Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
strmtrupr2;413370 Wrote: > Hi, > > Sounds great, I'll leave it running. > > Here is a sample: > > > Code: > > > [09-04-06 15:04:21.0041] Slim::Player::Player::trackJiffiesEpoch (927) 00:04:20:07:f1:7d adjust jiffies epoch -0.001s > [09-04-06 15:06:51.0177] Slim:

[slim] Marketing

2009-04-06 Thread cinemafx
I am fairly new to the Squeezebox world. Located in Canada.Nobody here knows anything about them. We have dinner parties and I hand out the remote. They all can't believe it. I am getting tired of explaining how it works. What is Logitech doing? This is an excellent opportunity to penetrate the ma

Re: [slim] Buried Treasure

2009-04-06 Thread Labarum
bobkoure;413410 Wrote: > If you're looking for a bit better connection to the neighbor's, try a > USB network adapter that has an external (probably dipole) antenna. . > . . Thanks, but I hope to have my own connection in a few days. -- Labarum Brian Squeezebox 3 Classic and Virgin Cable B

Re: [slim] Buried Treasure

2009-04-06 Thread bobkoure
If you're looking for a bit better connection to the neighbor's, try a USB network adapter that has an external (probably dipole) antenna. They start at around $20 here in the states. If that doesn't improve things enough, you can build a parabolic antenna out of cardboard and tinfoil. http://www.

[slim] Squeezebox randomly restarts tracks / moves to next track

2009-04-06 Thread graemefoster
Hi, I've been experiencing a problem with my Squeezebox recently where half way through playing a track it will reset to either the beginning of that track, or the start of the next one. I've tried looking at the log files but I can't see anything interesting in them. I've also installed Lame (I

Re: [slim] Internet Radio

2009-04-06 Thread Nonreality
Yes I think either would work. I just find it funny that you can't have your radio stations under Internet Radio Stations. Thanks for the responses. I'll probably try both and see what I like. I don't use them much but I should take advantage of radio stations that I stumble upon. -- Nonreal

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-04-06 Thread Nonreality
DoomWolf;413326 Wrote: > When you add a media source in TVersity, there is a 'Browse..' button at > the bottom for selecting the required folder. Hmm I must not have seen it. I've been trying to add my library with a command line. Thanks, I'll give it another try. -- Nonreality -IF THE RUL

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-04-06 Thread florca
Looks like an API is on the way this week - with Squeezebox (well, Logitech..) and Sonos as named potential targets http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2009/apr/06/spotify-to-launch-api Brgds Phil -- florca flo

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread sander
awy;413344 Wrote: > If you have enough disk space then just leave the log running. It will > compress well (with ZIP or whatever) when you are ready to upload it. > Or, for this case, you could turn it off now and turn it back on when > it happens. That may mean that we don't see the trigger to t

Re: [slim] 'Local' Internet Radio location

2009-04-06 Thread BastiaanR
I stand corrected :) -- BastiaanR BastiaanR's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22178 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62199 _

Re: [slim] 'Local' Internet Radio location

2009-04-06 Thread toby10
BastiaanR;413363 Wrote: > Your location is guessed according to your Internet IP. > > You can set it manually by creating a RadioTime account, setting your > location there, and then entering your RadioTime account details into > SqueezeCenter. Well, actually, you enter your RadioTime login inf

[slim] Verizon FIOS remote to control squeezebox

2009-04-06 Thread kevin0964
I have a SB3. I am trying to get my Verizon FIOS TV controller to control the SB. I programmed the remote to a JVC DVD code and it works fine when I use the power key and the arrows. However, the number keys map to the set top box and not to the SB - so I can't use the number (alpha keys) to sk

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread strmtrupr2
Hi, Sounds great, I'll leave it running. Here is a sample: Code: [09-04-06 15:04:21.0041] Slim::Player::Player::trackJiffiesEpoch (927) 00:04:20:07:f1:7d adjust jiffies epoch -0.001s [09-04-06 15:06:51.0177] Slim::Player::Player::trackJiffiesEpoch (927) 00:04:20

Re: [slim] Smart Replay Gain where only one adjustment tag

2009-04-06 Thread MrSinatra
whale oil, i think you need to file your own enh request, so it isn't confused with the other bugs mentioned here. i'm sure people here would be happy to help you craft writing it, if you wanted to try a rough draft in a post first. http://bugs.slimdevices.com/ -- MrSinatra www.lion-radio.o

