Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: transporter -- who's got it?

2006-09-20 Thread dean blackketter
Me. :) Patrick posted this: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php? t=27536 We had a slight delay on some of the case parts, so we haven't shipped out any of the backordered units yet, but we expect the first units to go out in the next day or so. The production team is

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] AIFF files don't play

2006-09-17 Thread dean blackketter
On Sep 13, 2006, at 7:12 AM, octavian wrote: Why don't AIFF files play on the Squeezebox or Softsqueeze? I have them selected in server settings. They should. What behavior are you seeing/hearing? Are there any error messages displayed? ___

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter: to hell with cynicism, I'm getting one. Now, how to use it, Sean?

2006-09-05 Thread dean blackketter
On Sep 4, 2006, at 9:32 PM, inguz wrote: Another question for the Slim folks: what's the output impedance from the transporter (balanced, and unbalanced)? From http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_transporter.html: Unbalanced: 100 ohm (at -0dB) Balanced: 1k ohm

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Stereophile review

2006-09-05 Thread dean blackketter
On Sep 5, 2006, at 8:13 PM, highdudgeon wrote: Too bad the Transporter doens't have a tape or f/x loop -- that would solve the issue. Sean hopes to add this capability soon: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25812 ___ audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Transporter Hardware/Software Interface

2006-08-19 Thread dean blackketter
On Aug 14, 2006, at 2:30 PM, pc4ever1 wrote: Aside from the audio electronics specifications that have continually been discussed in the other Transporter message I was wondering if some additional hardware/software information can be provided as it pertains to usability. 1) Can the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices Transporter?

2006-07-29 Thread dean blackketter
On Jul 29, 2006, at 3:21 AM, TiredLegs wrote: dean Wrote: On Jul 26, 2006, at 8:49 AM, TiredLegs wrote: Does the knob also act as a volume control? Yes. Press the VOLUME button on the front panel and turn the knob to adjust volume. After a couple of seconds of inactivity (or pressing the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Transporter question for the CEO

2006-07-26 Thread dean blackketter
On Jul 25, 2006, at 2:06 PM, PhilNYC wrote: Hey Sean...any story behind the name Transporter? Hope you didn't name it after that movie... ;-) Actually, my wife came up with that one in a late night brainstorming session, just listing out words that have something to do with moving things

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Slim Devices Transporter?

2006-07-25 Thread dean blackketter
On Jul 25, 2006, at 1:25 AM, Craig wrote: Has anyone asked what the knob's for? Essentially, turning the knob is equivalent to pressing the up and down arrows on the remote. Pushing the knob is like pressing the right arrow, and the BACK button on the front panel is like pressing the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Nice review of the SB3 in UHF magazine

2006-06-02 Thread dean blackketter
On Jun 2, 2006, at 11:43 AM, krzys wrote: I read the article in a store. They said that the Wi Fi password can be recalled from SB in clear text using the remote. The password can then be used to access the computer. Rare issue IMHO . I'm using wired SB ;-)) Well, that's the problem with

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Announcement: DIY forum is active

2006-04-19 Thread dean blackketter
Dan's set up a new forum to discuss Do-It-Yourself projects: custom installs, modifications, upgrades, etc. See you there! ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: DIY Forum?

2006-04-16 Thread dean blackketter
I've asked Dan to set up a DIY forum and corresponding mail list. Stay tuned... ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Power supply upgrade

2006-04-12 Thread dean blackketter
Due to the number of reported posts and complaints, we're locking this thread. This is the first time we've had to do this on the forum, I hope it's the last. Posters: Please keep on topic and stop the personal attacks. The next time we get into this situation, we'll be banning users,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] DIY Forum?

2006-04-12 Thread dean blackketter
I agree, this is a Squeezey idea! On Apr 12, 2006, at 7:51 AM, ezkcdude wrote: -- -- A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: DIY Forum?

2006-04-12 Thread dean blackketter
On Apr 12, 2006, at 10:52 AM, occam wrote: Prior to today, I would have thought a DIY forum was an excellent idea. But Kevin Pearsall's, Customer Support Manager, action of today makes me think it a foolish and wasteful idea. Kevin has seen fit to delete the entire thread 'Power supply

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: upgrade digital output

2006-03-18 Thread dean blackketter
mauidan highdudgeon: Take your conversation off the public forum. Thanks, dean ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Squeezebox Showroom

2006-01-05 Thread dean blackketter
Actually, we're having an open house in our suite for the next three nights (Jan 5, 6, 7) in the Monte Carlo Hotel in Las Vegas. Feel free to stop on by room 31-202 from 3:30 to 6:30pm and say Hi! -dean ___ audiophiles mailing list

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 6.2.2 - Volume Bug Patch

2005-12-01 Thread dean blackketter
This one is the 6.2.2 nightly release with the fix in: http://www.slimdevices.com/downloads/nightly/latest/6.2.2/ SlimServer_v2005-12-01.exe ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: 6.2.2 - Volume Bug Patch

2005-11-30 Thread dean blackketter
Tonight's 6.2.2 nightly build will have the patch included. It does not require a firmware update, just install the new slimserver. ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Squeezebox and Yahoo Music Subscription

