Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
philchillbill wrote: > Try it for 7 days for free. Install is 2 mins. i can't see any mediaserver skill, i live in italy Touchx2,radiox4, Squeezebox Server 7.9 (Raspberrypi 3 and qnap ts-269) nervoteso's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30262 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
It needs to have the LMS built in Zombie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=25009 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
nervoteso wrote: > is it easier than chromeclast streaming from nas with this skill? ii > tried chromeclast on google home and it was full of problems Try it for 7 days for free. Install is 2 mins. philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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
is it easier than chromeclast streaming from nas with this skill? ii tried chromeclast on google home and it was full of problems Touchx2,radiox4, Squeezebox Server 7.9 (Raspberrypi 3 and qnap ts-269) nervoteso's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30262 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
philippe_44 wrote: > I think Ill remove the generate option because its an optional step > but everybody seems to think its mandatory. All you need to do is > select the helper and start. Other steps are tweaks. I think that > calling the installation « its not fun » is a bit unfair. It's more fun than setting up Custom Browse & Custom Scan! :p And it's a bit of a challenge, as I have mentioned before, to get it to work with 'player names containing Unicode characters' (https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?105198-ANNOUNCE-AirPlay-Bridge-integrate-AirPlay-devices-with-LMS-(squeeze2raop)=974389=1#post974389). And I also said that > But once set up, it works really well. Which it does, and I wouldn't want to miss it. (Same goes for Custom Browse & Custom Scan.) As to removing the "generate" option: You're the expert. But some of your plugin users are not. I struggled with the installation. But with your help, I managed to get it running smoothly. I'm depending on both AirPlay Bridge and the Custom Browse / Custom Scan Combo, so thank you. QLMS 8.2@2.21 x64 (digimaster) with perl 5.30.1 / QNAP 469L QTS 4.3.4 dolodobendan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67663 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
dolodobendan wrote: > The installation process isn't much fun, true. The same goes for the > AirPlay bridge (that's the one I use). But once set up, it works really > well. I wrote myself a step-by-step installation guide for LMS which I > now just follow blindly. Here's the AirPlay part (for AirPlay, I think > it looks pretty much the same for UPnP): > > AirPlay Bridge: > > > 1. Select Binary: ~static > 2. Apply > 3. Configuration file: Generate > 4. Wait > 5. [Common Parameters] - Select player: Player information: Choose > name > 6. Network interface: Use LMS' network interface > 7. Apply > 8. Start the Bridge > 9. Apply > > You might have to delete upnpbridge.xml and upnpbridge.prefs > (/SlimServer/ and /SlimServer/prefs) and restart LMS before trying this > (That's if you want to try this AGAIN, which you probably and > understandably don't want to.) I think Ill remove the generate option because its an optional step but everybody seems to think its mandatory. All you need to do is select the helper and start. Other steps are tweaks LMS 8.2 on Odroid-C4 - *SqueezeAMP!*, 5xRadio, 5xBoom, 2xDuet, 1xTouch, 1xSB3. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, 2xChromecast Audio, Chromecast v1 and v2, Squeezelite on Pi, Yamaha WX-010, AppleTV 4, Airport Express, GGMM E5, RivaArena 1 & 3 philippe_44's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17261 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
Thats an Amazon limitation, not mine [emoji854] philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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: > But the skill is simple to install in 2 mins and you can play with it to > see what you think [emoji41] > > Alexa, tell MediaServer to STREAM some rock. > > The 1st post in that thread is always up to date. I managed to stream a playlist to my Echo Dot, and yes, it appeared as a player in LMS, but as far as being able to control it, it sucks. If I need to talk to it to kickstart it into action then it's not for me. Thanks. *Server - LMS 8.2.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP v7.0.1 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 7.0.1/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 6.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine DAC1 > AVI DM5 *Dining Room* - Pi3B/pCP/Bluetooth/Echo Show 8 *Garage* - DAC32 > Edifier speakers *Spares* - 2xTouch, 1xSB Radio. 1xSB3, 6xRPi kidstypike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10436 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
But the skill is simple to install in 2 mins and you can play with it to see what you think [emoji41] philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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
