[slim] SqueezePlay URL accepts only IP, not name?
Hi, I tried to get the new SqueezePlay to work from my office the other day, wanting to listen remotely with it. In the settings I couldn't, however, find a way to enter a URL by a domain name, instead of IP numbers. I'd guess most of us have an ISP that provide only dynamic IPs, and people use DNS service providers to get a static domain name to the ever changing IP. Therefore it would be useful to be able to enter a name based address. Or learn how to do it, if that is already possible :). Rgds, .brum -- .brum .brum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1517 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57852 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
Hi there, You should be able to do it in part. I have a Denon AVR-1909, which has a feature where you can wire a 2nd pair of speakers for use in a 2nd room. You can switch between the two sets of speakers from the Denon remote. It cant, however, do 3 rooms and i cant think of an amp/receiver which can do 3 rooms, although i haven't researched it. So, you can have your SB3 and Denon receiver in living room, wire up your 2nd set of speakers. Then assuming you have a Duet Controller, you can select your tunes from the loft. Good luck. -- SoulSurvivor SoulSurvivor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22099 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Great software 4 free movies
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Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
It's certainly not the plugin creating them itself, but it may be a side effect of interacting with iTunes over the COM interface. I get the same problem but definitely not one .tmp file every time a track is played, it's more like one every day. Hence I always used to think it was caused by the library rescan... James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SC 7.2-7.3 Prevent Standby no longer working
I let my Server Sleep after I wake it with WOL and it runs fine. About 5 minutes later the server shuts down WHILE PLAYING. I may wake it Please see http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8520 - there's a new, enhanced Prevent Standby plugin. Please give it a try. -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS
netim3;380976 Wrote: The fact that the server software alternatives are free actually limits progress here. Given the tremendous power, flexibility and UI options of SqueezeCenter, Slimdevices could (IMHO) easily dominate the server market simply by supporting UPnP/DLNA players (including Linn, Sonus, Netgear etc.) Of course, that wouldn't necessarily drive increased SBR sales. Any ideas for a commercial model that would reward Slim for doing this? Start with the technical idea of HOW to do this. The SC paradigm is that the server controls the player, the UPnP paradigm is that the player or a control point controls the player which pulls it's data from the server. The SC paradigm is more powerful but hard to adopt with any UPnP player, SC simply would not add value to these. -- pippin --- see iPeng at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS
cliveb;380667 Wrote: The fact that a respected high end audio company like Linn have started integrating with SqueezeCenter is good news - it signals the start of some sort of convergence (and to the correct server technology, as far as we here are concerned :-) The fact that the server software alternatives are free actually limits progress here. Given the tremendous power, flexibility and UI options of SqueezeCenter, Slimdevices could (IMHO) easily dominate the server market simply by supporting UPnP/DLNA players (including Linn, Sonus, Netgear etc.) Of course, that wouldn't necessarily drive increased SBR sales. Any ideas for a commercial model that would reward Slim for doing this? -- netim3 netim3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=219 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Synchronised player randomly stop playing
When my players are synchronised I often find that they will all stop playing simultaneously, usually at the end of a track in mid-playlist. This does not happen when players are not synchronised. Is there a bug for this (if so, I can't find it)? MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57860 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album Catalogue Creater
srasher;380807 Wrote: Great! I definitely vote for the approach with divs instead of tables, should make it much easier to create customized style versions! From your initial work and your mention of big experience with XSLT Co. I'll try a bit around with that but won't interfer much on that field ;-) *Andy*: Regarding the retrieval script itself I personally would prefer the option to sort the albums in the well-known Artist - Year - Album way as possible in the SC album view. Of course, it might be best to make this an additional option... In general this is fairly easy by modifying the album request over the CLI (add sort:artwork to the request). Initial trial doesn't work, though. I will check why this doesn't fit to the parsing. Cheers, Seb Stupid me! I thought about the issue with the sorting on my to work this morning and noticed that I might only have used the wrong term. I think it must be sort:artflow or something, not sort:artwork. Will check this evening. -- srasher http://www.zeroed.net - Ruhrpott Thrash/Death http://www.last.fm/user/srasher srasher's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6209 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album Catalogue Creater
Hi, In article rfreedman.3lnxxn1231365...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com, rfreedmanrfreedman.3lnxxn1231365...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: I reworked the xsl stylesheet. It produces the same output as before, but is much more efficient. Note that the forEach construct is very expensive, and generally frowned upon. I attached the new stylesheet, as well as some python code to do the transform. I think that you should consider doing the transform server-side, instead of sending the xml to the browser with a stylesheet reference - not all browsers handle that well. The only issue here is that you have to install libxml2, and I'm not sure if that's available on Windows or not... As far as the actual output, I think it might be a good idea to put out divs instead of tables, and put css classes on the divs. That way, you could skin it using css, and provide different css according to the user's choice. I'll work on that as I can over the next couple of days. Thanks for that. This stylesheet was done pure to ensure that the data was there and could be used via XSLT. It's by no means indicative of the actual output I want. As I said, my knowledge of XSLT is *very* limited, and when I started the project a year or so ago I did ask for help on that side of things. I'd be more than happy for you (or indeed a group of people) to 'take the reins' on the XSLT side while I concentrate on the retrieval script. Thanks for the input. Andy ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested ...Logitech still can't get a flippin spare charger available for the SBC. It would be 1,000 years before they could pull off a docking device. Ah, that felt good.. Howard -- Howard Passman .and still waiting for extra cradles.. ...and waiting... ...and waiting... Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album Catalogue Creater
Hi, In article srasher.3lo1mz1231370...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com, srashersrasher.3lo1mz1231370...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: *Andy*: Regarding the retrieval script itself I personally would prefer the option to sort the albums in the well-known Artist - Year - Album way as possible in the SC album view. Of course, it might be best to make this an additional option... In general this is fairly easy by modifying the album request over the CLI (add sort:artwork to the request). Initial trial doesn't work, though. I will check why this doesn't fit to the parsing. I kind of assumed that the sort order would be configurable in the output template? Andy ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album Catalogue Creater
adhawkins;263465 Wrote: Hi, In article buck.33x63o1201562702 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com, buckbuck.33x63o1201562702 (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com wrote: Is this similar to the project on this thread? http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41597 It's similar, yes. However, for one reason and another I prefer my approach: 1. Mine is cross platform 2. Mine talks to SqueezeCenter, and not direct to the database 3. Mine should be relatively easy to customise the templates, or to build up a library of templates for people to choose from. While I'm sure the other tool is excellent, I don't see any harm in having an alternative. Andy Ofcourse I don't mind the development of this new initiative but why use the same name? This is only confusing to users. Frank -- SilverRS8 Author of -'AlbumCatalogCreator' (http://acc.vanholt.nl)- for SqueezeCenter SlimServer SilverRS8's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12818 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42826 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator for SlimServer
