[slim] iTunes artwork
As someone who could not be bothered with messing with album art on my Squeezebox I just took it as read that it was a huge faff. Squeezecenter 7.4 installs iTunes album art by default. Even iPeng on my iTouch now has album art. Well done Squeezebox. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69547 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox will not play AIFF files
Shakey, Keep your aiff ripping to 16bit and 44.1khz. My sb3 plays these aiffs natively. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43637 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How Long Before The Duet is On Sale?
PC World sell the sb3. I can't see any reason why they wouldn't stock the duet when it's available. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43481 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slim Server and Firefly Server
Now that Roku (Pinnacle) have halved the price of their Soundbridge radio, I've bought one for the kitchen. Although it will run Slim Server, it comes up really ugly on the screen. I've read the Roku forum which suggests using their Firefly Server for iTunes. It's much snappier than Slim Server and looks the business. My question is, will there be any long term problem with running two servers for the same music directory, assuming I have sufficient bandwidth? ATB Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41735 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Slim Server and Firefly Server
Nikhil, Thanks for that reassurance. Out of interest, why are you going to flac in the first place. Why not straight to wav or aiff using iTunes? I've read EAC is meant to give an exact copy, but I've experience zero problems with iTunes doing the ripping. ATB Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41735 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Nas
Is there a definitive guide to setting up slmdevices on a nas? I've just incorporated a nas at work at the second attempt, switching from a totally useless Netstore nas to a speedy and competent Lacie Ethernet server. I know the Lacie is 4 times the cost of the Netstore, but it performs at least 10 times better. What are the pros for running a sb3 from a nas? Can the nas go to sleep and reliable wake up with a cat5 conection? ATB Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40463 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Lavry DA 10 Crystal Lock
When I was using a Derek Shek dac, it would crackle and spit occasionally. An email to Derek Shek solved the problem. The music was saved at 48.000 khz instead of 44.100 khz. It's been perfect since I changed to 44.100 khz. ATB Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40289 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Music skipping
Once in a blue moon my sb3 will loose a second or two from the beginning of a track if I jump tracks with the remote. It's so infrequent that I don't worry about it. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39903 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Dedicated PC - current thoughts on specs?
I use a cast off Apple Emac 1.25G with a large usb hard drive. The good thing about most Macs is that when they sleep, almost everything turns off, no fans for power supplies or processor chips. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40006 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Lazy squeezebox
In my experience, a lack of response usually means the server is busy. If this continues, it means the server has its memory bogged down and needs a reboot to restore a good response. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39965 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Several sb3s
I only have a single sb3 and for the time being don't intend to extend my home network. However I heard a Naim dealer boosting that NaimNet will be able to stream music to several rooms, all perfectly synchronized, if that was called for. Can't Slim Server do this? The suggestion from the Naim dealer is that there would be small time delays. Is this true? -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39875 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Several sb3s
Thanks for the reply ceejay. It does sound like NaimNet is trying to diss other streamers. I just cannot understand how they can be remotely competitive. A Naim/Linn dealer recently heard my sb3 and was shocked how this diminutive sb3 can kick out great sounds, especially pertinent when he's trying to sell Linn streamers for GBP 10k. -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39875 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Fast Forward Rewind
Mark, Thanks for the advice. I went into file formats and disabled all the other file formats except aiff (built in) and hey presto, I have ff and rew on my sb3!!! It was checked before as well as many other file formats. I didn't realize you had to uncheck every other format. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33650 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Fast Forward Rewind
Thanks for the reply Ceejay. However I am none the wiser. The blurb says sb3 has a built in aiff decoder so does this mean it can handle aiff files natively, and if so, shouldn't I be able to ff and rew aiff files? Is there a setting in Slim Server that will enable this feature? Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33650 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Fast Forward Rewind
Which file formats allow ff and rew as opposed to skip forward a track or skip back a track? I know mp3 allow such, and wav, aiff, apple lossless do not. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=33650 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] iTunes ripping spped
I have noticed my desktop emac will rip an album to aiff with error correction on in about 2 minutes, ripping at times up to 35 times real time. My powerbook takes about 14 minutes an album, never going above 8 times real time. Is this just down to differences in cd drive and processor power? I haven't experimented yet to see if there is any audible difference. emac is G4 1.25, 750m memory, pioneer 8 x dvd drive, 320g hd @7200rpm. powerbook is G4 1.5, 1250m memory, built-in 4 x dvd drive, 80g hd @4200rpm. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32593 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New to Mac and Itunes - slimserver library help
I run an old g4 emac with an external 320g usb drive. I let itunes rip cds into aiff, 16 bit, 44.1hz. On average an album takes about 2 minutes to rip. As mentioned, if you're in a hurry, do a manual rescan using the Slim Server program to update quickly. I use an identical usb drive to backup the drive with the music. I have no sound quality issues with the above method and I pump my sb3 into a decent hi-fi system. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=32462 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slow Transporter
