Re: [slim] Playing music from a desktop computer?
...and Squeezeplay (with or without the Material Skin) works well on a desktop Mac! Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115334 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] USB Remote controller
Redrum wrote: > a small diversion to this discussion - I had never seen this page, great > info. But I tried to recreate how to get to it from the main pCP web > page, and couldn't find it? As my wife would say was I "looking like a > man"? :) > > Jim Start here: https://www.picoreplayer.org/ ...and scroll down to "pCP Features" and click on one of those large "icons" in that section... Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115270 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Testers wanted
d6jg wrote: > To answer the separate question. Yes. Paul Webster has written a generic > Radio Now Plugin - it provides cover art and album for stations that can > deliver the metadata. I have his beta installed and its working nicely. > He has a bit of tidying up to do but told me he will be announcing > shortly. Brilliant! Thanks! I'm sure you'll announce it here - will be watching. Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115087 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Testers wanted
As well as Firefox on a Mac (I showed my screenshot above) I use this: Firefox 91.0.2 (64- bit) Windows 10 Home 21H1 ...like slartibartfast. No issues at all. Firerox on Win10 rendered screen looks identical to Firefox on a Mac to me. Loads instantly. Well-behaved. All OK! I am using Pi-Hole - but no issues there either. Separate question - any progress on album artwork in LMS+Squeezeplay yet? Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115087 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Testers wanted
T-bird wrote: > Am I the only Firefox user here? > The site is extremely slow to load and when it does it's looks > awful,like a long list programmed in the 90's, in Chrome it load > instantly and looks nic Looks fine to me, on Firefox for Mac: 35681 +---+ |Filename: juke.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35681| +---+ Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115087 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] A Reminder: When your Squeezebox 3, Touch or *Boom* "stops working"...
At least you can buy generic 5V 2A replacements easily on eBay and elsewhere! Martin mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=115091 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is there a plugin to adjust stereo balance or play just one channel as mono?
d6jg wrote: > Why don't you just buy a two into one cable Technically not a good idea, as you will be effectively shorting together the L and R outputs - it probably won't, but MIGHT damage the player's output drivers. You need at least a passive mixer in the cable, with a resistor in each core of the L and R signals, BEFORE they are shorted together. Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=99794 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Remote control PC from Mac
TeamViewer (free for private use) works perfectly between Macs and PCs: http://www.teamviewer.com Install on both machines, and "Connect to Partner" from the one you want to use to control the other... Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105219 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] new amp suggestions
I would go for something like this digital amplifier: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121767091695 Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104950 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] NAS SSD Drive...?
I guess the reason that people are suggesting you won't see much/any speed benefits from an SSD in a NAS is that the music server will (probably?) be connected to your music player by 100Mbps or maybe 1Gbps Ethernet (and you won't reach those nominal transfer speeds anyway: probably reaching only half the headline speed). Anyway, you don't need -speed- for music playback do you? Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103359 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] HP Proliant.
