[slim] Libratone, anyone ?

2012-09-11 Thread epoch1970
It looks like one of my parent's Boom has declared some wireless/display problem, I might need to part with my Boom to replace it. I was thinking of replacing it with an SB3 + a discounted Libratone Beat (or the newer Live w/ airplay if possible). It is compact, has line-in + auto-off so it

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-11 Thread Mnyb
TheLastMan wrote: The plug-in replacement for streaming apps and internet radio would be the preferred solution, provided somebody has the desire and expertise to do the work. Personally I doubt this will happen. Most people with the expertise could probably command high financial

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-11 Thread bpa
TheLastMan wrote: Most people with the expertise could probably command high financial rewards for doing that kind of work, and I doubt they would be prepared to put too much time in for free. AFAICT plugins are developed by people primarily for themselves and not for reward. Then the

Re: [slim] Simple cheap amplifier recommendation please?

2012-09-11 Thread TimT
Yes, I have this one -- http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=300-380 -- and am very pleased with it. It is fed by an SBR connected to mysb and outputs to two BW DM600 speakers. TimT's Profile:

Re: [slim] Audible books on squeezebox?

2012-09-11 Thread Goodsounds
Audible books play on Win and OSX machines, you could always play books on your PC and use waveinput to get it to your SB device. Audible is owned by Amazon. Goodsounds's Profile:

Re: [slim] Simple cheap amplifier recommendation please?

2012-09-11 Thread gharris999
For a slightly snazzier (and expensive) T amp, I've been *very* happy with this one: http://www.amazon.com/Topping-TP10-MK4-TA2024-Digital-Amplifier/dp/B005F5U8DY gharris999's Profile: