Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] IR sensor ALMOST dead - any cure?

2016-03-08 Thread RussellMrgn
rickwookie wrote: > Looks like I have an excuse the use the carrier frequency detection > function of my RPi AnalysIR setup that I've yet to try, to find out > whether the Slim/Logitech remotes I have are actually firing 38 or 40 > kHz. Then I can decide on the TSOP32238 or TSOP32240. The

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Toslink's optical vs rca digital cable

2015-11-12 Thread RussellMrgn
2string1 wrote: > I get it, but I still get the feeling that you all think, if it looks > good it can't sound good... I have a Squeezebox Touch. It looks good, and also sounds good. Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet,(Controller x2) Boom x3, Radio and Touch x3 Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case,

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Toslink's optical vs rca digital cable

2015-11-10 Thread RussellMrgn
Play nice now boys! But as has been said by others, at the end of the day the final choice comes down to you, as it's you who is going to buy the item. Most would say to demo some cables of both types, expensive and cheap in your own system first before you decide on the one to go for..

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Speaker suggestions

2014-05-02 Thread RussellMrgn
Mnyb wrote: I like those kef . More brands should offer digital active speakers :) How would you connect them to the touch as it has a USB connection? Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet,(Controller x2) Boom x3, Radio and Touch x3 Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] SB Touch won't display correct time

2013-01-17 Thread RussellMrgn
daytripper wrote: No worries, it still seems to be working. If the time drifts in the next days or weeks I'll post and let y'all know. But - so far so good! If the time starts to drift again, another thing to consider is the small button cell on the motherboard itself.

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] 7 inch tablet to replace Touch ?

2012-07-08 Thread RussellMrgn
How about a 'now playing' that displays on your TV? if your intrested then look at this thread:- http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?74270-Remote-quot-NowPlaying-quot-Display RussellMrgn's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Color Management of Scanned Album Art

2012-06-29 Thread RussellMrgn
JJZolx wrote: See if you can find some of the same covers that you've scanned on http://www.albumartexchange.com. If there's a significant difference, then you're obviously doing something wrong. If not, I'd chalk it up to the cheap display on the Touch. +1 for Album Art Exchange, it's

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch at Amazon.co.uk today 18/6

2012-06-18 Thread RussellMrgn
Mushroom_3 wrote: I must not look I have 3 already! Too late for me, I looked, I bought! . Now I have 3! RussellMrgn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29655 View this thread:

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeebox Touch: tagging wav flac files; conversion of wav to flac; rip CDs to flac

2012-05-29 Thread RussellMrgn
dBpoweramp is the way to go. Over the last 3 years, I with a friend have been converting our combined music collection to FLAC (14,000+ cd's). My ripper of choice is dBpoweramp, as its interface is much easier than EAC. With a collection this large, backing up your music is a must, and for this I

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Squeezebox Touch Wall Mount project and possibly for sale!

2012-05-18 Thread RussellMrgn
I would be intrested in getting one as well, I'll send a PM to you. RussellMrgn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29655 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95114

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Ok. Please make me aware of the proper way to get artwork to display properly.

2012-04-23 Thread RussellMrgn
I embed my artwork into each flac file, and also have one for the folder itself. In both cases I always go for 500 x 500 as my size. I use Album art exchange, or scan the covers myself. To do the resizing, I use the very good and free, VSO Image resizer to do this. I keep all artwork to between

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Is the Touch limiting my sound quality?

2011-10-30 Thread RussellMrgn
, and know that I've lost a lot of the high end. At least I still don't need specs. Bummer!. I work at an airport (24Yrs) and wear specs -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Use headphone jack instead of RCA?

2011-04-22 Thread RussellMrgn
You can go shorter, if you wish:- http://www.shortycable.com/shorty1.htm Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667 RAM, X2 Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5 H/D's Internal

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Need better album art. How?

2011-01-22 Thread RussellMrgn
a very powerful image artwork tool. Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667 RAM, X2 Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5 H/D's Internal. Ext Backup: DAS 200 with X2 Western

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] How much would you pay for a Touch Wall Mount?

2010-08-22 Thread RussellMrgn
it ended, then I would have gone to £100. I know thats a lot of money, but if you want one like i do then so be it. Anymore beta testers fancy selling their wall mount? Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Album Art Queries

2010-07-30 Thread RussellMrgn
into any problems. All of my music is in Flac, with embeded and folder images. Would i be right in thinking that the server looks for the folder image file first, then skips a deeper image scan if it finds one? Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Album Art Queries

2010-07-29 Thread RussellMrgn
a folder.jpg file for the folder, but that is just my personal way of doing it. Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667 RAM, X2 Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5 H/D's Internal

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Album Art Queries

2010-07-28 Thread RussellMrgn
The program that i use to create my flac files is dBpoweramp. With this program it embeds the cover art of your choice into the file, and creates a folder cover image file for you at the same time. Russ -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] How much would you pay for a Touch Wall Mount?

2010-07-05 Thread RussellMrgn
as such. If anyone who has one was willing to follow pfarrell's idea, the you could mark me down for one. anyone else? Russ -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667 RAM, X2 Western Digital

Re: [SlimDevices: Touch] Touch Wall Mount... Will we ever see it?

2010-07-04 Thread RussellMrgn
it from advertising? If any of you lucky beta testers who have one, and are not intending to use it, maybe you would consider selling it to me. If so please drop me a PM. Regards, Russell -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case

[SlimDevices: Touch] Touch Wall Mount... Will we ever see it?

2010-07-02 Thread RussellMrgn
. Russ. -- RussellMrgn Squeezebox: Classic/SB3, Duet, Boom x3, Radio and Touch (posted, in transit!) Server: Noah Blk Mini-ITX Case, Intel D945GCLF2 Atom 330 Motherboard, 2 GB 667 RAM, X2 Western Digital Scorpio Blue 500GB 2.5 H/D's Internal. Ext Backup: DAS 200 with X2 Western Digital Caviar Green