Re: [slim] Problems with Mesh Wi-Fi?
Thanks for that suggestion. Yes they are wi-fi 6 routers. Had a quick look via Deco app and web browser and can't see an option to either disable wi-fi 6 or maybe set wi-fi mode to just 802.11n only (which hopefully achieves the same thing?). Will try a deep dive later. -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B535 LTE 4G + Linkysys Deco X20 mesh x 5 Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=116929 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Problems with Mesh Wi-Fi?
Sorry if this has been covered - couldn't find it with a quick search so just point me at the thread please. I just replaced my "normal" 4G modem/router + wi-fi range extender with a 5-station TP-Link Deco X20 mesh system to get better signal strength throughout the house. And indeed I have - my various Squeeze devices report better signal strength all round. However, I'm now getting terrible rebuffering - 5 second gaps every 30 seconds of music - especially with FLAC files played from my iMac. Lower-res files (e.g. 320K MP3) cause slightly less problems but still noticeable. Network is optimised according to Deco App and inSSIDer scan looks good. Everything rebooted. I do use SmartDNS but that shouldn't affect local playback should it? Anyone else had the same problems? Any ideas? Thanks -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B535 LTE 4G + Linkysys Deco X20 mesh x 5 Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=116929 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Web interface has reversed order of My Music - Years option
Redrum wrote: > LMS 7.9.2 and mine is also newest to oldest. Are any of your other > categories like "Album Artists" reversed (Z...A)? > > Jim Nope - everything else seems fine and as it was. Weird! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112814 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Web interface has reversed order of My Music - Years option
For some reason my LMS web interface now shows years from oldest to newest (top to bottom) when using the My Music - Years option. It has always had the latest year at the top running to earliest at the bottom. Not fatal - just irritating. What happened? Can't see an option to change it. LMS is Version is 7.7.6 - 1521467459 @ Thu Mar 29 16:46:01 WEDT 2018 Browser is Chrome Version 84.0.4147.135 (Official Build) (64-bit) - same happens with Edge browser OS is Windows 10 Version 2004 under BootCamp on iMac -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112814 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] FS: Logitech controller (dead screen) - just pay shipping
I've sold my working Logitech Controller but still have a "dead" unit which I'm loathe to put into landfill. The screen died so I bought a replacement Controller (the one that's now sold). It's all there - controller, cradle, PSU with EU/UK plugs, box - maybe you can fix it if you can source a display. Or it's for spares. Just pay shipping at cost and it's yours. It ships from Portugal. -Obrigado e boa noite- Graeme -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111698 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Global Media UK stations removed from Tunein
Thanks to the guys above for pointing me at the RadioFeeds plugin to get the Global radio stations back on my Squeezeboxen. Kudos! Have a great New Year all! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111369 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Respecting the heritage!
w3wilkes wrote: > Just goes to show you how it's different strokes for different folks. I > have 2 Duet receivers and 3 controllers and I think the Duets are super. Agreed - I didn't have any real problem with the Controller - just didn't need what it did. But my receiver was quite "fragile" and frequently dropped the signal, especially for higher bit-rates. But I'm glad it's working for you. Anything to keep the ecosystem alive! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Respecting the heritage!
Well done you! I also scored a SLIMP3 some years ago because I wanted the complete line-up. I've got a silver SB2 for the garage system, an SB3 (Classic) lurking in a cupboard somewhere, a few SBTs dotted around as my principal streamers, plus a brace of Radios and an elderly Boom. Just missing an SB1 (no real loss) and a Transporter (nice but too expensive). Must dig out my SLIMP3 and put it next to my other piece of audio jewellry - a Revox PR99 MKII - just great to look at and remember how it was in the bad old days . . . Enjoy! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] John Darko talks about Squeezebox / LMS in 2019
OK Ill take a look thanks. I understand skins and plugins. Presumably Material is purely cosmetic and adds no functionality. Just asking . . . no flames please. -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=110634 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] John Darko talks about Squeezebox / LMS in 2019
d6jg wrote: > I agree with all of that but have you tried the Material skin plugin? Hands up - nope. Hadn't even heard of it until this thread and still know nothing about it. Can you point me somewhere useful? Thanks. -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=110634 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] John Darko talks about Squeezebox / LMS in 2019
To be fair, I think it's only the web UI that the article is criticising, not the various IOS / Android apps, several of which he calls out as good. And he rates some combinations better than Roon which can't be bad. Personally, I think the web UI is fine - easy to use and intuitive (well at least for an old fart like me). I have the left pane maximised with large artwork and a sort order of artist - year - album (where appropriate). I have no artwork showing in the right pane - just the play list. Just click on a track in either pane for all the extra info you might need. There's extra skins if you're obsessive about appearance. What's not to like? The only real thing I'd like (mentioned in an earlier thread started by me) is the ability to include "pointers" to non-local music (e.g. Spotify or Tidal albums) in the library so that LMS effectively integrates local music and streaming services like Roon. But Michael Herger has already said that this would be a significant chunk of work which, frankly, is unlikely to happen. And I haven't found a work around yet apart from putting the Spotty pointer in a Favorites folder in LMS as a quick way of reminding me about the albums and accessing them. The rest of Darko's article is relatively complementary, even though I don't know if a souped-up Raspberry Pi sounds significantly better into a decent DAC than the stock SBT digital out. Darko says "An audio HAT like those offered by ALLO, HifiBerry, JustBoom will see our Pi-Squeeze comfortably surpass the Squeezebox Touch on sound quality (with analogue OR digital)." Let me stress - I haven't heard a Pi+HAT so have no evidence either way. Anyway, I think it's nice to see good old SBT and LMS getting some new and relatively favourable press here in 2019. Cheers -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=110634 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] John Darko talks about Squeezebox / LMS in 2019
Anyone else seen this? https://darko.audio/2019/06/freshly-squeezed-streaming/ I'm a fan of Darko's website but I think he's a little harsh in this article, particularly about the UI. Quote "LMS web interface, accessible from ANY device running a web browser, has a face only a mother could love." The web-UI photo is not a good example IMHO. Anyway, sounds like a 7/10 pass for us "budget-conscious audiophiles"! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=110634 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Original Web site for Slim Devices
My first Squeezy was an SB3/Classic, closely followed by a Boom. Migrated to an early Touch and a couple of Radios and decided to get "a collection", purely for sentimental reasons. Scored an early SlimP3 and a silver SB2 off eBay and everything worked. The SlimP3 looks way cool from an elemental-technology perspective but, sadly, couldn't keep up from a SQ perspective, so it now sits in a cupboard, alongside the Classic and Boom. May have to dig it out again and plonk it on the bookshelf next to my other unused audio jewelry. Never managed to find a Transporter at a decent price unfortunately, but I think the 3 x synced SBTs I have are more than up to the job. -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac Sierra -> Bootcamp 6.0 -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B593 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=107823 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Active / powered speakers for a covered terrace
Looking for suggestions to upgrade my AudioEngine A2 speakers on the end of an SB Touch and currently situated against the house wall on a unit under a covered terrace to provide music for -al fresco- lunches / dinners etc.. The A2s are good close up but lack scale and guts when you move away or off-axis. Got some A5s which I'll try; also some JBL Control 1s which I can drive with a TP-20 or TP-60 amp for comparison. Just like some "largesse" to the sounds . . . Any thoughts on upgrades? Not looking for anything too large / fussy / expensive. Bring it on . . . GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Asus EeePc, 1TB disk Windoze 7 FLAC/MP3 server (MediaMonkey) -> Huawei B593 + bridges SB Touch -> TP60 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs (awaiting Devialet replacement) SB Touch -> AudioEngine A5+ study SB3 -> AudioEngine A2 terrace Radio kitchen + bedroom Boom outdoor kitchen SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 garage Controller; iPad2 + iPeng / SqueezePad; Android + SqueezeCommander; Windoze PCs + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104347 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Status of various Squeezebox replacement projects/products?
There seems to be a plethora of SB Touch replacements / killers, mostly focused on improved SQ. BUT - why do all the manufacturers continue to think that i-Things or their Android equivalents are the UI of choice and just produce headless devices? I've played with RasPi-base solutions - sure they work well but it's still nerdsville central. I'm a long-time SB user and the ability to just stroll over to the nearest SB Touch, SB Classic, Radio etc. (I have them all) to control the music is seriously cool. We have multiple i-Things dotted around, but that's the point - they're not usually to hand, and then you have to swipe to the relevant app (iPeng etc.), wait for it to sync, blah blah. Sure we use them as well but a touch display on the actual client costs peanuts these days and I reckon it increases the marketability / differentiation of the product. We've also had visitors asking what's that playing? and being able to just see from the clients is great. Maybe I'm just the wrong target market these days but there are lots of us greys around with money to spend on an easy-to-use high-quality system. And it hasn't stopped Sonos either. An updated 24/192 capable SB Touch form-factor (display and Touch input) with Spotify, Tidal etc. apps at around £250 sterling would be a killer IMHO with a big name behind it. Yes I know - it sort of exists thanks to Triode -et al- but that doesn't count. So I'm not getting rid of my Squeezes in the foreseeable future . . . -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Asus EeePc, 1TB disk Windoze 7 FLAC/MP3 server (MediaMonkey) - Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 + 3 bridges SB Touch/DacMagic - Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs SB2 - AudioEngine A5+ study SB3 - AudioEngine A2 terrace Boom kitchen Radio bedroom SLIMP3 - Rotel RA820BX2 - MA252 garage Controller; iPad2 + iPeng / SqueezePad; Android + SqueezeCommander; Windoze PCs + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103588 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Seeking help from someone living in Germany
Hi Heiner. Sent PM with details. GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Asus EeePc, 1TB disk Windoze 7 FLAC/MP3 server (MediaMonkey) - Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 + 3 bridges SB Touch/DacMagic - Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs SB2 - AudioEngine A5+ study SB3 - AudioEngine A2 terrace Boom kitchen Radio bedroom SLIMP3 - Rotel RA820BX2 - MA252 garage Controller; iPad2 + iPeng / SqueezePad; Android + SqueezeCommander; Windoze PCs + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100483 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Seeking help from someone living in Germany
Hi Am wanting to buy a couple of small Squeezebox spares from a guy who only ships within Germany. Looking for someone in Germany who would buy them for me and then post onwards to me (at my cost - obviously). Happy to pay in advance. Can anyone help? The only German language I have is courtesy of Google Translate! Will post in German forum later if no-one can help. Thanks GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Asus EeePc, 1TB disk Windoze 7 FLAC/MP3 server (MediaMonkey) - Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 + 3 bridges SB Touch/DacMagic - Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs SB2 - AudioEngine A5+ study SB3 - AudioEngine A2 terrace Boom kitchen Radio bedroom SLIMP3 - Rotel RA820BX2 - MA252 garage Controller; iPad2 + iPeng / SqueezePad; Android + SqueezeCommander; Windoze PCs + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100483 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] What does VortexBox give me that I didn't know I needed?
Hi all. There are many good thing said about VortexBox on this forum and I like what I read about it, so I'm interested to see if I'm missing out on something by at least not running the software. Here's my current setup:- My LMS server is an Asus EeePC 1005HA netbook with Atom N270 processor, 2GB DDR2 RAM an a 1TB internal drive (upgrade). It is cabled to my master Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 router and runs Windows 7 Home Premium, Avast anti-virus, Internet Explorer, LMS and not much else. My library is currently around 400GB with about 28,000 songs. The Asus sits quietly in a corner, closed unless I want to use the display to see what's playing, initiate a rescan, etc. I rip CDs to FLAC (using dBpoweramp) or download files on a desktop Acer Z5610 Windows 7 machine which hosts my master database and is regularly backed up (Windows backup) to an external SATA disk stored off-site. I use MediaMonkey Gold to tag and organise my files on the Acer (and even to listen while I'm working on the PC), then FreeFileSync or FolderMatch to copy things across to the Asus once a week or so. I use iPad apps or the standard web interface to control the server as necessary. The Asus server feeds a hard-wired SB2, wireless SB3, wireless Touch, wireless Boom and a wireless Radio through three additional Buffalo routers configured as bridges to give me a good signal wherever I want music, usually synced to the same stream. I listen to some internet radio streams but don't do Pandora, Spotify, etc.; I don't have any hardware mods, LMS apps or plug-ins (apart from the basics) and have not yet ventured into Triode territory. Now I admit this is not an elegant one-box solution like VortexBox since it uses things I already had, but it works (mostly!) and I understand it. So what am I missing that VortexBox could give me? Please note this is NOT a VortexBox criticism; if I didn't already have some old hardware lying around I may well have gone down that route. Should I look at the software? Thanks in advance for any observations from a wet and windy (and bankrupt) little country. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98423 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Alvin Lee - RIP
Still think their 3rd album Stonedhenge from '69 is one of their best. Much jazzier, before they got sucked into hard rock through audience pressure post-Woodstock. Spent an hour or so right in front of Lee's lead guitar speaker when they played at Manchester university in my ill-spent youth. Don't think my hearing ever recovered! RIP old son, and thanks. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98253 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Yet another what amp for my SB question
The Muse suggestion is really a variant of my Topping TP-20 MK 2 (see my original post). Realistically around 10W per channel into 8 ohms without excessive distortion. Nice sound but still looking for more grunt. T-class seems to top out (s'cuse pun) at the TP-60 which looks like around 30W without distortion (rated at 50W into 8 ohms BUT 10% THD). My Control Ones are not the Pro Version; the latter are 4 ohm nominal, the domestic version is 8 ohms, so we get a little less current out of the amp. Any other thoughts folks? Please note budget (£150 sterling / 175 euros / $230 US dollars). GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98115 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Yet another what amp for my SB question
Well despite the general doom and gloom about the demise of SB devices (nothwithstanding the community-funded thread) I'm still enjoying my little Squeezeboxen and waiting for used prices to settle down a bit so I can get some more. In the mean time, I recently bagged a brace of JBL Control One speakers in almost-new condition at a great price and I want to stick 'em on the end of a spare Squeezy. I'd forgotten how much I like these JBL beauties, but they do need a bit of welly to sing. I connected my little Topping TP-20 MKII but it runs out of steam just as the Control Ones start to boogie. The Topping TP-60 looks interesting but is much more expensive. So - any suggestions for a small straight-forward minimalistic line-level amp offering - say - upwards of 30W RMS per channel into 8 ohms (and not at 10% THD!)? Happy to buy used gear. Budget - how about £150 sterling / 175 euros / $230 US dollars? There's plenty above that budget (e.g used Cyrus Straight Line, Nu-Force) but I figure it's a decent break point for used gear at least. I know I can get some old Rotel / Denon / Sansui / Teac / whatever stuff below that price but I'd like something physically small and all I want is an on-off switch and a volume control. Thanks. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98115 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Black Transporter for sale (London)
Hi - just came across your post. Can you tell us more? Exact model? SD or Logitech? Age? Condition? Why are you selling it / What are you replacing it with? Thanks GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95199 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Black Transporter for sale (London)
chriscc wrote: Hi. It's a Slim Devices one, just over 4 years old, excellent condition. Struggling a bit with model number, there's nothing printed on it. Is there a trick to determine? Hi Chris, Wanted to know whether it's a proper Transporter where everything can be controlled by the TransNav knob or a later / cheaper SE which needs a remote to do anything. Tnx GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95199 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Wireless Router Recommendations?
