Re: [slim] SQ3 manufacturing errors? (watch out)

2009-02-16 Thread Uluen
(What is a SQ3? I guess you mean SB3 but you've written it 3 times in addition to the title, so maybe it's something else?) Good find though, assuming you're talking about a Squeezebox :) -- Uluen SYSTEM: MUSIC - EARS http://www.last.fm/user/Uluen

Re: [slim] SQ3 manufacturing errors? (watch out)

2009-02-16 Thread y360
I had the same problem with one of my SB3. The wireless module stopped working a week after I bought the unit from Slim. I had to ship it at my expense to Slim for fixing even though it was a brand new unit. At the time I found it very strange that it would fail this way right out of the box. Now

Re: [slim] Windows Home Server

2009-02-16 Thread bonze
MeSue;396521 Wrote: CI like the cleanup assistant, but maybe the button could have ... at the end of the text to indicate that a dialog box is coming. I was a little nervous to click on it, wondering if it would just go and do its thing, or prompt with a dialog first.Sorry if I'm being dim,

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread pippin
Aesculus;396942 Wrote: I am not sure if its any better or not but I just upgraded to 2.2.1 and it seems responsive enough to me. One trick I have found is that you need to sort of poke or jab at the volume control to get it to recognize your finger, then you can slide it around. If you

Re: [slim] SqueezeSlave libmad: (mp3) decoding errors

2009-02-16 Thread ralphy
The 0x0101 (lost synchronization) error is returned by libmad when it fails to find the requisite sync word at the expected location in the bitstream. It usually indicates either a corrupt bitstream The 0x0238 error is a Huffman data overrun error. This usually is an indication of an error made

Re: [slim] Windows Home Server

2009-02-16 Thread Michael Herger
Sorry if I'm being dim, but what does the Cleanup Assistant actually do? You can use it to wipe logs, temporary files, prefs etc. up to the factory reset, where everything but the installation itself will be wiped. -- Michael ___ discuss mailing

Re: [slim] Squeezecenter connection dropping

2009-02-16 Thread John Riedl
I tried my SB1 on wired, and it ran for 8 hours, no problem. I then moved it to a different location and tried it on wireless. Again, 8 hours, no problem. I then moved it back to its original location, and thought to try test networking. It reports several (5? 6?) protocol errors with various

Re: [slim] Which Web Browser do you use

2009-02-16 Thread probedb
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Re: [slim] Windows Home Server

2009-02-16 Thread bonze
mherger;397008 Wrote: Sorry if I'm being dim, but what does the Cleanup Assistant actually do? You can use it to wipe logs, temporary files, prefs etc. up to the factory reset, where everything but the installation itself will be wiped. Oh! I nearly ran it out of curiosity to find out

Re: [slim] Windows Home Server

2009-02-16 Thread Michael Herger
Oh! I nearly ran it out of curiosity to find out what it would do. Good job I asked. Don't worry, it doesn't touch anything without asking first. There's a simple GUI where you can select what items to delete. -- Michael ___ discuss mailing

Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS

2009-02-16 Thread simongurney
I have a Linn Majik DS with Ruark speakers and a Rega power amp. I sounds phenomenal. The only problem is the Linn software. This runs on a laptop (absolute rubbish, not even album art) or a PDA/smartphone (very poor). I have just got my Squeezebox Duet set up and it is truly wonderful except

Re: [slim] Squeezecenter connection dropping

2009-02-16 Thread avta
John: I have an SB2 but you might try disconnecting the power for a few minutes then re-power the unit holding down the Add button on the remote if you have one. With the SB2 this re-sets the unit to factory settings so you will have to go through the set up process again. -- avta

Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS

2009-02-16 Thread Dave Dewey
Quoting simongurney (simongurney.3npj8o1234798...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com): I'm nervous about having to transcode my studio quality FLAC files in sqeezecentre or will this not effect quality. Do I even need to transcode FLACs or can a transporter handle them. no need to transcode FLAC.

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread BlueScreenJunky
Hi, I'm curious : How long does the battery on the ipod touch lasts when running iPeng ? I read somewhere that the battery life while using the wifi is about 3 hours. can someone confirm ? That seems rather short to me... -- BlueScreenJunky

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread markstrom
BlueScreenJunky;397080 Wrote: Hi, I'm curious : How long does the battery on the ipod touch lasts when running iPeng ? I read somewhere that the battery life while using the wifi is about 3 hours. can someone confirm ? That seems rather short to me... It turns off WiFi as soon as it goes

[slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Howard Passman
I've been thinking about it for a while and finally the prices are reasonable for a drive more than large enough to load Windows and SC. Has anyone here done it yet? Any SSD drive style issues? Howard -- Howard Passman

