[slim] HDMI input
Hi - I have Picoreplayer installed on several Raspberry Pi 3s scattered around, with one serving as an LMS server. Two of them have Hifiberry Amp2 cards with speakers connected, and one goes directly into a stereo amplifier. It all works great. My question is whether it is possible to use the HDMI port on the Raspberry Pi as an audio input source, and route the audio out through the hifiberry amp? The use case is this. The raspberry pi unit that serves as the LMS server sits next to a TV. I would like to take the HDMI output from the TV, parse out the video signal (this I know how to do), and run the remaining audio into the raspberry pi and have it play through the amp through the speakers. Thanks for the help! Bob01's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=68263 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109221 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] CDs rapid Demise
d6jg wrote: > You are 100% correct about Loudness although Vinyl isnt totally immune > from it, it is as you say much less likely to occur. > > As usual the Record Industry exploits those of us who rebel against > Loudness by selling FLAC etc for much more than MP3. The only additional > cost is a bit of storage yet it can be double the price. If its an old > album Ill always source a secondhand CD and rip it myself. You're right. I meant to mention that. I actually found that with Nirvana's Nevermind album, which in its vinyl release of the past few years, is a victim of the loudness war. That was a point I wanted to make. Vinyl is not immune. I do think that if everything is relatively equal, especially the sources, then the argument for vinyl is really subjective. emalvick's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35382 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109154 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] CDs rapid Demise
emalvick wrote: > The loudness war I think is a huge reason vinyl is popular with > audiofiles (doesn't necessarily explain the hipster love of vinyl). > > I've noticed plenty of examples where the vinyl sounds better than the > CD and it isn't because vinyl is better, it's just the mastering. About > the time digital download sales began, mastering started to gear itself > towards compression. I think it was easier to just master the CD and > mp3 all at once and then compress the dynamics to tailor towards > listeners who predominantly listen to music in a car, crappy headphones, > ipods, etc. That is how music is listened to 99% of the time now. > Vinyl, however, has been immune to this type of mastering, probably > because it can't really stand up to it, and the industry is trying to > bank on the idea that vinyl is better. > > I really started noticing the decline in CD mastering quality around > 2004 / 2005 (I'm sure it began sooner). I remembering ripping a few > CD's that just sounded terrible once ripped. Using audacity and then a > few other tools showed me that the music was clipped across the board. > A few years later, I found a vinyl copy of one of the albums, and when > it was ripped, I noted there was no clipping, and consequently sounded > better. Was it because it was vinyl? only indirectly. If the CD had > been mastered the same as the vinyl, I'm fairly certain it would have > sounded the same to my ears. I am not an audiophile in the sense some > people can be, I do prefer the clean sound of a well-mastered CD or > other format rather than the random pops that go with vinyl. My home > system and speakers are quite modest; I can't hear the difference > between a 24-192, 24-96, or 16-44 audio. I can rarely hear the > difference between a 320 bit mp3 vs a FLAC (from the same source). But, > I really hate over-compressed and loud CD's and digital files. > > So, with regard to CDs and their demise; I tend to buy used CDs, like > others expressed, mostly because if an album is old enough, the 1990's > generally had better mastering than the 2000's when it comes to popular > music. I do buy new music but I am much more selective than I used to > be. I rely on Spotify to try before I buy, and then I get selective on > the format I do buy. I tend to buy more FLAC (bandcamp and 7digital) but > stick with 16/44 format or occasionally 24/48 as I don't find a need for > higher resolution. But, when FLAC is significantly more expensive or > impossible to come by, I might buy CD or Vinyl. > > I am not a huge fan of the warming aspects of vinyl, so I generally try > to avoid it unless I (a) really love the album (b) it's the only good > mastering of the album and (c) want the album art. > > With this method, I find myself buying less music but buying more music > that I will listen to and that will sound good. > > I am, however, a contributer to the CD's demise, although the record > industry has contributed too. I do think it is cheaper to sell, stream, > distribute digitally than physically, otherwise physical formats > wouldn't be in a demise. Digital is probably more profitable and the > prices are really just based on what the market will bear. You are 100% correct about Loudness although Vinyl isnt totally immune from it, it is as you say much less likely to occur. As usual the Record Industry exploits those of us who rebel against Loudness by selling FLAC etc for much more than MP3. The only additional cost is a bit of storage yet it can be double the price. If its an old album Ill always source a secondhand CD and rip it myself. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109154 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] CDs rapid Demise
