aubuti;467072 Wrote: > Not quite sure why you quoted my post in your response. I was converted > long ago to the 24/7 server idea, and have now switched from a NAS to an > Atom-based PC that matches your NAS's specs for power consumption. I was > merely answering another post that asked why everyone didn't do that. > > I should add, though, that even with more powerful NASs and Sheeva > plugs and the likes, there are still a lot of users who don't want to > turn on the computer to listen to music. Which is why Logitech is also > putting effort into partnerships with music services via MySB.com. For > example, my neighbor who listens almost exclusively to Rhapsody and > internet radio became sold on SBs when he found out that he turn off his > computer, unplug it from his stereo, and listen via the SB directly from > his router. > > Also, your last para seems to suggest that there's nothing in 7.4.0 for > owners of SB/SB2/SB3/TP/Duet, and that's simply not the case. Yes, if > you want to avoid the upgrade to 7.4.0 you need to be running a local > SqueezeCenter. But you shouldn't necessarily avoid 7.4.0 just because > you don't have an SB Radio or SB Touch. In particular, 7.4.0 has a lot > of nice new features for the SBC (although a couple small steps > backwards as well).
Aubuti, I was just expanding on what you stated rather than in any way questioning it. In particular I wanted to point out how others who "don't like the noise or energy consumption" get round the problem without abandoning the 24/7 server idea or being forced to upgrade to 7.4. Not only is 7.3.3 "not broke", it is turning out to be very reliable and predictable. It is a very 'mature' software release, with all the functions the Controller was designed for working well with the existing product line (Receiver, Classic, Boom and Transporter). I think it would be fair to say that the new graphics interface with 7.4 is designed primarily for the new portrait orientated touch screen devices and to emulate the "Apps" focused approach of the iPod Touch. Hence some compromises have been made with the Controller button designations and the replay function using the headphone socket. The latter has become *very* important to me. A lot have reported that this has become stuttery or unreliable with 7.4. That would not be a small problem for me. At the very least this would have to be 100% fixed before I were to consider upgrading. I am sure there are improvements in 7.4, but having finally got the Duet to work exactly how I want it to with 7.3.3 - and got my family trained up on the Controller interface - I don't really want to endanger that. Obviously everybody's priorities are different and for others the benefits will outweigh the compromises. YMMV. -- TheLastMan Matt SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) Synology Diskstation 107+ with FW 2.0-0844 SqueezeCenter 7.3.3 on Synology Package Manager Netgear DG834GT wireless ADSL modem/router Naim 42/110 amp, B&W CM2 speakers in living room. Denon DM37 mini-system, B&W 686 speakers in kitchen. LPs ripped using Linn LP12, Naim 72/Hi-cap, Behringer UCA202. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TheLastMan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=68521 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
