[SlimDevices: Touch] Sorting by Album Artist - Year - Artist

2010-10-27 Thread fiske
Hi, I have built my ripped library on my PC in the following manner. Example from Explorer: Coldplay Coldplay - 2000 - Parachutes Coldplay - 2002 - A Rush Of Blood To The Head Coldplay - 2003 - Live 2003 (Expanded Japanese Edition) In the Map folder on Squeezebox Server and open up Coldplay

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread praganj
I have built a diy PS for my Touch with SuperTeddyReg. 120VA transformator, rectifier bridge with fast diodes, 6800uF Panasonic cap and then SuperTeddyReg and good cables. IMHO there is a huge sonical difference (using analogue or digital outputs) between delivered switched ps and well build

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] I need a new internet radio

2010-10-27 Thread stagrider
bpa;584592 Wrote: The standard Touch, Radio and Boom can play BBC live streams and BBC podcasts. For Touch and Radio - there is a 3rd party (user developed) applet which can be installed and then you can select and play any of the iPlayer Listen Again programs again without the need for a

[SlimDevices: Touch] Occasionaly no sound output during replay

2010-10-27 Thread Howlindawg
I have a problem that affects my Touch intermittently. I will start to play an Album, the display will show that the file is playing but there is no sound output on either the digital or analog outputs. Any time this happens it can be remedied by... turning the Touch off turning the Touch back

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] I need a new internet radio

2010-10-27 Thread bpa
On Touch - Settings/Advanced/Applet Installer and then uncheck recommended Applets Only. You should now get the option to install BBC Radio. Once installed and Touch reboots it will appear in the Internet Radio Menu as BBC Radio -- bpa

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Duplicate songs on Touch-How to remove?

2010-10-27 Thread KMorgan
I had a duplicate song prob. It turned out to be a playlist glitch/bug. See http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=585350#post585350 Keith -- KMorgan - Sorry, can't spare enough hours today for that 5 min job on

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Music Folder empty problem

2010-10-27 Thread Bamboleo
I've got the same issue too. The only situation where the music folder does not appear 'empty' is right after the (re-)installation of the squeezebox-server software in windows. It works only however until the computer is restarted. Then, folders are claimed to be empty again. Access to the music

[SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread surge1977
Hi, Im looking to purchase a squeezbox touch this weekend and have a basic question. 1) Does every bit of music i listen to have to run via the pc? Basically,i have installed a set of speakers in a room and want to link them to the sb touch. all i really want to do then is connect to internet

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Occasionaly no sound output during replay

2010-10-27 Thread toby10
By chance does this happen when you recently switched your Touch from MySqueezeBox.com to your local SBS server? Several have reported this issue similar to yours, but seemed tied to server switching as the cause. Just a thought. -- toby10

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread ralphpnj
praganj;585328 Wrote: I have built a diy PS for my Touch with SuperTeddyReg. 120VA transformator, rectifier bridge with fast diodes, 6800uF Panasonic cap and then SuperTeddyReg and good cables. IMHO there is a huge sonical difference (using analogue or digital outputs) between delivered

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread mooblie
ralphpnj;585363 Wrote: ...like deeper bass, clearer midrange, etc. TIA! Let me guess: it will be airier sound stage, more ambience, like the performers are here with me, immediacy, increased committment, more colour, less cramped expression, ... -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD'

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Turning Screen Completely Off?

2010-10-27 Thread toby10
I'd suggest posting your Buffalo Linkstation question in the 3rd Party Hardware forum on here. That unit is even mentioned in the description of that forum so there is likely many users of that combination in there that could help. :) -- toby10

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread ralphpnj
ralphpnj;585363 Wrote: HUGH? - just how how HUGH? HUGH enough that anyone can hear the difference? It's statements like IMHO there is a huge sonical difference that throw many people all into a tissy. Especially what such statements run counter to the experience of many of these people.

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread aubuti
For online services like internet radio, Pandora, Napster, Rhapsody, etc you do not need to have a pc running. Those services connect to the Squeezebox via mysqueezebox.com, which acts as an intermediary for login credentials, etc. You really only need a local server running to listen to your own

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread surge1977
Thanks a lot. And to confirm, can i just plug in a set of speakers to the touch and go from there or do i need an amplifier ? -- surge1977 surge1977's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41188 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread maggior
You need an amp. Think of the squeezebox like a CD player component, or a DVD player. It just provides line-level output. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4 Booms, 1 Duet, 1 Receiver, 1 Touch. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeBoxServer 7.5.0, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave. Current

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread praganj
I think that instead of writing about my spelling errors :) you should just try one good linear PS with your SBT. Than you will have your own experience and you can report your findings here. -- praganj praganj's

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread ralphpnj
surge1977;585368 Wrote: Thanks a lot. And to confirm, can i just plug in a set of speakers to the touch and go from there or do i need an amplifier ? Another option is to use powered speakers such those made by audioengine (http://audioengineusa.com/) and others. Well worth considering

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Questions prior to purchase

2010-10-27 Thread garym
ralphpnj;585413 Wrote: Another option is to use powered speakers such those made by audioengine (http://audioengineusa.com/) and others. Well worth considering when aiming for a minimalist setup. agree on audioengine. I use a set of A5's connected to a touch and it is quite nice. -- garym

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Sorting by Album Artist - Year - Artist

2010-10-27 Thread fiske
Thanks for the answer. Yes I have seen that when I browse by _album_ on the Touch that they are sorted by artist, then year, then album name. That was acctually one of the reasons why I thought it would only be a setting that I had been missing. It would be so much easier to have a nicer view

[SlimDevices: Touch] Already Registered to another user

2010-10-27 Thread domjohnson
Hi, When I try and access the My Apps section on the squeezebox touch, I get a message somewhat akin to Already registered to another user. I thought at first it might be registered to my account (the squeezebox is my dad's - just helping set it up for him, and I had previously logged into my

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Already Registered to another user

2010-10-27 Thread Andy Grundman
If you connect it to an SBS it will take on the account from SBS. Do a factory reset to switch it to another account. On Oct 27, 2010, at 2:47 PM, domjohnson wrote: Hi, When I try and access the My Apps section on the squeezebox touch, I get a message somewhat akin to Already registered

[SlimDevices: Touch] problem with displayed music files

2010-10-27 Thread dolendom
I been deleted music folders and files on my computer but the are still shown on the touch display how is that possible?? Is this a problem that I should accept?? Please anyone -- dolendom dolendom's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread praganj
The switching power supply is creating HF noise. This noise has not only negative effect on the Touch, but on all other hifi components in the system. When for somebody switched ps is enough, than it is finally not my problem :) -- praganj

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread Bill Burns
On 10/27/2010 4:30 PM, praganj wrote: The switching power supply is creating HF noise. This noise has not only negative effect on the Touch, but on all other hifi components in the system. I'll be interested to see the spectrum analyzer results from your test of the power supply in a shielded

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Sorting by Album Artist - Year - Artist

2010-10-27 Thread fiske
A bug report from 2003. Wow. It does not seem like it's high on the priority list. I don't undestand why this feature should be so difficult to implement. As an example I have currently 32 Pink Floyd albums ripped and it would be easier to handle them under artist if they where sorted by

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Sorting by Album Artist - Year - Artist

2010-10-27 Thread JJZolx
fiske;585465 Wrote: A bug report from 2003. Wow. It does not seem like it's high on the priority list. I don't undestand why this feature should be so difficult to implement. No, it's obviously not a high priority. What happens any time something like this is requested, no matter how

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread praganj
No problem: http://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1099022postcount=12 The whole thread: http://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81910 :) -- praganj praganj's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Play has stopped working with The New Music menu option

2010-10-27 Thread garym
unplug player turn off computer with 7.5.1 unplug ROUTER plug in router and let fully start reboot computer and let SbS start plug in player and let start Then do a FULL RESCAN of your music library. -- garym garym's

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread Bill Burns
On 10/27/2010 5:30 PM, praganj wrote: No problem: http://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1099022postcount=12 The whole thread: http://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81910 Thanks! Now how about the double-blind listening tests? -- Bill

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2010-10-27 Thread iPhone
praganj;585456 Wrote: The switching power supply is creating HF noise. This noise has not only negative effect on the Touch, but on all other hifi components in the system. When for somebody switched ps is enough, than it is finally not my problem :) HELLO, the Touch has two switching

[SlimDevices: Touch] Abrupt silence from Touch, iMac needs a hard reboot

2010-10-27 Thread psp
I've listened to my Touch with great and increasing satisfaction since mid-April without significant difficulty. About a week ago, the music suddenly went silent. The Touch screen looked normal (like it was playing), but the playing time indicator was not advancing. At the computer (details

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Title formatting in Touch (squeezeplay)

2010-10-27 Thread esa
Dear Erland, By erase, I mean delete the song on my NAS. For example, When I ear a song with bad quality. I re-encode my old tape, but sometime, I have CD version. I this case, there is not other way to do. Only listening and mark for deletion or delete the song. Good day. Eric -- esa

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Alarm wake up improvement

2010-10-27 Thread esa
Once again, I ear this stupid buzzer :-( Yesterday, I set the sleep function and this morning, I don't wake up with the SQL playlist. To check the link with my NAS, I stop the buzzer. I start play and it play the SQL Playlist. The list of improvement : - Different duration time for each alarm

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Alarm wake up improvement

2010-10-27 Thread Mnyb
Try random song instead . Or a short playlist 10 songs or so . To see whats happening. You are using erlands rather cpu intensive plugins ? (he do warn you) On a NAS what is the spec on thta one ? cpu ram etc ? sbs performance on playlist is not good you need cpu to load a pl with 100-1000