Re: [slim] Another flac2mp3 query

2009-07-27 Thread Robin Bowes
On 26/07/09 23:36, socistep wrote: Hi All Have got flac2mp3 working well on my server, scheduled to run daily. On checking outputs I've noticed that each time it runs that the following files are updated Writing tags to /storage/music/mp3/Black Rebel Motorcycle Club/Take Them On, On

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread mmca22gr
I have a similar setup. Vigor 2900 with SC running on a Windows Vista box. I don't have any route issues and can listen to BBC iPlayer and NApster with no problems. -- mmca22gr mmca22gr's Profile:

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread chp
Just did a small bugfix release that should fix a crash that could occur when forwarding or at the end of a track: http://dsbridge.googlecode.com/files/dsbridge-20090727-bin.zip I haven't been able to spend much time on this project currently, but I'll revisit it shortly. Things I'll be looking

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread dave77
sebp;443368 Wrote: Cast my vote and you get an overwhelming 33% increase of the demand. ;) +1 from me, i'm sure you could sell it on the Ovi store The handheld skin is quite difficult to use on my N97 without zooming in all the time, I can't figure out the N770 skin and iPeng doesn't work

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread Siduhe
+1 for me - currently running an N95 8gb and about to swap onto an N97. -- Siduhe Who am I on 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/siduhe)? -Siduhe Loved Tracks radio got the thumbs up. Feedback included: yeah, it's good... got the odd dodgy track tho...- (c) 'ModelCitizen'

Re: [slim] Rebuffering is ruining the Squeezebox experience

2009-07-27 Thread toby10
timmorris;443522 Wrote: I have three players currently active: SB3 SBR Boom I've increased the server priority to -21. As a test I've been running random song mixes on all 3 players. SBR is connected to one access point - strength 81. SB3 and Boom are connected to another access point

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread Peter
mmca22gr wrote: I have a similar setup. Vigor 2900 with SC running on a Windows Vista box. I don't have any route issues and can listen to BBC iPlayer and NApster with no problems. Weird. I can't think of any other cause though. One of the SB3's is connected via wifi, the other is

Re: [slim] synchronization problems - and getting worse

2009-07-27 Thread dcote
yeah, i guess i'll just have to hunker down, find (lots of!) time, and do some experiments... -- dcote dcote's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9701 View this thread:

Re: [slim] synchronization problems - and getting worse

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
Don't forget when doing experiments enable the player.sync to DEBUG so that what you see can be tracked back to what SC is seeing/doing. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
For internet radio - SB has to be able to set up a connection to internet without using SC whereas local music comes through SC. By routing through PC it is possible you using some PC settings/config in preference to router. A DNS config error or IP/Mac blocking on router could also cause this

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread Peter
bpa wrote: For internet radio - SB has to be able to set up a connection to internet without using SC whereas local music comes through SC. By routing through PC it is possible you using some PC settings/config in preference to router. There's only one setting I can think of and that's

Re: [slim] Problem logging in to Live 365

2009-07-27 Thread jimzak
I had problems of this nature over the past couple of days. I logged out of and back into my account via Squeezenetwork. I then navigated to the station via Music Services Other Live 365 genre station. I then was able to play the station in question via the Favorites entry I had previously

[slim] Zapping through radio stations?

2009-07-27 Thread perstromgren
Whenever you want to see if there is something on the TV, you sit down with your TV remote in hand, switch the unit on, and hits P+ (or whatever the button is labled on your set) repeatedly to watch channel after channel. To do the same thing with radio channels through the SB3, you select

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
There are mechanism to block access by IP but not by MAC. The IP address of the SB doesn't change when the packets are routed over the server. I'll have a further look at things this evening. Strange as many routers have MAC blocking support as IP addresses change when using DHCP and

Re: [slim] Zapping through radio stations?

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
Create a playlist with all stations yopu want to play then assign the list to a favorite. Play the favorite - I think FFWD/REW will then move you up and down the list. -- bpa bpa's Profile:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread Peter
bpa wrote: There are mechanism to block access by IP but not by MAC. The IP address of the SB doesn't change when the packets are routed over the server. I'll have a further look at things this evening. Strange as many routers have MAC blocking support as IP addresses change when using

Re: [slim] Zapping through radio stations?