I had a Linksys combined modem/wireless router and found that it overheated with heavy wireless activity (i.e. streaming to multiple Squeezeboxes) causing problems both with the internet connection as well as local networking. So I replaced it with a simple ethernet modem (free from my ISP and tucked away out of sight) and a Buffalo AirStation WHR-HP-G54. If you don't know this device it's a high-power b/g (not n) router. Not made any more unfortunately. It's so good I bought a few more used ones from eBay and configured them as bridges to give me 100% wireless signal pretty much everywhere -chez nous-, plus a spare. The AirStations are rock-solid and you can flash Tomato or DD-WRT firmware as well if you're that way inclined. I have a mixture of stock firmware as well as these other two but don't notice any performance difference in my setup. Just my recommendation. G -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Acer Z5610 1TB Quad-Core Touch Windows 7 iTunes (M4A server) Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 x 3 SB Touch/DacMagic - Naim system (below) Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs SlimP3 - Topping TP20 Mk2 - Genexxa PRO LX5 study SB3 - AudioEngine A2s kitchen Boom terrace Radio bedroom SB2 - Rotel RA820BX2 - MA252 garage Controller Windoze laptops + SqueezePlay Android SqueezeCommander iPad2 iPeng GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why do you continue to use your Squeezebox ?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88916 Question: Why do you continue to use Squeezebox ? - I'm satisfied with the Squeezebox system, why change something that works good ? - I have already invested too much in Squeezebox devices, would cost too much to switch - I have just purchased a new Squeezebox and won't switch to something else anytime soon - I love the 3rd party plugin/app model and would only switch to something else that supports this - I would consider switching if someone offered something with similar functionality - I have already started to look for something else but haven't found anything interesting yet - I have already started or completed the transition to something else Why do I stick with Squeezebox? The software updates are frequently irritating (I've turned off automatic updates after 7.5.5) and the clients are not exactly intuitive. But, at the time I bought my first one (see sig) there simply wasn't a viable and affordable alternative. My brother-in-law bought Sonos and, while he's had none of the wireless networking issues I enjoy, he has had many library management issues with the system simply not seeing some sources. And he's an Apple fanatic as well! Plus I think my system looks and sounds better than his. Until the Sonos Play 3 there wasn't an equivalent to Boom (better bring in Boom 2 quickly guys) and the Radio is still the best. Touch is flawed but unbeatable for the price IMHO. Would I buy again? Maybe. I've been a Naim fan for years and may have gone the Uniti route had it arrived earlier or if I was starting out now. But I've also realised that I'm now retired with 60-year-old years so income and hearing are now both sub-optimal. I'm now the weak link in the audio chain. Heck - I've also just splashed out on a Revox PR99 MK2 reel-to-reel tape recorder so what does that tell you about me? Bottom line - still good value for money but not recommended for techno-phobes. Thank you and good night. GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Acer Z5610 1TB Quad-Core Touch Windows 7 iTunes (M4A server) Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 AirStation router + repeater SB Touch/DacMagic - Naim system (below) Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs SlimP3 - Topping TP20 Mk2 - Genexxa PRO LX5 study Boom kitchen Radio bedroom SB3 - AudioEngine A2s terrace SB2 - Rotel RA820BX2 - MA252 garage Controller Various Windoze laptops netbooks + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88916 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Archos Tablets for SqueezeCommander
OK - so I've searched but sometimes there's just too much detail to wade through so I'll risk the flames and post a simple question. I'm after a cheap (second-hand) tablet to control my SqueezeNet (see sig) since my Controller screen is dying. Preferred screen size 5-7. There was an Archos 5 8GB that just went for £60 sterling on eBay UK - this is the sort of money I'd hoped to spend but I can stretch a bit more. Looked at O2 Joggler but want battery for portability - over here in Portugal we spend a lot of time outside. I gather I need an Archos internet tablet rather than a home tablet to get a capacitive screen; apart from that I just don't know. Other brand suggestions welcome, but I want a simple install and minimal faffing around. Question : anything special I need to know about Android models / OS levels; memory requirements; etc. etc. ? Do the reviews that say sluggish matter when I'm just running SqueezeCommander? I'm fairly tech-savvy but just not up on tablets / Android / whatever anymore (I'm a child of the 60s and grew up with mainframes mini-computers - Windows 7 64-bit takes up enough of my time ...). My daughter's iPod / /iPad / iPhone / iLife are cool but just too much money for us humble pensioners. iPod Classic is as far as I got :-) Simpler Version : which cheap tablet to buy for a simple controller? Thanks / Obrigado / Merci / etc. GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Acer Z5610 1TB Quad-Core Touch Windows 7 iTunes (Apple Lossless server) Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 AirStation SB Touch / DacMagic - Naim system (see below) Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff SlimP3 - AudioEngine A2s in study Radio in bedroom Boom in kitchen Controller for anything SB2 + SB3 Classic waiting for new homes Various Windoze laptops netbooks + SqueezePlay GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=87510 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Router overheating with multiple devices?