d6jg wrote: > No. The Echo things are not upnp/dlna devices at all. Neither are they > Airplay or Chromecast capable. It's Amazon's own protocol. Thanks, I obviously didn't know that. I thought that nowadays every device supports at least UPnP/DLNA. @kidstypike: So it's not you! Cheers! ;) QLMS 8.2@2.21 x64 (digimaster) with perl 5.30.1 / QNAP 469L QTS 4.3.4 dolodobendan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67663 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
dolodobendan wrote: > Shouldn't they work side by side? No. The Echo things are not upnp/dlna devices at all. Neither are they Airplay or Chromecast capable. It's Amazon's own protocol. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s *Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s *Dining Room* SB Boom *Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* Pi Zero+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV) & Bathroom* SB Touch ->Denon AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s + Kef ceiling speakers *Guest Room* Joggler > Topping Amp -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes Everything controlled by iPeng & Material on iOS d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 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
d6jg wrote: > The upnp bridge is not what you need. Its explained in the relevant > Mediaskill post in 3rd Party Software > > EDIT. > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111016-Announce-MediaServer-*certified*-Alexa-skill-for-LMS Shouldn't they work side by side? QLMS 8.2@2.21 x64 (digimaster) with perl 5.30.1 / QNAP 469L QTS 4.3.4 dolodobendan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67663 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
kidstypike wrote: > Thanks. > > If this is the case - that it needs philippe's UPnP/DLNA Bridge, then > I'd rather forget the idea, I've tried several times (just tried again) > to install and configure this plugin, but it causes me problems. Cannot > generate a configuration file, loss of control of LMS, all players > disappear into the ether. I've uninstalled it (again). > > Sorry to appear to be scathing about the bridge plugin, *probably user > error*, but it's not for me. > > I thought there may be an easy way to get an Alexa device to appear as > an LMS player, I'll keep looking. The installation process isn't much fun, true. The same goes for the AirPlay bridge (that's the one I use). But once set up, it works really well. I wrote myself a step-by-step installation guide for LMS which I now just follow blindly. Here's the AirPlay part (for AirPlay, I think it looks pretty much the same for UPnP): AirPlay Bridge: 1. Select Binary: ~static 2. Apply 3. Configuration file: Generate 4. Wait 5. [Common Parameters] -> Select player: Player information: Choose name 6. Network interface: Use LMS' network interface 7. Apply 8. Start the Bridge 9. Apply You might have to delete upnpbridge.xml and upnpbridge.prefs (/SlimServer/ and /SlimServer/prefs) and restart LMS before trying this (That's if you want to try this AGAIN, which you probably and understandably don't want to.) QLMS 8.2@2.21 x64 (digimaster) with perl 5.30.1 / QNAP 469L QTS 4.3.4 dolodobendan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67663 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
It appears as a player LMS while playing. Not when offline. The reason is that playback must be initiated by voice so having a permanent pseudo player makes no sense. No plugins are needed - just try a Stream command and the player will magically appear. philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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
Read post 1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s *Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s *Dining Room* SB Boom *Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* Pi Zero+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV) & Bathroom* SB Touch ->Denon AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s + Kef ceiling speakers *Guest Room* Joggler > Topping Amp -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes Everything controlled by iPeng & Material on iOS d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 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
d6jg wrote: > The upnp bridge is not what you need. Its explained in the relevant > Mediaskill post in 3rd Party Software > > EDIT. > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111016-Announce-MediaServer-*certified*-Alexa-skill-for-LMS Thanks. The thread contains nearly 1000 posts. Can you narrow it down a bit? :) *Server - LMS 8.2.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP v7.0.1 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 7.0.1/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 6.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine DAC1 > AVI DM5 *Dining Room* - Pi3B/pCP/Bluetooth/Echo Show 8 *Garage* - DAC32 > Edifier speakers *Spares* - 2xTouch, 1xSB Radio. 1xSB3, 6xRPi kidstypike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10436 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