Re: [slim] 'Local' Internet Radio location

2009-04-06 Thread BastiaanR
Your location is guessed according to your Internet IP. You can set it manually by creating a RadioTime account, setting your location there, and then entering your RadioTime account details into SqueezeCenter. -- BastiaanR --

Re: [slim] Running SC on $100 Linux Wall Wart

2009-04-06 Thread andyg
Hi guys, I got my development version of the SheevaPlug today. After some preliminary tests, it looks like it will be a great SC server, capable of full transcoding and SC runs great on it! -- andyg andyg's Profile: http:

[slim] 'Local' Internet Radio location

2009-04-06 Thread namxnam
Hi When selecting the Internet Radio - Local menu in squeezecenter I am taken to a list of radio stations for Glasgow. (I don't live in Glasgow - not even close). Where can I set the location or even choose the location. The 'breadcrumb' navigation at the top says 'Home - Glasgow' but I can't f

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
If you have enough disk space then just leave the log running. It will compress well (with ZIP or whatever) when you are ready to upload it. Or, for this case, you could turn it off now and turn it back on when it happens. That may mean that we don't see the trigger to the problem. In any case, a

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread strmtrupr2
Hi, I setup the debug log level; however, it's not exhibiting the issue anymore. I'll have to wait a day or so for it to come back, do you think I should turn the logging back to normal until the issue comes back, then turn it back on? -thanks Scott -- strmtrupr2 ---

Re: [slim] Last.fm becoming pay-service.

2009-04-06 Thread kefyn
Well, it is April and Last.fm is still working. They have postponed our demise. http://blog.last.fm/2009/03/30/radio-announcement-revisited -- kefyn kefyn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18251 Vi

Re: [slim] Spotify on Squeezebox

2009-04-06 Thread DoomWolf
Nonreality;412821 Wrote: > I do have mapped drives but they are Z and Y. Not anywhere near the > drive in question. I wish they had a simple browse for library > feature. Not sure why they don't. When you add a media source in TVersity, there is a 'Browse..' button at the bottom for selecting

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread conorm1
http://www.connectedacoustic.com/product.php?xProd=2&xSec=2 -- conorm1 conorm1's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6339 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62190 ___

Re: [slim] Official EQ Request

2009-04-06 Thread Fertilizer
It does work with my Duet. But in stead of placing the Inguz folders in: C:\Program Files\SqueezeCenter\server, as stated by Ingux audio. Place them in: C:\Program Files\SqueezeCenter\server\HTML\EN\settings. Works very well. Adjustments on the controller are very tiny. Better adjust roughly in

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
Use the Web interface (localhost:9000) and open the Settings page. Go to Advanced / Logging and select the level from the appropriate drop-down menu -- awy awy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=748

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread strmtrupr2
Would you mind reminding me which file that debug level is set in please? Thank you very much. Scott -- strmtrupr2 strmtrupr2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22073 View this thread: http://foru

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread aubuti
Don't limit yourself to auto-sensing amps, especially because many of the "T-class" amps, such as the Sonic Impact T amp, are very efficient and draw very little power even when they are on (less than the AudioSource does in standby mode). A few months ago someone posted a link to a site where s

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
It does not look like you set the log level I requested. -- awy awy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7480 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62152 __

Re: [slim] SB3: a cosmetic question

2009-04-06 Thread Richie
Early SB3s had a problem with the size of the lower front plate which meant it sprung off after a while. Slim Devices supplied replacement front plates. I had 3 that needed replacing. They have all been fine since. There was talk at the time that slackening off the screws holding the Squeezebox to

[slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread Icarus
Hi I have a Quad 405-2 poweramp, 44 preamp, Dacmagic & SB3. I wish to do away with the 44 preamp. This would mean using the SBs volume control. Can someone please tell me how this works. Does it use any form of compression, ie will it degrade the sound at all as this would defeat the object. Tha

Re: [slim] Smart Replay Gain where only one adjustment tag

2009-04-06 Thread Teus de Jong
I'm fervently opposed against only using one value. This always boils down to a form of track gain. And when you only use track gain, you help the loudness war by making the volume of each track about the same. This is one of the reasons I don't use play lists a lot: the volume leveling would resu

