aubuti;670583 Wrote:
> EDIT: Never mind the first question ("Is this true if LMS is on a Linux
> box?"), as I now see the answer is 'yes it can'
> (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89046&page=3). Would
> still be good to know the answers to the other Qs. Thanks.
I think it's time to list the pros and cons of using
MediaMonkey/MonkeySqueeze with Squeezebox. LMS is still required and
remember MonkeySqueeze is under constant development:
Pros
- MM/MS can tell LMS/Squeezebox what to play
- You can multisync devices as normal using LMS
- MM/MS can communicate with Linux NAS Devices with LMS installed
- Playlist sync is available in the latest MonkeySqueeze Beta release
There is a no lag between tracks anymore.
- LMS does not have to manage a music database
- MM provides quick access to the music library and is not hindered by
a very large database
- Creation and use of Playlists is very easy
- All supported audio formats play
Cons
- MM/MS cannot do multiple streams
- MM/MS cannot play audio in-sync with Squeezebox (at the moment).
Although you can mute MM and use SqueezePlay on the same PC, synced
with the other devices.
- PC and MM/MS must be on for the sync to work. Not a major issue if
running LMS on the PC.
- LMS will need to link to a music database if SB devices are to
individually access music
Using MediaMonkey/MonkeySqueeze with Squeezebox won't appeal to
everyone. I have my PC on all the time and use MediaMonkey to play
music. I have a hardwired connection to my HiFi system and to the
pergola outside. I have a Boom in the Kitchen plus I use Squeeze Player
on my phone connected a portable audio system. When required (quite
often) I have the same music playing throughout the house. I can use
the Boom separately to either play music direct from the LMS database
or access internet radio.
Would I like MediaMonkey to manage the SB system full time, absolutely,
however it cannot do everything that LMS can do. It's also important to
point out that MediaMonkey is now a multimedia player with a DLNA
server in the latest release.
Gotta go, I am happy to answer further questions at anytime. Try MM/MS
with SB, it's not hard to setup and you can always go back to your
present setup at anytime.
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Gingernut63
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MonkeySqueeze Development:
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=59907
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