Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] unable to use the SB's Radio

2012-01-29 Thread magicj1
garym;686936 Wrote: Start with rebooting router. All sorted, thanks. I had to reinstall the SBT server in the end. -- magicj1 magicj1's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49221 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2012-01-29 Thread Phil Leigh
JohnSwenson;686733 Wrote: If you are running just a Touch they probably do not need heatsinking, but if you are going to be running a USB drive off the USB port you probably will. John S. On the other hand, if you are concerned enough about sound quality to be in the market for a

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Linear Power Supplies

2012-01-29 Thread beetof
Music is on a Synology NAS (ethernetconnection via router). I plan to connect the NAS and Touch on a switch, that's connected to the router. At the moment, I'm still using the Duet. I will order a Touch one of these days. Will control it with the Duet-controller. I will try the software tweaks

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] SBT randomly crashes my network!

2012-01-29 Thread dasmueller
http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16648 This is a link to configuring a Netgear router to work w the Touch. Might be worth a look. http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Squeezebox-Players/bd-p/squeezeboxplayers This is a link to the official forum, you might post there as

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] SBT randomly crashes my network!

2012-01-29 Thread chill
Budyog;686999 Wrote: I have not set a static IP on the Squeezebox yet, but I can give that a try. No need - I only asked because I think IP address conflicts are more likely to occur if you have a number of devices with fixed IP addresses, but even then you only have to make sure that they're

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] SBT randomly crashes my network!

2012-01-29 Thread Budyog
chill;687122 Wrote: No need - I only asked because I think IP address conflicts are more likely to occur if you have a number of devices with fixed IP addresses, but even then you only have to make sure that they're all different. Stick with DHCP, but double check that there aren't any

[SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
As reported by John S I've been looking at support for async usb dacs connected to the Usb port of Touch. I believe I've made some progress and have some changes to the touch firmware which I believe are worth sharing. At present this is really a proof of concept and I am looking for testers

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Instructions for connecting USB DAC to Touch

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
JohnSwenson;674869 Wrote: I have a little bit of news, Triode from these forums is now looking into the issues as well, he's looking into the inner workings of the low level USB driver which is where the issues seem to be coming from. Say tuned this may eventually get resolved. John S.

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] How to lock audio output at 100% (I think)

2012-01-29 Thread Aesculus
I did some research on this yesterday and it appears Peters original work is still sound, it just needs a bit of refreshing for LMS. The problem is that while Logitech 'fixed' the problem of the SB Touch not having a fixed volume they blew the implemenation for those that still want the ability

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Installing Transmission on the Touch

2012-01-29 Thread jazzbaby
This is beyond me. I figure I'll need to run a virtual machine with similar specs to the Touch so I can install a full linux setup then compile a binary to transfer over and install. Perhaps a pogoplug will be enough. Anyone wanna try this and share? Thanks! -- jazzbaby

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] SBT randomly crashes my network!

2012-01-29 Thread Apesbrain
I had a similar issue a few months ago that started when my son came home for Thanksgiving. Several times a day all wireless devices in our household would lose internet access. Rebooting the router restored access until the next time; typically a matter of a few hours later. I tried changing

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread paul.raulerson
Will install later this afternoon, can't shake feeding the family first... -Paul -- paul.raulerson paul.raulerson's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=50346 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
3) Add the following new repository url to the LMS Web settings page: Settings, Plugins (additonal repositories at bottom of page), press apply http://triodeapplets.googlecode.com/...sbtestrepo.xml I went to the Settings menu but I dont see 'Plugins' listed Were can I find the LMS Web settings

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
dynaudiorules;687173 Wrote: Would step 3 be done on the Touch itself or on the Server side??? I ask because I dont see the option you listed shown after I select Settings-Plugins on the Server side. Don't know or can't find LMS Web setting page either. Server side - its on the settings,

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
Okay found out that Additional Repositories does not show on Linux servers. I used my Windows Server. I am using a Musical Fidelity V-Link, I get very faint pops about 1 min apart. Otherwise it works great. -- dynaudiorules 'Dynobot's Audio' (https://sites.google.com/site/computeraudioorg/)