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41597 Question: Does Album Catalogue Creator (RC5+) create a trustworthy output? - Yes - Yes but with minor issues - No - It does not work at all The AlbumCatalogCreator site has been moved to a different URL: acc.vanholt.nl I changed the plugin wiki page URL reference also. Frank -- SilverRS8 Author of -'AlbumCatalogCreator' (http://acc.vanholt.nl)- for SqueezeCenter SlimServer SilverRS8's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12818 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41597 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
bebopbird;380871 Wrote: The ITunes Update plugin appears to be creating a .tmp file every time SC plays a track. ITunes gets updated (last played info etc) only when the next track plays and the tmp files do not get deleted, creating a space problem for me until I delete them. Anyone with any clues to why it is behaving this way? I am running SC ver 7.3.1 -24372 on Win XP SP3 thanks, JK I noticed this as well, I linked up my iTunes library to SC for the first time to test the new album artwork functionality in 7.3 and then noticed that there was a lot of tmp files created. I'm running pretty much the same set-up as you. Interested in getting some more views on this Ian -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57848 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested Howard Passman;380995 Wrote: ...Logitech still can't get a flippin spare charger available for the SBC. It would be 1,000 years before they could pull off a docking device. It doesn't have to be a Logitech product - like most of the iPod docking devices it could be third party. Ah, that felt good.. :-) -- ThomP ThomP's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15471 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool
Hi all, Net::UDAP is a Perl module to configure the SqueezeBox Receiver (SBR) from a PC, i.e. without requiring a SqueezeBox Controller (SBC). The project homepage is here: http://projects.robinbowes.com/Net-UDAP Net::UDAP was originally released in June 2008 and there have been no significant changes since then. However, I've recently updated the documentation so thought I'd post this announcement in case anyone tried it previously but got stuck for whatever reason. I've also fixed the registration system on the website so it is now possible to register, login, and create support tickets. You could even go completely crazy and add/improve the doucmenation by editing the wiki! Net::UDAP is free software, but allow me to draw your attention to my Paypal donnation link: http://projects.robinbowes.com/Net-UDAP/trac/wiki/WikiStart#Donations ;) Enjoy! R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How to stream Coast FM in New Zealand?
Goodsounds;380926 Wrote: After two days, post # 13 now contains the information necessary to understand the issue? Uh huh. :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57713 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the
results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803
Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox
controller
- Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers
- Yes, a simple stand-alone dock
- Both of the above
- No, not interested
ThomP;381015 Wrote:
It doesn't have to be a Logitech product - like most of the iPod docking
devices it could be third party.
{/QUOTE]
That's true and, if anything, that's what will have to happen. I like
the idea of a dock because it could be used as a charger while the SBC
is in there. For the first time I actually ran my SBC all the way down
last Sunday. It took about 4 hours and I wasn't done listening to it so
a dock or a charger would have helped.
Howard
--
Howard Passman
.and still waiting for extra cradles..
...and waiting...
...and waiting...
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Re: [slim] Synchronised players randomly stop playing
Although I do not use playlists, the same thing has happened to me. The players would not restart until unplugged and plugged them both back in. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57860 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] NYTimes - Cisco to enter the Home Digital Entertainment Market
thomsens;380852 Wrote: .. Whoever thought Cisco doesn't get it, really doesn't understand Cisco. They have been putting audio and video on IP for years and have been preaching network based applications forever. The only real question is their ability to deliver a compelling and user friendly consumer level product. And frankly, they are right - to the average person, their music is locked up in iTunes/iPod and/or striped across multiple computers in the home - just like Cisco suggested. Those with properly tagged NAS based libraries are definitely in the minority - just not on this forum.. I have *NO* experience with Cisco, I do have experience with Linksys products. Cisco may well get the design aspect, but they had better seriously ramp up customer support for such consumer devices. If they rely on the Linksys model for customer support of consumer products then this entire line is DOOMED! :) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57371 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested I have Squeezeboxes at fixed locations. A SB always beats the controller in terms of audio playback in those locations, quality and reliability wise. The controller is only used as a player if I want to move around while listening to music. IMO there's simply no need for anything else than a charging dock. -s. -- slimpy slimpy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1524 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool
Excellent work, Robin! I'll check it out. IMHO LogiTech should make a handsome donation for your good work (and work they should've been doing themselves). How about 5 free Duets for each of your kids? ;) Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
Craig, James \(IT\);380964 Wrote: It's certainly not the plugin creating them itself, but it may be a side effect of interacting with iTunes over the COM interface. I get the same problem but definitely not one .tmp file every time a track is played, it's more like one every day. Hence I always used to think it was caused by the library rescan... James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. Good answer, i think u are right, maybe it only happens when the rescan is running and I am playing music. Today i played some tracks while rescan was not running and i watched the itunes folder and I could see the .tmp file created, see the itunes library file updated and then the .tmp deleted. SO maybe its the rescan. I will test that theory. -- bebopbird bebopbird's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19995 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57848 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Net::UDAP - SqueezeBox Receiver configuration tool
Peter wrote: Excellent work, Robin! I'll check it out. IMHO LogiTech should make a handsome donation for your good work (and work they should've been doing themselves). How about 5 free Duets for each of your kids? ;) Oh, I get my rewards, direct and indirect. For example, I start a new perl coding job on Monday 12th essentially on the back of my Net::UDAP code. So, I'm fairly happy. That's not to say that I wouldn't welcome more recompense, financial or otherwise ;) R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested slimpy;381034 Wrote: I have Squeezeboxes at fixed locations. A SB always beats the controller in terms of audio playback in those locations, quality and reliability wise. The controller is only used as a player if I want to move around while listening to music. IMO there's simply no need for anything else than a charging dock. -s. I half way agree with you. I think the SBC makes a good playback device as long as you are using a set of powered speakers or less in quality. In other words. there's not much difference between listening to an SBC or a SBR over a set of powered speakers. Since that's all I have down stairs where I workout, I find the SBC perfect for there. I've moved the SBR to other places. Of course I also use the SBC when walking the dog, etc.. I don't have any issue with reliability of the SBC or sound quality through powered speakers or ear buds/head phones. Ever since using SC 7.3 beta I have always noted the stable updates and related SBC firmware so that if a stinker comes out I can fall back. Back to the point though, anywwhere where I might use a less expensive audio set up, I wouldn't hesitate to use a docking device and the SBC. The garage, basement or in the back yard are ideal for me. Howard -- Howard Passman .and still waiting for extra cradles.. ...and waiting... ...and waiting... Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Stop The Monster cable Bullying
