Re: [slim] Suggestions for Squeezebox player replacement for a non-techie longtime SB user
I am not a techie. Have no Linux knowledge at all. Dont have time to tinker, but figured Id at least give a raspberry pi a shot while I own a workable SB Touch. After getting over the initial fear I bought a kit with a case, and located the instructions on this site for how to load squeezelite. I cant recall if it worked flawlessly the first time I turned it on, but I did get it to work. In the past 2-3 years since I bought it I may have have to reboot it twice. It works flawlessly. As for multi-room, I decided to ditch the synchronized multi-SB setup I used to have and started buying Denon HEOS speakers and a Marantz HEOS-enabled network streamer. I was already going to upgrade my stereo so that money was going to be spent anyway. Synchronization is much better than my old multi-SB network of players. The lesson here is dont rule out the Pi if you cant find something else that fits your needs. The hardest part, frankly, is getting over the fear factor that youre going to spend months having to figure out how to make it work when it really doesnt take that long once you commit to it. Im down to one SB Touch and a Raspberry Pi. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Catalina). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.9.4. Erlands plug ins are what keep me in the ecosystem. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=117101 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] HEOS By Denon?
I do. I bought a Marantz AVR three years ago in large part because of integrated HEOS. I have HEOS wireless speakers in several rooms in addition to my stereo equipment. Multi room sync works well, and the sound is very good. I still have my raspberry pi running squeezelite and connected to a Marantz ND8006 network streamer/CD player via Coax and optical inputs (no reason to have both, I just did it to see if there was any difference...there isnÂt). The HEOS software is stable. I suspect most folks who have problems with it have network issues. I have a siriusxm subscription as well as Amazon UltraHD, the latter of which streams a minimum of standard FLAC bitrates up to 192/24. I have really good WiFi now, download speeds of 200mbs minimum, so the streams are trouble free (I had 50mbs when I first subscribed to Amazon UltraHD, and had frequent issues). The biggest negative is that the HEOS application is extremely basic. Many of the features available on the Amazon UltraHD and Sirius apps are unavailable through HEOS. I still use LMS quite a bit, and frequently stream throughout the house through HEOS. ItÂs a little awkward, as I have to open HEOS first and choose the digital input from my ND8006, then open iPeng to start LMS. I still have my Touch, too, which is hooked up to my family room Marantz system via analog, using the Touch DAC. IÂve not tried any sort of blind A/B comparison between the ND8006 DAC through which I run my Pi (and listen in the family room via HEOS) and the Touch, but I think the Marantz sounds a little better. ThatÂs a lot I tried to share in one post. If you have other questions let me know. Im down to one SB Touch and a Raspberry Pi. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Catalina). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.9.4. Erlands plug ins are what keep me in the ecosystem. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=114595 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Music file storage advice
Is noise an issue with any of these solutions? I also use Mac mini (ten heads old now) as my music server, with a Pi as my streaming device. Its. Quiet operation, which is necessary since its in the same room as my main stereo. Im looking to upgrade, since Im starting to have performance issues with the Mini. Would like to transition to something else before it gives out or is hopelessly out of date. Its been a wonderful host for my local music and LMS for ten years, but I need to plan for the future! Btw, cost isnt a big issue for me...most concerned with ease of set up and reliability. Im in an all-Apple household, fwiw. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Im down to one SB Touch. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.9.0. Erlands plug ins are what keep me in the ecosystem. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112897 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My New Hobby
mherger wrote: > > Thank you for your reply. Would it better on a nuc or Mac Mini? > Would > > If you are familiar with Linux then I'd go with it. There are important > cahnges to macOS ahead, and Apple has deprecated the scripting > languages. > > -- > > Michael This scares me. Im an all Apple house and was thinking about replacing my ten year old Mac mini which hosts my LMS and local music files. Should I hold off? I hate changing anything, since Ive been trouble free with my current setup for many years, but want to retire my Mini before it finally gives out on me...its already starting to be slow to respond. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Im down to one SB Touch. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.9.0. Erlands plug ins are what keep me in the ecosystem. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112938 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Questions on alternatives to SB
It's good to know Roon is out there should LMS no longer have community support, but $499 is steep. Particularly if it closes up shop like SB did (as a commercial venture, at least). I've been very happy with my 2 Pi's. I'm not technically gifted, and I had little problem setting mine up. I'll likely step up and purchase a display at some point, although the one remaining "real" SB in my system is a Touch and I don't have a real need at the moment for another display. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=106107 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Advice Please - FLAC to MP3
dbpoweramp for me, too. It's been awhile since I've done this, but I think you can rip a CD to both FLAC and mp3 at the same time if you know you want a lossy version. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105561 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] poll: how many have AirPlay devices ?
Sync is so important to me that I've dismissed all the other commercial alternatives. I would answer 'yes' to all your questions, although cross-fade is more important to me than fade in/out. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105060 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Spotify adding local music to playlist
How well does Spotify/Smart Mix work in a multi-player synced setup, particularly with a mix of SBs and Pi's? 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104791 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] My last SB Classic just died...What to replace it with?