kidstypike wrote: > Thanks. > > If this is the case - that it needs philippe's UPnP/DLNA Bridge, then > I'd rather forget the idea, I've tried several times (just tried again) > to install and configure this plugin, but it causes me problems. Cannot > generate a configuration file, loss of control of LMS, all players > disappear into the ether. I've uninstalled it (again). > > Sorry to appear to be scathing about the bridge plugin, *probably user > error*, but it's not for me. > > I thought there may be an easy way to get an Alexa device to appear as > an LMS player, I'll keep looking. The upnp bridge is not what you need. Its explained in the relevant Mediaskill post in 3rd Party Software VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s *Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s *Dining Room* SB Boom *Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* Pi Zero+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV) & Bathroom* SB Touch ->Denon AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s + Kef ceiling speakers *Guest Room* Joggler > Topping Amp -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes Everything controlled by iPeng & Material on iOS d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 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
dolodobendan wrote: > Just guessing here, but Philippe's UPnP/DLNA Bridge comes to mind. Thanks. If this is the case - that it needs philippe's UPnP/DLNA Bridge, then I'd rather forget the idea, I've tried several times (just tried again) to install and configure this plugin, but it causes me problems. Cannot generate a configuration file, loss of control of LMS, all players disappear into the ether. I've uninstalled it (again). Sorry to appear to be scathing about the bridge plugin, *probably user error*, but it's not for me. I thought there may be an easy way to get an Alexa device to appear as an LMS player, I'll keep looking. *Server - LMS 8.2.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP v7.0.1 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 7.0.1/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 6.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine DAC1 > AVI DM5 *Dining Room* - Pi3B/pCP/Bluetooth/Echo Show 8 *Garage* - DAC32 > Edifier speakers *Spares* - 2xTouch, 1xSB Radio. 1xSB3, 6xRPi kidstypike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10436 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
kidstypike wrote: > I've set up and linked to my Amazon account, I can tell Alexa to play > xxx on any of my connected squeezeboxes, how do I get my Echo Show 8 to > appear as a player in LMS? > > Thank you. Just guessing here, but Philippe's UPnP/DLNA Bridge comes to mind. QLMS 8.2@2.21 x64 (digimaster) with perl 5.30.1 / QNAP 469L QTS 4.3.4 dolodobendan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67663 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've set up and linked to my Amazon account, I can tell alexa to play xxx on any of my connected squeezeboxes, how do I get my Echo Show 8 to appear as a player in LMS? Thank you. *Server - LMS 8.2.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP v7.0.1 - 75K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi4/pCP 7.0.1/Topping E30 DAC/Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 6.0.0 > HiFiBerry DIGI+ > AudioEngine DAC1 > AVI DM5 *Dining Room* - Pi3B/pCP/Bluetooth/Echo Show 8 *Garage* - DAC32 > Edifier speakers *Spares* - 2xTouch, 1xSB Radio. 1xSB3, 6xRPi kidstypike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10436 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
nervoteso wrote: > really? is iot possible to stream my squeezebox music stored on nas on > alexa? is ity possible on google home? No idea about Google Home, but for Alexa see https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111016-Announce-MediaServer-*certified*-Alexa-skill-for-LMS or https://mediaserver.smartskills.tech. philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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... really? is iot possible to stream my squeezebox music stored on nas on alexa? is ity possible on google home? Touchx2,radiox4, Squeezebox Server 7.9 (Raspberrypi 3 and qnap ts-269) nervoteso's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30262 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
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
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. The disadvantage of using your speaker this way is that all audio is sent via the output of it's plugged in, you'll only hear Alexa respond when the stereo is on, this is easily solved by simply adding an extra device (wait til the sales and add a cheap echo dot to your stereo) You can use your existing echo to ask for music to play on the Dot connected to the stereo, you can even set your other speaker to default music playback on the stereo Echo Dot if you wanted. You can do a similar thing in the Google infrastructure, however none of the Google speakers have a line out, if you can find a Chromecast Audio, sadly.nonlonger available new, or use a HDMI from a normal Chromecast, you can request music on the Chromecast using your voice, and again set any smart speaker to default music playback to the Chromecast Audio. Chromecasts of all types (including Google smart speakers) can all be used as extra squeezebox zones as well if you install the absolutely excellent Chromecast bridge plugin so a Chromecast audio can really give you the best of both worlds. jimbobvfr400's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=56857 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