Well today I installed a new Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 router to replace the Linksys WAG120N with cr*p wireless performance. Or rather - the Buffalo kind of installed itself - didn't use installation CD or anything. Plugged my freebie Thomson SpeedTouch modem in, connected the router, and about 3 minutes later I was back online. Not even PPPoE login information required - spooky! So far, after about 6 hours continuous use, not a single problem. And no ALAC crashes with Server 7.5.1 either! Ambient temperature here in Portugal is around 25 degrees at the moment - the modem is warm but not the router. Wireless signal strength (according to SB Server Information) after the swap has improved from 33% to 58% on the Boom outside, and from 44% to 71% for the SB3 Classic in the lounge. Result! Tomorrow I may investigate Tomato firmware, but the old engineer in me keeps saying if it ain't broke ... So a thumbs up for Buffalo then. GRC PS Only minor gripe is no activity LEDs for wired connections - just power and wireless, but I can live with that ... -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77984 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Router overheating with multiple devices?
It seems many folk still rate the old Linksys WRT54GL, perhaps with third-party firmware (Tomato etc.). Does it have a strong wireless signal or could I still be in for a range expander which itself could melt under the streaming load? Is it best to partner it with a proper Linksys modem like the old AG241 gateway perhaps or will my freebee (with the ADSL account) modem be perfectly OK? Any views on the WRT54GL versus Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 which is supposed to have a really good wireless range? This is the potentially weak link in the entire Squeezebox network -chez moi- so I'm keen to get it right before I add any more wireless clients. Thank you and good night. -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77984 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Router overheating with multiple devices?
Well I took the easy route and sprang for a Linksys WAG120N. Like Ms Fonda said oh so many years ago - no pain, no gain. Wired performance worse - SLIMP3 keeps rebuffering (unless this is yet another 7.5 bug; note to self - do not install latest upgrades unless they fix a problem I actually experience). Wireless performance abysmal. My Boom outide on the terrace used to have a 40% signal - now down to 2% - yes TWO PERCENT. That sleek sexy design with high WAF and internal antennas leaves something to be desired from a performance perspective IMHO. So I'm now looking at Buffalo WHR-HP-G54. Wiki doesn't have much to say but the reviews are fairly favourable and one of its USPs is supposed to be high power 802.11g. Otherwise it's something like the Hawking Hi-Gain Wireless-G Range Extender (HWREG1) but it's more than twice the price of an access point / router. Again -any views? Can't believe I'm the only person with these problems and My Good Friend Search has not really helped. Any views? Thanks GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77984 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Router overheating with multiple devices?