Not being a techie, I was a bit apprehensive putting together my first Pi. It really did turn out to be about as easy to set up as folks here said. It didn't work right out of the box, but it didn't take too much work to figure things out and get it running. I ordered parts for my second. I'd like to eventually add a screen to this one and mothball my fading SB3. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104164 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] a 3D printable enclosure for raspi A+ / JiveLite / piCorePlayer ?
philippe_44 wrote: Yes, I was thinking about the casing being capable of hosting a dac+ or digi+ board optionally and basically you choose what you want to build. There is a limit to the number of boards :-), but hopefully one for the display, the pi itself and an optional dac+/digi+ could fit decently. On the SD card, I will have to stick to the microSD of the pi that fits fully inside This is what I think I'm looking for. I've purchased the digi+ and the pi, and would like a display to go with it. Should I go with a temporary option to tide me over until the officially supported screen finally arrives? My SB3 display is dying, so I need to come up with a decent solution in the near future, then rethink the setup when all the right pieces become available for finished-looking product. Opinions welcome! 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104099 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is this the Boom Mk2 that Logitech should have made ?
jimzak wrote: I synced the avy with the boom sitting next to it. The result was poor, producing a discernible echo. I did not try any sync adjustments. Bummer. Thanks for the test report, nonetheless. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103810 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is this the Boom Mk2 that Logitech should have made ?
Have you tried to sync it with other players? If so, how does it perform? Thanks for the report, by the way. It's good to finally see some new products that can take advantage of LMS. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103810 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Axiom Air Kickstarter
This is interesting: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/axiomaudio/axiomair-wireless-wifi-speaker-multiroom-sound-sys/comments Raspberry Pi as the brain, so perhaps Squeezelite will work on it? The Kickstarter price is in my range...looks like Axiom is going to try and charge a lot more after it goes into regular production. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103804 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How Many Are Using Raspberry PI 2 to Replace Squeezebox?
I've been using one for several months to replace an SB Duet that was part of my collection of 4 working SBs. It's been flawless thus far. 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103528 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Added to the long list of Squeezebox replacements....
SlimChances wrote: Could Nest be the one that unseats Sonos? http://www.cepro.com/article/nest_audio_coming_soon/ I hope by innovative, they don't mean, doing what 50 other startups are doing, and not offering meaningful differentiation from one another or Sonos. Or, put another way: It's the Software, Stupid! 2-SB3s, 1-Touch, and a Raspberry Pi B+ with TekDevice dacBerry 3+ running piCorePlayer. Mac Mini as a server (OS X Yosemite). Direct Ethernet connection (1-SB3 and the Raspberry Pi) and power-line (1-SB3 and Touch). iPeng is my controller of choice. LMS 7.8.1 GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103315 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Dummy Guide on DIY SqueezeBox based on RPie?
I think I need a guide for Someone who is too dumb to even use a dummy guide. I bought the parts, loaded the software on the card, plugged into LAN...and I can't even find the RPie on my network. I'm not sure where to search in the PiCorePlayer thread for any similar issues. Can anyone point me in a direction that might lead me down the right path? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102704 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What is the best way to add a room to your server these days?
pippin wrote: Which device and iOS/Android version was this? I know some Android devices (I think it depends more on the device than he Android version) have sync issues but iPeng on iOS should sync as well as a Squeezebox, at least from iOS 5 on. iPhone 6, iOS8 and LMS 7.8.1. I'll try again when I have some time in the coming days. Maybe it was just a one-time thing. I only tried once, about a week ago. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102571 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What is the best way to add a room to your server these days?
pippin wrote: Any spare iThingies or Android devices? With external speakers they make for pretty good players and one tends to have a few old ones around these days. The old IPeng can still be installed on devices with iOS 4.1.2 and newer and I believe SqueezePlayer on Android still supports some 2.x versions of Android. pippin, I tried this the other day. Unfortunately, it didn't sync well with my other players. I didn't try making manual timing adjustments, but it was off by quite a bit. Perfect sync may not be a requirement for the earlier poster, but if it is I'm wondering if this is a good solution. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102571 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] OnAir Player: New Streaming Platform
onairplayer wrote: We are currently not yet supporting perfect-sync play across multiple devices, but we're working on it. Let us know when you do, please. That's one of the big reasons I'm sticking with LMS and my SBs. The other is Erland's plug-ins, which no one outside the SB world seems to appreciate, and no one who currently uses them wants to do without. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102407 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] OnAir Player: New Streaming Platform
Can you sync multiple devices? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102407 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What else is out there?