NFLnut wrote: > I don't come to the forum as much as I used to (not enough time anymore) > and just saw your reply .. > > I too constantly go through a guilt phase where I KNOW that my Alexa > speakers are always spying on me. And my "smart" speakers still keep > getting dumber and less useful every week. I (probably more than) > occasionally go through the "rip all of these worthless "smart" speakers > out of my house" phase. I guess my only caveat was that "hey, my Android > phone(s) always has a Google speaker (microphone) on .. so, I'm already > being spied on." But yeah .. my trust issues (I really have no trust) > with these behemoth tech companies is getting close to nil. The "rip > out" phase may come sooner than later. And yes .. the audio quality > (there is none) is much, much less than the convenience factor really > affords. I prefer to listen through my towers when I can. Squeezebox > platform is still my every day driver.I just use my Alexa to turn my > Squeezebox and Amplifier on and off [emoji3] Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk slartibartfast's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35609 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
pablolie wrote: > Posting rights in the Audiophile forum forever revoked!!! :-D > > Convenience is what hooked me on the SB ecosystem forever ago (2004 when > I bought my first SB). Once I had ripped my collection (which took me 2 > years, with well over 3000 CDs and by now over 4000 albums it's no > joke), I just touched CDs for FLACing new ones. > > But I can't take it as far as these audio contraption things that spy on > you on top... :-) I extremely seldom use the remote though. I don't come to the forum as much as I used to (not enough time anymore) and just saw your reply .. I too constantly go through a guilt phase where I KNOW that my Alexa speakers are always spying on me. And my "smart" speakers still keep getting dumber and less useful every week. I (probably more than) occasionally go through the "rip all of these worthless "smart" speakers out of my house" phase. I guess my only caveat was that "hey, my Android phone(s) always has a Google speaker (microphone) on .. so, I'm already being spied on." But yeah .. my trust issues (I really have no trust) with these behemoth tech companies is getting close to nil. The "rip out" phase may come sooner than later. And yes .. the audio quality (there is none) is much, much less than the convenience factor really affords. I prefer to listen through my towers when I can. Squeezebox platform is still my every day driver. NFLnut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13180 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
NFLnut wrote: > ... BUT I also ask my crappy Alexa speaker ... Posting rights in the Audiophile forum forever revoked!!! :-D Convenience is what hooked me on the SB ecosystem forever ago (2004 when I bought my first SB). Once I had ripped my collection (which took me 2 years, with well over 3000 CDs and by now over 4000 albums it's no joke), I just touched CDs for FLACing new ones. But I can't take it as far as these audio contraption things that spy on you on top... :-) I extremely seldom use the remote though. ...pablo Server: Virtual Machine (on VMware Workstation) running Ubuntu 18.04 + LMS 7.9.1 System: SB Touch --optical->- Benchmark DAC2HGC --AnalysisPlus Oval Copper XLR->- NAD M22 Power Amp --AnalysisPlus Black Mesh Oval->- KEF Reference 1 Other Rooms: 2x SB Boom; 1x SB Radio; 1x SB Classic-> NAD D7050 -> Totem DreamCatcher + Velodyne Minivee Sub Computer audio: workstation --USB->- audioengine D1 -> Grado RS1/Shure 1540 pablolie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3816 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
dmcdayton wrote: > 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. I could have said the exact same thing! I LOVE my collection and listen to it 85% of the time. BUT I also ask my crappy Alexa speaker (who seems to get dumber and more hard of hearing every day ..) to play a playlist or two when I don't want to grab my Controller or go to my laptop or phone to queue up music .. like when I am cooking or working on a task around the house. For that, I tell "Alexa-idiot" ( as I commonly refer to her) to play something so that I can listen to some music while I work. But yeah .. it doesn't come close to the sound quality of any of my Squeezebox attached speakers. It just gets the job done for the time being. NFLnut's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13180 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
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Paul Webster wrote: > I expect Philippe still has some SqueezeAMP systems available for sale. Yes, I've build a new batch of 50 which is on its way :-) LMS 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 - 5xRadio, 3xBoom, 4xDuet, 1xTouch, 1 SB2. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, JBL OnBeat, XBoxOne, XBMC, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, JRiver 21, 2xChromecast Audio, Chromecast v1 and v2, , Pi B3, B2, Pi B+, 2xPi A+, Odroid-C1, Odroid-C2, Cubie2, Yamaha WX-010, AppleTV 4, Airport Express, GGMM E5 philippe_44's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17261 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 expect Philippe still has some SqueezeAMP systems available for sale. Paul Webster http://dabdig.blogspot.com author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc), kcrw, supla finland, abc australia, cbc/radio-canada and rte ireland Paul Webster's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=105 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