My Linksys WAG54GX2 wireless gateway router has started to overheat and power down when I connect more than one device to it now. Overheating routers is a known issue but I wondered if anyone else is having a similar problem in a music streaming context. I have a desktop PC, laptop PC music server and a SLIMP3 connected to the router by ethernet, with an SB3 Classic and Boom on wireless. Music is usually synched across all devices. Apparently the router can't handle the throughput and dies. I'm already on my second PSU as well. Had to play some real CDs last night! Thinking of moving to a new WAG120N if it's EOL for the existing unit. Any ideas / comments? Thanks GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=77984 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SLIMP3 .m4a files problem
After the onslaught of helpful suggestions and a full reinstall of the server software I turned once more to my old friend Google and finally found the answer. Lame needs to go into the C:\Windows folder to work, rather than the ...\server\Bin folder as originally suggested. Why? I give in! -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76444 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SLIMP3 .m4a files problem
Posted this on Beginners but I guess the visitors have no more idea then me ... Sprang a SLIMP3 off eBay a while ago for a good price (just 'cos it's so cool); just dusted it off and connected it up to newly-arrived AudioEngine A2s. N I C E ! However, many of my files are Apple Lossless .m4a (ripped by me or converted from FLAC by dBpoweramp) and I get the dreaded Problem - unable to play file type for file name message. I thought I'd cracked this ages ago but clearly not. Followed wiki guidelines (I think) for LAME installation but not installed / working. HELP PLEASE! Running Server 7.4.2 - r30215 under XP Pro installed on Sony laptop local disk D:\SqueezeCenter\server (I put lame.exe into the \Bin\MSWin32-x86-multi-thread folder). Lame is 3.98.3 with Firmware 2.3 on SLIMP3. No problems on wireless SB Classic or Boom. I'm sure it's simple but I'm getting past this stuff with increasing antiquity! Thanks. GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76444 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Server control from remote PC?
Before you start - I've searched - but my brain now hurts so I'm just gonna ask the question again ... I have Squeezebox Server 7.4.1 running on a dedicated (wired) Sony laptop. Playback via SlimP3, SB3 Classic and Boom in various (synchronised)locations. I also have a Controller which is often where I am not. Everything works OK. However, when I'm working on my little EeePC (connected wirelessly), how do I log on to the server through the web interface to control what's playing? I don't want to play on the EeePC via SqueezePlay - just control the server like with the Controller. Have played with various URLs without success. No static addresses implemented. I used to understand this sh*t back in the 80s and 90s but it's all getting too complicated for us middle-aged baby-boomers with a serious red wine habit ... Thanks GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71437 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Server control from remote PC?
Well that has to be a record for the swiftest replies to one of my forum postings! Stroll on guys - thanks! The (simple) trick I missed (-age and vinho tinto-) was to ipconfig on the Sony server to get the current address (thanks Pat). Up and running on 192.168.1.100:9000! So is it easy to set up a static IP on the server or does it involve discussion with the ISP? I have a bog-standard ADSL setup with a Linksys WAG54GX2 gateway. Be nice to have a Favorites button for the browser to leap straight to the server. -Muito obrigado- as we say in these 'ere parts. GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes (Apple Lossless) SlimP3 (woo-hoo!)+ SB Classic / CA DacMagic + SB Boom + SB Controller Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71437 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] RedEye universal remote control?
Andy8421;450217 Wrote: GRC, Just a question on redeye - the site says beta trial has finished and it isn't available at the moment? From what I understand, they just have enough beta testers for now and are waiting for the next phase before involving additional users. I've had one email from them asking if I'm interested in being an international tester (it's not available outside the US at the moment) but you now know as much as I do from the website. They are raving about it over at TONEAudio http://www.tonepublications.com/gear/the-ultimate-remote-control-is-here/ Of course, my big problem is I don't have an iPod Touch or iPhone! I have a 5G iPod which is only used in the car now since I went the Squeezebox route at home, and the iPhone is overkill for my limited use over here. Maybe I'll find something cheap on eBay! -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66781 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] RedEye universal remote control?
Andy8421;449956 Wrote: I have been using iRedtouch - an iPodtouch or iPhone app that uses a network resident IR flasher. Hadn't come across that one - it looks good and the video is impressive. Also hadn't seen the IRTrans. Seems the RedEye is quite similar except it doesn't need to be cabled to your home net, it's also a charger for your iPhone/iPod and it's a bit cheaper. Not sure that any of these are show stoppers however. Does iRedTouch support macros? How do you find the responsiveness of iRedTouch? By that I mean how quick to get to the virtual remote you want and how quickly do the units being controlled respond after a button is pushed? GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66781 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] RedEye universal remote control?
badbob;449548 Wrote: Although the itouch may offer feature IR control as well as other stuff, full touchscreen remotes are horrible to use. ... and this is because ... ? GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66781 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] RedEye universal remote control?
Although I have a Controller, I have been interested in the iPhone apps for controlling the SB devices. However, I have also been toying with the idea of a universal remote for all my other IR-controlled gear. I've recently come across the RedEye universal controller at http://thinkflood.com/products/redeye/what-is-redeye/ which is based on an iPod Touch or iPhone. Seems that this could be a single platform for IR and wireless control. Looks interesting! Anyone had any experience with this product? GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=66781 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have my analog VU meters gone?
aubuti;424591 Wrote: Try re-activating the Visualizer Screensaver plugin -- I think the VU meters are in there. Sorted! Bloody obvious really I suppose ... Clearly a few neurons not functioning. Thanks. GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63506 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Where have my analog VU meters gone?