Jeff_G wrote: Wanboard? I googled it but as I am not so technically minded it doesn't mean much to me. I need to use my phone to select the music and radios from the Synology DiskStation. I'm not technically minded, either, but have been monitoring the board for developments in this regard, hoping that someone will offer me a simple roadmap that even a non-techie can follow. This is the closest I've been able to find so far: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?102058-I-want-to-build-a-Squeeze-player 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102252 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
cliveb wrote: If you just want to be able to buy a piece of hardware that will integrate into your LMS system, pre-built RaspberryPi + HiFiBerry in a case packages are starting to appear on eBay. Here's are two examples on the UK eBay site: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DBM-Network-Audio-Player-Music-Streamer-DLNA-UPNP-HiFiBerry-Squeezebox-/281427452471?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Otherhash=item4186622237 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HifiBerry-DAC-Music-Streamer-/131292006075?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Otherhash=item1e919d06bb (Not cheap, but neither is Sonos). Actually, that IS cheap compared to Sonos. $200-$250 USD is right where I want to be, although I certainly wouldn't mind paying less when I can. Thanks for posting those links. pablolie wrote: i still miss a good primer on this. there's always a reference it's around somewhere, but is there an idiot's quide to building a community squeezebox replacement somewhere? or can we buy a packaged one? i don't want to compile, install and troubleshoot. i'd rather pay $200. Amen. Almost all the commercial boxes I see are well above that. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech invests in the smart home with Harmony remote and hub
I recently bought the Harmony Hub, including the remote. It's designed primarily as a smartphone app, which is reasonably well designed, but I wanted a remote with buttons to replace my Harmony One. I like having a remote that doesn't have a screen that can break (as occurred with both my Harmony Ones), but the one aggravating negative to the remote that comes with the Hub is there is no backlighting of the keys. It's almost an afterthought, as if everyone is just clamoring to use their iPhones as remotes. I might be tempted to step up to the new remote if they remedied that problem, but otherwise I don't see much of a need for a 'home automation' remote. Although, if I ever upgrade my thermostats to wifi models 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102147 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
bpa wrote: Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives some people only want proper products not DIY perhaps as a sense of security I'll probably try to figure out all this Raspberry Pi stuff one day, out of necessity, but I try to follow all those threads and I don't understand most of what you guys are talking about. Someone tells me I can plug a box into my stereo system and get music...that I understand. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Taking the plunge: Need advice on homemade SB
The iPeng route has a lot of appeal. I'm about to get a new iPhone, so I could use my old one. I seem to recall a thread devoted to using iThingies as players, so perhaps I should go dig it up. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102135 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
philippe_44 wrote: I've been a user of many SB devices (3 Boom, 4 radio, 4 receiver, 1 Touch, 1 SB3 ...) I really love these devices, but I have to confess, at the risk of receiving tomatoes, that I've now added 2 Sonos:1, 1 Sonos:3 and 1 Sonos:5 and I was able to have them reasonably intregrated with LMS system. LMS is still the center, but I the Sonos:5 acts as a gateway between the 2 systems using the SB Touch and, to my real surprise, the synchronization between the 2 system is absolutely perfect. I'm really amazed as there is no audible lag between the 2 and it can last for hours. Of course, I have to move to Sonos controller when I want to switch on/off the Sonos speakers, but at the end, this is a really good setting - I still love my SB system (still improving it :-)) This is interesting. So LMS controls the Sonos units (outside of power on/off)? Are all the LMS plug-ins available? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch. Mac Mini as a server. iPeng is my controller of choice. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Taking the plunge: Need advice on homemade SB
I am not a techie, and don't have even rudimentary programming skills. Getting my existing SB ecosystem to work the way I wanted it to took me several years. Networking basics were a challenge, as well as troubleshooting other issues as they came up. I figured them out, though, so I'm not a complete technical idiot. I introduce myself that way so when seeking advice, you understand why I don't understand most of the threads in the various developer forums dealing with the latest designs folks are experimenting with these days. I have a need, however, and am willing to invest a little time since this isn't an urgent need. I'm looking to add a SB to my study. I'd be happy with a Radio-like device, although I don't need the screen. I will likely use small amplified speakers (haven't settled on those yet, so I could use advice there as well), and they can be wired or wireless. I need the device to be both WiFi and Ethernet capable. I have had connectivity issues in the past with this particular room, variously trying both power line and wifi without consistent success. I anticipate the need to experiment with both before I settle on one. I mainly stream from my local library, although on occasion I'll use one of the free services like Pandora. Sync is very important to me, as I frequently play the same music on multiple devices. Hope I covered all the important stuff. Any advice on what I should do would be much appreciated. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102135 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] OK. It's finally happened. My SB3 can barely play a single song without rebooting.
I assume you cleared the cache? I experienced similar behavior about a month ago. After trying a number of other 'fixes', I finally got around to that step and it has been working fine ever since. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102050 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations
I am actively watching for a true replacement for SB. There are some interesting designs, but the software is so rudimentary, or the devices don't sync, that it amazes me a commercial venture doesn't simply come out with an LMS compatible device. Hell, even highly-touted audiophile quality devices that cost thousands of dollars can't do what I want them to do. I'll bide my time, and if one of my SBs break down I'll either buy a used one on eBay (at a premium over what I paid, but still cheaper than inferior alternatives), or figure out how to build one myself. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102119 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Alternative to Touch
)p( wrote: They sell a device they call the id. Its basically an intel nuc with their Linux version of jrmc preinstalled and setup so it works out of the box. See: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=89084.0 You can't sync multiple devices, last I read on one of the JRiver threads. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102086 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sonos reforms ....
I hadn't realized that LG and Samsung had entered the market. Do they really have a competitive product? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102085 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Johann Sebastian Bach - RIP
I was always a bigger fan of PDQ Bach. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101889 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] So Long -- It's been Fun
audiomuze wrote: What makes you think sync is an issue when using squeezelite? Other folks stating they were having issues at the time. Keep in mind that I posted that over a month ago. I've seen quite a few statements since then of people having better experiences with sync. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101683 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
Commercial is not a dirty word, JackOfAll. I'm glad you're finding an opportunity to get back in the game, and hope at the very least you're able to recoup what you have already invested. Being a fervent capitalist myself, I hope you actually end up in the black when all is said and done. Thanks for the update, and I'll keep my fingers crossed that we'll be seeing a viable product in the near future. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
JJZolx wrote: This is why I'd love to see someone like John push a manufacturer to not just help with distribution, but to take up the reigns and really design a full commercial replacement for Squeezebox. Me, too. If it improves speed-to-market, and perhaps allows a larger feature set, I'd pay a bit more to see someone profit off of Logitech's mistake in dropping the line. After all, if I seek out an alternative, I'm looking at replacing 4 SBs and adding a 5th. All of a sudden, a bit more than $200 for a single unit isn't that big a deal any more. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
audiomuze wrote: I don't get why the broader community is in need of some hardware - just get a Wandboard or like device, install Squeeze on Arch and plug it in to virtually any asynchronous USB DAC of your choosing and you have a perfectly functional Squeezebox transport that's in many respects more capable than you have with a Touch. Can I do this with zero knowledge of Linux, using my Mac computer? It took me years to figure out how to get my network and LMS to work right. Not sure I can handle anything more complicated than that. Plus, there is the whole it better not look like an eyesore factor to deal with in my household. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
ctbarker32 wrote: Not to pile on but I was wondering what exactly this project hopes to accomplish over already existing solutions? I have recently been working with a Raspberry Pi and the Wolfson DAC addon board combo using the Squeezeplug distro and also the Picoreplayer. At least with Squeezeplug, which supports the Woflson board, I am getting high resolution support that sounds great into an external DAC. I'm all for pushing the envelope but the current hardware I cited is here now and working at a competent level and can only be improved with software enhancements over time. Some of us are looking for a piece of hardware that is ready to go out of the box. I've been checking in on the Raspberry Pi, et al, threads, and I'm totally lost. I'm the guy that thinks Linux is a character in Peanuts. I don't understand any of the technical jargon, and want something pretty to set up on top of the stereo cabinet. So, there is still a need out there for a lot of us. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Problem to synchronize different devices
pippin wrote: My experience is that recentlySqueezeLite on Linux syncs pretty well, too. On Windows, I'm sure you'll needs to use an ASIO driver to ever get decent sync, I believe there's a SqueezePlay build that supports it. With Android sync quality depends on the device on iOS it works on all devices newer than 4 years or so (anything that supports iOS 5) Overall, sync quality for software players is improving with Windows generally being the element with it's non-deterministic driver timing. It's been awhile since I tried to sync any of my iOS devices. I need to try again. That could fill a temporary need for me, if it works. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101762 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Thanks for the update, bibendum. I've been following the comments on their website and noticed the same things you've observed. The manufacturing issues you've mentioned make sense...once you switch to overseas factories it is really tough to stay on top of build quality, particularly if you don't have experience in the country of manufacture. I'm hoping Olive gets past this and finally start building some momentum. They really need to prioritize such basic functionality as device sync (I guess they have to get to the point where they can ship more than one unit per customer first) before they can move on to some of the more advanced capabilities we enjoy with our SBs. I'm now following several user forums for devices that *might* be suitable replacements for my SBs, should I need to go that route. It is simply amazing how not one of them contain the entire package at a similar price point...primarily deficiencies on the software side. Maybe, just maybe, some commercial outfit will negotiate a licensing deal with Logitech and use LMS as the basis for another product. Then I won't have to follow all these other companies that can't seem to quite get there! 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] So Long -- It's been Fun
If I wasn't worried about syncing players, which is one of my have-to-haves, I would really look hard at some of the other alternatives to Sonos. Actually, if I didn't have to worry about sync, then I wouldn't even buy another dedicated streamer, at least for awhile. I'd try out one of the software or DIY solutions that so many people on this board are experimenting with these days. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101683 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Yet another thread on replacing squeezebox devices
jimmypowder wrote: I'm waiting for my Auralic Aries Streamer to arrive the end of June. I will give everyone a small review of this device when I get it and have played with it for about a week. We will see if it's any good. I'm afraid of the Olive one. Company is a very poor communicator and never lives up to its promises. The owner of Auralic is very communicative ,has great equipment and doesnt mind posting details in the Computer Audiophile forum I checked out the Aries, too, but saw the price tag and moved on. Since I need a multi-room solution, the bill would be astronomical for me. It is a cool looking unit, though. I'll be interested in your report, even if I can't afford to act on a positive review! PS: Agreed on Olive. I can't believe how uncommunicative they've been. Makes one suspicious, and at the least glad I didn't invest at the get-go. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101622 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What happened to communitysqueeze.org
Well, I bet they don't feel any better about the way things turned out than you do. And do we really know how things would have worked out had Logitech not bought Slim? Who knows what their (Slim's) financial viability might have been? It's quite possible they were at the point that they couldn't have gone on without a deep-pockets partner, and might have met their demise even sooner without the capital provided by Logitech. I'm disappointed, too, but you know what? My SBs have given me tremendous joy over the past 7 years, and I expect they still will for at least a little longer until hopefully something else comes along. That's a pretty good return on my investment, and I'm happy that I at least had a 7-year period where I enjoyed a system that perfectly met my needs. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101613 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Still monitoring Communication has been awful. They haven't updated their Facebook page (where they encourage folks to go for news) since March. If you check out the Olive One user forum, you'll see a lot of folks asking for updates on delivery. Many of these folks contributed to the original Kickstarter campaign back in 2011. It leads one to believe that Olive has been having problems on the manufacturing end. That surprises me given that Olive is an established company. The good news, however, is that some units appear to be getting delivered. A few user reviews have been posted, although not enough detail to get a good feel for the product's capabilities. Assuming these are legitimate users, at least they aren't encountering setup issues. Checking out the feature requests, it appears that syncing multiple devices is still on the drawing board. I think the software is pretty rudimentary (compared to LMS and it's suite of plug-ins). This is based on several questions I posted on the Facebook page about features I consider must haves for any device I adopt. The company at least is asking for input on future development, so if they ever get this thing off the ground, maybe they'll do a better job on that front than I've seen with Sonos. I'd be curious if anyone has observed anything different than what I've seen to date? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
Reading between the lines of the last several pages of that thread, it sounds as if there could be some for-profit enterprise that may be getting involved. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that is the case, as that would seem more viable than an all-volunteer effort. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] JRiver Id: New Media Player?
I've seen negative references to dlna in these forums, but am not technical enough to really understand the issue. Is it that there is some fatal flaw with dlna to make it impossible to have the functionality of LMS/SB, or is it just faulty execution? I seem to recall reading somewhere that syncing devices has been an issue, which would be a showstopper for me if a manufacturer can't figure out how to do it as well as my SBs. Not enough has been written yet about the Id to know if they even claim to have addressed that problem. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101632 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] JRiver Id: New Media Player?