The loudness war I think is a huge reason vinyl is popular with audiofiles (doesn't necessarily explain the hipster love of vinyl). I've noticed plenty of examples where the vinyl sounds better than the CD and it isn't because vinyl is better, it's just the mastering. About the time digital download sales began, mastering started to gear itself towards compression. I think it was easier to just master the CD and mp3 all at once and then compress the dynamics to tailor towards listeners who predominantly listen to music in a car, crappy headphones, ipods, etc. That is how music is listened to 99% of the time now. Vinyl, however, has been immune to this type of mastering, probably because it can't really stand up to it, and the industry is trying to bank on the idea that vinyl is better. I really started noticing the decline in CD mastering quality around 2004 / 2005 (I'm sure it began sooner). I remembering ripping a few CD's that just sounded terrible once ripped. Using audacity and then a few other tools showed me that the music was clipped across the board. A few years later, I found a vinyl copy of one of the albums, and when it was ripped, I noted there was no clipping, and consequently sounded better. Was it because it was vinyl? only indirectly. If the CD had been mastered the same as the vinyl, I'm fairly certain it would have sounded the same to my ears. I am not an audiophile in the sense some people can be, I do prefer the clean sound of a well-mastered CD or other format rather than the random pops that go with vinyl. My home system and speakers are quite modest; I can't hear the difference between a 24-192, 24-96, or 16-44 audio. I can rarely hear the difference between a 320 bit mp3 vs a FLAC (from the same source). But, I really hate over-compressed and loud CD's and digital files. So, with regard to CDs and their demise; I tend to buy used CDs, like others expressed, mostly because if an album is old enough, the 1990's generally had better mastering than the 2000's when it comes to popular music. I do buy new music but I am much more selective than I used to be. I rely on Spotify to try before I buy, and then I get selective on the format I do buy. I tend to buy more FLAC (bandcamp and 7digital) but stick with 16/44 format or occasionally 24/48 as I don't find a need for higher resolution. But, when FLAC is significantly more expensive or impossible to come by, I might buy CD or Vinyl. I am not a huge fan of the warming aspects of vinyl, so I generally try to avoid it unless I (a) really love the album (b) it's the only good mastering of the album and (c) want the album art. With this method, I find myself buying less music but buying more music that I will listen to and that will sound good. I am, however, a contributer to the CD's demise, although the record industry has contributed too. I do think it is cheaper to sell, stream, distribute digitally than physically, otherwise physical formats wouldn't be in a demise. Digital is probably more profitable and the prices are really just based on what the market will bear. emalvick's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35382 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109154 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Redrum wrote: > oops, sorry, I just thought of one more question > > If I bought a normal chromecast (video) over the audio chromecast (with > other than HDMI outputs), would that allow me to have the most > flexibility in that I could use it via the TV HDMI (with now playing), > but also, it would work with the soundbar HDMI? That is, the video > Chromecast does not need a display to work? > > Can't be 100% but I believe that once setup you do not need a display. Post the question in Phillipe's thread - I am sure he can confirm. Almost all HDMI TV's have passthru to optical out. The cheap one I have in my bedroom certainly does as like you I had to upgrade the sound and used an old pre HDMI AV Receiver that only had optical. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
oops, sorry, I just thought of one more question If I bought a normal chromecast (video) over the audio chromecast (with other than HDMI outputs), would that allow me to have the most flexibility in that I could use it via the TV HDMI (with now playing), but also, it would work with the soundbar HDMI? That is, the video Chromecast does not need a display to work? The CC is actually an ideal solution for me because the HDMI port on the soundbar is not used (TV to soundbar via optical), and I have a vacant HDMI on the TV. Also, the optical in on the SB isn't available. So, it the normal second gen CC for $USD35 would work either way, viola! Now the only other thing to worry (over think) about is if the HDMI from the TV does a pass through of the audio data to the optical out without monkeying with it. I imagine it does \ Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