Re: [slim] Foobar trough SB

2009-02-16 Thread slackhead
You mught want to look at this and give it a try: http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=63365hl=squeezebox So far my attempts to get it working have failed but I intend to try some more as I too would love to have Foobar controlling my Squeezebox. If you have any joy please

Re: [slim] Squeezeplay MacOS

2009-02-16 Thread epoch1970
Just open console.app, when I do this I see a ton of messages logged by .com.logitech.squeezeplay (you could filter on this.) BTW, works ok for me, squeezeplay mac - SC linux. -- epoch1970 epoch1970's Profile:

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Goodsounds
I know nothing about this, but it makes me wonder why you'd want to bother with it? What in your view would be accomplished? -- Goodsounds Goodsounds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14201 View

Re: [slim] Software Player Synchronisation Rallying call!

2009-02-16 Thread EyeRonik1
Software syncing is a big deal for me, and it has never worked. I have overlapping zones and 1/2 second of latency turns music into noise. I don't have whole-house audio without it. You should be grateful that it ever worked for you. -- EyeRonik1

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread EyeRonik1
I've been using the iPeng web page for a while, and I finally switched. I love how fast and natural iPeng is. It's changing the way I listen to music. Here are a couple of minor suggestions: - The select player and playlist overlays are very nice. However, it's generally bad UI design to have

[slim] fix for Actiontect router?

2009-02-16 Thread SteveSatch
I spent a lot of money on two Duets and another hard drive to fit my music on. These simply do not work with Verizon's Actiontec router. When can we see a fix? -- SteveSatch SteveSatch's Profile:

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Howard Passman
Goodsounds;397144 Wrote: I know nothing about this, but it makes me wonder why you'd want to bother with it? What in your view would be accomplished? Hi GS, Kind of a group things. First, the HD was the noisiest part (the only noise) of my Shuttle. Second the SSD will run with less heat

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread BigTony
I'm running my SC7.3 on a SSD, works a treat! Can be a tad slow displaying art, but i'm pretty hsppy, and its quiet! -- BigTony We're Only In It For The Music! www.zappateers.com BigTony's Profile:

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread kesey
Howard Passman;397174 Wrote: Anyhoo, since I posted this I just bit the bullet and did it. Howard Well done Howard. Jump straight in is the only way to go:-) Which model SSD did you buy? -- kesey kesey's

Re: [slim] fix for Actiontect router?

2009-02-16 Thread Dave Dewey
Quoting SteveSatch (stevesatch.3npyzb1234819...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com): I spent a lot of money on two Duets and another hard drive to fit my music on. These simply do not work with Verizon's Actiontec router. When can we see a fix? From Verizon?

[slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread SteveSatch
My friends said how great the Squeezebox was so I bought two Duets and a hard drive to store my music on. I have major connection issues and customer service says it's because of my Actiontec router. Can I please get suggestions for a router that has great reliability with the duets? My setup

Re: [slim] fix for Actiontect router?

2009-02-16 Thread SteveSatch
Are you saying a fix from Verizon? The router works for what Verizon says it will do. The Squeezebox is what's not doing what it says it will. -- SteveSatch SteveSatch's Profile:

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread pippin
BlueScreenJunky;397080 Wrote: Hi, I'm curious : How long does the battery on the ipod touch lasts when running iPeng ? I read somewhere that the battery life while using the wifi is about 3 hours. can someone confirm ? That seems rather short to me... Depends heavily on how you use it.

Re: [slim] fix for Actiontect router?

2009-02-16 Thread GlenL
Sonos also appears to have problems with Actiontec http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?t=7798highlight=verizon Looks like the issue is down to Verizon to sort out. -- GlenL GlenL's Profile:

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread Dave Dewey
Quoting SteveSatch (stevesatch.3nq04z1234820...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com): My friends said how great the Squeezebox was so I bought two Duets and a hard drive to store my music on. I have major connection issues and customer service says it's because of my Actiontec router. Can I

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread toby10
ddewey;397202 Wrote: Otherwise, I've had reasonably good luck with Linksys wireless access points and routers. I have two, one I need to reboot once a month or so, the other is perfect, my three Squeezeboxes and Controller connect flawlessly. One man's opinion. +1 WRT54GL,

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread SteveSatch
The Actiontec firmware is up to date. I just want to buy a router that works. Is the WRT54GL a Linkys product? Any best place to buy from? Thanks. -- SteveSatch SteveSatch's Profile:

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Howard Passman
kesey;397180 Wrote: Well done Howard. Jump straight in is the only way to go:-) Which model SSD did you buy? :-) I opted for a cheap OCZ SATA II model 1SLD30G. Newegg had about 40 user reviews on it and it seemed safe and at $79 how could I go wrong. My little Shuttle boots from a dead