I've never buyed Monster Cable. I'll keep it that way. There are better improvements out there, in terms like better DAC's Powersupply. -- Henk51 Henk51's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18366 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55787 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Apple aiport Express to Squeezebox through Ethernet
I bought an Aiport Express to try to extend my Linksys network but it does not work with it as an extender uless I use a third party software in the Linksys. The reason to extend my network is becuase my second SB (original version)is in my bedroom and is just getting 68% of signal even with my 500mV booster at the router and the 9db gain antennas everywhere. Now I am going in a different route. I am going to replece the linksys with an Airport Etreme as a router. Since it can use both g and n I was thinking in use the advantage of the bigger coverage of n and use the AP express at the bedroom to received the n signal and send it to the SB using the Ethernet connection. I tried the ethernet connection with g at my living room SB where it gets 92% signal but the sound is extremely choppy, it constantly cut out and comes back. Does anybody know why? and how to fix it? -- musicman159 musicman159's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7953 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
I'm running pretty much the same set-up as you. Ian, are you using the iTunesUpdate plugin? James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested slimpy;381034 Wrote: I have Squeezeboxes at fixed locations. A SB always beats the controller in terms of audio playback in those locations, quality and reliability wise. What locations? - I don't need Hi-Fi when I work in my garage a couple of hours a month (just an example)! I know a SB is better, but the controller is much more flexible if you don't just sit and listen and I don't think using it as a walkman with headphones works - I would much prefer to take it with me and dump it in a dock nearby. Besides, a SB Boom costs 5 times as much as a cheap set of iPod speakers. For the places I would put a dock, I would never even dream of spending that much - the frequency of use and the demands for quality just doesn't justify the investment! -- ThomP ThomP's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15471 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Album Catalogue Creater
Hi, In article silverrs8.3loyqn1231413...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com, SilverRS8silverrs8.3loyqn1231413...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: Ofcourse I don't mind the development of this new initiative but why use the same name? This is only confusing to users. The thread title isn't really indicative of the name of the software. It's currently called 'slimxmlcat'. Good point though, I'll try to make it more obvious if I create any more threads. Andy ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested Howard Passman;380995 Wrote: ...Logitech still can't get a flippin spare charger available for the SBC. It would be 1,000 years before they could pull off a docking device. Ah, that felt good.. Howard I'm going to have to agree with you! My old beta SBC has been out of commission waiting on a battery and charging cradle. Batteries and charging cradles first, fancy docks second (sorry ThomP!) It shouldn't be that hard, no development work is needed, they just need to be available separately. -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Custom wallpaper for the SBC
squeezebox wallpaper Note: I tried uploading the original .png, but it gets converted to .jpg, so I zipped it and attached that. Use the png from the zip, as it it much better quality! 320*240 / lossless +---+ |Filename: squeezebox.zip | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6590| +---+ -- Skinny Skinny's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21538 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=49249 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested Mark Lanctot;381061 Wrote: Batteries and charging cradles first, fancy docks second (sorry ThomP!) You can get spare batteries through Logitech directly (p# 993-000145) from the parts section of the Controller sales page. For some reason they aren't on Slim's own site though. No spare cradles yet. -- jth jth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
What about a six channel poweramp, using the variable output from the SB's as the volume control? Rotel made a 60W x 6 poweramp for about £600 a while ago. That works if you want three multi-room systems - one SB3 per room and for each stereo use of the amp, but if you want to control each room seperatly you can't. Unless you split the SB3 for all six channels, so as you increase the SB3 it'll adjust all three rooms at the same time. I don't think using a Y splitter to three cables is a good idea you may need a multi-way switch. -- badbob badbob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7358 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
spc337;380734 Wrote: I'm installing a Squeezebox in my loft and would like to have 3 pairs of speakers that can be individually controlled (i.e. Volume, On/Off). I don't need to have different sources play on different speakers simultaneously, just a single (SB3) source. Does anyone have an Pre-Amp/Amplifier/Receiver (and/or Power Speakers) Suggestion? Thanks Can you run speaker cable through the walls and make holes for wall-mounted volume controls, or do you need a more non-invasive installation? If you can tear into things, then a hefty amp and 3 impedence-matching in-wall volume controls would be a good way to go. The amp can be a multi-room amp that specifically supports 3 pairs of speakers, or you could use a conventional amp and wire the speakers in series, paying careful attention to the load/impedence that the amp will support. How far apart are the rooms? A potential problem with powered speakers is that they will typically get a line-level output from the SB to the speaker. Ordinary line level is unbalanced, and if you run line level cable any distance you have a high probability of picking up interference, usually a humming sound. You could possibly avoid the interference with properly shieled cables, or use baluns to transfer the line level signal over balanced cable like cat5. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
Craig, James \(IT\);381055 Wrote: I'm running pretty much the same set-up as you. Ian, are you using the iTunesUpdate plugin? James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. I'm not 100% sure TBH, I linked my windows Squeezecenter (I dual boot with Linux) to iTunes so it picks up the library/artwork - when I was backing up the iTunes files i noticed the temp files Is this the plugin or is that something different ? Ian ps Am at work so can't verify set-up for certain -- socistep socistep's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18860 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57848 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Itunes TMP FIles
Thanks Ian, doesn't sound like you are using the iTunesUpdate plugin. However, I believe the library scan in 7.3 now uses COM to get the artwork from iTunes... James NOTICE: If received in error, please destroy and notify sender. Sender does not intend to waive confidentiality or privilege. Use of this email is prohibited when received in error. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Replacement remote for Squeezebox
Need a replacement remote for my SB3. Where can I get / order one here in the UK? Thanks. Actually Id like to get the backlit Transporter remote (assuming it works with the SB3) as its a PITA chilling out with my music late at night in a darkened room! Does the backlighting work effectively actually? I think I read a post on here from someone less than happy with it? Any other remote options? (I will EVENTUALY get an Ipod Touch but not just now). Thanks. -- Gazjam Gazjam's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18604 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57867 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