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

2009-04-06 Thread pippin
Chris, just to relief you, I don't see iPeng as being as a universal "do-anything" remote, yet I do want to finally be able to control all music related commands with it, that's why I will add things like a power button for a server and a way to switch to the digital inputs on Transporter from th

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

2009-04-06 Thread yesongs
Andy8421;413006 Wrote: > Pippin, Chris, > > > This does raise an interesting question for Logitech and other box > manufacturers who make their money by giving software away and charging > for the box. While some may disagree, I think the Squeeze Controller and > Logitech Harmony handheld remot

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread SenorCitizen
It's not a good idea. The SB3 has a digital volume control, which will degrade sound quality when large amounts of attenuation are used. Additionally, the input on the Quad 405 is very very sensitive, so you would have to use very large amounts of attenuation. Just stick with the good old 44, it'

Re: [slim] Smart Replay Gain where only one adjustment tag

2009-04-06 Thread garym
I prefer album gain in all cases. To get this with my IPOD, I use mp3tag and an "action" to convert soundcheck values to replaygain album gain values (search mp3tag forum for soundcheck and replaygain). So in the end, I have replaygain album and track values AND a soundcheck value that is equal to

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

2009-04-06 Thread Aesculus
pippin;413063 Wrote: > Probably I should be more specific. > I don't use IRBlaster myself, so I have little experience with this, > but from what I can see, can't you only use volume and power with > IRBlaster? > Or can you configure other commands as well? > And another issue: If you use that ap

Re: [slim] Smart Replay Gain where only one adjustment tag

2009-04-06 Thread Moonbase
WhaleOil;413020 Wrote: > […] I use a a program called iVolume […] And wise you are! -iVolume- actually uses the original Replay Gain algorithm and sticks the results into the -iTunesNORM- tag. Which effectively gets you the best out of this. :-) Teus de Jong;413036 Wrote: > […] imagine the effe

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

2009-04-06 Thread amcluesent
Once you get past the 8-in-1 learning remotes you need state memory and outcome-based scripting. Even with virtual squeezeboxes, it would be hard to implement scripted actions that dropped a screen, switched on projector, set AV amp to correct inputs etc. -- amcluesent -

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

2009-04-06 Thread pippin
Probably I should be more specific. I don't use IRBlaster myself, so I have little experience with this, but from what I can see, can't you only use volume and power with IRBlaster? Or can you configure other commands as well? And another issue: If you use that approach, the states sent by IRBlast

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

2009-04-06 Thread Aesculus
pippin;413078 Wrote: > ... > I also have been asking for a use-case description because I somewhat > lack an understanding on what a more general approach is good for. > ... > Just my 2cts :-) I too have been struggling with additional use cases for my iTouch and SC. What I have right now is re

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread Icarus
SenorCitizen thanks for your thoughts. I use the SB3 through a Dacmagic DAC which inturn feeds the 44. I have tried removing the 44 & connecting the Dacmagic directly to the 405-2. The sound does not change any amount. This would suggest to me that the 'old' opamps in the 44 do not affect the end

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread mudlark
I use my SB3 straight to my Quad 405, but I have reduced the input sensitivity of the Quad by quite a bit using a kit bought from Ebay. It does make me nervous though as I have two SB3s and if I change the output to 100% on the wrong one! -- mudlark SB3>CyrusDACX>PreXvs>ESPAudio P09B A

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread pippin
mudlark;413095 Wrote: > I use my SB3 straight to my Quad 405, but I have reduced the input > sensitivity of the Quad by quite a bit using a kit bought from Ebay. It > does make me nervous though as I have two SB3s and if I change the > output to 100% on the wrong one! Why didn't you use

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

2009-04-06 Thread Andy8421
Thanks all for the comments. I am definitely not suggesting Pippin butcher the iPeng, but I was thinking of a sister application for AV remotes. As for why anyone should want such a thing - I have 8 remotes in my AV room, one of which is always lost down the side of the sofa. I think Iredtouch i

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

2009-04-06 Thread Aesculus
Andy8421;413102 Wrote: > Thanks all for the comments. I am definitely not suggesting Pippin > butcher the iPeng, but I was thinking of a sister application for AV > remotes. As for why anyone should want such a thing - I have 8 remotes > in my AV room, one of which is always lost down the side o

