Re: [slim] Which Streaming Music Service works best for You and your system?

2018-10-04 Thread DanSmedra
Is anyone else having problems with TIDAL streaming? Pandora seems solid and I'm fairly confident my Internet service or WiFi isn't to blame. *Source*: TIDAL HiFi, Pandora One > MySqueezebox.com using iPeng 9.2.1 app on iPhone6s/iPad *Great Room*: SB Touch(1) > AudioQuest TOS > PSAudio

Re: [slim] Pandora connection "Not Secure"?

2018-04-18 Thread DanSmedra
I'm getting the same threat warning. It appears the "log in" link misdirects to an unsecured address. Only use the secured URL of https://www.mysqueezebox.com/user/login 24939 +---+ |Filename: login.JPG

Re: [slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2017-09-16 Thread DanSmedra
An overwhelming majority of Squeezebox owners who are also audiophiles recognize that the SB onboard DAC is not up to audiophile quality. Using either digital outputs (eTOSLINK or COAX), the SB signal bypasses the onboard DAC and allows for substitution of a quality DAC, possible pre-amplifier,

Re: [slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2017-01-24 Thread DanSmedra
Sprint Acquires 33 Percent of TIDAL for $200 million. TIDAL subscriber base increased by 45 million retail customers. http://www.audiostream.com/content/sprint-acquires-33-percent-tidal#xROudVbK1G2CS2gP.97 *Source*: TIDAL HiFi, Pandora One, other > MySqueezebox.com & LMS 7.9.0-ickStream

Re: [slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2017-01-23 Thread DanSmedra
Julf wrote: > The free and non-license-encumbered lossless FLAC format offers the same > sound quality as MQA. If amount of data is an issue, MP3 offers a > significant saving in amount of data transmitted, so it is still > relevant where people pay for download traffic or have limited storage.

Re: [slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2017-01-20 Thread DanSmedra
I have confirmed that the TIDAL MQA Master quality tracks can be partially decoded (one unfold-24bit/96kHz + the benefit of correction for the time domain smearing caused by the original A/D converter) via TIDAL's desktop app (Windows or Mac). Rumor has it that hi-res playback software

Re: [slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2017-01-19 Thread DanSmedra
Recoveryone wrote: > I guess the real question is, will there be an upgrade to the LMS, Tidal > app, Touch or any other Squeezebox to support this file format in its > native form for playback? > I have an account and thinking about going with the HiFi package, but it > would be a waste if I

Re: [slim] Roon, a SqueezeBox ecosystem alternative ?

2016-01-22 Thread DanSmedra
Can someone explain the basic signal/circuit path for streaming music via: computer, Roon software, and Squeezebox Touch? *Source*: TIDAL HiFi, Pandora One, other > MySqueezebox.com & LMS 7.9.0-ickStream plugin, using iPeng 9.0.3 app on iPhone6s/iPad *Great Room*: SB Touch(1) > AudioQuest

Re: [slim] Meridian MQA - Breakthrough? LMS possible?

2016-01-13 Thread DanSmedra
In case anyone missed the beta screen that slipped out at TIDAL, which was quickly removed. But someone got a screen capture. 19727 +---+ |Filename: MQA-TIDAL.jpg| |Download:

Re: [slim] Meridian MQA - Breakthrough? LMS possible?

2016-01-10 Thread DanSmedra
R1200CL wrote: > You need a new DAC. > > "It is unfortunately that MQA has decided to pull back the integration > on ARIES/ARIES LE during CES as they have decided to make it an 'end to > end' technology which means it will always requests a MQA certificated > DAC to work. > ARIES ARIES LE,

Re: [slim] Meridian MQA - Breakthrough? LMS possible?

2016-01-10 Thread DanSmedra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS8V2juQMiw 19707 +---+ |Filename: BobS-CES2016.JPG | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19707|

Re: [slim] Meridian MQA - Breakthrough? LMS possible?

2016-01-09 Thread DanSmedra
Fact #1: MQA has several parts/components. Fact #2: Confusion of what it is and how it works is currently the status-quo. Fact #3: A growing number of top audio companies have become believers. 19693 +---+ |Filename: MQA.jpg

Re: [slim] classicalradio.com

2015-12-31 Thread DanSmedra
I was listening for awhile, but that's over. You now must subscribe to stream from Squeezebox devices. No working free account. Same as Spotify. *Source*: TIDAL HiFi, Pandora One, other > MySqueezebox.com & LMS 7.9.0-ickStream plugin, using iPeng 9.0.3 app on iPhone6s/iPad *Great Room*: SB

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2015-12-25 Thread DanSmedra
remd wrote: > 24b High-Resolution streaming is now available on the Squeezebox from > 'Qobuz' (http://www.qobuz.com) through the 'ickStream app' > (https://forum.ickstream.com/viewtopic.php?f=11=392=10#p3757)! > > To listen to Qobuz on your Squeezebox install the ickStream app as > instructed