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread Pat Farrell
SteveSatch wrote: The Actiontec firmware is up to date. I just want to buy a router that works. Is the WRT54GL a Linkys product? Any best place to buy from? Yes, linksys. Note carefully the trailing L ell letter. This is a special version, up from the normal WRT54G The GL version costs

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread EyeRonik1
pippin;397188 Wrote: somewhere is the problem, so little screen real estate left... The current plan for 1.2 is to have swipes as shortcut and to do the normal page change similar as it is done in Mobile Safari, with a paging button in the lower right corner. Top right is occupied by

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread pichonCalavera
Howard Passman;397174 Wrote: Kind of a group things. First, the HD was the noisiest part (the only noise) of my Shuttle. Second the SSD will run with less heat (no fan in the Shuttle) and third it is quieter (Double important). Fourth, it's kinda fun to watch the HD light flash and hear

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Howard Passman
pichonCalavera;397221 Wrote: What Shuttle do you have?, I have a KPC K45 barebones, and I've been looking for a SSD to reduce noise and heat (I have the machine in the same room). I have the SD30G2 Plus barebones. Pretty much the same machine I think. The OCZ will definitely reduce noise and

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

2009-02-16 Thread panos_k75
pippin;396882 Wrote: Are you sure it's 7.3.2 and not iPhone Firmware 2.2? The latter made it much worse since it disabled my increased capture area. Now I have to completely rely on the (much smaller) capture area Apple uses. One day I will write my own slider control, Apple's really sucks

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Relwell
I have a shuttle K45 with an OCZ SATAII SSD (30Gb) and a 1TB WD green drive. Running FreeNAS 0.69 and SC 7.4. I set the WD to go to sleep after 15 min and turned on the acoustic settings. The OS and SC are on the SSD, FLACS on the spinning disk. Serves up 4 devices (2 SB 2 Boom) without even

[slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-16 Thread parfour
Hi - i am sold on this network music thang and having recently moved house have the ability to bury cables etc. so i was thinking of ceiling speakers in dining room connected to sb receiver/classicdoes anyone have any recommendations of the sorts of speakers i should be considering. --

Re: [slim] fix for Actiontect router?

2009-02-16 Thread radish
SteveSatch;397186 Wrote: Are you saying a fix from Verizon? The router works for what Verizon says it will do. The Squeezebox is what's not doing what it says it will. It's all about standards. Assuming all devices adhere to standards then everything works, if some combination doesn't work

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread agillis
I do have an SSD system but it's running my phone system not SC. I have almost 1TB between audio and video so it will be a while before there is an SSD that can hold my collection. I have an Atom box with a 1TB Western Digital Green Drive. It uses about 20 watts running full power and you can

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread agillis
I love Linksys but there routers can't handle high packet throughput. I have spent a lot of time testing router throughput and the only router that measures up for under $500 is TRENDnet. I would get a TEW-633GR. You won't be sorry. Works well for gaming, VoIP, and audio streaming. -- agillis

Re: [slim] Anyone using a SSD on a Windows machine with SC?

2009-02-16 Thread Goodsounds
OK Howard, I kinda get it. I think we live in different neighborhoods and do different things, if you know what I mean, so I guess it's a bit beyond my understanding or objectives. But no matter what, toys are to play with, so have fun. -- Goodsounds

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread 86atc250r
+1 for the WRT54GL. As others mentioned, note the L at the end. I have not experienced any packet throughput problems at all with mine. I have logged 22mbps from wireless to wired devices (which is as good as I've seen from any wireless-G gear), 90 some odd mbps wired to wired across it's

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-16 Thread aubuti
parfour;397246 Wrote: Hi - i am sold on this network music thang and having recently moved house have the ability to bury cables etc. so i was thinking of ceiling speakers in dining room connected to sb receiver/classicdoes anyone have any recommendations of the sorts of speakers i

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers

2009-02-16 Thread jdbaker
I purchased 3 pairs of Niles CM800HD about 8 years ago and they have served me very well. They are located in the kitchen, living room and outdoor rear deck (installed under a wall popout). They are sourced from the SB3 analog to my Parasound C2 zone 2 and are powered by an old Adcom GFA 2535

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread jeffmeh
Additionally, I would suggest that, if you have done so already, you wire your SC Server rather than connecting through wireless. One wireless hop tends to work better than two. -- jeffmeh jeffmeh's Profile:

Re: [slim] please help me pick a new router

2009-02-16 Thread radish
Another option - the D-Link DIR655 has been working great for me and a few others on this forum. Recommended. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Windows Home Server

2009-02-16 Thread Michael Herger
On my server, it takes some time between the service starting and SC actually becoming usable. But when I use the stop and start button in the console, it tells me Squeezecenter is running almost immediately, even though SC does not respond for another minute or two. If it's possible, it