I actually have TWO: Production Server: HP N40L with 9.2.0.1 - Shigawire (revision 972) and Backup Server: HP N36L with 9.3.0.2 - Nayla (revision 1349) i.e.upgraded recently. Both working well, without issues. I plan to upgrade the N40L soon, I just didn't want to do them both at the same time. Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=103323 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sticky Message about SW update 7.5.5
...and, in case anyone else, like me, finds it difficult to locate a downloadable .dmg/installation file, they are here: http://www.mysqueezebox.com/download (I like to keep them in an archive, in case I need to revert...) -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88728 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Rebuffering Problem - Squeezebox Classic
Run (free) inssider 2 on your PC to check what's going on in WiFi space in your area: http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/ -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88706 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB2 Bricked since update
Justme;596235 Wrote: . How do I update the Squeeze Center on my Mac as I can't find an update option. Do I uninstall and install manually? And how will this affect my settings. http://www.mysqueezebox.com/download -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84060 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB2 Bricked since update
Justme;596397 Wrote: Thanks for the link. I'm pretty new to the Mac though. Will this automatically remove the older version? Yes, it will. Just double click the .dmg file, and a virtual disk will install itself on your desktop. The open that, and double click the file Squeezebox Server Installer. The update is fully automatic thereafter. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84060 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] never been sooo disappointed
wakey;577849 Wrote: This has happened to me when I've rebooted my computer and for some reason it automatically connected to some neighbor's wireless network rather than mine. Since SB server and my computer were no longer on the same network, the server couldn't see the players. Manually reconnecting to my network solved the problem--good luck. ..and so you and your neighbour BOTH have either (a) no WiFi password at all or (b) the SAME WiFi passwords?? :eek: Sheesh. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=82068 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] A question about wireless sound quality
I'd like to ask the wifi-doubters: how do you get microsecond gaps in an audio stream that has been digitized at 44kHz, when the gap between INDIVIDUAL SAMPLES is 22 microseconds? Even at 96kHz (which I doubt few are listening to anyway) the intersample gap is over 10 microseconds. Some people don't understand the science. Oh wait there's a forum for them... :) -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80087 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Eliminating clef symbol on SB3 display
I think it's actually a -quaver note-, not a clef. Just FYI! -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78483 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Two presses to make presets play?
Glad to hear it's not just me that regards this behaviour as madness. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=78354 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 display not working with 7.4
I have seen similar behaviour - since going to 7.4, two of my SB2s have suddenly shown no display (but audio still working OK) on mysqueezebox.com. Now I know it's maybe not just me I will investigate further - check the brightness, reset the player. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=69148 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Netgear DG834GT/DG834PN
I use two different routers (not at the same time!): NetGear DG834GT and DG834N (not PN) - both work fine with my three SB2s. They both also work fine with my Apple, HP, Psion, Yamaha and Panasonic networked non-PC gear. Sounds like you've come across some home-spun networking philosophy from Windows-PC experts who are afraid of anything foreign! Quite common. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=63590 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is there a simple way to adjust L/R balance on Squeezebox?
BlueScreenJunky;422170 Wrote: Yeah, I think a basic server-side DSP would be useful (something lighter than Inguz, but that would allow you to adjust balance, and maybe bass/treble too). Also, a hardware DSP like the one found in the Boom could be an idea for a Squeezebox 4 ;-) ... and a mono/stereo switch PLEASE! (Didn't the SB*1* have a hardware DSP? ...giving it bass/treble and pitch controls, lost on the move to SB2+...?) -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53094 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is there a simple way to adjust L/R balance on Squeezebox?
Moonbase - I was about to add my vote for this enhancement, when I realised I already have the same request for closely related, but slightly different issue. I quote from my addition to the request here: QUOTE Can I suggest an enhancement to this enhancement? (one I was planning to propose anyway, but fits both technically and logically with this one): * Include a Stereo/Mono selector in the Audio Settings * Reason: in applications where only one speaker is used, or the two speakers are NOT arranged as a stereo pair, then a mono signal, fed to both outputs is needed. Two speakers very widely separated, or in different areas would benefit from mono signals being fed to both. I use a SB2 on a room divider, with one active speaker facing into the kitchen, and the other active speaker facing into the dining room. Hence the need for a mono pair of outputs. This stereo/mono switch should obviously be placed in the signal path BEFORE the balance control proposed above, so the latter still has the desired effect. UNQUOTE Actually, if the reason is firmware then I'm optimistic it CAN be done - FW updates happen quite regularly. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53094 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Mute button?
IMGrant;420515 Wrote: I think it has been mentioned, but anyway, I think that is only on the SBC, it doesn't work on the SB2 IR remote that I have. +1 I can't find any mute function on my SB2s. So I assume that goes for SB2/SB3/SBClassic - i.e.all the same hardware. It would be very useful. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=14921 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezecenter not seeing SB3
It's -possible- your SB3 is playing from SqueezeNetwork, and NOT your own SqueezeCenter. Is your SB3 connected wirelessly, or wired? -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62764 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Can I see time in lower case?