2009-07-27 Thread perstromgren
Thanks! That easy, eh? I will certainly give it a try. Per. -- perstromgren perstromgren's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19837 View this thread:

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread mholling
Found a site listing the Squeezebox Touch as available on August 18 for NZ$419. www .ascent .co .nz /productspecification.aspx?ItemID=379698 (Just built my server, debating whether to wait for this or get a duet.) -- mholling

Re: [slim] Rebuffering is ruining the Squeezebox experience

2009-07-27 Thread timmorris
The problem appeared to have been with the boom, but it is 8 feet from the WAP. The SB3 is about 20 feet from the same WAP, and suffers no issues. The SBR has no issues either, I had them all running over the weekend with the volume muted. Only the Boom lost contact, which does lend some credence

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread jo-wie
mholling;443624 Wrote: Found a site listing the Squeezebox Touch as available on August 18 for NZ$419. www .ascent .co .nz /productspecification.aspx?ItemID=379698 (Just built my server, debating whether to wait for this or get a duet.) USB, SD Card, ... ah ... SheevaPlug meets

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread dave77
Locuth;443366 Wrote: Yes - here !! Beeing a windows mobile guy I have yet to look into Symbian. It all depends on the demand. As of now I've had three request towards a controller for Nokia phones. Not a lot, really.

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread BastiaanR
mholling;443624 Wrote: Found a site listing the Squeezebox Touch as available on August 18 for NZ$419. That's about 250 euros for the SB Touch. As a comparison, the Duet is 349.00 on the Logitech website (streetprice: 212,00) and the Classic 239.00 (streetprice: 142,00). -- BastiaanR

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread greg from winnipeg
Using Logitech's manufacturer's number (930-90) returned a number of hits: http://www.frontierpc.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=20893090CDN http://www.shoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.php?pid=57749 https://www.shopsharksystems.com/browse/currency-USD/product/0-other/930-90

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
What firmware are you using in the Draytek. This thread http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59329 around post #22 onwards mentions that 3.2.1 is needed for Duet to work. -- bpa bpa's Profile:

[slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Ozz
I have the Ipeng app (love it) but while cool it is a bit small for older eyes (argh) I have a Mini Laptop (Acer Aspire one) with a 10 screen and full functionality of a wireless PC. I am really looking for something that will look and perform like Ipeng on the PC. sorry Squeez-Folks but your

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread akjohnson
Have you tried Moose? It's not perfect but at least it supports drag and drop for playlists.(sorry just seen a duplicate post!DOH!) -- akjohnson akjohnson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31643

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Uluen
Did you try Moose? (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63593highlight=moose) -- Uluen SYSTEM: MUSIC - EARS http://www.last.fm/user/Uluen Uluen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12166

Re: [slim] Zapping through radio stations?

2009-07-27 Thread bpa
Here an example of somebody using a list for alarm playlist http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58902 -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread:

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Ozz
Thanks, just did a search for it. I will give it a try. -- Ozz 2 Channel listening Room: Transporter, Arcam C31 and Arcam P1 Mono Blocks feeding ATC SCM19s Cable and interconnects are both Kimber. HP media server with 4TB of storage connected to the whole house GB network. (in media closet)

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread Sike
And if you google 930-89 930-91 you also get the Squeezebox Touch?!? Maybe there are different versions of it, that would explain the SKUs... I also tried 930-92 up to 930-000110 with no results. Mabe the rest was just a hoax.. -- Sike

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread Sike
mholling;443624 Wrote: (Just built my server, debating whether to wait for this or get a duet.) Get yerself a Classic and a iPod Touch with iPeng. IMHO that is the best combo... -- Sike Sike's Profile:

[slim] duet controller problems.

2009-07-27 Thread dualist
I have a few problems with my duet controller. - Sometimes I simply cannot work to the network and I am asked to retry, especially if I want to switch from Squeezecenter to Squeezenetwork. - Please wait is often on the screen that results in slow response. Turning the volume up won't happen

Re: [slim] Squeezebox + Draytek router: No Internet radio

2009-07-27 Thread Peter
bpa wrote: What firmware are you using in the Draytek. This thread http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59329 around post #22 onwards mentions that 3.2.1 is needed for Duet to work. I have 2.5.6 which is the latest version for the 2900:

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread pelle3
Hi! I can't get the higher bitrate working (320 kbps). It shows 192 kbps in squeezecenter. I've dropped the file dsbridge.ini, together with DSound.dll and lame_enc.dll in the spotify folder. I have a premium account. Any idea? Everythings works perfect besides this. Thanks a lot! Pelle

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread Labarum
pelle3;443673 Wrote: Hi! I can't get the higher bitrate working (320 kbps). It shows 192 kbps in squeezecenter. I've dropped the file dsbridge.ini, together with DSound.dll and lame_enc.dll in the spotify folder. I have a premium account. Any idea? Everythings works perfect

