Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
Zoltan;573304 Wrote: Still not working for me. Is there anything I can do to debug this? Yes, you can post the contents of your log file when trying to play an iPlayer show. -- andynormancx Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ? I SAID ALL OF THEM ! andynormancx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17417 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
To get more info in the log file set plugin.bbciplayer.parser and plugin.bbciplayer.rtmp to INFO in Webui Settings/Advanced/Logging and then click Apply. Then try to play a Listen Again program station you have not tried before. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New station suggestion
Pretty sure, Toby. When opening the stream via the Reciva website, it opens RealPlayer and gives this URL: http://174.142.150.12:8777/ - which points to a Shoutcast DNAS Status page. That is the link I've given to RadioTime, I'm hoping it's the right one for the stream. -- James Vertigan James Vertigan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=40207 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81627 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
bpa;573353 Wrote: To get more info in the log file set plugin.bbciplayer.parser and plugin.bbciplayer.rtmp to INFO in Webui Settings/Advanced/Logging and then click Apply. Then try to play a Listen Again program station you have not tried before. Thanks for the tip. I have a command line Linux server - what is command line the equivalent to applying these settings via the GUI? I'll have a try later when I get home. -- Zoltan Zoltan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
I would not recommend trying to edit the prefs file. You can access the GUI from any browser using http:server ip address:9000 - the browser does not have to be on your Linux server - for example an iPhone/iPad, netpc etc. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
bpa;573385 Wrote: I would not recommend trying to edit the prefs file. You can access the GUI from any browser using http:server ip address:9000 - the browser does not have to be on your Linux server - for example an iPhone/iPad, netpc etc. Yes - sorry, I misread your instructions. For some reason, I thought it was referring to the windows GUI tool. -- Zoltan Zoltan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9998 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Cheap active speakers?
I am looking for a pair of small, 2 way, active stereo speakers for a used Receiver I am being offered (the owner is splitting a Duet - keeping the Controller but replacing the Receiver with a Transporter). The Receiver / Speaker combo will be going into my daughter's room. She has an iPod Touch with iPeng already. Budget circa £75 ($100) My daughter's criteria in order of priority are: 1. Price 2. Sound Quality 3. Good looks 4. Size 5. Sound level (do not need to go loud) Boom equivalent sound quality would be great. Any suggestions? Thanks. -- TheLastMan Matt *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology Diskstation 107+ NAS (with firmware 2.3-1157) running Squeezebox Server 7.5.0 on Synology Package Manager *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points *Livingroom:* Receiver into Naim 42/110 amp, BW CM2 speakers *Kitchen:* Receiver into Denon DM37 mini-system, BW 686 speakers *Study:* Linn LP12, Naim 72/Hi-cap/Headline. LPs ripped usingBehringer UCA202 USB into Windows XP PC TheLastMan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
SB2 saw a pretty short lifespan so there probably are just much less of them in circulation. The SB3 was released very soon after the SB2. -- m1abrams m1abrams's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=850 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
In our kitchen, we use a Klipsch iGroove HG. It has an iPod dock on it, but it also has a line in. The sound is great - a little better than the Boom IMO. It's small and sharp looking. It isn't made any more, but I think you can find deals on refurbs or used. The current version is called the iGroove SXT. It's a bit above your budget ($150). Perhaps you can find one in a store and audition the sound quality. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4 Booms, 1 Duet, 1 Receiver, 1 Touch. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeBoxServer 7.5.0, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave. Current library stats: 33,060 songs, 2,656 albums, 484 artists. http://www.last.fm/user/maggior maggior's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9080 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
Unfortunately the SB2 is really tough to score on ebay. The form factor was nice for a variety of uses. The taller SB3 is more limited IMHO as far as positioning is concerned. -- gorman gorman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=56 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
