Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread JJZolx
usch;511794 Wrote: > Whether the built-in TinySC/TinySBS will support any plugins is still > unclear to me. It will not. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this threa

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread usch
GeeJay;511782 Wrote: > Of course, I must be convinced that all my plug-ins work before I make > that investment That's a sore point. All my favorite plugins that display information – MusicInfoSCR, RSS News Ticker, SaverSwitcher – won't work. I (naively?) presumed that there would be a compat

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread GeeJay
One of my SB3s is on a bar top in my gameroom, so if (when) I get one it will got there. I have a stereo on shelves above the wet bar. It makes sense for me since a lot of my listening is done while shooting pool and mixing drinks. Of course, I must be convinced that all my plug-ins work before

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch shows Album Cover on Screen when playing on internet radio?

2010-01-29 Thread thanat
bpa;511444 Wrote: > Can you give specific URLs for stations to test. > > IIRC many CBSradio stations use Flash to stream. Flash streams can > provides audio and images but Touch does not support Flash. > > However I thought iPod Touch didn't support Flash so are you using a > special App to p

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread m1abrams
If you use this device with a nice headphone setup like I plan to the Touch interface will be perfect since my headphone amp is usually within arms reach I can set this right on top and easily control the music. -- m1abrams ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread adydula
How long can the audio cables be from the Touch to the Receiver or Pre-amp? The L/R RCA Analog outs? Can you have these cables be 15 ft -- 20 ft without audio degradation?? So you dont have to buy a second touch for a remote controller? Alex -- adydula ---

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread JohnSwenson
Mine has spent most of its time in the "lab" sitting right next to me so I use the touch interface most of the time. I like the touch interface very much. I've had it in the listening room for a while sitting in the rack connected to my DAC. In this position its mostly remote controlled. I'm pret

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread erland
JJZolx;511614 Wrote: > > Settings > Advanced > Diagnostics. Hardware version 5 is the > production rev, I believe. > I have hardware revision 5 on mine. -- erland Erland Isaksson 'My homepage' (http://erland.isaksson.info) (Install my plugins through Extension Downloader) (Developer of 'Tr

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread JJZolx
erland;511599 Wrote: > The problem I've seen on my beta unit is that the viewing angle of the > screen isn't too good from below. I've actually put a brick under the > stand to make it stand in a more upright position to get good visibility > from sitting position in the sofa. I have mine sittin

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread erland
JJZolx;511403 Wrote: > One small difference in placement between the Touch and SB Classic may > be that many people will position it up higher, such as on top of the > stereo cabinet, so that they can use the touch interface if they're near > it. > The problem I've seen on my beta unit is that t

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread aubuti
alfista;511578 Wrote: > I'm just guessing here, but I expect that today a touch screen could > often be a cheaper alternative than controls of a more mechanical > fashion. Good point. I don't think the fancy knob on the Transporter could have been very cheap. On that note, I'm puzzled by the puzz

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread alfista
maggior;511401 Wrote: > You can control it with a remote (no controller required) from the > couch. And if you happen to be up near it, you can make use of the > touchscreen. Exactly. I don't see the problem here. It's a player with a display which happens to double as a local (as opposed to rem

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread aubuti
alanj;511397 Wrote: > I guess I'm confused as to whether its supposed to be a player or a > controller. It's supposed to be whatever you want it to be ;o) For a long time during the testing period I used mine only as a controller for an SB3 connected to my hifi about 10 feet away. More recently

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread autopilot
peterw;511497 Wrote: > My decent audio-only setup has the amp, Squeezebox, and CD player by the > main seating position. I think it's funny how many people with > audio-only setups still put their gear dead center between their > speakers. Makes sense for those of you with $5,000 USD setups with

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread peterw
My decent audio-only setup has the amp, Squeezebox, and CD player by the main seating position. I think it's funny how many people with audio-only setups still put their gear dead center between their speakers. Makes sense for those of you with $5,000 USD setups with extra-short, extra-stiff speak

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch shows Album Cover on Screen when playing on internet radio?

2010-01-29 Thread toby10
Yahoo Radio will not display album art on SB players, only the generic Yahoo icon. It will show artist & song info as text. I've not tried CBS Radio. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?us

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch shows Album Cover on Screen when playing on internet radio?

2010-01-29 Thread bpa
Can you give specific URLs for stations to test. IIRC many CBSradio stations use Flash to stream. Flash streams can provides audio and images but Touch does not support Flash. However I thought iPod Touch didn't support Flash so are you using a special App to play these stations ? -- bpa --

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch shows Album Cover on Screen when playing on internet radio?

2010-01-29 Thread autopilot
thanat;510806 Wrote: > I want to know whether SBTouch will show album cover (NOT station logo) > on screen when playing internet radio such as YaHOO , CBS Radio ..etc. . > I am using Ipod Touch. If playing internet radio , it will show all > infos ..song & artist name and album cover Yes, provid

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Where to position it?

2010-01-29 Thread autopilot
Mine is the kitchen and is controlled via the touch screen interface 90% of the time, its great and very nice to use. Dont forget there is a distance UI when using the IR remote etc, so it can be used out of reach. It has the flexibility to be both. -- autopilot Cheers, auto. *lounge:* squee