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread andynormancx
Sike;443665 Wrote: And if you google 930-89 930-91 you also get the Squeezebox Touch?!? Maybe there are different versions of it, that would explain the SKUs... That is no surprise, the Duet also has three SKUs, which I think are down to the US/EU/Other regions. --

[slim] Sync Squeezebox with Winamp on remote pc

2009-07-27 Thread one11
o/ Here's my tech issue and setup: Squeezebox on Rotel Amp, controlled by duet controller. Squeeze server running on dedicated XP box. Another PC in office using the http://musicserver:9000/stream.mp3 on winamp. The winamp player shows up on the web interface and i can easily assign different

Re: [slim] Softsqueeze skipping at start of track

2009-07-27 Thread pski
The only time I've noticed this type of behavior is when I take my Boom remote and set it's Audio Quality to a lower setting while it is still Sync'ed to the full speed players at home. (I only have about 512K of outbound speed.) Removing the Boom from the Sync pool stops the problem. -- pski

Re: [slim] Sync Squeezebox with Winamp on remote pc

2009-07-27 Thread andyg
It is indeed impossible to sync Winamp with a hardware player. You could try Softsqueeze or Squeezeplay, but those have problems too depending on OS and soundcard. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Synchronization -- andyg

Re: [slim] Sync Squeezebox with Winamp on remote pc

2009-07-27 Thread one11
Hi Andy Thanks a lot for an honest and clear answer on this issue - i'll read on the thread you proposed Cheers, NN -- one11 one11's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23291 View this thread:

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread Paul Webster
I updated my blog post last weekend with a slightly different marketing photo that I came across last week - but doesn't tell us anything new. http://dabdig.blogspot.com/2009/06/logitech-squeezebox-touch-on-way.html -- Paul Webster Paul Webster http://www.lastfm.com/user/BondJamesBond

Re: [slim] Another flac2mp3 query

2009-07-27 Thread socistep
Robin Bowes;443565 Wrote: On 26/07/09 23:36, socistep wrote: Hi All Have got flac2mp3 working well on my server, scheduled to run daily. On checking outputs I've noticed that each time it runs that the following files are updated Writing tags to /storage/music/mp3/Black Rebel

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread Locuth
dave77;443630 Wrote: http://conversations.nokia.com/2008/10/21/s60-application-storm-forecasted-for-summer-2009/ This may be of interest to you Thanks. Unfortunately I am not using QT. Maybe I will in the future. -- Locuth Use your PDA as SqueezeBox remote --

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread pippin
Locuth;443705 Wrote: Thanks. Unfortunately I am not using QT. Maybe I will in the future. That report is almost a year old and I don't see the predicted flood of new S60 Apps. Sounds more like wishful thinking to me. -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at

Re: [slim] Sync Squeezebox with Winamp on remote pc

2009-07-27 Thread one11
Tried Squeezeplay - can't seem sync up properly playing mp3/wma located on dedicated LAN server. *sniff (install was a breeze and everything else seems to work fine though) Any way to increase the agressiveness of Squeezeplay to check for sync more often ? And once it detected that it's out of

Re: [slim] Sync Squeezebox with Winamp on remote pc

2009-07-27 Thread aubuti
AFAIK SC doesn't alter the tempo to re-sync. Instead it will jump ahead (or back?) as needed to restore sync. It usually does this when changing tracks, but I think it can do it mid-track now as well. There are various sync parameters you can set in SC Settings. I think they're under Settings

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread Pale Blue Ego
This sounds nifty: There is also reported to be an infra-red presence detector that makes the screen spring back into life as you walk up to it - always fun when giving a demo. And: Smaller updates also likely for the Boom and perhaps Receiver (the player half of the Duet) Since the Boom and

Re: [slim] New Logitech MM STREAM Squeezebox Touch spotted !!