I think many of the SB3 and prior model users are simply happy campers and tend to keep their players until the unit just dies. One trend that is widely evident on this forum at least is that a good percentage of users have multiple players. I know when my Touch arrived, the SB3 in the main system was immediately switched to a second system. The only way I might sell it is if I snagged another Touch for an extraordinary low price during one of those little publicized, short-lived promo code sales that pop up every now then. So I don't think it's hard to see why SB2s 3s are fairly rare on eBay and similar sites. -- mlsstl mlsstl's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9598 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
As has been said the SB2 was only out 7 months when it was replaced by the SB3 so there is a lower number of used ones available. The SB2 also makes a great unit for use in Custom Projects so when they do pop up for sale, they get snapped up fast. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Wood Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1, Vandersteen V2W Subwoofer Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Squeezebox BOOM Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] IPAD users - 2nd app appears in store
Hello, I've got an Problem with this App. The App. Start with connecting to squeezeserver Now there is Loading Cache 1428/1429 and it Hang. I can't use the App. Turn off wifi and clean the Cache doesn't fix the Problem. Thanks for your help. Icebird -- Icebird2000 Icebird2000's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=23802 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81618 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
you also get lurkers like me who've been here from the start and got through most models - some get passed on, but mostly the system just grows. I currently have 6 in daily(ish) use, the oldest of which is a SBG (not many of those around!). I still have a slimp3 in a box kicking around that I think I'll use in some project or other - it works perfectly, but just sort of got superseded. I just tend to hang on to them as you can always find a use for another. -- xio xio's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2382 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] IPAD users - 2nd app appears in store
Hi Icebird - thanks so much for posting - its very frustrating when people just leave bad reviews. I would like to see the cometd logs from when the app is started up - I've sent you a PM with my email address and instructions for enabling logging - if anything isn't clear, please just post here again, James -- jimbof jimbof's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17907 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81618 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
maggior;573404 Wrote: The current version is called the iGroove SXT. It's a bit above your budget ($150). Perhaps you can find one in a store and audition the sound quality. Yes, I know the budget is challenging, but that is how much she has to spend (and why I am asking here!). Klipsch stuff is not common in the UK, but actually an iPod dock with speakers and an AUX input might be the way to go, as she could dock her iPod as well on one power lead. Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some digging. -- TheLastMan Matt *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology Diskstation 107+ NAS (with firmware 2.3-1157) running Squeezebox Server 7.5.0 on Synology Package Manager *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points *Livingroom:* Receiver into Naim 42/110 amp, BW CM2 speakers *Kitchen:* Receiver into Denon DM37 mini-system, BW 686 speakers *Study:* Linn LP12, Naim 72/Hi-cap/Headline. LPs ripped usingBehringer UCA202 USB into Windows XP PC TheLastMan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
TheLastMan;573448 Wrote: Yes, I know the budget is challenging, but that is how much she has to spend (and why I am asking here!). Klipsch stuff is not common in the UK, but actually an iPod dock with speakers and an AUX input might be the way to go, as she could dock her iPod as well on one power lead. Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some digging. With the iGroove, the line-in jack is located right next to the iPod dock connector. So, in order to dock the iPod, you would have to unplug the cable connected to the line-in. Not an optimal solution. I'm not sure how the new version is laid out. You can also use an old set of powered PC speakers you may have laying about. I have an old set from a Gateway 2000 machine from way back when that work well. Though they probably wouldn't rank highly on the good looks factor :-). With some digging, I think you'll find what you want - I don't think you are way out in your expectations. Perhaps somebody from the UK will respond with some suggestions that are readily available there. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4 Booms, 1 Duet, 1 Receiver, 1 Touch. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeBoxServer 7.5.0, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave. Current library stats: 33,060 songs, 2,656 albums, 484 artists. http://www.last.fm/user/maggior maggior's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9080 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