[slim] TIDAL/MQA is 2016

2015-12-24 Thread DanSmedra
TIDAL is set to roll out MQA streaming shortly, with no increase in subscription cost. http://www.whathifi.com/news/tidal-to-launch-hi-res-audio-streaming-in-2016 Are any of our coding gurus (mherger, pippin, triode, erland, etc.) for Squeezebox, MySqueezebox, ickStream at work to see this

Re: [slim] classicalradio.com

2015-12-20 Thread DanSmedra
cjfreitag wrote: > I got an email from the folks behind JAZZRADIO announcing a new > classical service called CLASSICALRADIO.COM. If it is as good as the > jazz service it will be worthwhile, and as far as I can tell so far a > prime subscription to the jazz site also gets you the classical

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2015-12-14 Thread DanSmedra
I'm showing v0.1.141957371850 Is that up-to-date? Or does it matter? *Source*: Streaming TIDAL, Pandora, other > Logitech Media Server 7.7.5-ickStream plugin, with iPeng app on iPhone6s/iPad *Great Room*: SB Touch(1) > AudioQuest Toslink > PSAudio DL3 DAC > Audio Envy interconnect 10'

Re: [slim] Apple Music

2015-06-09 Thread DanSmedra
freelsjd wrote: beats bought mog apple bough beats logitech bought slimserver logitech gave up on squeezebox all of us got screwed because of logitech mog was great Yes, MOG (320 kbps) was a cross between TIDAL (sans worthless curation) and Pandora. Attorneys for Beats (Dre

Re: [slim] Apple Music

2015-06-09 Thread DanSmedra
...or acquire them. I hope some music streaming company is left standing who will market to the audiophile crowd. *Source*: Streaming TIDAL, Pandora, other Logitech Media Server 7.7.5-ickStream plugin, with iPeng app on iPhone5s/iPad *Great Room*: SB Touch(1) AudioQuest Toslink PS Audio

Re: [slim] Apple Music

2015-06-08 Thread DanSmedra
“a revolutionary music service curated by the leading music experts.” Curation by leading music experts...ugh, if I throw up on Jimmy and Timmy will they find some sexual rush/euphoria? *Source*: Streaming TIDAL, Pandora, other Logitech Media Server 7.7.5-ickStream plugin, with iPeng app on

Re: [slim] Using Squeezebox as wireless DAC

2015-01-26 Thread DanSmedra
That's the purpose of Logitech Media Server (LMS). *Source*: Streaming TIDAL, Pandora, other Logitech Media Server 7.7.5-ickStream plugin, with iPeng app on iPhone5s/iPad *Great Room*: SB Touch(1) AudioQuest Toslink PS Audio DL3 DAC Audio Envy interconnect 10' cables Martin Logan

Re: [slim] OraStream?

2015-01-14 Thread DanSmedra
Thanks BBB and Mnyb Is Meridian's MQA encapsulation process much the same approach? http://www.stereophile.com/content/ive-heard-future-streaming-meridians-mqa *Source*: Streaming TIDAL, Pandora, other Logitech Media Server 7.7.5-ickStream plugin, with iPeng app on iPhone5s/iPad *Great

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2015-01-13 Thread DanSmedra
amcluesent wrote: Naxos ClassicsOnlineHD would be a good service to add. I agree, this is a good idea. erland, pippin, remd, etc., please take note. IckStream/iPeng should become known for THE answer to musical diverse tastes, including audiophiles of all shapes and sizes. This can only

[slim] OraStream?

2015-01-13 Thread DanSmedra
Today, people generally listen to music in MP3. For a decade, storage efficiency has been gained at the cost of nearly 90% of the original audio data on music CDs: all of which is lost through compression. This compression process is irreversible - once your music is compressed, it will never

[slim] SB Player MAC Address

2015-01-11 Thread DanSmedra
So here's a question. Each Squeezebox device is assigned a unique player MAC address. When connecting to mysqueezebox.com, an individual's account becomes associated with that device...Add Player. Now assume the device is sold to a third party, but the seller has forgotten to log into their

Re: [slim] SB Player MAC Address

2015-01-11 Thread DanSmedra
garym wrote: one can call Logitech customer service, provide them the Mac addresses of the player and the mysqueezebox.com account you want to connect to, and they will take care of it. I had to call to do this recently on a used Boom I purchased, and it took about 2 minutes to resolve on

[slim] Is the Sun Setting on Squeezebox...?

2015-01-10 Thread DanSmedra
I've been user and fan of Logitech Squeezebox products for several years. This community has worked endless hours to keep Squeezebox viable. However, with the growing integration of the DTS Play-Fi® ecosystem in audiophile-level equipment is Squeezebox about squeezed out? *Source*: Streaming

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2014-12-10 Thread DanSmedra
coffee_addict wrote: Give me a reason to use ickStream :-) Several factors need consideration. If you're streaming into a quality (higher fidelity) audiophile system, TIDAL via ickStream, makes a noticeable difference. Select the same tract of music and then listen at 192, 320, 1411kbps.

Re: [slim] Beats Music opens up, making its API public

2014-03-07 Thread DanSmedra
Let's hope someone at Logitech and Beats speaks for these companies and gives valid information. The MOG library was deep, but they probably had to renegotiate all the source contracts, which could have been a huge job.