Just wondering, does anyone else have issues with the alpha slider on the right side of the artist list? I would have expected it to work like it does in contacts, if I drag on the right side of the screen vertically it should page between letters? I have about 4000 artists in my collection so scrolling through them all takes quite a bit. :) -- ClemsonJeeper ClemsonJeeper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=386 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where is the SBC dock:-)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 Question: Would you be interested in a docking option for the Squeezebox controller - Yes, with built-in amplifier and speakers - Yes, a simple stand-alone dock - Both of the above - No, not interested For mobility or odd locations where I don't have a SB (or just for private listening so as not to disturb anyone else) I find I get better quality by pumping an SBR through a set of Sennheiser wireless headphones. I can still control the music via the SBC, but I'm not wired to it, and not running its battery down. And it sounds better. -- Dogberry2 Dogberry2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18883 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57803 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SC 7.2-7.3 Prevent Standby no longer working
Could also be related to this bug I found in 7.3 10433, only occured on last.fm though. Be warned I had issues with WOL and sleep on 7.3.2 which I've been trying to sort out with support. Slingshot. -- slingshot slingshot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19953 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57844 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS
netim3;380976 Wrote: Any ideas for a commercial model that would reward Slim for doing this? There doesn't need to be one. SC is GPL, anyone who thought it was (a) worth doing and (b) possible, could add uPnP server functionality to SC tomorrow. I've thought about doing it, but it's difficult and I just don't need it enough :) If you or others see a need then you can either figure out how to do it yourselves or pay someone to develop it. If no-ones willing to do that, then maybe it's not really needed. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Need New Wireless Router
My wireless router (Linksys WRT54GS) seems to have hit bottom - I'm having to reset it multiple times a day just to get internet. The old one has 2 antennae which I replaced with ugly longer ones and my wireless coverage was not great but OK much of the time. I decided to try a range extender, and being the cheapskate that I am, bought a Belkin for $39. I have 3 squeezeboxes and the furthest one (which of course is in the music room with the best equipment) went from signal strength of around 32% to the mid 40's. To make a long story shorter, I replaced it with a Linksys WRT100 Rangeplus, expecting wonderful things and my signal strength has gone DOWN to about 15%. The new router has internal antennae, so I can't use my big ugly extensions and I have not connected the Belkin extender. I'm interested in how others have solved similar problems. Do SB's work better with some routers than others, and have any of you found one router or configuration to deal with walls better than others? Thanks -- mewzshn mewzshn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22808 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Linn - SkweezyDS
I'm thinking about writing a plugin that will add UPnP MediaRenderer and MediaServer support. When I get some free time, we'll see. :) -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ClemsonJeeper;381095 Wrote: Just wondering, does anyone else have issues with the alpha slider on the right side of the artist list? I would have expected it to work like it does in contacts, if I drag on the right side of the screen vertically it should page between letters? That's exactly how it works for me. What happens when you attempt to use it? -- ptrainer ptrainer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ClemsonJeeper;381095 Wrote: Just wondering, does anyone else have issues with the alpha slider on the right side of the artist list? I would have expected it to work like it does in contacts, if I drag on the right side of the screen vertically it should page between letters? I have about 4000 artists in my collection so scrolling through them all takes quite a bit. :) That'S how it's supposed to work. I noticed it's sometimes a bit difficult to hit, though, no idea as to why that is. -- pippin --- see iPeng at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Adding a Popcorn Hour to my Squeeze system
peter;380930 Wrote: I have a similar setup as yours and I chose not to put an internal hard disk in the HDX. The HDX streams HD video (over 100 mbit ethernet) off my server disk just fine and not having a fan, is now completely quiet, like the SB3 on top of it. Do you find the product 'ready for prime time' or is it something that needs to be coddled and tweaked to function properly. The more I research these Network Media Tank options the more I come across comments of units that just stop working, movies that don't play properly, units stuck in boot cycles, etc. I realize that people with issues are way more likely to post than people whose systems are working perfectly so maybe that's all that it is. Have you been running problem free? Also have you played any blu-ray rips on the HDX? -- ptrainer ptrainer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57710 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
radish wrote: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! I use a WRT54GS and a WRT54GL, both with DD-WRT, both excellent. Try DD-WRT on your GS; if it still doesn't work right, get a GL. R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Last.Fm Problem
Ok, so I couldn't get last.fm using the squeezesoft player however it works pefectly well on the 'real' squeezebox that has now arrived. -- homeview homeview's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22518 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57495 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Robin Bowes;381128 Wrote: radish wrote: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! I use a WRT54GS and a WRT54GL, both with DD-WRT, both excellent. Try DD-WRT on your GS; if it still doesn't work right, get a GL. R. OK - What is DD-WRT? -- mewzshn mewzshn's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22808 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
mewzshn wrote: OK - What is DD-WRT? DD-WRT (and Tomato) are free, open source alternative firmware. Either are highly recommended. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iTunes going DRM Free
pablolie;380377 Wrote: I think iTunes is a horrible product - as a music management system it is very constricting and shows that Apple wants to control users more zealosuly than Microsoft ever has, while providing questionable value add in return. My wife swears by her iPhone and iPod - I prefer my Blackberry Bold and a regular MP3 player by eons because they are far more open to be managed with more competent and flexible software. And I am surprised I always seem to be so alone in this - Cheers! You're not alone in thinking this, not at all. iTunes and other Apple products are fine, so long as you're willing to limit yourself to Apple-world. Thanks for expressing what I've always felt. However, I do like using the iPeng application on an iTouch to control my Squeezeboxes. -- corbey corbey's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11286 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57768 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Got one of those to replace a BeBox (Speedtouch). Works great, very reliable, and haven't had a single drop-out with three SqueezeBoxes in different rooms and on different floors. -- AlchemyToo AlchemyToo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=20260 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Robin Bowes wrote: radish wrote: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! I use a WRT54GS and a WRT54GL, both with DD-WRT, both excellent. Try DD-WRT on your GS; if it still doesn't work right, get a GL. They're all wireless-g though, aren't they? Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Rhapsody Subscribers....
andyg;378685 Wrote: I've seen this a few times too, still waiting on an answer to what it is. Usually you can just restart with no problems. Andy, I've tried contacting Real regarding this error, and they're asking me if any additional information can be provided. Is there any way I can turn on some type of debug mode with SqueezeCenter to provide additional trace information in the log file? -- hokie hokie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21568 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57304 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Rhapsody Subscribers....