Take a look at the Logitech Z523 speakers. On Amazon UK they're currently priced around £70, and they're quite good for the price. -- Dogberry2 Dogberry2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18883 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
Luckily the screen has started working again on my SB2? Maybe a bad contact I guess although that doesn't really tally with it being alive during boot and then going blank as soon as it becomes ready. Maybe a glitch withbthe brightness... All the comments about retaining them are v true, I now have an SB2, 2* SB3's, a Boom and a Radio. I could probably still find room for one more :) -- nolan nolan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7440 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Help Configuring SB using ssh
I'm using ssh to configure all of my SB's. I use 3 wireless routers as access points in my house. I want the device to use the same static settings for each wireless device and in the case of the Touch, use the same addressing for the ethernet. Everything works pretty well, but somehow at least one setting still defaults to dhcp. Here's my settings... auto lo iface lo inet loopback mapping eth0 script /etc/network/if_mapping auto eth0=TRENDnet iface TRENDnet inet static address 10.0.0.111 network 10.0.0.0 broadcast 10.0.0.255 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 10.0.0.1 dns 198.77.116.8 up echo 'nameserver 198.77.116.8' /etc/resolv.conf iface linksys inet static address 10.0.0.111 network 10.0.0.0 broadcast 10.0.0.255 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 10.0.0.1 dns 198.77.116.8 up echo 'nameserver 198.77.116.8' /etc/resolv.conf iface linksys2 inet static address 10.0.0.111 network 10.0.0.0 broadcast 10.0.0.255 netmask 255.255.255.0 gateway 10.0.0.1 dns 198.77.116.8 up echo 'nameserver 198.77.116.8' /etc/resolv.conf After I cycle through all three access points one of them always defaults to dhcp and I get a line in the script above that adapter that says auto wlan=xx(router) Basically, I would like to use the same static settings for ethernet or wlan. Any and all help would be appreciated Howard -- Howard Passman Can I go home now? Howard Passman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16674 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81652 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Where have all the SB2's gone?
xio;573438 Wrote: you also get lurkers like me who've been here from the start and got through most models - some get passed on, but mostly the system just grows. I currently have 6 in daily(ish) use, the oldest of which is a SBG (not many of those around!). I still have a slimp3 in a box kicking around that I think I'll use in some project or other - it works perfectly, but just sort of got superseded. I just tend to hang on to them as you can always find a use for another. You aren't a lurker, you're a Professional Forum Voyeur! Only 22 posts since 2005 and still hanging around. You either have a second username or need an award! I would like to get a SliMP3 just to have one and an SB2 for a project I have in mind. I have been out bid every time. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Wood Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1, Vandersteen V2W Subwoofer Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Squeezebox BOOM Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81568 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] VortexBox reviewed in Hi-Fi Choice magazine
Nonreality;573167 Wrote: Ok so I'm in the dark on this. Make fun of me if you want but after all that I'm a bit confused. Is it linux or will it work with a old computer with windows? also can I make it use dbpoweramp as the burner? See I'm really confused on how it all works now that I've read his review. ahha Also no matter what, it was a good review on Vortexbox. VortexBox software is it's own OS so if you have windows or some other OS on your old system VortexBox will delete it during the install. VortexBox is designed to be an appliance so you can control your VortexBox via a web interface. You can use it's built in ripper or your own ripper. The appliance that was reviewed it a totally self contained unit. You connect it to your network, insert a CD, and the tracks are available on your SqueezeBox 5 minutes later. -- agillis rip, tag, get cover art All you do is insert the CD! http://vortexbox.org agillis Lead Developer VortexBox agillis's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21140 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81499 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
This is the log I got when trying to play the 'Today' programme from
Radio 4 from this morning. I snipped a couple of the very long URL
lines.
