Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
agillis wrote: Good to hear you have it working. Look for more improvements in the VAMP image in the future. I'm working on WiFi this week! Awesome. I am trying to install LMS on the same unit as I type this. But I may not need it, since I have it running on my laptop all the time. I bought 25 feet of CAT 6 cable today to run it to where I have the plug. With wi-fi I may be able to skip that. Went to Wal-Mart today to get the USB Logitech speakers, but they only carry the regular analog kind in the stores. Will have to have them ship the speakers to the store. Thanks again for the great work! crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
Triode wrote: Squeezelite (the player VAMP is based on) will not access any hardware specific volume controls. It does support digital domain volume control using the standard LMS controls. It may be that you can access the hardware volume from linux, but this will require you to find a way of controlling it which would be outside of what squeezelite does. Thanks! I will experiment and see what I come up with. I almost completed the VAMP last night. I only need to do the Alsamixer step, but I don't have the Dragonfly DAC with me a the moment. LMS doesn't see the VAMP player yet. I guess this step is needed for the unit to be visible. I will complete the process tonight. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
I am having trouble restoring the VAMP image. I have a 4 gB USB Drive. USB image tool keeps telling me image size is too large. What should I do? I have run the program as an administrator and I don't want to truncate the image for fear of losing data. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
Got myself a 8GB Sansa USB drive. Hopefully it will work. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
Ok. I managed to get the image into the 8Gb USB. Now I am getting an alsamixer error on Putty: cannot open mixer: no such file or directory This really sucks! Any ideas? :scratch: crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
ok. Plugged the USB dac into a different USB port and it now works. Will plug headphones and will report back! crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
Got everything running smoothly! The Audioquest Dragonfly works great on it. Now to try to adapt the Griffin Powermate volume control to work on it... crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30
I will attempt building a VAMP today. I want to use with my Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC. I am hoping it will work fine. This DAC has a volume control in the analog domain that is usually controlled by the Windows operating system. It acts exactly like the regular system volume. With my netbook, I use Griffin's PowerMate as a physical volume control knob. For Linux, the PowerMate works with the Gizmo Deamon. My question is: would the Gizmo Daemon work with the VAMP? I'd love to be able to adjust the volume on the DAC within the VAMP. Thanks! crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet
seanadams;264779 Wrote: As a digital transport, Duet's Receiver performs identically to SB2 and SB3. That's good to hear and provides tremendous value to previous SB2/SB3 owners. No fear of sudden obsolescence! Can't wait to order my Controller! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Rumor: Microsoft to buy Logitech?!
Phil Leigh;256912 Wrote: My only concern with this is what happened when MS bought Pacific Microsonics...anyone seen an HDCD recently? Exactly Microsoft killed HDCD. And what a shame since its a terrific format. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Marantz 10B tube FM tuner Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42018 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] The Squeezebox finally made it to Fry's
Saw the Logitech branded SB3 at my local Fry's today. Price was still $299, despite being assembled totally in China. The box was pretty slick, and visually appealing. It was sitting right next to the Roku Soundbridge and the Roku radio. My prediction was a cheaper SB for the retail outlets. It seems Logitech is confident they will sell at $299. With the word of mouth recommendations its been getting for the past couple of years, they'll probably sell a bunch 'em! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=39408 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New iPod Touch possible candidate for SS controller?
I also find the new iPod Touch very attractive. More so than the Nokia device. I briefly owned a 770 and ultimately found it somewhat lacking. The stylus operation is a weak point of the design, IMO. I agree that the Touch will sell millions. A winner in my book. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38221 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Buying a new Squeezebox...... or not?
Mine has no logo at all. I made my own high-end custom enclosure for it :-) +---+ |Filename: super sb outdoor5.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3153| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37704 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sticky SB2
agentsmith;217274 Wrote: is this chassis available as a kit somewhere? PM me for details -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37101 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sticky SB2
You may want to put it in a case such as this one (shown with matching power supply). No more melting problems! +---+ |Filename: super sb outdoor 1.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3088| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37101 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why is Transporter Soooooo $Expensive$ ?