You could tell them that a getEA method call failed with the error message AccountManagement. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57304 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
pfarrell;381136 Wrote: mewzshn wrote: OK - What is DD-WRT? DD-WRT (and Tomato) are free, open source alternative firmware. Either are highly recommended. And as a side note: many if not most router manufacturers suck at updating their firmware. It is easier and cheaper for them to tell you to buy a new one. Combine this with the very low resources of a typical router, and things like a memory leak can be cripple you eventually. (The router will run out of memory for connection tracking, which it needs for address translation.) My POS router worked fine until I hid a web server behind it, then it died every few minutes. My Mother-in-laws router stays up for months. unless she has company staying with her, when it will die every day or two. (When routers die, they tend to die in bizarre ways.. I could ssh from work to a machine at home just fine.. but I couldn't ssh from home to work... and I couldn't even bring up the router's web page to reboot it, it would drop half the packets.) The WRT54G series is very highly respected, but part of that may be the success of DD-WRT. -- snarlydwarf snarlydwarf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1179 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Adding a Popcorn Hour to my Squeeze system
ptrainer wrote: peter;380930 Wrote: I have a similar setup as yours and I chose not to put an internal hard disk in the HDX. The HDX streams HD video (over 100 mbit ethernet) off my server disk just fine and not having a fan, is now completely quiet, like the SB3 on top of it. Do you find the product 'ready for prime time' or is it something that needs to be coddled and tweaked to function properly. The more I research these Network Media Tank options the more I come across comments of units that just stop working, movies that don't play properly, units stuck in boot cycles, etc. I realize that people with issues are way more likely to post than people whose systems are working perfectly so maybe that's all that it is. Have you been running problem free? Also have you played any blu-ray rips on the HDX? I've seen a few problems. The device's been stuck a few times, requiring a reboot. It has an on/off button unlike the PH (I think). I've had a movie where the subtitles weren't recognized. Not perfect, but not something you have to tinker with either. Just power-cycle and all's well. I think I could give one to my 82 yo mother and upload movies and series to it and let her play them. It's all quite simple. Cnet likes it: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/homecinema/0,39029447,49300389,00.htm I just wish someone would make a Squeeze *client* for it, so that it would double as a SB Receiver. That would be really perfect. Just one black box that handles all your video and audio needs. The HDX does audio, but the interface is really awful at the moment. I haven't played any Blueray stuff (I think). I still have an old analog TV, the HDX makes me want to upgrade that too. BTW: It also plays the TV shows my MythTV server records very well. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How worried should I be?
Siduhe;380724 Wrote: I suspect there are a number of posters who are old enough to have worked through the 80-82 and 90-91 recessions and seen many of the same things. Like me ;-) Siduhe;380724 Wrote: Despite what I have heard commentators say in the print media recently, they were just the same as this (at least from the banking/finance/manufacturing/real estate perspectives) at least so far Each downturn has had a different cause. This one seems worse to me, with a more precipitous plunge. Siduhe;380724 Wrote: and the predictions just as gloomy. Yeah, but for those who have already lost jobs, gloomy is more than a prediction. Siduhe;380724 Wrote: I was in my first job out of college and absolutely bricked myself thinking that life was over. Am a bit wiser now, and have taken the precaution of building up six months of mortgage payments and bills in savings ever since Good idea Siduhe;380724 Wrote: The thing that is perhaps different about this one is the impact of globalisation which simply wasn't the same factor back then. Big business has been multinational for eons, nothing new there. Compared to 10 years ago or more, the only real change today is the growth and continuing development of China and India, and the huge output of manufactured goods from the developing to the developed world. To me, the word globalization is more a political term than a financial one, and one usually with an intended negative connotation. For those who use it, I've never quite understood what their concerns are, what ills they seek to fix, and what alternatives are proposed. Maybe you could explain for me. Siduhe;380724 Wrote: At this point it's impossible to say if the current recession will follow the familiar track or twist off into something new - but so far I've not seen anything that new. In the US, it's been rather different from past downturns. Federal governmental action - bailouts, loans and guarantees, etc., is more familiar abroad but very rare in in the US at such a large scale. The failures and disappearances of (what were thought to be) companies representing (some of)the American business establishment is remarkable. Maybe more to come. -- Goodsounds Goodsounds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57742 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ptrainer;381113 Wrote: That's exactly how it works for me. What happens when you attempt to use it? Ahh, I see you have to hold your finger there for a second over it until it selects and then it works with vertical slides. In contacts, I generally just have to slide my finger on the right side of the screen and it works. -- ClemsonJeeper ClemsonJeeper's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=386 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replay gain, equal volume.
LeifPederson;380929 Wrote: I had a hard time figuring out just what was happening with the replay gain and SqueezeCenter. I thought there were bugs in the software tools I was using to set gain. I experimented and found out that SC will look at iTunes comments fields to get the volume info and then somehow add on to that the REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN tags as well. So if both were negative values, the volume could be VERY quiet. I use MP3Tag and I added columns to display the REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN field and the iTunes comment fields (forgot what the actual field name is). I added replay gain tags by using foobar2000. I have a combination of MP3's and FLAC files, and this tool works well for me (18,000+ tracks and growing). Once I figured out that SC somehow combined iTunes gain with the REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN tag, I sorted my huge collection of tracks by the comment field that iTunes uses and then deleted ALL the iTunes comments. I don't trust iTunes to do the right thing and I am fine with separating out my iTunes library from my Transporter/SC library. This behavior and experimenting was done about a year ago so it might be the case that SC has since been fixed. IMHO, SC should utilize ONLY the REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN tags for replay gain if they exist, and if not, then use ONLY the iTunes volume check information. But under no circumstances should it use both. If you need help trying to figure all this out or to duplicate my earlier experiments, I'd be happy to help out. Leif Vote for http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=4362 -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57672 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Peter wrote: Robin Bowes wrote: radish wrote: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! I use a WRT54GS and a WRT54GL, both with DD-WRT, both excellent. Try DD-WRT on your GS; if it still doesn't work right, get a GL. They're all wireless-g though, aren't they? And? The OP is using his current device with 3 Squeezeboxen - they too are wireless G. R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
mewzshn wrote: My wireless router (Linksys WRT54GS) seems to have hit bottom - I'm having to reset it multiple times a day just to get internet. The old one has 2 antennae which I replaced with ugly longer ones and my wireless coverage was not great but OK much of the time. I decided to try a range extender, and being the cheapskate that I am, bought a Belkin for $39. I have 3 squeezeboxes and the furthest one (which of course is in the music room with the best equipment) went from signal strength of around 32% to the mid 40's. To make a long story shorter, I replaced it with a Linksys WRT100 Rangeplus, expecting wonderful things and my signal strength has gone DOWN to about 15%. The new router has internal antennae, so I can't use my big ugly extensions and I have not connected the Belkin extender. I'm interested in how others have solved similar problems. Do SB's work better with some routers than others, and have any of you found one router or configuration to deal with walls better than others? One other idea is to consider Powerline networking. I have a pair of Zyxel PLA-400 devices: http://www.scan.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=LN21134 Both are plugged into extension boards yet still seem to work just fine. R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ClemsonJeeper;381161 Wrote: Ahh, I see you have to hold your finger there for a second over it until it selects and then it works with vertical slides. Yeah, I just compared the two and the iPeng vert. slider is definitely less sensitive. I couldn't get it to take every time. Once the bar clicked on it slid easily. The contacts slider clicked in every time. I guess I hadn't realized that it had been taking me a couple on tries on average in iPeng. Maybe there will be a way to improve that in a future update. -- ptrainer ptrainer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ptrainer;381176 Wrote: Maybe there will be a way to improve that in a future update. If I find out WHY that is I'm not doing anything special to this slider. -- pippin --- see iPeng at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How worried should I be?