It continued to drop the analog output, even though the vu meters showed music was being played. I returned it to Ripcaster and I'm back with my sb3 which doesn't lose analog output. I got a full refund from Jon Nelson of Ripcaster. Thanks Jon for an excellent service. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31573 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: iTunes to control Squeezebox
I take it you are wanting to use a laptop like a giant remote. The beauty of the sb is everything is accessible from the remote without the computer interface. It sounds like you may be happier using airport express if you want to use itunes from a laptop or desktop pc. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31617 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: External HDD spins up when slimserver not active
When you put SB on standby the energy settings of your mac should kick in, computer sleep at xxx minutes, display sleep at xxx minutes and HD sleep at xxx minutes. I use an external Maxtor usb2 drive that detects when no data is being transfered and powers down accordingly. I also have an old Lacie firewire external drive that powers down when the computer goes to sleep. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31609 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: iTunes to control Squeezebox
Why do you want itunes to control your sb? Isn't slim server working properly and grabbing all your itunes music? Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31617 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Slow Transporter
I am trying out a Transporter, using ethernet. I have encountered two problems so far. After playing for about 45 minutes, the sound disappeared, but the VU meters were still moving showing signal. I couldn't get sound back and had to unplug the mains and restart the Transporter. This happened twice, the second time after only a few minutes of playing. Also I noticed a couple of albums playing slow. Not ridiculously slow, but definitely out of time. At first I thought there was a problem server end so I rebooted and re-ripped the album. It sounded fine. Then I noticed it on another album. I stopped the track, skipped to another album, then went back and it was back up to speed. Such goings on never happened with my sb3. What's happening. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31573 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Slow Transporter
KeithL;169513 Wrote: the sound disappeared, but the VU meters were still moving showing signal. I couldn't get sound back and had to unplug the mains and restart the Transporter. It happened again after a Wake-on-lan power up. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31573 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox plays too fast
SKT, Have you tried to sync up a cd player to check whether the music is being replayed same as the cd. I've experienced the opposite on a Transporter where the replay is slow. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31607 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Another wireless lan question
The house is arranged with the wireless router in a cupboard upstairs, the slim server is in the cellar and the sb3 is on the ground floor. It all works perfectly as a wlan. But in order to get the slim server to wake-on-lan (WOL) it has to be connected to a lan by an ethernet cable. I cannot get an ethernet cable from the router to the slim server in the cellar. The slim server does not fit into the same cupboard as the router. And there isn't a phone line for the router in the cellar. I can get an ethernet cable from the slim server to the sb3. As connected up at present I get streaming from the slim server to the sb3 and WOL using ethernet but no internet radio. Or if using Wlan, I get streaming and internet radio but no WOL. Is there any other way of connecting it up bearing in mind the constraints of my house. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31391 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Another wireless lan question
Peter;168000 Wrote: Couldn't you configure your SB3 as a wireless to wired bridge? Then disable the wireless interface on the server. Teh slimserver connects to the router via the SB3. It's a slightly strange setup but I think it might work... Regards, Peter I couldn't get anything to work connected as you suggest. Back to the drawing board. Recoveryone's suggestion to use the mains as a link may work. It would mean purchasing the hardware to find out. Thanks for the replies. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31391 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Ripping speed
Eric - I have now set itunes aiff to automatic with error correction. First disc ripped at between 15 to 20 x. Second disc dropped to 5 x. Does high speed ripping effect quality? SuperQ - I'm running Panther and the Max ripping program needs Tiger. Thanks for the replies. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31319 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Ripping speed
I use itunes to rip to aiff at the highest setting. I have asked this before but received no replies. Does it matter what speed the cd is being read at? Itunes does not allow me to control the read speed. I am looking for the highest quality. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31319 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Itunes and aiif
Thanks Geraint Eric for your most informative posts. It seems I have stumbled on the most suitable format for my present needs. I want the highest quality available when ripping from cd. So, Eric, do I set the itunes aiff ripping preference to 44000 instead of 48000? Another question... can slim server seamlessly span different disc drives, ie. if I had two or three external drives? Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31176 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Itunes and aiif
Thanks for the replies. I thought aiff was one of the lossless formats. Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31176 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Itunes and aiif
Is the above a good method of ripping? At the moment I have a bare bones sb3, but one day I may upgrade to external dac or transporter. I've spent a few hours ripping cds and wonder if I have chosen a suitable format. The ripping is in AIFF at 48000, 16 bit. I don't seem to be able to control the speed of the cdrom drive reading the disc. This varies from 4 x up to 30 x. Is this acceptable? Will I notice the difference between other formats if I do upgrade to a transporter? Keith -- KeithL KeithL's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9272 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31176 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