As I was performing my periodic search for new products that may eventually replace my SBs, if/when they ever wear out, I came across this item that was apparently posted just yesterday: http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=89498.0 Has anyone else heard of this product? It looks like JRiver tried to introduce a same-named product back in 2011, but this appears to be totally different. Seems to be very under the radar, or at least I've not been able to find much press on it so far. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101632 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What happened to communitysqueeze.org
I sure hope the disclosure in #2483 doesn't mean that litigation was being contemplated over this. It would be a shame if folks weren't allowed to fill the vacuum Logitech left, particularly if no company has plans to do so. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101613 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Computer as a player?
Isn't sync problematic? Even a slight delay would be a deal-killer for me, since I have several within earshot of one another. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101594 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Device - Beep
Pascal Hibon wrote: According to their website, Beep currently does not yet support local music. It looks like a sexy product though. Looks like they fixed that problem: http://site.thisisbeep.com/blog/2014/2/14/announcing-computer-library-support I'd likely find the software lacking, as is the case with every other product I've seen to date (other than SB), but I'm officially putting Beep on my watch list. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100909 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Need recommendations for music subscriber service
Well, I was able to get Pandora to work again using the web interface instead of trying to get it going through my remote. Not sure what the issue was, but I'm going to set up a few Favorites and see if that works better. I'm not thrilled with the sound quality at 128k (one of my must-haves). I suppose I can pay for the subscription and get better quality, although that only gets me to 192k. Of more importance is getting rid of the commercials. Unlike the previous poster, I am getting them every 4-5 songs. Erland, I do have OSX and iPeng using iOS7, so that won't be an issue once I settle on a service I like. Qobuz looks to be much more expensive than the other services, even if I can figure out how to get it in the US. Cost needs to be less than $10/month for me to feel it's worth it. I'm leaning towards Pandora One. At $4.99/month it probably fits most of my needs at a wallet-friendly price, and I already have a few stations set up through the free account I've had for years. Truth be told, 192k is probably good enough sound quality, particularly since most of our listening will be outside by the pool. Thanks for the ideas so far. I'll be checking in periodically to see if any other services get a frequent mention. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101578 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Need recommendations for music subscriber service
The kids are home from college, and I'm tired of hearing them play music through their iPhone and bluetooth speakers when we're together at home. The problem seems to be that I'm not subscribed to a music service. I had the free version of Pandora (which I rarely used), but that doesn't appear to be supported any longer. I've almost stepped up and paid for, at various times, MOG, Pandora's premium service, Spotify, and probably a number of others whose names escape me at the moment. The thing that has kept me from pulling the trigger is that each one seemed to have some missing piece that made it not worthwhile for me to pay for it. So, I'm seeking the best solution, with the following must-haves: Works with my SB3s, Duet and Touch Must be able to sync on multiple devices Needs to have a large library, mostly mainstream pop, country, classic rock, etc., although for me I like to stray from the hits. Must sound good on my mid-fi system...I don't need lossless, but I don't want 128k, either. Needs to still be able to do all of this a year from now. Like-to-haves: Smart Mix compatible Ickstream compatible (maybe they'll let me start testing it if I get the right service!) I think I've covered everything. I'm hoping to get some good suggestions before everyone shows up for the Memorial Day weekend! Thanks, GeeJay 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101578 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?
RussellMrgn wrote: I am really interested in how this project is going and how close you are to a unit that can be bought ready assembled ie a finished unit. Just recently my father passed, and he had a sonos system (play3 bridge) that I decided to try out. Well it sounded okish, but I ran into the problem of its file memory. Truth is I love my squeezebox system, and would never trust Logitech again because of what they so stupidly did to what was and still is a truly fantastic system. They had the whole world of music streaming in their hands, and threw it all away. There is nothing that comes even close today to what they had back then. Every time I go researching the latest systems, I come away thinking the same thing. What a waste. I'm anxiously awaiting developments on this front. I don't need another unit at the moment, but plan to buy several nonetheless. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97881 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Still Love My Squeeze But Hardly Use Logitech Kit Now
Not surprised that Erland's plugins are perhaps the main reason you stick with LMS. It DOES surprise me, however, that with all the new products coming on the market, not one appears to be putting any effort in replicating some of the functionality he brought to the table. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101307 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Poor old Logitech ....
jimbobvfr400 wrote: If you want the equivalent of a Squeezebox made by Apple then I'd say Sonos is pretty close. My thought exactly. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101140 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Looks like this thing may get off the ground yet: https://olivemediainc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201101764--Update-Mar-4-2014-Manufacturing-of-the-ONE-is-revving-up 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)
Thanks, garym. Can't see myself settling for something with so much less functionality. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100901 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)
Viventis wrote: Sonos natively allows the creation of a queue mixing music from your home collection and streaming services. I just created a short mix of music from my hard drive, MOG and Amazon Cloud. I did it from the PC interface in a couple minutes. It's playing as I type this. Has Sonos introduced the concept of rating music and creating dynamic playlists based on those ratings? That's the thing that kept me away before. I think it's pretty cool how mherger was able to integrate Smart Mix with erland's suite of plug-ins. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100901 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)
I'm curious if Ickstream will eventually allow folks who use streaming services to continue using their SBs, regardless of the rapid-fire changes in the industry. I'm more tied to my local music collection, so this has never been the hot button for me, although I've almost pulled the trigger on Spotify a few times. The possibilities of integrating my local music and Spotify through the Smart Mix app is what has me seriously considering subscribing. Sorry if I went on a bit of a tangent there. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100901 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] OT: Bluesound as a Slimdevice replacement?
