dmcdayton wrote: > I heard a rumor that Logitech product management has now recognized > that: > -In 2020, 80% of the music business will be streaming content > -That their SlimDevices Squeezebox line may have been 10 years ahead of > its time. > -That there still isn't a product on the market that streams as easy or > as well as the original SB3 Classic and Squeezebox Touch, even 10 years > later. > -That even now, years past purchase, they have a large, loyal, dedicated > fan base with a hunger for a new product. > -That the vast majority of stereo owners would love to move to streaming > but don't need a new receiver or amp, just something to deliver the > music. > > I also heard they are contemplating a simple update to Squeezebox Touch > 2020: > -Same physical design with upgraded DAC, WIFI and Screen > -Build a focus on streaming first and easy setup, with full integration > of Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon > Music/HD/Ultra HD and others through mysqueezebox.com > -Full support for all streaming formats, bitrates and resolutions > -Bitperfect output via digital outs up to 24/192 for those with external > DACs. > -Robust integration with Alexa, Siri and Google assistants > -Updated Optional LMS with Roon like features for hard core audio folks > managing large local libraries > > That's what I heard anyway. And by heard, I mean, that's what I day > dreamed about this afternoon while looking at CES 2020 highlights. > > Come on Logitech, get back in the game. You could still be the standard > bearer of the streaming age. > > Has anyone else heard this?
I have a similar dream. But really, I just want them - or someone (it is open source!!) to start making Squeezeboxes again. Integration with other services would be great, like chromecast, and support for more streaming services. It already makes a great Roon endpoint, btw. The DAC really doesn't need to be upgraded, neither the digital output. Both the analog and digital section is good enough. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ hertzberg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=67485 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=111449 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