2009-07-27 Thread iPhone
Sike;443666 Wrote: Get yerself a Classic and a iPod Touch with iPeng. IMHO that is the best combo... Well if we are going to talk best combo wouldn't that be an iPhone with iPeng used with a Transporter! Best control software, Phone and Controller in one, and the best NMP. I do agree that

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Ozz
Anything more stable out there than Moose? There seem to be issues with it freezing for 2-3 minutes at a time. -- Ozz 2 Channel listening Room: Transporter, Arcam C31 and Arcam P1 Mono Blocks feeding ATC SCM19s Cable and interconnects are both Kimber. HP media server with 4TB of storage

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread regalma1
I have SC loaded onto my netbook which then streams to my SB via wifi. It has a 7 screen. I played around with different skins till I found one that was less of a problem for my old eyes. I have my library on a 500 GB mini USB drive, which is stuck to the bottom of the netbook with fas-tack (blue

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread SumnerBoy
Ozz;443743 Wrote: Anything more stable out there than Moose? There seem to be issues with it freezing for 2-3 minutes at a time. I have been using Moose for a while now and have never had it freeze. Dr Lovegrove is pretty active around here - might be worth finding the Moose thread in the

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread baz
pelle3;443673 Wrote: Hi! I can't get the higher bitrate working (320 kbps). It shows 192 kbps in squeezecenter. I've dropped the file dsbridge.ini, together with DSound.dll and lame_enc.dll in the spotify folder. I have a premium account. Any idea? Everythings works perfect

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread pelle3
baz;443748 Wrote: Have you installed the latest version of DSBridge? It works fine for me (320 kbps), I did not have to do any changes in the dsbridge.ini-file at all. Thanks. I was running SC and Spotify on different computers. I have now installed SC on my netbook , the computer that I was

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread donster22
Hello This works great for me apart from a 5 to 7 second delay when i change tracks. Is there any way around this or is that just a consequence of my network and the buffering? thanks don -- donster22 donster22's

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Goodsounds
Ozz;443647 Wrote: I have the Ipeng app (love it) but while cool it is a bit small for older eyes (argh) I have a Mini Laptop (Acer Aspire one) with a 10 screen and full functionality of a wireless PC. I am really looking for something that will look and perform like Ipeng on the PC. sorry

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-07-27 Thread kidstypike
donster22;443752 Wrote: Hello This works great for me apart from a 5 to 7 second delay when i change tracks. Is there any way around this or is that just a consequence of my network and the buffering? 5 to 7 seconds, I could live with that! I'm getting upwards of 90 seconds. Have received

Re: [slim] Controlling Squeezecentre with a Nokia phone

2009-07-27 Thread dave77
pippin;443709 Wrote: That report is almost a year old and I don't see the predicted flood of new S60 Apps. Sounds more like wishful thinking to me. http://www.qtsoftware.com/about/qt-for-s60-preview-released It's only recently been released in RC form, final version is Oct/Nov. -- dave77

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread Wirrunna
Ozz;443647 Wrote: It is much nicer than passing around my Iphone when people want to look through the music and or control the Transporter. Does anyone know if there is a better desktop app to control SC? Thanks Have a look at Muso

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread dsdreamer
No one on this thread has mentioned it, but I think SqueezePlay (still in beta) is perfectly stable and usable on a netbook or small laptop. You can get it here: http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/?ver=7.3 In terms of user-interface, it's really just a magnified version of the Squeezebox

Re: [slim] User Interface via a PC?

2009-07-27 Thread agentsmith
I use OrangeCD with very good music management interface. It manages its own library independent from SqueezeCenter. What I do is right click on whatever music I want to play, and right click to select Play to SqueezeCenter Works very well. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line

[slim] Squeezebox direct connect to PC

2009-07-27 Thread agentsmith
Basic questions: 1. Can the SB2 or SB3 be connected straight to a PC LAN port? 2. Will I need a cross cable? thanks -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03 tuner, CD5X, Harbeth Monitor 30 System 2: SB2 or Airport Express

Re: [slim] SkweezyDs-like hooks for Foobar or Mediamonkey

2009-07-27 Thread agentsmith
Any ideas? Is there such a thing: A bridging software that allows PC Media players (such as mediaMonkey, Foobar) to emulate Squeezebox, such that SqueezeCenter can control these devices. -- agentsmith System 1: Transporter+Hi-Line RCA-DIN, Naim 202/200/Hicap+Powerline/NAPSC, Naim NAT03

Re: [slim] Rebuffering is ruining the Squeezebox experience

2009-07-27 Thread dsdreamer
All, We seem to have a number of users who are experiencing buffer under-runs with 7.3.3, and in circumstances where wireless interference could be ruled out. I have experienced problems, but traced it to network issues, which I subsequently fixed by moving to 802.11n in the 5GHz UN-II band. (I

Re: [slim] Squeezebox direct connect to PC

2009-07-27 Thread Mnyb
1. Yes of course all Ethernet stuff can be connected point to point. If you also want it have internet access via the PC you should turn on internet sharing or whats it's called on windows (if thats what you are using ). Fixed IP adresses would also be it, i figure that a normal win PC does not