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36178 Question: How low would the Transporter price have to go for you to buy one? - $300 - $300 - $500 - $500 - $800 - $800 - $1000 - $1200 - $1500 - $1500 - $1800 Something like this? Total cost for my Super SB machine was close to $700 though... +---+ |Filename: super_sb_with_remote_3.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2987| +---+ -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36178 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New (Logitech) Squeezebox
Yeah, some pics would be great! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35899 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] No display on the SB3 unit
I wonder if they [Logitech] have already streamlined production to China... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35852 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] No display on the SB3 unit
Good to know it's still Designed and manufactured in Mountain View, California, USA I'm sure technical support will take good care of this issue. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35852 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New competition from McIntosh?
I don't like the idea of having the hard drive inside the unit. Never have and never will. No matter how silent they are. The thing is overpriced, even though it's half the price of the Sooloos system. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35767 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any New Squeezebox coming soon?
I'm looking forward to a full blown SB4 release, with improved internal components. It won't be cheap though, unless they streamline manufacturing and build it totally in China. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34868 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any New Squeezebox coming soon?
Yeap, to paraphrase Bernstein-Sondheim's West Side Story, something's coming... I'm thinking about several possiblities here: 1- A scaled down Logitech branded Squeezebox, produced totally in China, to be sold at retail outlets. 2 - An enhanced SB with a Sonos like interface. Perhaps a color screen incorporated to the remote. No actual sonic enhancements here, just an updated user interface. 3 - A scaled down Transporter. This would actually be a SB4, or successor to the present product. 4 - A SB based boombox. I think 1 and 2 are most likely, followed by 4. Option 3 is very unlikely, since a trickled down TP would cost close to $1000 and this doesn't quite fit with Logitech's marketing ideas. And yes, the Transporter was announced months before it became available. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34868 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New Remote
I also ordered one for my SB2. Indeed, it's a thing of beauty. Very worthwhile upgrade, in my opinion. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34780 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?
Thanks for the heads-up. It seems like indeed the SB4 is just about to be released. Since the all-black SB3 will remain available, I'm guessing the new model will be better and not a cheap wal-mart version as it has been speculated... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34481 ___ discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?
gb115b;195125 Wrote: crooner;195124 Wrote: It seems like indeed the SB4 is just about to be released. source? Just read between the lines. And like Jim was saying this is fast paced industry. The technology of the current model is now 2 years old. Now, whether the new model will offer substantially improved sound remains to be seen... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34481 ___ discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?
I agree. Slim should offer a better looking case, perhaps in brushed aluminum, silver anodized. But this would add substantially to the cost. I'm only hoping they will stick to the 5V supply source. This way I can continue to use my custom made power supplies! -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34481 ___ discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.
I wonder if an all new SB4 is just around the corner. I remember they discounted the SB2 right before the SB3 was announced. I expect the SB4 to have trickle down technology from the Transporter. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34009 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.
I was expecting some of the Walt Jung regulator technology and perhaps an improved DAC and analog output stage on the new SB4. But this would undoubtely increase the price beyond the $299 target point. I don't think Logitech would be happy with that! Oh, and BTW I don't see the wired SB on Slim's website anymore. Perhaps they did drop it... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34009 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.
Yeah Jim, that's kinda sad isn't it? I think I'll hang on to my newly acquired SB2, because this is surely to become a collector's item in the future. I thought about putting the guts in a new case, but perhaps I should leave it as it is! For a moment, and perhaps because of the $2000 Transporter, I didn't think about the SB's competition priced at $150 or so and available at your local Fry's. I wonder how long is going to be before we see a Logitech Squeezebox derivative at Fry's or Walmart... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34009 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.