margava01 wrote: I just received two bluesounds ( node and power ) and my first review about them compared with squeezebox touch: - better sound for the bluesounds ( the audio quality is strong ) and it is a better product than Sonos for audio. The sound is clear and bold. - far away from the flexibility of logitech media server. They will have a hard time to reach the level of experience and development of slimdevice's team and know how. I had a hard time setting a NAS sharing with my above 60,000 songs. Long time for indexing them was terrible. The app has issues with iphone and works well with ipad. If I had the funding I would suggest to bluesound to support LMS and use ipeng as middleware. It would be a Sonos replacement from day one and a nice migration path from a squeezebox fan like me. Would I buy a bluesound or a Sonos to replace in the future my amazing squeeze box players? Bluesound ! Well I didn't test voco or pioneer n50 Thanks for the report. The search continues . 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98065 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Usually, when a company is missing deadlines AND unresponsive, that's a sign of trouble. Even if they ship a few units, my instincts are to wait for awhile before jumping on board assuming the product even meets my needs. Many thanks to the last few posters for confirming what I already thought. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] OT: Bluesound as a Slimdevice replacement?
olc wrote: And if you are happy with how SB works, the VOCO stuff may be more similar to what we have now. Have you tried it yet? What are your impressions? Does the software offer the same flexibility we currently enjoy? The latter seems to be the thing that none of the other competitors seem to get, which is the reason I'm more likely to go with some of the community-supported projects currently underway. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, however, that a commercial outfit will come along and win my business. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98065 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
I wonder if this product is ever going to come to market. It's now been over six months since it's scheduled release date, and nada. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Ok to sell Squeezebox equipment here?
I'm also curious as to how you used your old system, and if there is anything missing in Sonos you wish you had. Personally, I can't live without some of the features in Erland's suite of plug-ins. Afaik, there is no other product with ratings-driven dynamic playlists, although I'm still searching. I know that's not the point of this thread, but I'm genuinely curious. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=100263 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] whole home audio syncronization: Squeezelite performance vs. real Squeeze Device
garym wrote: One more data point. I sync several real squeezebox players (including one setup where there are two systems in the same large room, where being off would be very noticeable). They are rock solid with no skips, hiccups, or drifting off sync. Same here. I have a duet, touch and classic that are usually synced, all three of which are often within earshot of one another. I had some problems in my earlier SB years getting perfect synchronization, but somewhere in or around version 7.0 the company finally got it right. It's been quite some time since I have experienced any drift. That is among my biggest concerns switching to another system, or replacing a dead SB with a software/homemade setup. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=0 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech Media Server 7.7.3 released
Thanks for the upgrade, Michael. I have been running 7.7.3 on OSX for the past month, and it boots and runs flawlessly! 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=99452 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox is (not) dead... One year later.
JohnSwenson wrote: We ARE working on it! See the Community Squeeze project (www.communitysqueeze.org). We hope to have our first player in beta test this year. The software can already be used with a Wandboard if you wish to hook up to a USB DAC or HDMI. Our first player is going to be a headless receiver type unit so we can get something out there as soon as possible. Other incarnations will be coming out later. John S. I haven't been following developments that closely, so I REALLY appreciate the work y'all have done to consolidate all the efforts on one site. Even if I don't need a player when some of these get to the production stage, I plan to purchase just so I can keep up to date...and support the community. Many thanks! 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=99919 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Current performance of ALAC?
I switched over to Mac at the beginning of the year, and am also using XLD for ripping. I miss dbpoweramp, but XLD at least gets the job done. Plus, it will rip to FLAC, too. 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=99146 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech divesting from some product lines
I can't stand using my iPhone as a remote. I had to do so when my Harmony broke and I was awaiting another. The lack of hard buttons, the need to click the home button to turn the thing on...I can't be the only one that prefers a dedicated universal remote? 2-SB3s, 1-Duet, 1-Touch...and an iPeng convert. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97925 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Alternate Universe or Nightmare?
My stuff works fine for now, so I enjoy checking in every few weeks on the progress of the various hardware and software projects that are in the works. It sounds like there will be some viable products by the end of the year, and some of the software development (notably ickstream) may allow further advances on the software side of things. In the long run, this call to arms may turn out to be a good thing, spurring innovation that Logitech couldn't muster since the Touch came out. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 Question: What should we call this new device? - Open Music Box - Melodia - Phoenix - Harmonic - None of the above autopilot wrote: Everyone's suggestions are equally bad. Agreed. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Pre-Announcement: ickStream
aubuti wrote: This is very welcome news indeed, all the more so because of who is involved. I haven't been in any hurry to worry about what happens post-mysb.com, but I've signed up on your site and am looking forward to following your progress with ickstream. Good luck with it! My sentiments exactly. I'm glad you guys announced when you did, so those of us sitting on the sidelines can continue to demonstrate patience until you're able to introduce your product. I'm hopeful I won't soon have to answer the question, but how will I replace iPeng and Erland's plugins? GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98467 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How would you like your social music life to be integrated with music listening ?