I feel like a bit of a di*k-head asking this 'cos I normally sort most things out (and even use Search occasionally). I can't find the option for the classic analog VU meters screensaver on my SB3 since the last couple of SC upgrades. It's not an option on the Screensaver when playing list. I unplugged a load of plugins for better performance with Apple Lossless files so is it in there somewhere? I'm running SC 7.3.2 with Firmware 123 in the SB3. Someone please point me in the right direction, even if you call me every name under the sun ... Thanks GRC -- GRC -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- And if it matters ... Elderly Sony Vaio + WD Passport + iTunes + Apple Lossless SB Classic + SB Boom + SB Controller + CA DacMagic Naim CDX/XPS + NAC52/Supercap + NAP135s + Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkIIs Linn LP12 some other stuff GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63506 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Smooth radio
ozbrit;392903 Wrote: If you're outside the UK, you will get a message advising they have detected you have an overseas computer connection. This is all about the Musicians Union in the UK double dipping on music royalties. Their warped logic goes along the lines that UK radio stations pay royalties for their UK listeners, but if listeners from overseas listen in then the audience of radio stations in their own country is reduced. To support musicians overseas then they charge extra royalties to UK stations not geo-locking foreigners out. Understand that? I don't. Bit of a bummer - I guess I'll just have to continue listening via my Sky box which is also plugged into the hi-fi!!! And who said hide my IP address . . . ?? As if - Tsk! Tsk! Thank you and goodnight from outside the UK. -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59140 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on disk upgrade
Thanks for the input guys. Have pretty much decided to buy a pair of Western Digital My Book 500GB Home Edition drives which are on special offer down here for 88 euros (approx £78 sterling, US$113). These have USB + Firewire + eSata connectivity which gives me some options and should keep me going for a couple of years at least. I think I'll keep all the smarts on PCs and stick to dumb disks on the KISS principle, of which I'm a big fan. Don't really need NAS because the laptop server is virtually silent and on most of the day. Regarding backup times, I did a test with Windows Backup and did my 110GB library in about 4 hours from a WD Passport 160GB to a Lacie Big Disk 250GB both external via USB2.0 on a friends new-ish laptop under XP Pro. Not too bad overnight I guess. And yes - my disks are regularly defragged and I always make sure there is enough space on the destination drive so that Windows does not have to compress (even though it may decide to do so anyway). So thank you and good night, or -obrigado e boa noite- as we say around these 'ere parts. Graeme -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59090 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice on disk upgrade
st2000;391415 Wrote: I'm not a windoze fan (i.e. there may be windows gurus here that have better suggestions) but here is what I would do given the constraint of spending as little as possible (while still using iTunes): Buy a larger USB HDD have fun So that's one vote for external USB disks then. Can't find any deals on EOL NAS products in the UK so I'm unlikely to go that route. iTunes is not an issue for me - I only use it to manage the content 'cos I'm just familiar with it and I can easily load up the iPod for the car. I user dBpoweramp to rip. Migrating the library is not big deal - I've already done it a couple of times. Still unsure about backup times though (I have enough USB ports). Thanks for taking time to reply. Graeme -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59090 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Advice on disk upgrade
Hi from not-so-sunny-at-the-moment Portugal, Would appreciate some views on the best way to go for hard disk storage for my toons. Currently running a nice quiet but elderly Sony Vaio 512MB laptop (so old it's USB 1.1!) under XP Pro with an external WD Passport 160GB USB disk as the server which works fine. But the disk is now full with close on 10,000 tracks and my external Lacie 250GB Big Disk on the main desktop computer doesn't have enough room to backup the data and the music files. Figure I should aim for a couple of external 500GB (nominal) drives, one backing up the other, but not sure whether to just add USB drives or head down the NAS route. Cost IS an issue (I'm retired in Euro land and the UK pound is hurting LOTS . . .). Any views on recommended products / configurations? How are people backing up these sorts of file sizes? Windoze Backup tells me it wants 23 hours to backup the existing music files (assuming I had enough free space), even with the external drives connected via USB 2.0 on the desktop PC. What's the fastest (secure) way to backup? Is it faster via NAS? Thanks. Graeme PS For those interested : iTunes/Apple Lossless - Linksys WAG54GX2 Wireless - SB3/Classic + Controller - CA DacMagic - Naim NAC52 - Naim 135s - Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII; SB Boom for culinary duties inside and outside (weather permitting!) PPS If this has been covered before please point me at the thread - I had a quick Search but couldn't find anything appropriate (which doesn't mean it's not out there somewhere!) -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59090 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] iTunes plugin to drive SqueezeCenter / SqueezeBox?
This may be a stpid question but here goes anyway . . . I like everything about my SB3 Classic setup except the web interface to SqueezeCenter which is depressingly slow and clunky (still). I'm using an old Sony Vaio laptop as the music server and it's running XP Pro on 512MB RAM and using iTunes to manage the music files. iTunes (8.0) runs well and is pretty snappy. Has there been any discussion about being able to use iTunes to drive SqueezeCenter through some form of plugin / interprogram communication so that I can tell SqueezeBox what to play from iTunes. I envisage something like an extra Play on Squeezebox button, or an option on the existing Play button. Apologies if this is a really dumb ask . . . Thanks GRC -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53671 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] SB3 v SB2 v SB1 - where's the thread?