You might have found if not a bug, then an inconsistency between SqueezeCenter and SqueezeNetwork, Chris. On -SqueezeNetwork-, the time displays as 6:50 pm - i.e. lower case pm, but SC doesn't seem to do that, insisting on upper case. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=62439 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Internet radio station: Planet Rock - get track titles?
OK, thanks, shame. You'd think that an all digital-friendly station (DAB anyone?) like Planet Rock, would do whatever it takes to provide the best experience on any digital delivery mechanism. Like Radio Paradise, for example. Oh well. -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61743 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Internet radio station: Planet Rock - get track titles?
When using the recommended Planet Rock URL, I only get a static station ident: Planet Rock (London, UK) and no track titles, artists, etc. I'm not sure if they issue such tags or not, but does anyone know if there is a better/alternative URL to get such Planet Rock track info displayed? TIA! -- mooblie Martin at *_'HeadSpin_HD' (http://www.headspin.plus.com)_* now on -*Blu-ray-* mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61743 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Amazing SB3
You turn your router on and off? That's unusual! I'm sure most people leave it on all the time. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61048 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Radios 1-4 now at higher bitrates on SqueezeNetwork
vinnielo;396129 Wrote: Are you using an old address, or did you load it from RadioFeeds? Yes, loaded from RadioFeeds, address = http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/listen/live/r2.asx, More Info has only two entries: 1 of 2 File Format=Windows Media 2 of 2 that URL - so, once again, I can't tell at present what bitrate I'm getting! (SB2 on SN.) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60002 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Radios 1-4 now at higher bitrates on SqueezeNetwork
Furry;395960 Wrote: Press 'Now Playing' button on your remote first, then you can find 'More Info' after pressing the right arrow. Yes, thanks for that, but I didn't explain myself fully: I can get More Info but it only gives two items: 1=URL and 2=File Format (=WMA). Previously (?) I recall More info showed more options, including the Stream Bitrate - but not now. ?? -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60002 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Radios 1-4 now at higher bitrates on SqueezeNetwork
Well, I tried (yesterday) BBC Radios 2, 3 and 4 and More Info showed 64kbps for all of them. However... TODAY, I can't get More info to display the rate for any of them (which I don't understand). So I might be getting 96?? Can't tell! -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60002 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Radios 1-4 now at higher bitrates on SqueezeNetwork
Now I *am* getting three entries on the More Info screen - including bit rate =64Kbps CBR for Radio 2! As you say, maybe the BBC is playing around with them? -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=60002 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Distinguishing Squeezebox from Squeezebox2
SB1 has Bass and Treble controls under the Audio settings (if your labels have fallen off!) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=59241 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Squeezebox not working on ethernet, works on wireless
Have you tried BOTH: (a) a cross-over Ethernet cable, and THEN (b) a non-crossed-over Ethernet cable? Do neither work? (BTW - I use a Netgear DG834GT - and other Netgear switches - with no problems.) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55582 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Can I give my Squeezebox a name on my network?
That works (i.e. gives the Squeezebox a name it uses itself - also visible to SN) but it's obviously not quite fully DHCP/IP legal (or even visible) as the name still doesn't appear in the Attached Devices list (on my Netgear DG823N router, anyway). -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57255 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Can I give my Squeezebox a name on my network?
Hmm. I wonder if there's a flaky interpretation of these network naming protocols here? Different for different router manufacturers and Slim. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57255 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] 7.3 and Mac
Danco, do you Repair Disk Permissions (within Disk Utility) periodically? Might be worth a try - and certainly before/after any major software upgrade. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57082 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SqueezeBox 1, 2, and 3 Classic
You might find, as I did, that SB2 is preferable to SB3, as: (a) you can fit a (bigger) external antennae = better Wifi connectivity, (b) much cheaper (from eBay!), and (c) better form factor (for my installations, anyway) (d) - maybe you even would like a choice of body colours! Functionally, SB2 is exactly the same as SB3. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57143 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Station Names disappeared?