Goodsounds;381159 Wrote: To me, the word globalization is more a political term than a financial one, and one usually with an intended negative connotation. For those who use it, I've never quite understood what their concerns are, what ills they seek to fix, and what alternatives are proposed. Maybe you could explain for me. I don't mean it in a negative way particularly, the benefits of globalisation for many of the parties in the supply chain (not necessarily all of them mind you) are well documented. It is a a term which is often used in a quasi-political sense as well - there are lots of articles (media and academic) which say it has caused everything from the ills of certain developing countries to the spread of Al Qaeda. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,182746,00.html I very much had the financial markets in mind when I posted. Banks in general, and investment banks in particular, have actively pursued globalisation as a strategy. They are present in multiple jurisdicitions and have wide exposures across the majority of markets, which is different certainly from the 90s. Essentially, globalisation has created a situation of economic interdependence between countries that has not occured previously. I am not qualified to judge whether this is a good or bad thing in terms of getting out of where we are now. Also very much take your point about this being perhaps a new arena in some ways for the US, which has traditionally been much more independent from import/export risks, and therefore more self-sufficient in a recession, than the UK or Europe. -- Siduhe Who am I on 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/siduhe)? -Siduhe Loved Tracks radio got the thumbs up. Feedback included: yeah, it's good... got the odd dodgy track tho...- (c) 'ModelCitizen' (http://www.last.fm/user/Modelcitizen) Siduhe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=723 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57742 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
So basically the code is the same as in the contacts program? I'm not a programmer so I don't have a great understanding of these things. It seems there must be a variable that accounts for the differences in sensitivity. This is all so interesting :-) -- ptrainer ptrainer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Apple aiport Express to Squeezebox through Ethernet
musicman159;381053 Wrote: The reason to extend my network is becuase my second SB (original version)is in my bedroom and is just getting 68% of signal even with my 500mV booster at the router and the 9db gain antennas everywhere. 68% is not great but it should work. I tried the ethernet connection with g at my living room SB where it gets 92% signal but the sound is extremely choppy, it constantly cut out and comes back. At 92% there should not be any issues. Sounds like you have bursty interference or maybe server problems. See http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/NetworkProblemsSecondGuide -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
ptrainer;381186 Wrote: So basically the code is the same as in the contacts program? I'm not a programmer so I don't have a great understanding of these things. It seems there must be a variable that accounts for the differences in sensitivity. This is all so interesting :-) I have no idea about the code in the contacts program. But the Index is nothing you do yourself as a programmer, it's a feature of iPhoneOS, you just fill it with data. I have no idea how I could manipulate it. -- pippin --- see iPeng at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox wiki Firefox's search engine dropdown
I'm probably the only one interested in this, but in case anyone else is, the Squeezebox wiki index page: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Special:Allpages seems to be a searchable page for Firefox 3.0.5. If the page is searchable, I believe the searchbox dropdown list at the top right turns blue. If you click on the dropdown box you will see an Add SqueezeboxWiki (English) entry. Do that and you'll have a nice new searchbox with a little SB Classic as an icon. Now - here's why I may be the only one interested in this - it isn't a great search, it seems to require the exact wiki page name before it finds anything :) but since I know a few of them off the top of my head it helps me at least. -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57880 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement remote for Squeezebox
Gazjam;381088 Wrote: Any other remote options? A universal remote with JVC DVD codes - you'd be missing the brightness button though. The brightness button is required for firmware updates but you can now set the SB3 to auto-update, at least in recent firmwares. Which you have to load with the brightness button first, so kind of a chicken-and-egg thing - but if you have a fairly recent firmware you can just set it by pressing and holding left and going through setup. You can get a nice backlit remote with huge buttons or a fancy one like the Harmony or a super-cheap one. -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57867 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Apple aiport Express to Squeezebox through Ethernet
Please contact support, and they will help you with your issues: http://www.slimdevices.com/su_tech.html Cheers, Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech Streaming Media Business Unit slimdevices.com mvalera's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11086 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
A power outage did in my 3 year old Linksys a few weeks ago - have bought the same model to replace it, all is well again with a simple solution. Any reason why you wouldn't do the same? Unless you're spending several hundred bucks, and sometimes even then, most routers on the market are pretty unsubstantial. The one I had before only lasted for a few years, so I thought 3+ years was acceptable. On the Powerline device suggestion, be aware that owing to electrical code and home wiring practice differences, these often do not work well in the US (if that is where you are). If you want to try it, or if you're elsewhere, maybe it is a good alternative for you to consider. On the DD-WRT and Tomato suggestions, if you're not an IT tech or software coder, it might be best to stick with what comes in the box you purchase. Most people do so succesfully. -- Goodsounds Goodsounds's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14201 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Robin Bowes wrote: Peter wrote: Robin Bowes wrote: radish wrote: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/RouterStatus I personally use a D-Link DIR-655 and love it, others will no doubt proclaim love for DD-WRT and suggest you put it on your WRT54GS. Certainly worth trying! I use a WRT54GS and a WRT54GL, both with DD-WRT, both excellent. Try DD-WRT on your GS; if it still doesn't work right, get a GL. They're all wireless-g though, aren't they? And? And I'd like an alternative firmware AP with wireless-g. The OP is using his current device with 3 Squeezeboxen - they too are wireless G. So am I, but I also have laptops that are easily upgraded to N. Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Goodsounds;381199 Wrote: On the DD-WRT and Tomato suggestions, if you're not an IT tech or software coder, it might be best to stick with what comes in the box you purchase. Most people do so succesfully. If you're just going to ditch the old router, why not try it? Nothing to lose... -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57871 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store
OK, found out what goes wrong, now I just have to find out why I did what I did :-) Will be fixed in 1.1... -- pippin --- see iPeng at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55514 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wake-up timeout
Hi Dave I have exactly the same problem with my Boom! Have you found a solution in the meantime? Regards Daniel -- nikigraus nikigraus's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18034 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21900 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How worried should I be?
