Re: [slim] Wireless on classic

2010-07-12 Thread fcm4711
Hi denniswickstead In the early days there were two SB 2/3 models and some of them were sold without wireless. Do you know for sure you have a wireless model? If for whatever reason the wireless card got knocked out of it's socket it also would not offer this option during setup. Third possibil

Re: [slim] Squeezebox server upgrades on Unix or please give us a static link to download

2010-07-12 Thread bhaagensen
A static link to the latest build or version would be nice, but http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/ works perfectly fine in browsers such as lynx, links and such. Unless you are doing (scripted) automatic downloads/updates or other advanced things, this should solve your issues. -- bhaage

Re: [slim] Active battery powered speakers?

2010-07-12 Thread bhaagensen
plympton;560723 Wrote: > Not sure how they sound, but Griffin makes some interesting stuff. > Li-Ion speakers - might trade some sound quality for and huge increase > in convenience. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/Griffin-Technology-Evolve-wireless-ipod-speaker-system-/170509842232?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Oth

Re: [slim] Active battery powered speakers?

2010-07-12 Thread bhaagensen
Hi all, thanks for all the answers. I've decided on one of the suggestions - the Altec Lansing Orbit. I'm reasonably satisfied. Its very portable - slightly bigger than what will fit in a normal-sized pocket. It runs on three AAA-batteries. Soundwise, its much better than the iPhone's builtin sp

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread elstensoftware
Even though I don't actually use CDs to listen to, I still need them to rip from because, in most cases, I prefer to store music in higher quality using flac. This means I need to have my stack of CDs and their cases accessible to add to, but not retrieve from. Other computer scientists may also

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread funkstar
All mine are in 18l Really Useful Boxes in my self storage locker along with a ton of Lego and all my boxed up DVDs. If I had the space, I would line a room with shelves and have them all in there alone with the shelves of books I've accumulated over the years :) -- funkstar '[project log] fun

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread spile
Still on my CD racks but in vertical stacks pushed to the back in order to take up less room. -- spile spile's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37780 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread carib
Lining up cd cases on a shelf looks nice but they get overbearing when they're just too many of them. SO, I decided to go with this: http://www.amazon.com/Ideastream-CD-Storage-Box-SNS01521/dp/B00062UW5A but without the cases. Each CD goes in a plastic lined paper sleeve: http://www.amazon.co

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread EdPell
Carib ... I kinda like that solution. Did the liner notes fit in the sleeves along with the CD? Or did you chuck those along with the jewel cases. EdP -- EdPell EdPell's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread copperstate
All new cd purchases get ripped and then stored in couple of wall-height set of shelves shared by my cds, dvds and books. -- copperstate copperstate's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34756 View thi

[slim] SACD music

2010-07-12 Thread Henry66
How do I get the music from SACDs into my SqueezeBox server music library? -- Henry66 Henry66's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38863 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?

[slim] 2 Questions

2010-07-12 Thread mzpro5
Is there a way to get Squeezecenter to play thru my computer? Is the a way to get a print friendly format for the displayed playlist on Squeezecenter? Thanks in advance. -- mzpro5 mzpro5's Profile: http://forums.slimdevi

Re: [slim] 2 Questions

2010-07-12 Thread Phil Leigh
mzpro5;561272 Wrote: > Is there a way to get Squeezecenter to play thru my computer? > > Is the a way to get a print friendly format for the displayed playlist > on Squeezecenter? > > Thanks in advance. Which operating system? -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets on

Re: [slim] Control your SqueezeBox or Transporter with Foobar2000

2010-07-12 Thread stuffedspacedog
Hello, I've updated the FooSQ binary for greater stability with thanks to Marae on HydrogenAudio (who wrote the script before I adapted it). The details on how to use Foobar2000 to control your Logitech device remain the same, go to: http://www.at-sea.com/FooSQ.html -- stuffedspacedog ---

Re: [slim] 2 Questions

2010-07-12 Thread mzpro5
Phil Leigh;561283 Wrote: > Which operating system? windows vista home premium squeezecenter ver 7.3.3 -- mzpro5 mzpro5's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2267 View this thread: http://forums.slim