OK, thanks Thurston, it must be me - still not getting BBC Station Names - must check my settings (again!) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56327 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Station Names disappeared?
I still find that using Squeezenetwork + BBC Radio stations: then Now Playing = -mms stream info- and NOT -BBC Radio 4-. Nobody else? What do you get for Now playing when playing BBC Radio via SN? -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56327 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Add small time display to now playing?
Any way to do this with SN? -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56824 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] BBC Station Names disappeared?
I'm in the UK, using the standard BBC radio links (not Alien BBC) and upgraded recently to SC 7.3 (and the associated firmware update for my SB2s). However: now, on using SN to play BBC stations, Now playing now displays the full stream name -mms://wmlive-acl.bbc.co.uk/wms/radio2/ nb etc. etc.- rather than what it used to show, i.e. -BBC Radio 2- (admittedly not very informative, but a little easier to read). Is it me? Have I missed something here? -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56327 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Great use for Wireless Bridge Mode: Blu-ray players
That's very interesting - I have a Yamaha AV receiver with an Ethernet port (wired-only, no WiFi) sitting next to my SB2 - presumably the same trick will apply? and my Yamaha receiver can now go wireless? I must try that... -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56307 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] End of the line for Squeezebox Classic?
Is it not just that future production of the Squeezebox is now branded -Logitech?- Edit: Snap! -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56341 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Great use for Wireless Bridge Mode: Blu-ray players
toby10;369743 Wrote: I wouldn't even bother if I were you. The Yamaha Networking AVR's are pretty lame in Networking or Internet Radio use. I know, I have one. :) I love Yamaha AVR's, I'm on my fourth one, but their Networking capabilities are downright laughable, especially compared to an SD device. :) You're right - I have already used my Yamaha AV reciever's network capabilities - by wiring it up to the router - and that is what prompted me to get another SB2 instead. I was just interested in the technical possibilities here. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56307 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Suggestion: Volumen control bigger dB span
Make sure you're using SC 7.3 - it has a different volume characteristic from SC 7.2.1 - with finer steps at the lower end for the analogue output from SB2/3. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54606 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
Don't exactly know, but somewhere between 7.2.1 and 7.3. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] SB3 Bridge question
peter;367713 Wrote: AFAIK all modern switches as well as all modern laptops are auto-sensing, so you can use either crossed or straight cables. Both types will work. Only one side of the connection needs to be auto-sensing. Does make you wonder, doesn't it: what happens when BOTH ends are auto sensing? How/when do they settle in agreement as to how to make use of the cable between them? :-) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=56048 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
After raising a bug about this, I was asked, reasonably enough, to just retest with current SC version 7.3. So, I did that - and the volume response has already been fixed! - see attachment. It now runs (correctly, I believe) in 0.5dB steps down from 100 down to 1 (i.e. with output gain from 0 to -50dB) - following the correct linear path on a log/lin plot. (The final value of 0 = mute.) It now provides the fine control necessary when running the SB2/3 into a sensitive amp at very low volumes e.g. for background music. Sorry to have wasted everybody's time for reporting my testing of obsolete software! And thanks to the team who responded to the bug so quickly! +---+ |Filename: sc_7.3_volume.jpg| |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6358| +---+ -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
jeffbarish;365938 Wrote: Using the CLI, it is possible to set the volume to real numbers between 0 and 100. Is there documentation anywhere on what the numbers mean? For example, do they represent uniform steps in db's? No, the numbers from 0 to 100 do NOT represent uniform steps in decibels - I wish they did! I measured and plotted this in 'this thread (post #7)' (http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29992), but my call for a plug-in or software fix to change this got no response. :-( The problem, simply stated, as I see (hear?) it, is that -the volume changes are the lower end are too coarse, and at the top end: too fine.- -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