Most of my friends have crappy taste in music, so no. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98316 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 Question: What should we call this new device? - Open Music Box - Melodia - Phoenix - Harmonic - None of the above I like Community Squeeze, at least better than anything else mentioned to date. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Squeeze Logo
I like the cassette with hearts, too. And Community Squeeze gets the idea across that this is a user-driven project. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98339 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Syncing wired SB3 with Powerline Homeplug SB3
My own experience with powerline adapters is mixed. Your success will depend on the wiring in your house. They tend to work well if the sending and receiving devices are on the same circuit, but may not work as well otherwise. I also found that I had buffering problems if someone was running other appliances in the house that pulled a lot of power. If my wife was on the treadmill while I was trying to listen to music, forget about the music for awhile! I still use my netgear adapters successfully for other network applications, but I eventually gave up on them as a consistently reliable means of streaming music. But as I said at the outset, your experience may be quite different since everyone's operating environment is unique. You might start off as I did, and purchase a few used adapters off the Internet. If they work for you, invest in new ones and keep the used ones as backups. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98331 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why shouldn't I jump ship to Sonos?
You say your fourth priority is SuperDateTime. That's a plug-in I use as well, and I've not read that Sonos has anything like it. High on my list, probably #2 after multi-room sync, is ratings support of random dynamic playlists. I have researched that, and Sonos doesn't have it. For me at least, it's an easier decision to wait and see what develops. If the community-driven alternative doesn't pan out, then Olive One might, and the latter sounds like it could be at least as good as Sonos. If online services were high on my priority list, I'd likely be feeling a bit more anxious. As it is, I'm satisfied to wait and see what Olive and the SB community offers up in the coming months. I'd rather make a decision based on multiple alternatives than just one. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98235 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 Question: What should we call this new device? - Open Music Box - Melodia - Phoenix - Harmonic - None of the above Well, if we're going to be inspired by Nick Lowe, couldn't we call it the Jesus of Cool? GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98200 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 1)
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98148 Question: What should we call this new device? - Vuvuzela - OpEncore - Melodia - Zela - Brikk - FLÄKK - Open Music Box I opted for Open Music Box, since that at least gave some sense of what the thing does. But I wasn't particularly enthralled with that choice, either. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98148 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Plank wrote: Can't you accomplish roughly the same thing as an Olive with an iPad mini and an Airport express? I've been happy using iTunes match and about 10 internet radio apps. Does sync work? My understanding is that is one of the main issues with this kind of setup. I have several players within earshot of one another, and if sync is slightly off it is unlistenable. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
gruntwolla wrote: +1 ps Are you going to preorder one, or are you just going to watch like me and pay more next July!! I'll wait and see how it develops. If the software isn't any good, it doesn't matter how sexy the hardware is. I'm still confused about the specs. The discussion here is that there doesn't appear to be a way to connect it to your hi-fi, but much of the marketing material leads one to a different conclusion. They're billing it both as a simple streaming device, or something that can be connected to an integrated speaker. I need to email the company and ask how they anticipate (or it they anticipate) users being able to use this with their stereos when they start shipping the devices next year. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Scratch that last post. A more thorough reading of the entire site reveals enough details that I understand the concerns raised here. You would think they would recognize the market for a unit that can be integrated into an existing stereo system, but apparently not. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Olive One - any downsides?
Well, I for one will be watching Olive One closely over the next year. I like the approach: open source, community input, multi-room capability, decent price point. Let's face it, the odds that another product comes along that does everything Squeeze does, and more, is highly unlikely. I'll be satisfied if someone gets all the really important things right, then takes it in a different direction that makes the thing viable in the market. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97599 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is Olive One the answer?
Looks like they are trying to raise capital, too. $200k, which doesn't seem like much to me. Cool concept and design. I'm interested. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97539 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Thinking ahead: What alternatives exist for rating my music?
erland wrote: Some questions (to you or anybody else reading this thread): 1. On which devices do you use the ratings today, is it only on Squeezebox or also with some other kind of player hardware ? 2. On which devices would you like to use the ratings in the future ? Is it only on Squeezeboxes and the devices that will eventually replace your Squeezeboxes or do you see a need on some other type of device also ? 3. What file formats do you have in your music library ? 4. Are you only interested in rating of tracks in your local library or also for rating tracks on online music from Spotify, Deezer, Rhapsody, MOG and similar services ? 5. Are you only looking for free solutions or is it something you would be interested to pay for ? 1. Just the SB for now. If I had to switch to Sonos, I imagine I'd have to create static playlists and import them into the Sonos system. I'm hoping a better competitor comes along before then, of course, but that's what I would do today if I had to. 2. Whatever I buy to replace SB. 3. Mp3 and FLAC. 4. Just my local library, although I might one day subscribe to Spotify or MOG. 5. I would be willing to pay for it. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97418 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Just One Question To The Original SD Team
castalla wrote: Scared? Are they frightened by anything else? Scoff if you will, but I think they are representative of the broader market Logitech has failed to reach. It really disappoints me that my wife will plug in her iPhone to a set of external speakers rather than use the SB in the same room. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97364 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Thinking ahead: What alternatives exist for rating my music?
