Re: [slim] Matter protocol and Squeezebox/LMS

2022-11-15 Thread lostboy
As far as I can tell a full streaming or casting device class definition has yet to be agreed by the CSA. I suspect if and when the definition is agreed that it will end up as a lowest common denominator effort, at least initially. As Paul says, it's difficult to see what matter would bring to

Re: [slim] Darko Audio's recent video tribute to the Squeezebox (GOAT)

2022-11-15 Thread lostboy
I loved the line @ 19.45 '... celebrate the GLORY that is the Squeezebox Touch, and by association the Logitech Media Server... '. I couldn't agree more, and my sincere thanks to everyone who continues to keep the heart beating in my whole house music system. Chris

Re: [slim] Good news: ongoing production of Boom, Classic, and Transporter displays

2021-05-23 Thread lostboy
Joe I'm also interested in acquiring some displays 3 x Boom, 2 x classic Chris lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Large Backups on a Cloud

2017-05-02 Thread lostboy
I use Crashplan as part of tiered backup strategy, and have done for past five years or so. It's $60 p.a. for unlimited encrypted storage for one PC, so a little cheaper than Amazon with current exchange rates, but backup specific. They will backup anything 'local' to a licensed machine, and

Re: [slim] Devices wanted

2016-02-09 Thread lostboy
I can probably let you have an SB1(Black) and an SB1G in silver - both wireless I think, but in varying stages of crustiness. I seem to remember that the soft feel plastic on the SB1 decomposed and I removed it with solvent, so definitely not mint/collectors item. If you're interested I'll dig

Re: [slim] Automatically Powering Down a Dumb Amplifier

2011-05-06 Thread lostboy
for a single device switch. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87405

Re: [slim] Power control for older amp

2010-10-09 Thread lostboy
switched in this way. No soldering required, and the code base out there for xpl/x10 is more than mature enough to trust. -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] Experiences with HDX1000 NMT unit?

2009-06-16 Thread lostboy
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Re: [slim] can a wired SB3 be upgraded to wireless?

2009-04-04 Thread lostboy
I have a wired only SB2 and the mini-PCI slot has not been soldered to the processor board so would be unable to upgrade. I'd always open the thing up to check before buying a card. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile

Re: [slim] Nokia 770 Skin

2008-04-05 Thread lostboy
affordable) - very happy with these and very grateful for your continued support. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Playing cd's

2008-01-12 Thread lostboy
Have a look at http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35718 - this plugin appears to answer your needs. I haven't tried it yet myself. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] Warning, new firmware killed Squeezebox 2

2007-04-20 Thread lostboy
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[slim] Re: playlists missing after upgrade to v6.5

2006-09-24 Thread lostboy
.pls playlists to .m3u using winamp (media library) - provided a workaround for my lists of streams. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: 6.5.0 and multi-disc set

2006-09-23 Thread lostboy
are missing it. My albums are flac tagged with MP3TAG. I'm also using MusicMagic. I'm going to switch the server setting and rescan and I'll report back. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: 6.5.0 and multi-disc set

2006-09-23 Thread lostboy
needs to be present when you elect to treat multi-disc sets as multiple albums and you want a correct display of track number (1-n) in the first disc and to see (Disc n of nn) displayed along with the album name. Hope this helps Chris -- lostboy

[slim] Re: 6.5.0 and multi-disc set

2006-09-23 Thread lostboy
I don't think this is a hangover - I completely deleted my SS 6.3 before installing 6.5; and the behaviour in my test system is absolutely consistent. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: OT? IRiver success story

2006-07-10 Thread lostboy
I've been using Rockbox on my H120 for a month now, for me the best bit is that it plays FLAC so I no longer have to convert between my main library to the iRiver. Rockbox rocks! Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http

[slim] Re: Can Headphone Port be used to receive IR commands

2006-06-12 Thread lostboy
of commercial repeaters that will allow you to do that as well. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24657

[slim] Re: MusicIP questions

2006-05-20 Thread lostboy
(at the bottom). Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24056 ___ discuss

[slim] Re: A Silly Poll

2006-05-09 Thread lostboy
47, M, 1 x SB1, 1 x SB1G, 3 x SB2, 0 x SB3-but hoping to convince the comptroller that a further investment is an essential part of redecorating. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Is it me or is MusicMagic broken in 6.2.1?

2006-01-03 Thread lostboy
ezkcdude, can you provide a little info about your setup, OS, version numbers etc. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Problem with SDB3 .. no radio

2005-12-08 Thread lostboy
using winamp but not on your SB3 then the problem is with your slimserver/SB3 setup. Let us know how you get on and don't give up on the SB3, anything worthwhile takes a little effort :-) Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile

[slim] Re: BBC Streams

2005-12-05 Thread lostboy
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[slim] Re: Is it me or is MusicMagic broken in 6.2.1?

2005-11-20 Thread lostboy
because I thought that enabling the plugin was sufficient). d)Slimdevices interface skin - I know that MM integrates OK with fishbone and default, but I haven't tested any others. Let us know how you get on. Chris -- lostboy

[slim] Re: Favorites button not working

2005-11-20 Thread lostboy
Max, is your favourite 'The Sound of Silence' ? Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=18381

[slim] Re: Is it me or is MusicMagic broken in 6.2.1?

2005-11-19 Thread lostboy
I'm not having any problems. 6.2.1 - 5194 - Windows 2000 - EN - cp1252. I think people will need a little more info to help track down the issue. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: xPL plugin able to control X10 activehome?

2005-11-18 Thread lostboy
of xPLHal doesn't have a built-in hub, and will work out of the box. However, it's still being tested, and so is not yet available for download. Regards Mal === end quote === Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http

[slim] Re: Who is the UK distributer for SB3?