Code:
[10-08-31 23:47:45.0872] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::BBCMSParser::_findStream (247)
Found stream for iplayer_uk_stream_aac_rtmp_concrete from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/4/mtis/stream/b00thvr2: ...snipaac
[10-08-31 23:47:53.9742] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::BBCMSParser::_findStream (247)
Found stream for iplayer_uk_stream_aac_rtmp_concrete from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/4/mtis/stream/b00thvr2: ...snipaac
[10-08-31 23:47:54.1271] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::new (111) {
app= a1414/e3,
ct = aac,
desc = Debating the end of the Iraq war, plus the alleged cricket
scam and Today's new theme tune,
duration = 10_800,
host = bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net,
icon =
http://node1.bbcimg.co.uk/iplayer/images/episode/b00thvrx_512_288.jpg;,
port = 1935,
streamname =
mp4:radio4/secure_auth/RBN2_radio_4_fm_-_tuesday_0600_b00thvr2_2010_08_31_08_28_24.mp4?as=adobe-hmac-sha256av=1te=connectmp=radio4/secure_auth/modem/RBN2_radio_4_fm_-_tuesday_0600_b00thvr2_2010_08_31_08_29_13.mp4,radio4/secure_auth/RBN2_radio_4_fm_-_tuesday_0600_b00thvr2_2010_08_31_08_28_24.mp4et=1283302073fmta-token=1b1d713e6faf1170c6de2758e0ef781eb27ed31cfb101191f21632db0adab5e6,
swfurl = ,
tcurl = rtmp://bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net:1935/a1414/e3,
ttl= 1283294883,
update = Plugins::BBCiPlayer::BBCMSParser,
url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/4/mtis/stream/b00thvr2;,
}
[10-08-31 23:47:54.1292] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::new (120) connecting to
rtmp://bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net:1935
[10-08-31 23:47:54.3696] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::state (271) hsAwaitS0 -
hsAwaitS1
[10-08-31 23:47:54.3723] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::state (271) hsAwaitS1 -
hsAwaitS2
[10-08-31 23:47:54.3768] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::state (271) hsAwaitS2 -
sentConnect
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5066] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (617) message
type 5 - window ack size: 250 - ignore
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5090] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (627) message
type 6 - set peer BW: 250 limit type 2 - sending response
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5138] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (739) message
type 20 - command message: _result
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5159] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (749) sending
createStream
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5189] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::state (271) sentConnect
- sentCreateStream
[10-08-31 23:47:54.5216] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (739) message
type 20 - command message: onBWDone
[10-08-31 23:47:54.7017] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (739) message
type 20 - command message: _result
[10-08-31 23:47:54.7038] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (769) sending
play
[10-08-31 23:47:54.7086] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::state (271)
sentCreateStream - sentPlay
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9339] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (739) message
type 20 - command message: onStatus
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9358] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (803) error
NetStream.Failed
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9376] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (807) closing
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9421] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::__ANON__ (809) [
onStatus,
0,
undef,
{
clientid = wLiI4fio,
code = NetStream.Failed,
description = Failed to play (stream ID: 1).,
level = error,
},
]
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9440] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::close (482) close
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9842] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::sysread (836) input
socket not connected
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9861] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::close (482) close
[10-08-31 23:47:54.9882] Plugins::BBCiPlayer::RTMP::close (482) close
--
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Re: [slim] BBC iPlayer listen again not working?
Which version of the plugin are you using? Does it work if you enable prefer wma on the settings page for the plugin? -- Triode Triode's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Which Product for Second Squeezebox?
Some other ideas: Try the O2 Joggler. There is an integrated speaker inside but you also can use it with active speakers. Some advantage you have a touch screen what is bigger than the SB-Touch so inside the office you can use it also as a photo frame. There was a offer from O2 UK for 50 pounds but now you get it sometimes from ebay and with a little easy change you can install squeezeplay on it. Navigation is the same like the Duet controller. No sometimes you get it in the bay:http://cgi.ebay.de/o2-Joggler-Digital-Photo-frame-Calender-radio-news-text-/260654883962?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes I also suggest the SB Classic if you get it. More than a second receiver, because you have a wonderfull display. Its somehow a future invest. -- arztde arztde's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=29528 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81607 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] VortexBox reviewed in Hi-Fi Choice magazine