Excellent! I'd the first to preorder the SB4! (well, I can always dream...) Pale Blue Ego;194233 Wrote: I'd like to see: A $199 SB3 equivalent using Logitech's component cost and manufacturing advantages. A $399 or $499 SB4 with the TP's DAC, better analog section, and linear power supply. It could be the same form factor as the SB3 to keep the price down. If they could get 90% of the TP's sound quality into the SB4 at a reasonable price, that would be fantastic. Then drop the price on the Transporter to $1500 and add a full-width display. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34009 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Can no longer use SB2, does not find my computer
Have you tried unplugging or resetting your router? If you unplug it, wait at least 1 minute before plugging it back in. Also, do other wireless devices work OK? (Laptop, PDA, Nokia tablet, etc) -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34381 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 2006 Engadget Awards - Transporter
Count one vote for the Transporter. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34383 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Transporter review in Hi-Fi World, April 2007
Looks like another clueless reviewer. Even the much lauded Stereophile review is nonsense, IMO. I was reading it the other day, and it has a lot of factual errors. I also didn't like the polishing a turd analogy... -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34254 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
The SB3 is still unresponsive. It failed to reset to factory settings after numerous attempts. I will let it rest for 24 hours and try back tomorrow night. By then, hopefully, I should have an answer from tech support. The strange thing about all this is how sudden and unexpected the death was. The SB3 had worked flawlessly since January. No glitches, bugs, crashes, nothing! Many times, after reading about the woes of other users, I said to myself: I am lucky or perhaps I managed to set this thing perfectly right the first time around... But I guess all good things come to an end...It was great while it lasted. Hopefully, I will get a replacement or something (fingers crossed!) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
Update: I got a response from Tech support today. They suggested resetting the Xilink which I already did. They also suggested pressing the left arrow for five seconds to bring up the setup networking screen. Negative... I guess I'll have to return the unit for warranty service. Now, I am wondering about this failure... The Squeezebox uses regular computer grade chips just like your average PC or peripheral. Nothing exotic, If I am not mistaken. Therefore, in stands to reason that reliability should be excellent. This is the first time in all my computer years that I have a catastrophic failure on a device. I've never had a total HD failure for instance.. And I've been using PCs since 1989, almost 20 years! Never experienced static electricity damage on a component, motherboard or CPU. Not even a burned out flyback on the old CRT monitors. I guess my excellent track record has been shattered. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
Well, I was basically talking about computer equipment for home use. Perhaps I had a problem or two with office machines back when I used to work as system administrator. Still, reliability was not bad at all. I remember my first HD was a clunker ST seagate (full height) with 33 MB capacity. I then upgraded to the 3.5 inch version with 44 MB around 1990 or so. I burned a Cyrix 586 chip once, but it was completely my fault. I tried to attach a fan to it, and accidentally shorted the tiny pins! chiphart Wrote: Not once? Wow. Perhaps it's because my company provides software and hardware service, but replacing deceased hard drives is de rigeur for us. Over the past 20 years, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say I've personally worked on a few dozen (and I'm not in support). Heck, I must have 3 notebook drives sitting around my office alone that have flamed out (one literally) but I haven't had the heart to toss yet for some stupid reason. I had a brand new Maxtor 250GB completely fail on me about 6m back. Calls to their support center confirmed it. They sent me a new 300GB to replace it, free of charge. I'm buying Maxtors now! -- Chip Hart - Pediatric Solutions * Physician's Computer Company chip @ pcc.com * 1 Main St. #7, Winooski, VT 05404 800-722-7708 * http://www.pcc.com/~chip f.802-846-8178 * Pediatric Software Just Got Smarter. Your Practice Just Got Healthier. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
By the way, I am typing this on a $499 laptop from Fry's Electronics (ZX-5360). I bought it back in October and has been working flawlessly since day 1. Very impressive given this brand (Great Quality) is often dubbed as cheap. This thing is reliable and does the job for me. It has never crashed! (fingers crossed) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
Hi Fellas, I have a SB3 which has been working perfectly since January. No glitches whatsoever until today. I usually keep it powered off (disconnected from the supply) when not in use. I powered it up today as usual and it couldn't find SlimServer. Turned out the computer where SlimServer is installed was in stand-by mode. I have it set so it will wake up automatically when the SB is turned on. However, something strange happened and it didn't come out of sleep mode. The last screen I saw on the SB3 was press the right key to retry. After that the screen went blank. After waking up the computer, I checked SlimServer's web interface. It recognized the player. However, the display was still blank. After rebooting the PC, SlimServer displayed player not found. The SB3 screen was blank and it was not recognized. However, it was warm to the touch... I tried pressing the add and brightness buttons on the remote in an effort to bring it back to life. It was in vain... I hope it's not a hardware problem. I have already sent an email to tech support, but I am yet to hear from them.. Thanks in advance for your suggestions! crooner -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
I forgot to mention I left the SB3 unplugged for a few minutes and then plugged it back. It did nothing. Right now, it's warm to the touch like it usually is when working normally. Thinking about letting it cool down for more time, perhaps a few hours... -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
Thanks for your reply. I tried that too after checking older threads in the archives. No dice. I kept the key pressed before and after plugging in the connector. I also experimented with the power and 1 buttons... The fact that it stays warm to the touch means there's some activity in there. Perhaps the internal regulators... -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!