dmcdayton wrote: > 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. > > Has anyone else heard this? I have a similar dream. But really, I just want them - or someone (it is open source!!) to start making Squeezeboxes again. Integration with other services would be great, like chromecast, and support for more streaming services. It already makes a great Roon endpoint, btw. The DAC really doesn't need to be upgraded, neither the digital output. Both the analog and digital section is good enough. hertzberg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67485 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 don't see a command to "Play XYZ artist" or a specific song. Both commands exist - see the online docs: https://mediaserver.smartskills.tech/commandref/PlaySomethingBy.html#27 https://mediaserver.smartskills.tech/commandref/PlaySong.html#28 philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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
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> 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.
"play something by {Artist}" and variants.
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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
dmcdayton wrote: > 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. 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... philchillbill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68920 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
Re: [slim] New Logitech Squeezebox 2020 Edition
Pretty cool dream, but I'm not holding my breath. Main system - Rock Solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on WHS 2011 - 2 Duets and Squeeseslave Cabin system - Rock solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on Win10 Pro - 1 RPi 3 Model B/Hifiberry DAC+ Pro/PiCorePlayer and Squeezeslave Headphones and car - Android phone/Bluetooth w/full library on MicroSD card - PowerAmp music player app (similar to Material Skin) w3wilkes's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22973 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
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Oh man, you had me going! Apesbrain's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=738 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
dmcdayton wrote: > 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. > [...] > Come on Logitech, get back in the game. You could still be the standard > bearer of the streaming age. > Agree with your sentiment. I haven't found anything that is better all around than the SB Radios. Logitech was way ahead of Sonos, and then just stepped aside and gave Sonos *YEARS* to attempt to catch up. 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'd add that it should have an integrated LMS server installed with great defaults because that kind of target audience today would probably be for households that own ONE squeezebox, as opposed to me with my... 10 or so... Here's my wishlist for the new year: - Wish Michael and the contributors here all the best. I don't expect any profound reversal from Logitech, but I would be happy to be surprised. - Hope the SB community continues to grow in new places -- I've recently gotten into home automation using hass.io -- squeezeboxes work fantastic in this, and I bet a lot of home automation nuts who are putting raspberry pis in every room for bluetooth presence detection would be interested in being able to send audio messages to any room via squeezebox hassio integration -- there's probably a growing demand for a raspberry pi distro build customized for home automation... (maybe when I finish all those other projects... I'll think about this) - Wish there was a squeezepad app for my iPhone - I have all the others, but I just really like squeezepad on my ipad as a control surface - Wish we had a working SiriusXM app - Wish there were more SB Radio-like hardware options for PiCorePlayer that had knobs and buttons so I wouldn't have to design and build my own rcampbel3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38284 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
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Good dream. First thought was, "Is it April First already?" ;) *Home:* VBA 4TB (2.5)>LMS 7.9.2>Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.4)>LMS 7.9.1>Touch>Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (ethernet, Radio WIFI) *Office:* Win10(64)>LMS 7.9.2>Squeezelite *The Wild (no internet): *PiCorePlayer 4.0 on rPi 3B+, hifiberry Dac+Pro, 4TB USB (LMS & Squeezelite) *Controllers:* iPhone6 & iPadAir2 (iPeng), CONTROLLER, or SqueezePlay 7.8 on Win10(64) laptop *Files:* ripping: dbpa > FLAC; post-rip: mp3tag, PerfectTunes; Streaming: Spotify garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 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