Re: [slim] Smart Replay Gain where only one adjustment tag

2009-04-06 Thread WhaleOil
I agree entirely with the sentiments of Teus and Gary above. When I sit down to listen to a whole album/symphony etc I want the quiet songs/movements to be quiet and the loud songs/movements to be loud (at least relatively - I of course use my amplifier's volume control to set the overall level d

Re: [slim] Buried Treasure

2009-04-06 Thread iPhone
Labarum;412886 Wrote: > Been in Cyprus a few days and made a start at sorting the house out. My > wife inherited it from her aunt, and the old lady threw nothing out > since the house was built in 1952. > > Been "mucking out" the kitchen cupboards. They were lined with > newspapers from 1962. >

[slim] How to set my firewall with my squeeze

2009-04-06 Thread jerome.gransac
Hi to all, Many thx in advance for those who participates by reading this and answering to it. My squeezebox is connected to a mac which contains the music to read: the squeezcenter is working on the mac; Until now I did not use my MAC firewall. But today, i decided to set it Then, i have to kn

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread sander
I use 7.3.2, and I have one of each of the newer units, Squeezebox3, duet, and boom, so I can't go back too much farther. I saw a SqueezeBox1 wired-only on craigslist (for $25 :) ) so I thought I'd add it to my office as the software clients can't sync reliably either. Unfortunately about half th

Re: [slim] SB3: a cosmetic question

2009-04-06 Thread r808a
I found one screw on the back got loose. I screwed it tight and the gap no longer appears. Thanks for your help! -- r808a r808a's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29205 View this thread: http://foru

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread peterw
What version of SqueezeCenter do you use? If you don't have any Booms, you might try SqueezeCenter 7.2. Version 7.3 introduced a new syncing framework that's great with SB2 and newer, but IIRC some here have said it's worse with SB1 and Slimp3 players. -Peter -- peterw http://www.tux.org/~pet

Re: [slim] Internet Radio

2009-04-06 Thread JJZolx
You can have folders and subfolders within favorites. I'm not sure how much you use favorites, but they're pretty much useless for anything other than radio stations. Who wants to mark a favorite artist when all you can do with that favorite is play all of the artist's songs? You can't pull it

Re: [slim] Unable to listen to Live365

2009-04-06 Thread jimzak
Unclear what my solution was. I deleted the station which happened to be a favorite on SqueezeNetwork as well as on SqueezeCenter. SqueezeCenter crashed at some point, and I restarted it. I deleted the Live365 login info from SqueezeNetwork and added it back in...no changes. Anyway it's workin

[slim] SC 7.3.2 can't connect to SB Duet

2009-04-06 Thread rlearish
The remote for my Duet is working fine and I am able to stream internet content, but the SC software (7.3.2) cannot find my Duet, so I cannot play any music off my local machine. The software can identify the files in my iTunes library, but it cannot add them to the playlist. My initial call int

[slim] Internet Radio

2009-04-06 Thread Nonreality
I haven't used internet radio stations a lot especially since I lost my saved stations when My Radio stations pluging went away. Are you only allowed to save a station to favorites now? It would make much more sense to have a folder under Internet Radio and keep my picks there. I haven't tried

[slim] Unable to listen to Live365

2009-04-06 Thread jimzak
Starting today, I am unable to tune into Live365. The station in question is one of my favorites and has been that way for several months. I can hear the station by listening on the Live365 web player. I logged into my SqueezeNetwork account and checked the login for the station and logged in a

Re: [slim] Internet Radio

2009-04-06 Thread iPhone
Nonreality;413161 Wrote: > I haven't used internet radio stations a lot especially since I lost my > saved stations when My Radio stations pluging went away. Are you only > allowed to save a station to favorites now? It would make much more > sense to have a folder under Internet Radio and keep

Re: [slim] SB3 not turning on after extended time unplugged

2009-04-06 Thread JadeMonkee
The power supplies for the SB3s are known to have short lifespans (read: a little dodgy). I wouldn't be surprised if it was something funky with the PSU. And just FYI; the optical light on the SB3 will still turn on even when there isn't enough power running to the unit. So don't cancel out the PS