Yes, but the ear responds logarithmically, so for each, change by say 10 Squeezebox volume steps I would want a the same relative change in loudness, say 10dB i.e. approximately a doubling. That's NOT what we've got. Specifically: going from 90 to 80 gives a ~3dB change, going from 20 to 10 gives a ~10dB change. Aside from the figures: do you not find this yourself: the changes are large at the quiet end, and small at the loud end? +---+ |Filename: sb_vol_chart.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6350| +---+ -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
Well, we'll have to agree to differ on this one. :-) -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
Hmm. Thanks Ben - shame. OK: NOT so easily fixed then as I glibly suggested - I guess there's little appetite for firmware changes unless absolutely necessary? -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
In that case, Peter, it's a bug. I've plotted the measured output (blue), compared to your theoretical figures (red) below. Your theoretical figures are exactly what I'd suspected and hoped for - perfectly linear (on a log/lin scale) with 0.5dB per volume step. +---+ |Filename: sb_measured_theory.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6351| +---+ -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Volume control
Phil Leigh;366816 Wrote: hmmm... every volume control I've ever encountered has deployed a log response, since that is how perceived loudness/our ears work. Agreed. That's my understanding - but the SB2 (erroneously) doesn't currently have a log response. Phil Leigh;366816 Wrote: If you think the volume adjustment is too coarse at low levels with a sensitive amp, just insert an analogue attenuator betwixt SB and amp. That's the standard fix for this problem in every other context. Agreed too. This need for an attenuator is what alerted me to this incorrect characteristic in the first place. -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55863 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Sb2
I found an SB2 worked wirelessly where an SB3 wouldn't. I put this down to the external antenna.(?) I had to return the SB3 eventually as it was basically unworkable with my setup. Netgear DG834N router - crooked path through walls/windows to SB about 12m away! - tried different channels too. :( -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55037 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] BBC Radio 4 - Anyone else getting this?
Same problem for me here too - 2pm 10th Nov - UK time - BBC Radio 4. -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54854 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Looking for 1x 3.5mm F to 2xRCA M cable in UK
Such things are on eBay for £4 shipped. (I know it's from HK!) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audio-Y-Cable-Adapter-2-RCA-Male-to-3-5mm-Female-Jack_W0QQitemZ160216656221 -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44795 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Incorrect time displayed
My SqeezeCenter and Squeezeboxes are all correct on time here in UK - today and previously?? I haven't touched any setups at any time either. -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44481 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] How to save Favorites when upgrading
Hi - I can't locate my Favorites as favorites.opml anywhere, let alone my playlists folder. Any ideas what/where it is? (I'd like to back it up, as I have lost it previously.) (SqueezeCenter 7.0 on Win XP Pro.) -- mooblie Martin at 'Headspin' (http//www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=44411 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Range of selectable volume
Sorry to raise an old thread, but it seems a relevant starting point. I am using SqueezeCenter 7 and two Squeezebox 1s (firmware 40) with the 0-100 volume control. However, the relationship between the volume setting and perceived volume output seems all wrong to me: (a) not much happens as you drop from 10040, output drops from 0 to -10dB (b) reasonable control between 4010, output drops from -10dB to -25dB (c) far too coarse control between 100, output drops from -25dB to -50dB I have measure the output and plotted this in the attachment, where the (linear) volume control setting from 0-100 is shown against the (log) audio level output from 0 to -50dB - see Actual Respose line. You can see that, whereas it should be a straight line relationship in this lin/log chart, it is actually a curve, indicating the volume control drives the control voltage of the voltage-controlled gain section linearly, whereas it should be driven logarithmically. I would suggest that (as shown by the Preferred Response? line) the output should drop by 0.5dB for each volume step - linearly throughout the range. Is there a plug-in to fix this, or would a software update be needed? Having only 100 values, a simple look-up table would suffice, surely? Any volunteers? Anybody agree with me? :-) +---+ |Filename: sb_vol_1.jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4367| +---+ -- mooblie mooblie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15378 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29992 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