BTW, because of the SB3's failure I had to press my CD/DVD player back into service. It's a Denon DVD-2910 that also plays SACDs. Well, the sound is decidely inferior to my SB3. I had gotten used to the smooth sound quality of the Squeezebox. Even when using the same outboard DAC, the Denon is no match... Oh well -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Too many songs reported?
If you recently changed the name of your music folder or changed drive letter designations (common with removable USB drives) then Slim Server will report twice the songs. The cure is to rescan everything on your library. -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22561 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Too many songs reported?
I've only noticed it when I added a second hard drive to my system. The drive designations changed. When I updated my music library location on slimserver to reflect this, it turns out the old library entries were still showing up, hence the doubling of files. Rescanning everything should take care of your problem... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22561 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Alien BBC SUCKS Big Time!
Ditto, worked perfectly for me the first time I installed it... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22467 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Can't use SB at full volume?
Perhaps its the analog stages after DA conversion that are too hot and clip the signal... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21974 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Does the sb worh with this iPod-style 400GB device?
Incredibly expensive for what you get. You can assemble a comparable Squeezebox based system for much less and it will be more customizable and upgradeable in the future. The internal hard drive is also going to be noisy, despite their claims of it sitting on a 8x bearing whatever that is :-) -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with DIY Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21909 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Problem: Can't connect to wireless network
You are welcome Dave, You may want to reset the router (using a ballpoint pen probably) and see if it starts working again. Static electricity sometimes causes wierd things with digital equipment. The little WiFi signal detector looks like a USB flash drive, perhaps slightly larger. I know Fry's has it. Probably CompUSA as well. Dave G Wrote: Crooner, Thanks for responding. I've got the encryption right -- it's WPA Personal. The SB3 is the only device connected wireless. The 2 computers are connected by ethernet cable. The SB3 appears not to see a signal at all. You think the rounter may be shot? The darn thing is only 2 months old and worked fine during that period, but I guess it could be shot. This small USB gadget you speak of, is that something a Radio Shack might carry? Thanks. Dave P.S. I started a similar thread over on Audio Circles, where I know you also post. Feel free to respond over there if you'd like. -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21280 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?
my only beef with Slim Server is speed. I find building playlists very slow. But I guess these things will eventually get fixed. But if you use a different program to build your playlists, this is no problem at all. -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21322 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?
radish Wrote: Or if you just don't use playlists. There are some of us out here you know :) I hear ya. I have found that the new music feature by album is the one I use most. I increased the number of songs to 2000, meaning that it will list all my recent FLAC rips for quick access. Pretty neat! -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21322 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?
Me neither. I do have a laptop in my bedroom but I turn it off when I listen to music. That's the real beauty of the Squeezebox. I briefly owned the Roku and I returned it immediately. Inferior in every way... snarlydwarf Wrote: and I rarely use the web interface at all... that's why i have a remote... (and no pc at all in the bedroom where one sb is...) -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21322 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Problem: Can't connect to wireless network
Forgot to mention, does the SB3 see the actual wireless signal but can't connect, or it doesn't see anything at all. This is very important. You have to make sure the wireless signal is being broadcast. You may want to use a field survey tool of some sort to detect your WI-FI signal. A laptop would be ideal but there are small USB gadgets that can do this for you. If there's no WI-FI signal your router may be shot. It might still function as a ethernet hub though... -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21280 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: 48KHz playback?
I've experimenting with higher sampling rates encoding a few DADs (classic records 96/24 recordings) into FLAC files. My laptop was able to play the 96 kHz 24 and 16 bit FLAC files. However, the SB3 would play them at slow speed. The higher I can go is 48 kHz and 16 bits resolution. 24 bits would cause the files to cut off. Presumably because of bandwidth problems. I am using a wireless connection. pkcrawford: are you using 24 bits and 48 kHz by any chance? -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=6405 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Re: Great Review in PCFormat
I find Slim Server to be superb. I love it. Never used I-tunes, but quite frankly I don't see a need for it. I use SB mostly for my CD collection ripped to FLAC lossless and some old MP3s. Slim Devices you guys rock! -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20228 ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