I will get worried when I breeze though the register or don't see anybody else in the stores with full shopping carts. Or if I don't have to wait for a table and nobody else is eating or at the bar. Have I seen some restaurants close, I have and almost all were ones I never go to twice because they were not worth eating at? In fact, my favorite Barbeque place has been busier then he has been in years and has hired additional staff. My income has gone down about 50% this year, which isn't fun right after getting married buying a house. Lots of purse-string tightening - TP on ebay :(. Having said that, I still have a job unlike many of my friends and colleagues, so I guess it's not all bad. Maybe I should come down your way and open a BBQ place? -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57742 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Apple aiport Express to Squeezebox through Ethernet
musicman159;381053 Wrote: ...I tried the ethernet connection with g at my living room SB where it gets 92% signal but the sound is extremely choppy, it constantly cut out and comes back. Forget 92% or even 68%... the SBR furthest from my router only gets 28% signal but plays without a hitch so in my opinion your choppy sound is definitely not a signal issue. -- ptrainer ptrainer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15896 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57864 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Hardware reset for Slimp3: Can anyone help with resetting Xilinx chip?
I have problems with my slimp3 - takes a long time before sound starts, and the sound comes out garbled. If I use the web interface I can get it to play ok, but as soon as I use the remote control, the sound gets halted for every command, and when it resumes, the sound is garbled. Also have done some research on the forum, wiki etc. Came across a comment regarding squeezebox on the wiki (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Hardware_Reset_commands): Reset Audio Hardware (aka Xilinx Reset) These steps will often fix problems with garbled sound, or no sound at all during playback. The wiki page does not say if it is possible to do such a reset on a Slimp3, so I sent a question to Logitech support, and they confirmed they have no way to do this, but suggested maybe the wider community may be able to help. My question for help comes in 3 parts: 1) anyone know a way to diagnostics if this is really the root cause of my problems? Or suggestions on other issues that may cause similiar problems (I already tried to reload the firmware with bootloader, tried different server versions, different PCs as servers, wireless/wired network - made no difference) 2) anyone ever done a reset of a Slimp3 Xilnx chip? 3) on the circuit board, there are soldering points for what looks like a 6 pin connector, and from the Xilinx documentation I can see that the cable used for in-place configuration of the chip use 6 signalling cables - anyone know any more about the pin-out for the 6 soldering points, and/or any info on how to get hands on the JEDEC file for the Slimp3? Any help is greatly appreciated, I love my Slimp3 and would be very sorry to let it go Regards Jan Robøle -- roboele roboele's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22615 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] NYTimes - Cisco to enter the Home Digital Entertainment Market
Maybe instead of viewing Cisco as a competitor Logitech/SD should try and partner with them to incorporate SqueezeCenter in their Media Hubs and media networking components to ease the home and internet networking hurdles. I think this would benefit both companies. I have no idea about the processor's specs of the Cisco Media Hubs, but if it's powerful enough and the possibility of putting SC on them exists... then SD folks should approach Cisco. Using Cisco hubs as the hardware server and their home network devices as the backbone can only be a good thing. The more the merrier. Keep your friends close, but your potential enemies closer. Apple allowed its mortal foe's operating system to coexist within their hardware. What I call, so far, the biggest digital Trojan Horse. I'm not an Apple fan, but that strategic move by Steve Jobs was brilliant. -- tamanaco tamanaco's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4620 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57371 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox wiki Firefox's search engine dropdown
Mark Lanctot wrote: I'm probably the only one interested in this, but in case anyone else is, the Squeezebox wiki index page: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Special:Allpages seems to be a searchable page for Firefox 3.0.5. If the page is searchable, I believe the searchbox dropdown list at the top right turns blue. If you click on the dropdown box you will see an Add SqueezeboxWiki (English) entry. Do that and you'll have a nice new searchbox with a little SB Classic as an icon. Now - here's why I may be the only one interested in this - it isn't a great search, it seems to require the exact wiki page name before it finds anything :) but since I know a few of them off the top of my head it helps me at least. Well, it was interesting enough for me to have created the same integration in one of my websites. Was easy ;) Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Hardware reset for Slimp3: Can anyone help with resetting Xilinx chip?
I don't believe the SliMP3 or the SB1 even have a Xilinx chip - I believe it was introduced with the SB2 as part of the SlimDSP. The codecs aren't hard-coded, they're coded on the Xilinx which can be rewritten. The SliMP3 and SB1 have hard-coded codecs and can't be changed or reset. I've read about the socketed CPU in the SliMP3 getting oxidized contacts. It can be extracted with a chip extractor or (carefully) with a jewller's screwdriver IIRC and the contacts cleaned with a pencil eraser or a fibreglass contact cleaner pen. You might want to search for those posts. -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need New Wireless Router
Peter wrote: Robin Bowes wrote: Peter wrote: Robin Bowes wrote: They're all wireless-g though, aren't they? And? And I'd like an alternative firmware AP with wireless-g. Eh? You mean wireless-n ? The OP is using his current device with 3 Squeezeboxen - they too are wireless G. So am I, but I also have laptops that are easily upgraded to N. I'm sure there are APs available that support N and also run DD-WRT. I've not looked though since I don't have any need for N R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox wiki Firefox's search engine dropdown
The Firefox search isn't actually searching _in_ that particular page. It just populates the wiki's search box and runs the standard search. But this is better, since it's doing both article title and body text searches. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57880 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
Budget for the amp/pre-amp solution is around $1000 could go higher if there is no obvious solutions at that price point. I'm thinking Rotel (although more expensive) RSX-1550 which supports multiple zones would do it. I would like to use a single Duet/SB3. The maximum distance to the speakers will be 75ft so I guess I'll need some good speaker wire. I'm not that familiar with these do it all receivers but I'm guessing that each zones volume can be controller separately without the need of a special volume control? Also, I'm hoping they can all be in party mode playing the same thing. It also isn't clear if their zone outs are amplified? I'm guessing not. I would prefer a solution at a better price point.. -- spc337 spc337's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14315 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Hardware reset for Slimp3: Can anyone help with resetting Xilinx chip?