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
dynaudiorules;687190 Wrote: Okay found out that Additional Repositories does not show on Linux servers. Shows on my linux server... I am using a Musical Fidelity V-Link, I get very faint pops about 1 min apart. Otherwise it works great. Does the instantaneous frequency update on the

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
Triode;687193 Wrote: Shows on my linux server... Does the instantaneous frequency update on the Usb Audio Output info display on touch? It could be that your dac has a smaller buffer than mine. This kernel overrides the rate at which the dac asks for data to make sure the feedback

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
dynaudiorules;687194 Wrote: Yes if I select the V-Link on the Touch I can see all the information. Does it say the output endpoint is ASYNC? Also does the Momentary freq update (the page is refreshed once a second). On my dac every couple of seconds this updates to a value either side of the

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
Triode;687196 Wrote: Does it say the output endpoint is ASYNC? Also does the Momentary freq update (the page is refreshed once a second). On my dac every couple of seconds this updates to a value either side of the nominal frequency. Yes it says Async No update on the Momentary freq

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
dynaudiorules;687199 Wrote: Yes it says Async No update on the Momentary freq 44084 Hz (0x2c. 15a0) If I switch songs it updates 44113 Hz (0x2c. 1cf8) Hum - async is not working then - should be being updated.. Are you able to ssh into the touch and type dmesg - what does it say

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
Triode;687202 Wrote: Hum - async is not working then - should be being updated.. Are you able to ssh into the touch and type dmesg - what does it say for the last few lines while it is playing? r6:0002 r5:c03f6c78 r4:c7e0fa00 r3:c025ce58 [c0245498] (snd_pcm_do_prepare+0x0/0x34) from

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread Triode
That doesn't look right - could you capture the entire dmesg and post here or mail to me? -- Triode Triode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
I sent you a PM with more of the result from the dmesg command -- dynaudiorules 'Dynobot's Audio' (https://sites.google.com/site/computeraudioorg/) dynaudiorules's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread dynaudiorules
Triode;687207 Wrote: That doesn't look right - could you capture the entire dmesg and post here or mail to me? email sent -- dynaudiorules 'Dynobot's Audio' (https://sites.google.com/site/computeraudioorg/)

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] IR blaster and Touch

2012-01-29 Thread shaboyi
aubuti;678864 Wrote: Wow Felix, that's great. I can't wait to check it out. Thanks! As anyone been able to get the updated IRBlaster plugin to work with the Touch? Before I try to create a custom .conf file I would love to hear of others experience with the plugin. i also have a very basic

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Installing Transmission on the Touch

2012-01-29 Thread JohnSwenson
I'm trying to understand why you want to put transmission on the Touch in the first place. My understanding is that it is its own linux distribution with a bunch of studio music apps (synthesizers, drum machines etc). If all you want to do is play music, most people will run MPD, I'm sure you can

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Async USB Dac Experiments - testers wanted...

2012-01-29 Thread paul.raulerson
Installed and tried on a MF VLink, A Wavelength CoSecant, and a Peachtree DAC*IT. No synch to the VLink or CoSecant. The Peachtree played the music cleanly, but the music dragged if that makes any sense. By the way, install was flawless and the uninstall was also flawless. Good work, please

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Installing Transmission on the Touch

2012-01-29 Thread Mnyb
There is also a bit torrent client named transmission . But consider that you have to clean out the rubish files after downloading and adjust the file tags ! This is neccesary just trusting dl file to come with decent tags is a 100% sure way to end up with scanning problems or artifacts in the

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Installing Transmission on the Touch

2012-01-29 Thread Michael Herger
Also check out Transmissions dependencies , the Linux on Touch is very small it migth not come with everything expected. I think what mnyb wanted to say is: forget it :-). It's not worth the hassle unless tinkering is part of the fun for you. A plug computer would serve you much better. --

[SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox touch, small radio, wifi, classical

2012-01-29 Thread BloodyRue
Hi, I am trying to set up a wifi radio system and seem to be looking at the squeezebox touch as being the best alternative to the rest. Looking for more info on connectivity. I have a small radio that accepts rca plugs. I have a wifi network on a different floor in the house. I want the radio