[slim] No messages on Mailing List

2009-04-06 Thread Philip Meyer
Is the mailing list gateway down again? I didn't get any messages yesterday, including some posts that I sent. -- Philip Meyer Philip Meyer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=95 View this thread: h

Re: [slim] New Musicservice. Spotify

2009-04-06 Thread simbo
'Ur[s Wrote: > uS;413192']another person interested in having integration with spotify > i've searched, but not seen any indication from Logitech that this is > on the agenda > does anyone know better? Don't take Logitech's silence as a sign that things aren't happening. LT don't announce these t

Re: [slim] New Musicservice. Spotify

2009-04-06 Thread Ur[s]uS
another person interested in having integration with spotify i've searched, but not seen any indication from Logitech that this is on the agenda does anyone know better? -- Ur[s]uS Ur[s]uS's Profile: http://forums.slimdevi

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 volume control

2009-04-06 Thread SenorCitizen
Icarus;413076 Wrote: > > I use the SB3 through a Dacmagic DAC which inturn feeds the 44. > I have tried removing the 44 & connecting the Dacmagic directly to the > 405-2. The sound does not change any amount. This would suggest to me > that the 'old' opamps in the 44 do not affect the end sound.

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread funkstar
How about turning off internal Flac decoding for the SB2+ units? Thats likely to be the issue for older hardware, it doesn't support Flac decoding natively. Syncing is supposed to handle this, there are obviously issues with it though. Have a look in Bugzilla (http://bugs.slimdevices.com) to see

Re: [slim] No messages on Mailing List

2009-04-06 Thread mherger
Yeah, I haven't got any mail for 24h. -- mherger Michael - http://www.herger.net/slim-plugins - AlbumReview, Biography, MusicInfoSCR mherger's Profile: http

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
sander;412946 Wrote: > As the proud new owner of an original Squeezebox, I'm having a problem > when it syncs with the newer units in my house. > > Specifically new songs pause twice at consistent intervals when they > start on all units and it takes a couple of seconds until the SB1 syncs > up

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread strmtrupr2
Hi, I was wondering what the best and easiest way would be to re-sync my players. I listen to a lot of Internet radio, and every few days they get out of sync. Do you know what the best way is to shock them back into sync again? So far, I've only changed one setting in attempt to keep them in

Re: [slim] Unable to listen to Live365

2009-04-06 Thread ds2021
I feel like I have been having the same problem with one of my l365 favourites, and will try your strategy. -- ds2021 All your bass are belong to us. ds2021's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10078

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread strmtrupr2
Hello, Here is a snippet from my log: Code: [09-04-04 16:04:58.0275] Slim::Networking::SqueezeNetwork::Players::_players_error (146) Unable to get players from SN: Timed out waiting for data, retrying in 300 seconds [09-04-04 17:25:03.0162] Slim::Networking::Squ

[slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread jwagner010
I would like to connect a set of in ceiling speakers or in wall speakers to a Squeezebox receiver and then use the Squeezebox Controller to control the music delivered through the speakers. However, I notice that the Squeezebox receiver requires connection to an AMP or powered speakers. Seems li

Re: [slim] SB1 syncing tips?

2009-04-06 Thread awy
No obvious, specific advice. Does restarting the station (press <<) not fix the problem? A log of player.sync=debug, when the problem occurs, could be helpful. -- awy awy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread jwagner010
Thanks for the quick replys. I agree building an Amp into the receiver would make this a no brainer in my purchasing decision. I will check out the AudioSource AMP 100 in the interim. If others have other cheap Amps with auto detection of signal let me know. -- jwagner010 ---

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread aubuti
For my in-ceiling speakers I use a simple AudioSource AMP 100. It costs less than US$100 (check Amazon), is powerful enough to drive most in-ceiling speakers, and is good (but not audiophile) quality. It doesn't require any "management". I just plug the SBR into the "Input 2" inputs, turn it on, a

Re: [slim] Ceiling Speakers to Connect to Squeezebox Receiver

2009-04-06 Thread Kiwi
You are correct in understanding that you need either powered speakers or an amp between a SBR and passive speakers. If you search these forums you will see posts about very efficient "digital" amplifiers that are as small, or smaller, than a SBR. These would work well for your application and wo