Hi guys, Looking to get another SB for the garage / garden but used prices on SB3s are still high. There's a few SB2s and SB1s around but I don't know how they compare to the Mk3 (which I have). I know everyone is on about the Duet right now but can anyone point me at the features / performance comparison between the SB models in wireless mode? Must have been done but Search is not my friend right now. Thanks. Graeme -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48960 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 v SB2 v SB1 - where's the thread?
Spot on - thanks guys. SB2 it is then. Graeme -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48960 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezeCenter 7.0 extremely slow
I'm with you on this one. I installed SC7 and all seemed fine - for about 60 minutes. Then the web interface ground to a halt. Responses from the remote still OK. I'm running the default skin through IE7.0.5730.11 on Windows XP Pro SP2 with an AMD XP 2800+ 2.09GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 40GB iTunes music library on an 80GB C drive. There is only 3GB free space on the drive if that's significant. A couple of informal observations:- I just selected Albums to list from the libray and it took 84 seconds to load to the Done point where the browser pane responds to a scroll message. No music playing at the time. It is generally very sluggish - to the point of being unuseable when music is played. Going to Classic skin seems to speed things up a bit - album art seems to take forever to download. Running Firefox instead of IE7 seems a bit faster. I had no performance problems with SC6.5.4. Here's my SC Status page:- Library statisticsTotal Tracks: 6,894 Total Albums: 964 Total Artists: 680 Total Genres: 79 Total Playing Time: 523:02:47 Music Scan DetailsPlaylist Scan(1 of 1) Complete 00:00:47 iTunes Import (6923 of 6923) Complete 00:01:35 iTunes Playlist Import (34 of 34) Complete 00:00:11 Merge Various Artists (934 of 934) Complete 00:00:16 Artwork Scan (7 of 7) Complete 00:00:09 Database Cleanup #1 (6894 of 6894) Complete 00:00:11 Database Cleanup #2 ( of ) Complete 00:00:16 Database Optimize ( of ) Complete 00:00:13 SqueezeCenter has finished scanning your music collection.00:03:38 SqueezeCenter Information SqueezeCenter Version: 7.0 - 17793 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 Server IP address: 192.168.1.100 Perl Version: 5.8.8 MSWin32-x86-multi-thread MySQL Version: 5.0.22-community-nt Platform Architecture: 586 Hostname: deleted for this post Server Port Number: 9000 Total Players Recognized: 1 Cache Folder: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SqueezeCenter\Cache Plugin Folders: C:\PROGRA~1\SQUEEZ~1\server\Slim\Plugin, C:\PROGRA~1\SQUEEZ~1\server\Plugins Player InformationName: GRC's SqueezeBox Model: Squeezebox v3 Firmware: 86 The IP address for this player is: 192.168.1.101:34809 The ethernet MAC address for this player is: 00:04:20:12:59:4b Wireless Signal Strength: 71 SqueezeCenter Log C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SqueezeCenter\Logs\server.log Scanner Log C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SqueezeCenter\Logs\scanner.log -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How to get Artwork?
EnochLight;276775 Wrote: This is simply not true. Any album artwork in iTunes should show up fine in SqueezeCenter as well as on your Controller - it works fine on mine. . . . Are you syncing your iTunes Library XML file with SqueezeCenter or are you just pointing SqueezeCenter to a folder where all of your iTunes music is stored? 1. Simply IS true for SC 6.5.4 and SC7 with SB3 so nah-nah-na-nah-nah :-) 2. I have specific paths declared to XML file and music folder - doesn't help. 3. My personal experience is that artwork automatically downloaded by iTunes (I don't buy iTunes music - just use it to organise independently ripped / downloaded files) is the problem. If it shows up in iTunes but not in SC then a simple - albeit longwinded - ruse is to copy the album art image from the bottom-right pane; select all the tracks on the album and right-click (sorry Mac users) to select Clear Downloaded Artwork; then paste the copied image back against all the tracks. I understand this tags each track with the artwork which SC7 then sees. Do this gradually over a period of time, preferably with some nice toons playing and a glass of red wine to hand. Thank you and good night. Graeme -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44344 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezeCenter 7.0 extremely slow
wonder boy;277580 Wrote: BINGO!!! Found a version of slim server 6.5.4, uninstalled all traces of squeezecentre, installed the above and I am away, smooth fast response...get in there!! All router wireless/security settings as before. Where - let me at it . . . ! -- GRC Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it . . . SB3 / Naim / Dynaudio some other stuff. GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44486 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
