace one of my Squeezeboxes that suddenly died. A recommended project and thank you Vortexbox folks for doing this. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
Well, this solution worked for me. USB DAC and control via iPad and I'm rocking. http://vortexbox.org/content/149-Logitech-SqueezeBox-replacement-for-under-30 dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
Like I said on the previous page, it already exists. http://vortexbox.org/content/149-Logitech-SqueezeBox-replacement-for-under-30 dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech divesting from some product lines
Logitech = illogical tech product decisions dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97925 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
If it's for fun, go ahead and recreate the wheel. But I say once more, the VAMP with a good USB DAC does exactly what this thread seems to want, with the exception of IR control (but why you'd even want that since it is IP controlled, I don't know) and does it for a lot less money than is being talked about. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
ninthsrw wrote: > I was optimistic, but these guys are starting to sleaze me out. Their > plan to provide the analog out appears to involves a separate connector > box, for which they will be charging extra, and which will require some > sort of proprietary "umbilical" connection to the portion housing the > DAC and "HD" amplifier. It seems they have had this plan since day one > though nothing on their main Indogogo page says anything about it, and > it appears that they have been deleting indigogo comments where they > addressed the connector box early on, notably including a post in > which they suggested that they would not be charging indigogo pledgers > extra for the connector box. Proprietary connectors, apparently > misleading PR, trying to suggests that somehow 1 watt from their product > is more than 1 watt from something else these guys do not seem like > they are shaping up to be the answer to our woes, but at least they are > trying to develop a product, as opposed to killing off what they've > got... That's what I've been afraid of since the first time I heard of this project. As a former Olive Opus 4 owner, I can tell you they LOVE their proprietary formats and they want to create and Apple-like closed infrastructure. Plus as least with my Opus, the hardware was a LONG way from reliable... dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
SamS wrote: > Love reading about this project! > > I'm all for "cheap", but has there been any consideration given to > maximize digital audio output from a device like this? Better PSU, or > other hardware? Even if it cost 2X+ what you've got going on here... I > would be interested if it's possible to replicate the high quality > digital output that we get from the Transporter or Touch. Use a good quality USB DAC and you have it. :) dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
SamS wrote: > Yes, I've been reading through that, but I'm having a hard time > understanding how it would be fundamentally different from the DIY > device described in this thread. Exactly. That project is interesting but it really is recreating the wheel and at a much higher projected cost. agillis wrote: > You need a USB to SPDIF converter. This is a really good one. > > http://shop.smallgreencomputer.com/24-96-USB-to-SPDIF-converter-USB-SPDIF.htm > > This is a true audiophile USB to SPDIF converter. > > http://shop.smallgreencomputer.com/SOtM-USB-Digital-Interface-SOtM-USB.htm And there you go. :) I've been using the VAMP built on a Ponoplug for a couple months now and love it. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
I control my VAMP from either my iPad or my PC. I have no need for a local display and I hadn't used the one on my now dead Squeezebox for a LONG time. :) dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Which online services do you use (if any)?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98255 Question: Which online services do you use? - Deezer - Internet Radio / TuneIn - Last.fm - MOG - Pandora - Rhapsody/Napster - Slacker - Spotify - Other (i.e. one I've forgotten) - NONE - I don't use any online services Sky.FM here. dyohn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5211 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98255 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss