Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] bbc iplayer

2012-01-22 Thread Grumpy Bob
sfd;685243 Wrote: I am a beginner. Can I get bbc iplayer on my squeezebox duet? Yes, there's a plugin for that (in the media server, now called Logitech Media Server). I'm assuming there's nothing odd about the Duet in this regard (I have 2 x SBR, 1 x SB3. Robert -- Grumpy Bob

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2012-01-22 Thread praganj
JohnSwenson;685571 Wrote: Here is the schematic of the design mentioned above: http://johnswenson1.home.comcast.net/stereo/SB_5V.GIF John S. Great post :) -- praganj praganj's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] TinySC Scanning entire disk volume

2012-01-22 Thread Mnyb
autopilot;685509 Wrote: Hmm, why did it omit stuff in other folders previous? oh well. A bug working in your favor or permission issues. -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 x

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2012-01-22 Thread Waldo Pepper
JohnSwenson;685571 Wrote: OK, here is the in depth reply to Mr Pepper's inquiries. I am an electronics engineer working for a semiconductor company (I'm not allowed to say which one), I layout integrated circuits, mostly large high speed digital with sensitive analog circuitry as well. My

[SlimDevices: Touch] Bug - album art displaying (or not) in lists

2012-01-22 Thread Dave1972
Minor bug: I have noticed that when browsing Artists, if I drill into an Artist to browse that artist's albums, the cover (folder) art does not always display next to the album title. I have discovered that the determining factor is as follows: *If an album has various artists* (i.e. different

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Plug-in menu entries gone

2012-01-22 Thread 12 Oz Mouse
After updating from 7.6.1 to LMS 7.7.1 a few weeks ago, I've only now realised that all sub menu items such as Staff Picks, Local etc are missing from the Internet Radio menu; all that remains are the two BBC iPlayer ones, and Tune-in URL (see attached jpg). On the actual devices (Touch, Boom,

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2012-01-22 Thread paulster
Waldo Pepper;685649 Wrote: Thankyou for the prompt and in depth analysis of your circuit and your background. I have looked at the circuit and *can find no reason* why it would not work. A simple but highly effective well thought out design. Linear Tech devices take some real beating for

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] 24/96 Perfromance Issue ( Solution!)

2012-01-22 Thread Dave1972
It's really not recommended to use a wireless connection for hi-def (24-bit) music. Apart from the stuttering, you're going to be getting numerous streaming errors that introduce artefacts and lower the effective definition of what you are listening to. This may be less evident if you don't use

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeeze DAC or Yamaha DSP-E800

2012-01-22 Thread garym
Dave1972;685696 Wrote: You're mixing up two issues: whether to use an external DAC, and whether to disable the Touch's digital volume control. First the internal DAC: it's not good quality. It's a reasonable, cheap, functional DAC, not an audiophile DAC. If you don't want your Touch to

[SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox touch unable to play alac or aif 24/96 files

2012-01-22 Thread bilbon_s
Hi everyone, I'm having problem trying to read 24/96 or 24/88 files with my squeezebox touch. I tried alac and aif format and both don't work. I'm getting weird sounds or nothing at all. Wav files works fines. My server is installed on a synology ds212j NAS. Does anyone has an idea of any

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox touch unable to play alac or aif 24/96 files

2012-01-22 Thread garym
bilbon_s;685702 Wrote: Hi everyone, I'm having problem trying to read 24/96 or 24/88 files with my squeezebox touch. I tried alac and aif format and both don't work. I'm getting weird sounds or nothing at all. Wav and flac files works fines. My server is installed on a synology ds212j

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox touch unable to play alac or aif 24/96 files

2012-01-22 Thread bilbon_s
I tested with a USB key to check if the NAS is a problem. The aif file on a USB key does not work. So it may not be a NAS problem. -- bilbon_s bilbon_s's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53713 View

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Internet Radio Plug-in menu entries gone

2012-01-22 Thread garym
12 Oz Mouse;685683 Wrote: After updating from 7.6.1 to LMS 7.7.1 a few weeks ago, I've only now realised that all sub menu items such as Staff Picks, Local etc are missing from the Internet Radio menu; all that remains are the two BBC iPlayer ones, and Tune-in URL (see attached jpg). On the

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox touch unable to play alac or aif 24/96 files

2012-01-22 Thread Mnyb
bilbon_s;685710 Wrote: I tested with a USB key to check if the NAS is a problem. The aif file on a USB key does not work. So it may not be a NAS problem. It is if you run the server on a computer it transcodes alac and aif to flac , the nas migth not be able to. And nor will the Touch itself

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeeze DAC or Yamaha DSP-E800

2012-01-22 Thread toby10
SqueezeBox Touch's DAC held it's own against much higher priced streamers, performing better than units costing much more than a Touch. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=90643 As always, listen for yourself. ;) -- toby10

Re: For those in the UK, Touch for �134.99

2012-01-22 Thread rbz5416
A lot of the price difference is accounted for by different sellers. Amazon themselves have been selling at £135 but when their stock is exhausted, the price goes up to the lowest available from one of the partners. When they get new stock the price goes back down again. -- rbz5416

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeeze DAC or Yamaha DSP-E800

2012-01-22 Thread MCG555
Dave1972;685696 Wrote: You're mixing up two issues: whether to use an external DAC, and whether to disable the Touch's digital volume control. First the internal DAC: it's not good quality. It's a reasonable, cheap, functional DAC, not an audiophile DAC. If you don't want your Touch to

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Cannot resolve IP address message

2012-01-22 Thread JohnSwenson
Ocean56;685734 Wrote: I signed into advanced settings on the web app Logitech Media Server on my laptop that I used for that. I wanted to download 3rd party plugins, but got the above message. What does that mean? That sounds like a DNS issue. I would make sure the computer you run LMS

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeeze DAC or Yamaha DSP-E800

2012-01-22 Thread Mnyb
Re loosing resolution with 24 bit material mathematically yes practically no . No ADC or DAC has 144 dB sn ratio hence they are not in practice 24 bit best case 20-21 bit iin the very best dac's with sn around 120 dB in the case of Touch probably less than that. And then we have the recording