Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox
castalla;687420 Wrote: But, you do realise that server is now up to 7.7.1 ? I can't guarantee you won't have problems upgrading ... but maybe worth considering. Thanks - but considering I've had problems with 7.6.0 (it would only scan a small proportion of my library) and 7.7.0 (I got the hugely useful message There appears to be a software conflict - which genius wrote that error message?) I'll stick with what I have for the time being. -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85056 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox
castalla;687153 Wrote: Probably not - that's the actual software you install. There is a conflict between your server version and the player firmware version - you need to sync the two versions - then switch off updates. Which player do you have? I have the Touch, which may be ahead of my PC as I tried to install 7.6.0 a while ago, so may have updated the firmware. On my PC I have 7.5.5 -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85056 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox
I had 7.7.0 sitting in my Downloads folder. I take it that's what you meant. I've deleted it, so let's see what happens. -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85056 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox
jojopuppyfish;686402 Wrote: 1) Disable the checking for s/w updates setting in WebUI Settings/Advanced/Software Updates ? 2) Goto folder C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Squeezebox\Cache\updates Stop services and delete everything in this folder. then restart I too am being continually pestered by the update available message The reason I don't want to upgrade is that my experience of upgrading to 7.6.0 was a total disaster. Hours spent getting anything like a reasonably working system. Eventually went back to 7.5.5 Later I re-installed XP on my server PC, so decided to give 7.7.0 a go. I got a message saying There is a software conflict. How useful is that message?! Again, went back to 7.5.5 Now, I have a system that plays my music, shows me album art, plays Spotify, internet radio, and even works with the Android app on my phone. I'm a reasonably happy bunny. What is close to driving me to Sonos is: I have attempted to disabled the update in the Settings/Advanced/Software Updates. It doesn't work. Me and all the other users in my family are plagued by the pop-up. Fortunately none of us runs as an administrator, so hopefully the upgrade would not be installed even if someone clicked on it. However, I get the occasional message on the player itself, asking me to upgrade. I know how to get rid of it, but I have had my wife call me at work asking what to do when she wants to listen to the radio. For software to do this when it has been set not to is (to me) totally unacceptable. Sort these issues out Logitech please! 1. If you are going to let an upgrade out into the wild, test it properly first. 2. If, for very good reasons, users don't want to accept an upgrade, don't keep forcing it down our throats. End of rant! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=85056 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Squeezebox 3 will not play streamed music
Just got home tonight, switched my PC on and hoped to listen to the Squeezebox. However, while Squeezecentre (v7.3.3.) is showing that the track is playing, and the track shows in the display of the Squeezebox, it will not start. At the Squeezebox end it will toggle between Paused and Now Playing, but the track fails to start. Internet radio will play ok. So far I've tried: Re-booting PC Switching Squeezebox off at mains, disconnecting power cable and ethernet cable. Re-loading firmware, to v127. Any thoughts anyone? -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70184 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox 3 will not play streamed music
Panic over! My music is on an external hard-drive - this seemed to have jammed for whatever reason. Unplugging and reconnecting the power seemed to free it up. Maybe it's about to fail! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70184 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] WMA VBR Files converted to lower bit rate
I'm using V7.3.3 and just noticed that my lossless WMA files are being converted to 700kbps. I'm not using any plug-ins (as far as I'm aware. What's the point of having lossless files if this is going on? Is it a feature of 7.3.3? How do I stop it happening? Graham -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=1 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wife's music accessible easily and quickly??
PLynas;273320 Wrote: So what I basically am looking for is some way of making it so that she can easily access her subset of albums. One thing I did that was relatively quick and easy was just to create a playlist containing my wife's CDs. She can then either navigate to this or use the other playlists, or the general collection. -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43917 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Can we avoid inflamatory titles?
London's Burning - The Clash? Fire - Arthur Brown? Burn - Deep Purple? Disco Inferno - The Tramps? Towering Inferno? Blazing Saddles? Backdraft? Fireman Sam? Are any of these forbidden - or have I missed the point? I'll get my coat! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43308 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Surprise!