The slimp3 has a completely different firmware updater. I've noticed that the PIC chip tends to corrupt the rom over time. Sometimes simply flashing the PIC with the slimp3 firmware updater can help. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SLIMP3 Grab version 2.3 from here: http://downloads.slimdevices.com/firmware/2.3/ -- SuperQ SuperQ's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2139 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] NYTimes - Cisco to enter the Home Digital Entertainment Market
toby10;381020 Wrote: I have *NO* experience with Cisco, I do have experience with Linksys products. Cisco may well get the design aspect, but they had better seriously ramp up customer support for such consumer devices. If they rely on the Linksys model for customer support of consumer products then this entire line is DOOMED! :) That may well be the case. Cisco is one of the best in terms of enterprise support, but that support model is too expensive for the consumer. Perhaps they've continued to use the original Linksys approach for those products which is inadequate (I've never called them honestly). In my view, forums are the primary technology support approach these days, but I suppose I lot of people still call the support line. I honestly haven't done that for cheap gear ($100) for years. They need to have an active support community for sure. I guess my main thought is that this product set and the launch of the new site appear to be Cisco trying to re-engergize their approach to the consumer. It remains to be seen if it will be effective, but it's impressive so far. -- thomsens thomsens's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1352 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57371 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox wiki Firefox's search engine dropdown
Ha! I just noticed it does the same thing for Bugzilla too. Now - is this coded into the page somewhere or is it a new Firefox feature, that when it sees a search box it offers to put it in the dropdown? -- Mark Lanctot Current: SB2, Transporter, Boom (PQP3 - late beta) Stored: Boom (PQP1 - early beta), SBC (beta - no battery) Sold: SB3, Duet Mark Lanctot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2071 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57880 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Adding a Popcorn Hour to my Squeeze system
I've used XBMC in 2 HTPCs, owned 1 PCH-A100 (and 2 Istar miniHD). If you already had a media server, then PCH will be a good addition. Don't worry about the front-end on PCH, there are a lot of plug-ins that make your PCH front-end XBMC-like in the NMT Jukebox Descriptions, Guides FAQ's Thread (http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showthread.php?tid=9862) +---+ |Filename: ScreenShot.MainIndex.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6599| +---+ -- d60pdp d60pdp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19121 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57710 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Hardware reset for Slimp3: Can anyone help with resetting Xilinx chip?
The best you can do with SLIMP3 is re-flash the firmware - there is no field programming mechanism for the CPLD. -- seanadams seanadams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Crossfade for Song Skip?
With MediaMonkey and WinAmp providing nice smooth crossfading even when skipping tracks, when can we possibly see this feature in SC? I know its a minor and cosmetic feature, but it sure sound better and is an attention getter when you get a nice smooth transition from song-to-song, even when skipping tracks. A feature request I guess...unless someone has a solution? -- BigBirdy SB3 (2), Yamaha DSP-A1, Denon 5900 DVD, Musical Fidelity Trivista DAC-21, Rega Planet, Adcom GFA-555, Panamax 1500, Klipsch KLF-30 Mains, Klipsch KLF-C7 Center, Klipsch KSP-S6 Surrounds, Sound Dynamics-THS15, AudioQuest, Kimbercable. Duet, Musical Fidelity X-DAC (v3), Musical Fidelity X10 (v3) Musical Fidelity X-PSU (v3), Musical Fidelity X-Can (v3), Yamaha CX-830, Panasonic DVD-RV30, Adcom ACE-515, Philips PA1200B, Sound Dynamics RTS-3, Sound Dynamics Sub, Monster Cable, Sennheiser HD-600. BigBirdy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2768 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57889 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox wiki Firefox's search engine dropdown
Mark Lanctot wrote: Ha! I just noticed it does the same thing for Bugzilla too. Now - is this coded into the page somewhere or is it a new Firefox feature, that when it sees a search box it offers to put it in the dropdown? It's coded in the page. It's based on the OpenSearch specification ( http://www.opensearch.org/ ). Works in both FF and IE. It works this way: - You add an xml file to your site that contains the search engine description, here: http://wiki.slimdevices.com//opensearch_desc.php - You add a link tag to the HTML of the pages you want the search engine to be installed from: link rel=search type=application/opensearchdescription+xml href=/opensearch_desc.php title=SqueezeboxWiki (English) / I personally think a link 'add the wiki searchengine plugin to your browser' would be more effective. I think you more or less stumbled upon it. I just implemented both methods to my website. Thanks for the tip! Regards, Peter ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Do you use a wireless NAS on wireless 'g' network to feed your SB?
Thanks for pointing out the thing that I missed, try it the easy prefered way first, if it don't work try another, simple :-) Cheers DC -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57838 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Hardware reset for Slimp3: Can anyone help with resetting Xilinx chip?
thanks for your comments guys: Mark: I opened the case, and there is a xilinx XC95144XL on the inside ;-) Sean/SuperQ: Thanks for the suggestion. I have already reloaded the 2.3 firmware. I will try cleaning the socketed chip! -- roboele roboele's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22615 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57886 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
I'm thinking about wiring ceiling speakers in a bunch of rooms in my house. Compared to your $1000 amp I'm going a little cheaper - $60 T-amp and $150 SBR per zone :) Cheap and extremely flexible. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
The problem is he wants each room to be controlled, probably with remote unless he goes into the cupboard and adjusts the pot on the amp- that T-amp does not have remote control. Also if the SB has variable out, that'll effect all rooms rather than individual levels per room. So either he needs three integrated amps, or three SB's, or a amp with RF or RS232 wireless remote volume control. I personally think a SB in each room is better sense, that way you can control volume per room with the unit itself, if you want the poweramp to control volume (remotely) you're looking at pretty expensive piece of kit- and have option to play different music in each room (and also see what's playing as you have a screen) With that six channel amp somewhere. What if you're in the two rooms without a SB and want to browse music? Better have x-ray vision to see into the room that has the SB. Or have some kind of touchscreen control either SB Duet or touch screen system to web interface. Maybe pickup a NAD 916? -- badbob badbob's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7358 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Multi-room listening
spc337;381245 Wrote: Budget for the amp/pre-amp solution is around $1000 could go higher if there is no obvious solutions at that price point. I'm thinking Rotel (although more expensive) RSX-1550 which supports multiple zones would do it. I would like to use a single Duet/SB3. The maximum distance to the speakers will be 75ft so I guess I'll need some good speaker wire. I'm not that familiar with these do it all receivers but I'm guessing that each zones volume can be controller separately without the need of a special volume control? Also, I'm hoping they can all be in party mode playing the same thing. It also isn't clear if their zone outs are amplified? I'm guessing not. I would prefer a solution at a better price point.. No doubt I'm missing something, but why get a 7.1 home theater amp if your intention is to play music through 3 pairs of speakers (one left and and one right in each of 3 different rooms)? They just don't seem to fit. I would think that 'something more like these' (http://www.crutchfield.com/g_324450/Multi-room-Amplifiers.html?tp=7330) would be what you are looking for. That Marantz ZS5300 particularly looks like it has the features you want, although I don't know anything about how good it is. It has 3 different source inputs (one for each zone), but there may be an easy way to use 1 source going to all 3 pairs of speakers. That is, something more elegant than 2 Y-adapters coming out of your SB ;o) And it does have separate volume controls. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57836 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