Re: [slim] 2 Questions

2010-07-12 Thread Soulkeeper
mzpro5;561272 Wrote: > Is there a way to get Squeezecenter to play thru my computer? 'SqueezePlay' (http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/index.php?ver=7.5) (you might have to upgrade Squeezebox Server first), or use http://yourserver:9000/stream.mp3 -- Soulkeeper -

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread garym
use "jewel sleeves" and related file cabinet to store disc, front, and back inserts, but dump the jewel case. I can store about 1,000 CDs in a 3' x 3' cabinet. http://jewelsleeve.com/ -- garym garym's Profile: http://forum

Re: [slim] 2 Questions

2010-07-12 Thread tcutting
There are three options for playing on a PC - these are "software" player emulators (they emulate, in some form or another, the "hardware" squeezebox players). Squeezeplay - this emulates the newer player types (Touch, Radio, Controller) and has graphical user interface like you would see on these

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread carib
EdPell;561262 Wrote: > Carib ... > > I kinda like that solution. > Did the liner notes fit in the sleeves along with the CD? Or did you > chuck those along with the jewel cases. > > EdP You can trim the front cover art and fit it in the envelope with the CD but anything else (ie, booklets) goe

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread garym
garym;561302 Wrote: > use "jewel sleeves" and related file cabinet to store disc, front, and > back inserts, but dump the jewel case. I can store about 1,000 CDs in a > 3' x 3' cabinet. > http://jewelsleeve.com/ Note that this approach has enough room in the separate jewel sleeve compartments fo

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread carib
garym;561302 Wrote: > use "jewel sleeves" and related file cabinet to store disc, front, and > back inserts, but dump the jewel case. I can store about 1,000 CDs in a > 3' x 3' cabinet. > http://jewelsleeve.com/ This looks really nice too. -- carib

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread iPhone
Nice solutions everybody! My cousin uses the wall unit bookshelves like Staples and Office Depot carry. They tend to hold CDs two deep and two high on each shelf, there are 6 or 7 shelves in each unit and a boatload of CDs fit in each row times 4 per shelf. I was using shelves from floor to ceili

Re: [slim] Squeezebox server upgrades on Unix or please give us a static link to download

2010-07-12 Thread aubuti
According to 'this thread' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=79972), the repo at debian-origin.slimdevices.com is working. Alternatively one could write a simple script to automate getting the appropriate deb file from downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/ -- I can dig one up if needed.

Re: [slim] Squeezebox server upgrades on Unix or please give us a static link to download

2010-07-12 Thread andyg
The Debian repository is working fine, there is also a regular download link if you'd prefer that. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-07-12 Thread alphagamma
Did something change in the album art reading? I have lots of album art not displaying now in the now plaing view. They still show up correctly in the album list view. -- alphagamma alphagamma's Profile: http://forums.slim

Re: [slim] iPeng on iPad - How should it look like?

2010-07-12 Thread nathan_h
Interesting. I prefer the keyboard in portrait a lot. When I am sitting or reclining on the couch, or in bed, I cannot rest the ipad on a table or my knee or lap. I need to hold it in the air. In those cases, I have to hold the ipad and only have my thumbs available for typing -- and the keybo

[slim] FWD (next) button on remote not working

2010-07-12 Thread adaco
Everything on my original Squeezebox works perfectly except: While playing songs from my computer music files, I cannot forward to the next song. Pressing the FWD button just results in restarting the current song. I can go back, with the REW button, and all other command buttons function proper

[slim] Wake up Lan NAS

2010-07-12 Thread master_marcel
Hi, I'll hope this is the right forum. Let me explain the situation. I have a server running. Onto that server i installed Squeezebox server. I also have a DIY build NAS. I only use the NAS for file storage. So all music is stored on the NAS. I want all running services seperate from my storag

