Re: [slim] Cost effective device to run as a LMS

2015-05-14 Thread Giza2020
The sd card needs to be a micro sd card. Linux offers lots of info on compatibility here http://elinux.org/RPi_SD_cards Giza2020's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=36318 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [slim] Cost effective device to run as a LMS

2015-05-14 Thread castalla
MrClive wrote: > Thanks for all of your help with this. > > I don't tend to store music locally but I have thought of adding it. > Would I need to rip to FLAC to add this. If so would I need to do this > on another device, such as my laptop or could I add a plug in CD drive > to this? > > From

Re: [slim] Cost effective device to run as a LMS

2015-05-14 Thread MrClive
yeomanspc wrote: > You need the Pi (make sure to get the latest beefed up version). I've > seen special offers for these as low as 15 ukp. > Ideally a box/case to put it in (plenty on amazon). > A charger (USB) - go for a 2amp or more (so it can power the Pi and a > hard disk). And a Mini

Re: [slim] Constant spotify issues - jump to new devices

2015-05-14 Thread ad6922
CommanderROR wrote: > If you want that, then Sonos is probably your best bet. Expensive, > closed system, but it should work and be well supported. > > The Spotify problem is due to the fact that the dev Triode seems to have > vanished. He hasn't been seen in quite a while, and some of us are

Re: [slim] Compatible WLAN cards for SB3, Boom, Reciever & Transporter

2015-05-14 Thread Clive B
I too had an apparent total failure of my SB3 (Slim Devices). Removing the wireless card brought it back to life so following the advice in this thread trawled eBay for any card with AR5BMB5 in the description. The following Sony Vaio card came up and worked: -Sony Vaio VGN-FS515H Internal WLAN W

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2015-05-14 Thread Blu3IcE
I bought Orange Squeeze years ago. I like the improvements over time but I still use Squeezecommander most of the time because of its TrackStat integration. Do I miss something (an option in the app) that would enable the rating e.g. in the "Now Playing" screen? System: Debian, Logitech Media S

Re: [slim] MonkeySqueeze

2015-05-14 Thread Gingernut63
New Beta release! :) Have added the ability to log into a secure squeezebox system. Feel free to trial the beta. Link: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=59907&start=45#p407942 Cheers Gingernut63 MonkeySqueeze - Squeezing music into your life! http://twitter.com/#!/MonkeyS

Re: [slim] Cost effective device to run as a LMS

2015-05-14 Thread utgg
yeomanspc wrote: > You need the Pi (make sure to get the latest beefed up version). I've > seen special offers for these as low as 15 ukp. > Ideally a box/case to put it in (plenty on amazon). > A charger (USB) - go for a 2amp or more (so it can power the Pi and a > hard disk). And a Mini

Re: [slim] Cost effective device to run as a LMS

2015-05-14 Thread Giza2020
Yoemanspc has given you a spot on shopping list there. If you have a spare phone charger (over 2a) or a router with a powrered usb you might not need to buy a charger. If you want to power a hdd then i cant stresss any stronger the need to get a very good power supply. Go to somewhere like modmyp