2005-11-16 Thread lostboy
Audio-T can be found in Eastbourne, Brighton, Portsmouth Southampton. Roughly on the coast ;-) Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: Options for remote power on of non ir amp

2005-11-14 Thread lostboy
looking forward to using it when I get some more SBs. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17974

[slim] Re: any messages for auntie (BBC)?

2005-11-13 Thread lostboy
to support this will depend upon the compression method chosen and the the opinion of the listener, but for my money the 192kbps MP2 used for DAB Radio 3 (at times, its often reduced) does not match FM quality. Chris -- lostboy

[slim] Re: Options for remote power on of non ir amp

2005-11-13 Thread lostboy
Try www.vellemanusa.com - and the same part no. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17974

[slim] Re: Options for remote power on of non ir amp

2005-11-12 Thread lostboy
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[slim] Re: Lost remote causing a problem for software update

2005-11-12 Thread lostboy
Bruce, I'm in Pompey and would be willing to lend you a slim remote. Send me an e-mail at cmrich AT iee DOT org and we'll work something out. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

[slim] Re: Options for remote power on of non ir amp

2005-11-07 Thread lostboy
in. The xpl apps are open source and need very simple scripting to set up the signal-response behaviour required. I've found this reliable, the amp switches within a second of the SB changing state. Chris -- lostboy lostboy's

[slim] Re: Options for remote power on of non ir amp

2005-11-07 Thread lostboy
some CLID apps which you could integrate through xpl to display on your SBs, PCs and Tivos all at the same time :-)] Chris -- lostboy lostboy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=125 View this thread

[slim] Re: Accessing slimserversql.db contents

2005-10-31 Thread lostboy
are lost if you import). Happy querying Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: RadioIO left-channel static

2005-09-07 Thread lostboy
I can hear the noise both using my squeezebox and via win-amp. I had to make sure that I was listening to the 128kbps stream on winamp. The noise is not apparent on the 32 kbps low quality, free stream. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list

[slim] Re: multiformat sync?

2005-09-03 Thread lostboy
No problem - I have SB1, SBG (both wireless), SB2 (wired and wireless), all happily syncing from flac files. They are less happy with streamed sources but absolutely no problems with music served locally. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list

[slim] Re: Remote trigger to power amplifier

2005-08-21 Thread lostboy
The serial interface is also available here http://www.x10-store.com/2coinmocm.html or here http://www.smarthomeusa.com/Shop/PC-Home/Item/CM11A and many more besides. A good US site for Home Automation links is http://www.homeautomationindex.com Chris -- lostboy

[slim] Re: Remote trigger to power amplifier

2005-08-21 Thread lostboy
to exist it wouldn't use the memory features of the PowerLinc. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Remote trigger to power amplifier

2005-08-20 Thread lostboy
won't capture an alarm clock event). But otherwise the approach I use is similar - I use determinators that send X10 commands whenever an appropriate power state change is detected. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Status of IR recieving and sending in SB2

2005-06-06 Thread lostboy
want. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Zonealarm problems

2005-05-28 Thread lostboy
recommendations for a good freeware solution? Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: integrating FM radio...

2005-05-28 Thread lostboy
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[slim] Re: Turning Crossfade on and off

2005-05-26 Thread lostboy
Like the idea - but rather than keep a separate file maybe store the required behaviour per track in meta-data - a tag. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Synchronisation issues with local stream (DAB radio)

2005-05-25 Thread lostboy
and this is passed onto all the flavours of SB as MP2 (48kHz) - someone please contradict me if I've got this wrong. So is the sync just not setup to handle Mp2 or maybe the 48kHz stream? Can I set slimserver to convert MP2 to MP3 (setting in convert.conf?) to test this theory? Chris -- lostboy

[slim] Re: Wireless ADSL router recommendations

2005-05-24 Thread lostboy
- the open s/w base for the Linksys means that there's lots of community supported options out there, otherwise probably no good reason to choose it over anything else. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http

[slim] Synchronisation issues with local stream (DAB radio)

2005-05-24 Thread lostboy
but didn't see anything similar. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Any updates on SB2 Platinum in the UK?

2005-05-17 Thread lostboy
Sean, would you say that the finish on the new platinum boxes will be better than the SBG platinum you were shipping late last year? Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo

[slim] Re: Wireless Bridge/Gaming Adaptor

2005-05-14 Thread lostboy
Satori firmware, one as my main router, and one as a client supporting a TiVo and an SB1. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Headphone connection on SB2

2005-05-14 Thread lostboy
March 2005 date - is this relevant?. I sense that the headphone output level is lower for the SB2 than for the SB1 it replaced - is this intentional? Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Slightly OT: Small Amplifier recommendations

2005-05-09 Thread lostboy
, but the little TEACs do look much prettier and save fiddling. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: SB1 and Radio Playlists

2005-05-08 Thread lostboy
slimserver to your needs will save you time later. Cheers Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Where to buy SB2 in the UK?

2005-05-08 Thread lostboy
). I've ordered direct from Slimdevices myself before without too much hassle, but you'll need to pay UPS on the doorstep which means there's no saving. Happy shopping Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http

[slim] Re: Slightly OT: Small Amplifier recommendations

2005-05-07 Thread lostboy
planning to use the AMP3 boards to drive my planned SB based multiroom installation. Chris -- lostboy ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss

[slim] Re: Spdif Enable Signal Stuck On In Latest Firmware

2005-04-14 Thread lostboy
Nick, thanks for the link to your website - exactly what I needed and more - how did you know I was thinking of putting my SB1 into the shower room? My shower room is definitely not as cool as yours looks, but the in wall mount is very interesting. Chris -- lostboy