Nonreality;573167 Wrote: Ok so I'm in the dark on this. Make fun of me if you want but after all that I'm a bit confused. Is it linux or will it work with a old computer with windows? also can I make it use dbpoweramp as the burner? See I'm really confused on how it all works now that I've read his review. ahha Also no matter what, it was a good review on Vortexbox. Vortexbox is a computer OS. Vortexbox Appliance is a turn key Music Server running the Vortexbox OS. If you take an old PC and install Vortexbox it wipes the old drive including the OS and installs the Linux Fedora based Vortexbox OS. The install creates an auto ripping Music Server. Once Vortexbox is installed, just insert a CD and play it on a Squeezebox five minutes later. No you can't make it use dBpowerAmp because the PC is now using Linux not Windows. Experienced Linux users could install WINE and then run dBpowerAmp but why bother when its easier to use the built in ripper or just use dBpowerAmp on a Windurs PC and move the ripped files across the network onto the Vortexbox. I have had three CDs that dBpowerAmp refuses to rip. My Vortexbox ripped all three of them (but I still rip my CDs on a Windurs PC using dBpowerAmp). While the review is generally factual, the reviewer has no idea what the real or general idea of the Vortexbox Appliance is or the free Vortexbox OS. The reviewer doesn't understand that one doesn't need to know, use, or understand Linux to use Vortexbox. The reviewer actually wrote a follow up where he stated that he is still using the box (computer part) but wiped the Vortexbox OS and put Windows on it. His review also hints that he has no understanding of Digital Audio. He talks about the 'satisfying sound' of the Vortexbox. The Vortexbox has no sound and can't add anything to or take anything from the audio. It is a digital file server. It feeds an exact FLAC digital data file copy of the CD to an external Network Media Player (unless one uses the build-in Vortexbox player). He states that 'tunes emerge flawlessly with no evidence of constriction or audible limitations' when again the Vortexbox is not an audio device or Network Media Player in its main function or the way he used it. He speaks of it as if it is an active audio component in the analog chain when it serves digital files to Network Media Players. Vortexbox could be thought of as all ones CDs placed in a single place in an organized easy to use format IE one big jewel case holding all ones CDs to be feed to a Network Media Player without ever opening another CD Jewel Case once its been auto ripped by the Vortexbox Server. Do tunes 'flawlessly emerge' from CDs, I don't think so as CDs are digital audio media. -- iPhone *iPhone* Media Room: Transporter, VTL TL-6.5 Signature Pre-Amp, Ayre MX-R Mono's, VeraStarr 6.4SE 6-channel Amp, Vandersteen Speakers: Quatro Wood Mains, VCC-5 Reference Center, four VSM-1 Signatures, Video: Runco RS 900 CineWide AutoScope 2.35:1, Vandersteen V2W Subwoofer Living Room: Duet, ADCOM GTP-870HD, Cinepro 3K6SE III Gold, Vandersteen Model 3A Signature, Two 2Wq subs, VCC-2, Two VSM-1 Kitchen: Squeezebox BOOM Bedroom: Squeezebox BOOM Bathroom: Squeezebox Radio Ford Thunderbird: Duet, Mac Mini Ford Expedition: SB Touch, USB drive iPhone's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13622 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81499 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Occasional long pauses during playback - mysqld.exe culprit?
Martin_Edney;572995 Wrote: So I'm starting to think that there may be a problem with my Trackstat plugin, or its data. Whether this is what caused the original problem is not clear. Any ideas please? Try one of the newer betas that uses SQLite? (Sorry, that's probably not very helpful!) -- atrocity atrocity's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16009 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81416 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
If you're looking for a 2.0 set, the Bose Companion 2 series II are great speakers, can be found on sale (regularly about $150, I see them on for $99 in Canada). For 2.1, the Logitech speakers referenced above are solid. R. -- RonM RonM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17029 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Cheap active speakers?
I heard those Bose speakers in a store recently and was impressed by them. Generally, I'm not a big Bose fan. Their gear sounds good, but I always find something that sounds better or just as good for less. However, for $99 (which is what Amazon is currently selling them for), I think it's a good deal. My impression was that the sound was crisp and balanced with well rounded bass. They have the basic PC speaker look - nothing special, but not ugly either. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 4 Booms, 1 Duet, 1 Receiver, 1 Touch. SuSE 11.0 Server running SqueezeBoxServer 7.5.0, MusicIP, and SqueezeSlave. Current library stats: 33,060 songs, 2,656 albums, 484 artists. http://www.last.fm/user/maggior maggior's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9080 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81643 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