One of my biggest must haves once I am finally forced to replace my SBs and LMS is the ability to rate tracks. I find myself very dependent on Erland's suite of plug-ins for this purpose. I rate tracks, use filters to create playlists that weight heavily towards highly rated tracks, and really like the feature that automatically rates new tunes and increases/decreases ratings when tracks are played or skipped. Is there an alternative I can consider switching to now that can provide me with similar functionality? How can I best preserve my ratings such that when the SB world finally goes dark I don't have to start over from scratch? I used to import/export ratings from/to MusicIP, but given that software is no longer commercially available, that doesn't appear to be a great alternative. I know this isn't likely to be a real issue for several years, but wanted to start researching the alternatives well in advance of when the need arises. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97418 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Just One Question To The Original SD Team
I've owned and used Squeezeboxes for over 5 years. My wife and two college-aged daughters are still scared of it. That tells me everything I need to know about why Logitech couldn't advance the product line beyond the truly passionate music enthusiast. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97364 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng 2.0 Teaser Thread
I love volume control the way you have it. I hope you don't remove the slider. I've often wondered why SB Touch doesn't have an option to show the year of the album on the default Now Playing screen. I would love to see it on iPeng. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96679 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng 2.0 Teaser Thread
I like how the extra screen real estate allows you to use larger fonts on the Now Playing screen, and not have to squeeze all the information into the header bar as you have with the current version. Very nice! GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96679 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] iPeng 2.0 Teaser Thread
Cool! I just got the new iPhone, so I'm looking forward to a new iPeng. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96679 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Blog.Logitech: An Open Letter to Squeezebox Fans
erland wrote: It seems like the some more blog comments now have been moderated, at least a few more is now visible including some answers. There wasn't much news, but a few things were clarified: - They will not provide an upgrade path for the Touch or any other Squeezebox except for Squeezebox Radio. Hopefully this means they have an UE product without built-in speakers in their roadmap, if they don't, the UE Smart Radio line is more or less doomed at its current price level. - Most importantly, for the first time since 2009 when Sean left someone in the management actually seems to read AND respond to the feedback posted on the blog, at least some of the responses are posted in the name of the director of the new UE products. I did find it interesting that in his response to my comment re: the need for a product offering that speaks to the Touch/Classic/Duet user, Ariel said that while they won't comment on what's in the pipeline, they are working on products that they believe are compelling. That may mean absolutely nothing, but if he really paid attention to what I was saying, then perhaps there is something in the works that might be worthy of our consideration. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96606 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Blog.Logitech: An Open Letter to Squeezebox Fans
gb115b wrote: i guess sonos can have my money now... I wish this was a viable option for me. Unfortunately, Sonos lacks some key functionality that will require me to search for another alternative once my current system gives out. I'm hoping Logitech will react positively to Erland's request in the official forum (I provided my support) so that I won't have to look too far. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96606 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?
PasTim wrote: Erland's tools, and the things you can do by adding to or modifying his basic tools, give you more control over what you want to play than anything else I have yet found :-) And until someone replicates that, I will stick with my SBs until they die and I can no longer find replacements. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96191 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Return to Slimdevices??
sander wrote: 2 details I've been curious about and I don't know if they've come out are: How much did Logitech pay for Slim Devices? I actually found a report from '06 that says they paid $20 million. I'd provide a link but I'm too lazy to go search for it again. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96466 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?
bobm wrote: I think I am optimistic. If Logitech comes out a a UE touch, I assume I will be able to play my local flac files with the new LMS (forget the name) and stream online content? I wish they were backward compadablie with the current LMS but at least the road won't end for me. Am I missing something? Thanks -Bob The problem is, they haven't said they are coming out with a replacement for the Touch. The closest thing we've heard is from mherger saying not to expect a Touch as we know it. The other problem is that if you're enjoying the enhanced functionality brought to you by 3rd party plugins, it is highly likely you will lose much of that with UE. The only potential bright spot is that they are apparently looking into adding Random Play, which is crucial to many of us. If I could get back all the important functionality I currently enjoy, I could get over the backwards compatibility issues (meaning I'd eventually have to buy 4 new devices), and could even live with having to access all my local music through the Internet (although I still don't understand how that is more efficient). I just haven't seen enough yet to convince me that will end up being the case. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96191 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?
erland wrote: Which functionality do you feel is crucial that the UE Smart Radio adds to make you upgrade your whole system to the UE Smart Radio platform ? It would have to retain the ability to run random playlists based on a variety of factors, such as genres, years, ratings, etc. I would have to be able to control it with a full functioning remote or iPhone app such as iPeng. ReplayGain support and cross fade are important as well (I haven't checked yet to see if these exist on the UE platform). Of course, I'm assuming Logitech will come up with something other than the Smart Radio to allow me to play music through my stereo, and have it sound good. I'm also assuming UE players will sync as well with each other as my current SBs do. Even then, I wouldn't begin the process of upgrading until my existing hardware gave out or they came up with a differentiating product that was superior to what I already have. But at least I would know I have an upgrade path when those units start malfunctioning. If they can't find a way to give me the functionality I crave, I suppose I'll be scrounging eBay and flea markets in years to come finding replacements for my SBs as they die off. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96191 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] LMS Future! What's version 10 of UE Music Library
mherger wrote: There might soon be a workaround for Random Mix in the nightlies. It's not as smart as on LMS, but probably good enough for many uses (queue up a list of 100 random tracks - no automated renewal) This is progress! A few days ago there was no mention of Random Mix at all. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96439 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] LMS Future! What's version 10 of UE Music Library
jimzak wrote: It's progress until you consider that you can only listen in mono on the new radio unless you get two of them and play one channel on each ;) Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying all is forgiven yet. Logitech has a long way to go before they get back in my good graces. The fact that they are spending any time at all bringing back functionality relative to my local music library gives me just a little hope that they aren't completely forsaking loyal customers who still value that aspect of the SB experience. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96439 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Crisis means opportunity
I've been holding off buying another Touch, watching the prices on Amazon since the announcement. They had been holding steady at $239, but I noticed tonight the price on new Touches inched up to $249. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96443 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Agh! When did this (end of SqueezeBox) start??
It was announced 8/29. Or rather, LogitechUE was announced. The only mention of Squeezebox was the statement that the company would still support LMS and mysb.com. They have retained the Radio, although the new software focuses on ease of use vs flexibility/functionality. GeeJay's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11388 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96391 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