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2010-07-12 Thread EdPell
I came across JewelSleeves during my searches for CD storage devices. A perfect sleeve solution, but a bit costly; it'll cost $480 to sleeve 1000 CDs. That kind of price begins to make Can-Am's MC2D14 cabinet look pretty good, although shipping a steel cabinet can get expensive. It's $100 to shi

[slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

2010-07-12 Thread bradcook
Since 7.5 playlists have been limited to 500 tracks (though I know that can be changed in the settings). My question is - how are the 500 tracks made up ? If I play by Genre with shuffle set on, does the server always take the first 500 tracks and then shuffle, or does it shuffle and then take t

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

2010-07-12 Thread JJZolx
Wifey is right. I never looked at it before, but this sure looks strange. First, set the maximum playlist length to 10, the smallest possible value. Then set shuffle to shuffle songs. Then test by playing a full genre. Test again and you'll have your answer. I get the first 10 tracks from th

Re: [slim] FWD (next) button on remote not working

2010-07-12 Thread kidstypike
adaco;561354 Wrote: > Everything on my original Squeezebox works perfectly except: While > playing songs from my computer music files, I cannot forward to the > next song. Pressing the FWD button just results in restarting the > current song. I can go back, with the REW button, and all other >

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

2010-07-12 Thread JJZolx
If you set the limit to some very high number then you'll avoid the side effects on the shuffle behavior. But be very careful when doing this with the SqueezePlay based players, Radio and Touch, as their performance loading large playlists is really horrible. Undoubtedly it was the reason for im

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2010-07-12 Thread flattermann
alphagamma;561349 Wrote: > Did something change in the album art reading? > I have lots of album art not displaying now in the now plaing view. > They still show up correctly in the album list view. Well, there were some changes (mostly fixes) but I'm not aware of Cover-Art problems in the Now P

Re: [slim] Was working fine, now no Logitec devices can be found.

2010-07-12 Thread alfista
The server has stopped and the reason seems to be that it cannot access the network in a way that it has to. My guess is that you have some kind of over zealous firewall software that prevents the server from accessing the ports it need for its operation. If you have a router with a firewall I wou

Re: [slim] SACD music

2010-07-12 Thread rocketdmc
If it's a hybrid SACD and has a CD layer you can rip that, otherwise I don't know of any way to rip the SACD layer. -- rocketdmc *Dave* *Boom ~ Radio ~ Classic ~ Controller ~ Receiver* rocketdmc's Profile: http://forums.s

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

2010-07-12 Thread Fahzz
Does the update to 7.5.1 also impose the 500 song playlist limit on Duets/SB3's? I've been having issues with playlists since I updated a couple of days ago. I'm still trying to work it out but I thought I'd ask. Thanks. -- Fahzz Living Room: Duet, Adcom GFA 545II, Adcom GFP 555II, Polk SDA 2B

Re: [slim] Tracks in a shuffled playlist

2010-07-12 Thread JJZolx
Fahzz;561404 Wrote: > Does the update to 7.5.1 also impose the 500 song playlist limit on > Duets/SB3's? I've been having issues with playlists since I updated a > couple of days ago. I'm still trying to work it out but I thought I'd > ask. Thanks. It's a server-wide setting, so yes. Find it at

Re: [slim] Was working fine, now no Logitec devices can be found.

2010-07-12 Thread Bob in St. Louis
Good information, thank you for the reply alfista. Not sure what would have/could have caused that. No changes made on the router/modem and it's associated firewall. Nor on the PC. I've checked the PC and the Microsoft firewall is off. The modem/router firewall (brand is "2WIRE") and don't see wh

Re: [slim] Was working fine, now no Logitec devices can be found.

2010-07-12 Thread Steidl Guitars
Whenever mine gives me odd fits like this, the first thing I do is to reboot the router. -- Steidl Guitars Steidl Guitars's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36334 View this thread: http://forums.sli

Re: [slim] Was working fine, now no Logitec devices can be found.

2010-07-12 Thread Phil Leigh
First I would check that your Internet connection has not been modified to use a Proxy... In Internet Explorer - Tools - Connections check the "use proxy server"option is NOT enabled... see below: +---+ |Filename: CropperCapture[1].