Re: [slim] A SB1 today - any problem or issue?

2006-12-15 Thread Pat Farrell 
Mark0 wrote:
> Are there any problem using an older version of the SB like that with
> the current SlimServer? Are some critical features missing? 

All of my SqueezeBoxen are SB1, some SB1, some SB1/g

The big missing features of SB1s are native flac decoding
and small buffer.

If you only play MP3 files, it makes no difference.
If you use wired connections, it makes no difference.

But if you stream FLAC or PCM files wirelessly, the small
buffer can cause dropouts and other problems.

For ages I used a SB1 wired into my Benchmark DAC-1, and
it worked perfectly.


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[slim] A SB1 today - any problem or issue?

2006-12-15 Thread Mark0 

I would probably have the possibility of obtaining an old 1st gen.
Squeezebox in perfect condition from a friend of a friend.

Are there any problem using an older version of the SB like that with
the current SlimServer? Are some critical features missing? 
I have searched and looked at various thread, but since I lack any kind
of experience with SlimDevices product I don't wont to overlook some
important detail.

I'm planning to use the SB1 to feed an external DAC, and access my
network via wireless; I plan to install SS on a Synology CS406e NAS. I
read about some occasional dropouts problems with wireless, but I'm not
sure about how serious this issue is, provided that in the range I plan
to use it I can use a cheap PDA with not-first-class Wi-Fi
functionality with no problems.

Also, it's possible with the SB1 to stream internet radio without
having to run any kind of server?

Also, how much you think would be a fair price for such a device, in
perfect conditions?

Many thanks for any info or tips,
Bye!


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