I have to agree with the OP regarding the ease with which my missus has taken to using the Squeezebox. She has always been comfortable with the other hifi gear (apart from the space it took up), so it was not unexpected that she would take to the Squeezebox, but acceptance of such a device can pave the way for other improvements and initiatives as yet unspecified! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43438 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Some observations from a non-geek
MuckleEck;268828 Wrote: AFAIK the SB3 and SS/SC will only play non-DRM lossy WMA files. Are your WMA files either DRMed? or lossless? We are here as a community to help. I can confirm that the SB3 will play WMA lossless files. Well, mine does anyway! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43426 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Play this album?
I think it's one fewer key press: From Now Playing to get the track info v to get the band to get a list of the albums by the band - album shown is the one containing the track in question Press Play -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42781 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Duplicate albums missing tracks
Michael Herger;258337 Wrote: I'm using Slimserver 6.5.1 (up to now, it's not been broke, so no need to fix it!) Please update and come back with the new results. Thanks. -- Michael I've updated to 6.5.4 without a hitch, so I'll keep an eye on things. Is it just me or is the sound a bit more detailed with 6.5.4 and the firmware upgrade? (Or am I risking opening a can of worms here?!) -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42210 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Duplicate albums missing tracks
From time to time I notice that Slimserver is adding albums. On investigation it seems that albums are being split, with some tracks being in one instance of the album, and the rest (usually just one track) being in another. A delete and re-scan usually sorts it out, but this is a pain. Yesterday another problem surfaced. I was searching for The Who, Live at Leeds on the SB3, but it was showing the playlist for that album as being empty. I went to the computer and opened Slimserver/Albums. The total album count was about 15 higher than I would have expected. There were two albums titled Live at Leeds, but both were empty. The tracks were still on my hard drive, so I did delete and re-scan everything again. Album count now correct, all tracks back in a sinlge Live at Leeds album. Anyone got any idea why this is happening? I'm using Slimserver 6.5.1 (up to now, it's not been broke, so no need to fix it!) I don't use iTunes I don't use any plug-ins that I'm aware of The album above is not in any playlist All my music is in one folder on my external HDD - there are no shortcuts to other folders All tracks are WMA - mostly lossless, but a few at lower bitrates I have been experiencing intermittent problems with the power supply to my external HDD - could this be the cause? The external HDD holds my music folder, Slimserver is on the internal hard drive. Cheers guys! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=42210 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Any word of SB4?
erland;252820 Wrote: I'm not sure about double the value, but if I rephrase the question to: What would make you upgrade to a SB4 or other SB related devices ? It would look something like: 1. Improved audio circuits. I'm using the analogue outputs from the SB and it currently doesn't sound as good as my old Arcam Alpha 7 SE CD-player. I think adding better audio ciruits/DAC and double the price would make me upgrade. That's interesting, and it just goes to show that what appeals to one person, might not appeal to another. I got rid of my Arcam Alpha 7SE because I thought the Squeezebox was much better. Each to their own I suppose! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41476 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 doesn't like microwave
Alternatively, get Homeplugs - just Google for sites - and use the wired connection. I went with these recently as I got hacked off with my Squeezebox suffering from interference whatever channel I selected. I could go for days or weeks after switching channels, but eventually the source of the interference would track me down, and kill my music. About £50 for a pair, plus delivery is what I paid - no more drop outs! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40239 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Why did my album art stop working properly?
I've just noticed the same problem in the last day or so. I'm running XP Home, with Norton AV, SS 6.5.2. I'm not really that bothered, as I don't access the album art that often, but it would be nice to know what's gone wrong. -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=36197 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Delays from Amazon UK
robt;206693 Wrote: Anyway, after all the waiting, I received mine at work this lunchtime, and I'm looking forward to a very pleasant evening setting it up. Rob Don't worry - it won't take you all evening. 5 minutes to set up, then the rest of the time wondering why you didn't get one sooner! -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=35355 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Homeplugs
I'm thinking of going down this route, as my wireless can be a bit flaky, with signal strength between 20% - 60%. Do you connect router - homeplug and homeplug - Squeezebox with patch cables or crossover cables? -- gw43 gw43's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11327 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=34208 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