2005-11-15 Thread dean blackketter
On Nov 15, 2005, at 5:44 PM, AV_Guy wrote: For another they have a better remote. I'd like to know why you think the Roku remote is better. My experience was that my hand got cramped after just a few minutes of use of the thing, plus I found that the navigation user interface was quite

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Sound Quality w/ Latest Firmware

2005-11-14 Thread dean blackketter
6.2.1 is likely to go out today, sorry it didn't make it. ___ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Sound Quality w/ Latest Firmware

2005-11-14 Thread dean blackketter
On Nov 14, 2005, at 1:34 PM, Patrick Dixon wrote: Given that the Squeezebox has a 24 bit output, the rounding error should be down at around at 138-144dB, not 90-96dB and I have a hard time believing that the effect would be as obvious as you state at that level. This is simply incorrect

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: AAC in Wireless?

2005-10-31 Thread dean blackketter
You will need to have QuickTime installed on the PC in order to play AAC files, as SlimServer uses the AAC decoder built into QuickTime. The easiest way to install QuickTime is to install iTunes, but I think that there may be a separate stand-alone installer available too. On Oct 31,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Sound Quality w/ Latest Firmware

2005-10-30 Thread dean blackketter
On Oct 30, 2005, at 1:39 AM, Patrick Dixon wrote: It's not clear that there is an issue at all. We'd need a reproducible case. There is definitely an issue, and it's easy to demonstrate/reproduce - the only question is whether you can hear it or not! I say I can, and jhwilliams has done

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Buying advice - Amp Ceiling Speakers for SB

2005-10-07 Thread dean blackketter
On Oct 7, 2005, at 5:22 AM, inguz wrote: How about a cheap-cheap amplifier (which gets rave reviews, but I've not heard it) and some fancy loudspeakers (the A'Divas sounded very nice on a very brief listen, but others likely have more experience with them):

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: optimal sound level squeezebox2?

2005-10-01 Thread dean blackketter
Sorry if my post was unclear. 100% (aka 40 on the player display, 11 on the web interface) is still -0dB. The older volume mapping was neither linear nor logarithmic, rather it was the best mapping we could do with only 8 bits of resolution and still have audible differences at every step

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] switching vs. linear - on a scope

2005-09-25 Thread dean blackketter
I'd be interested to know the scale (both time and amplitude) of that signal and where it was measured. Also, it might be interesting to know if any measurable difference was found on either the analog or digital outputs. :) On Sep 25, 2005, at 9:40 PM, Music Machine wrote: Wayne of

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] FLAC vs. VBR MP3: should I hear a difference?

2005-09-19 Thread dean blackketter
On Sep 19, 2005, at 7:57 PM, Pat Farrell wrote: And some day, you might get a better system and will be able to tell. Of course, your ears aren't going to get any better over time. Enjoy your hearing while you have it! ___ audiophiles mailing

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Replay Gain in next nightly/firmware 22

2005-09-17 Thread dean blackketter
Squeezebox1 continues to be supported. The way to implement this on Squeezebox1 is by pre-compensating the main volume level. It's technically possible (within the capabilities of the decoder's volume control), but that code hasn't been written yet. Would love to see a patch, now that

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Dropouts ruining my Squeezebox dream

2005-09-11 Thread dean blackketter
Bruce, Can you do an experiment and try it with an ethernet cable temporarily? That would let us know if it is an issue with your wireless connection. On Sep 11, 2005, at 11:13 AM, bec143 wrote: Well I have had my SB2 for a while now, and after eventually deciding that I like my Naim

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Dropouts ruining my Squeezebox dream

2005-09-11 Thread dean blackketter
On Sep 11, 2005, at 12:19 PM, bec143 wrote: I'll give it a shot, but need to find an ethernet cable that's close to 100ft long. The cable modem and airport are upstairs, whereas everything else is is downstairs. Point-to-point the distance between the SB2 and the airport is much closer.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: digital output format?

2005-08-30 Thread dean blackketter
On Aug 30, 2005, at 1:22 PM, Mike Hanson wrote: mazurek Wrote: Is the digital output of the squeezebox always 24 bit resolution, or does it depend on the source file? Ripped WAVs from CDs are 16-bit, so 24-bit will not happen. Yes, but... MP3 is a lossy encoding. Our MP3 decoder does

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] PSP slim controller

2005-08-19 Thread dean blackketter
Is this the 2.0 US version? If so, where is it available? -dean On Aug 19, 2005, at 12:19 PM, davidada wrote: Hi , I will post pics later , but I wanted to let everyone know that I downloaded version 2 for the playstation portable,it has a full functioning browser and works awesome to control

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] Re: Some Qs on the output configuration

2005-08-14 Thread dean blackketter
Yes, that's possible. Please file an enhancement request on bugs.slimdevices.com. -dean On Aug 14, 2005, at 2:50 PM, Robin Bowes wrote: seanadams wrote: D'oh - it's inverted. Firmware fix coming. Sean, Any chance this can be a configurable option? For example, if I (or others - hi