d6jg wrote: > The answer is Yes. > As I said earlier My apologies. When I got a notification you responded, I assumed a single response and went to the thread and read your last response. I didn't see you responded twice. The previous response had all of the details, all my questions answered. My bad. Again, thank you for your help and clarification. I have options, which is better than none :D Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Redrum wrote: > One more question just to make sure I have it right...wondering if a TV > display is needed to run CC or if you have to launch cc from a > computer/server (not familiar with CC). I ask because if not, then a CC > and any audio player with a HDMI port could be a SB player, with, say > iPeng, etc.? If that's the case, and if I was a guy that didn't have all > this gear, I could buy, say a soundbar with a hdmi input and a CC, setup > a server, CC plug in, and enjoy as good of a SB audio experience that > the DACs and amplification in the soundbar can provide? > > If that is true, who, that's cool. Even if it needs a tv, thats cool as > well. But (not knowing CC) if you have to use a computer/pad, etc to > launch the cast, not as neat... > > Jim The answer is Yes. As I said earlier 2 types of Chromecast - the full one for Video (with HDMI) and another called Chromecast Audio (with optical/analogue). You choose which to use. The video version has a now playing display. The plugin makes it operate exactly like a native SB player - no "casting" as such - you just need something to control it with like any other SB player. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
d6jg wrote: > You will see the CC on anything that can control a native SB box other > than by IR > > Controller > iPeng on iPhone / iPad > Web UI > > Harmony + Controller will work. > > If your Harmony can switch the Soundbar then I agree a Duet via Analog > may be the best bet. One more question just to make sure I have it right...wondering if a TV display is needed to run CC or if you have to launch cc from a computer/server (not familiar with CC). I ask because if not, then a CC and any audio player with a HDMI port could be a SB player, with, say iPeng, etc.? If that's the case, and if I was a guy that didn't have all this gear, I could buy, say a soundbar with a hdmi input and a CC, setup a server, CC plug in, and enjoy as good of a SB audio experience that the DACs and amplification in the soundbar can provide? If that is true, who, that's cool. Even if it needs a tv, thats cool as well. But (not knowing CC) if you have to use a computer/pad, etc to launch the cast, not as neat... Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Redrum wrote: > thanks, even without chromecast, I find the SBs sync ok for say seperate > rooms, but occasionally the sync is poor, or at least "echoy" if thats a > word. > > My app would be for either/or. no need to worry about sync. > > Still wondering about the UI, If I can see the CC/plugin as a "player" > on, say the controller. If I have to operate from the computer, phone, > pad, the receiver is probably a better solution. I am looking for power > on/off, select, control via "harmony + roku" or "harmony + controller" > > Jim You will see the CC on anything that can control a native SB box other than by IR Controller iPeng on iPhone / iPad Web UI Harmony + Controller will work. If your Harmony can switch the Soundbar then I agree a Duet via Analog may be the best bet. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
d6jg wrote: > The Chromecast will do 24/192 I think but it perhaps won't sync very > well with the Boom - I use one in my Bedroom as an unsynced occasional > player thanks, even without chromecast, I find the SBs sync ok for say seperate rooms, but occasionally the sync is poor, or at least "echoy" if thats a word. My app would be for either/or. no need to worry about sync. Still wondering about the UI, If I can see the CC/plugin as a "player" on, say the controller. If I have to operate from the computer, phone, pad, the receiver is probably a better solution. I am looking for power on/off, select, control via "harmony + roku" or "harmony + controller" Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
The Chromecast will do 24/192 I think but it perhaps won't sync very well with the Boom - I use one in my Bedroom as an unsynced occasional player VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Chromecast with plugin works exactly like a native Squeeze device and as you say they are very cheap. Your Controller will see it as another SB device. If you go HDMI -> TV you will get a now playing display on TV If you go HDMI -> Soundbar then no display and no switcher unless you can make Harmony control the Soundbar inputs. There is a third party Squeezeplay app for Roku but its out of date / rubbish so I wouldn't even consider it. Phillipe's plugin is well developed and just works after a very simple setup https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?104614-Announce-CastBridge-integrate-Chromecast-players-with-LMS-(squeeze2cast) NB There are 2 sorts of Chromecast - one with video (HDMI only) and Chromecast Audio - the latter has optical and analog out. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
d6jg wrote: > If you have a spare HDMI on the TV then what about a Google Chromecast > and Phillipe's LMS plugin (where is the LMS in your cabin set up?) The LMS is on a pc that is in the same room as the system. H... I don't have a chromecast, but they aren't expensive. I do have a spare HDMI on the TV, but I also have a HDMI on the soundbar. I'm not familiar with the plug in, I'll look into it. So you are proposing: Chromecast into the TV (HDMI), TV as the switcher, to the soundbar (optical), and cast from the LMS/PC? This would all be harmony switchable, but not being familiar with the plus in, what would be the SB UI? Also, does the audio quality/digital integrity remain intact?" and I could also do (to keep the TV off while playing audio) - Chromecast into the SB (???) Thanks for the thought! Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Redrum wrote: > Hi; > > Over the years I have acquired allot of equipment including multiple > squeezebox devices, and have several systems assembled at home - living > room, upstairs, garage, shop, etc... > > A few years ago I bought a cabin that was in need of some love and > companionship. Sort of like a puppy...I digress. I didn't want to drag > all sorts of equipment up there, and also wanted a bit of a minimalist > living, although ISP availability made me happy. > > So I setup this system: > > 40" basic Samsung Flat Screen (minimal I/O) - antenna only for broadcast > at this time > Roku Stick > DVD player (remembr those?) and all my old dvd's from home > Squeezebox Boom > Squeezebox Controller added later > > I added the controller later for remote control of the boom, and a "now > playing" screen, and for simplicity for others to operate. > > I am really happy with the Boom as my kit, its really a wonderful basic > "listen to music". People ask "where are the speakers?". But, here's > where I need some thoughts and advice: > > I decided to add a soundbar that is on its way (Yamaha YAS 107) mostly > to improve the TV/Streaming experience. Its small = still minimalist ;) > So, I got to thinking about music streaming playback through the > soundbar, and how to implement? > > Here's what I am going to do right now, the TV as the video/audio > switcher: > Roku Stick -> HDMI in on TV > Antenna -> RF in on TV > DVD -> Component in on TV > TV-> Sound Bar via Optical Out of TV, In on soundbar. > > I should note that the TV does not support ARC. > > I should also note that I will be using a harmony 650 to control all but > the roku that uses RF, and the SB. It will help people other than me > operate the setup. > > So, what about the music? I could: > > 1) connect the headphone analog out of the boom to the analog in of the > soundbar. > 2) I have a squeezebox receiver laying around that I can add and go > analog out to the sound bar. This would work with the harmony. > 3) I could use that SB receiver and go optical to the soundbar, but > there is only one optical input on the bar. I could use a toslink > switch, but it would be preferred if the harmony could control the > switching (maybe someone knows?) > 4) I could (you folks fill here here, perhaps I am overlooking an > "ah ha!" > > One thing I should note, unless the soundbar is far and above superior, > I still plan on using the boom speakers, so if I have to change a > setting back and forth or plug/unplug to mute the boom speakers for #1, > that wouldn't work. I am thinking that #2 or #3 are the favored thoughts > right now. The Boom could then operate independently. > > Thoughts? > > Jim If you have a spare HDMI on the TV then what about a Google Chromecast and Phillipe's LMS plugin (where is the LMS in your cabin set up?) VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Need Opinions For Minimalist System Hookup
Hi; Over the years I have acquired allot of equipment including multiple squeezebox devices, and have several systems assembled at home - living room, upstairs, garage, shop, etc... A few years ago I bought a cabin that was in need of some love and companionship. Sort of like a puppy...I digress. I didn't want to drag all sorts of equipment up there, and also wanted a bit of a minimalist living, although ISP availability made me happy. So I setup this system: 40" basic Samsung Flat Screen (minimal I/O) - antenna only for broadcast at this time Roku Stick DVD player (remembr those?) and all my old dvd's from home Squeezebox Boom Squeezebox Controller added later I added the controller later for remote control of the boom, and a "now playing" screen, and for simplicity for others to operate. I am really happy with the Boom as my kit, its really a wonderful basic "listen to music". People ask "where are the speakers?". But, here's where I need some thoughts and advice: I decided to add a soundbar that is on its way (Yamaha YAS 107) mostly to improve the TV/Streaming experience. Its small = still minimalist ;) So, I got to thinking about music streaming playback through the soundbar, and how to implement? Here's what I am going to do right now, the TV as the video/audio switcher: Roku Stick -> HDMI in on TV Antenna -> RF in on TV DVD -> Component in on TV TV-> Sound Bar via Optical Out of TV, In on soundbar. I should note that the TV does not support ARC. I should also note that I will be using a harmony 650 to control all but the roku that uses RF, and the SB. It will help people other than me operate the setup. So, what about the music? I could: 1) connect the headphone analog out of the boom to the analog in of the soundbar. 2) I have a squeezebox receiver laying around that I can add and go analog out to the sound bar. This would work with the harmony. 3) I could use that SB receiver and go optical to the soundbar, but there is only one optical input on the bar. I could use a toslink switch, but it would be preferred if the harmony could control the switching (maybe someone knows?) 4) I could (you folks fill here here, perhaps I am overlooking an "ah ha!" One thing I should note, unless the soundbar is far and above superior, I still plan on using the boom speakers, so if I have to change a setting back and forth or plug/unplug to mute the boom speakers for #1, that wouldn't work. I am thinking that #2 or #3 are the favored thoughts right now. The Boom could then operate independently. Thoughts? Jim Redrum's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33806 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=109218 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
