Re: [slim] Respecting the heritage!
philippe_44 wrote: > ... Put it back in the context pre Android and iOS, the controller had > an amazing user interface ... The operative word is indeed "had". As soon as tablet apps came out, the controller was done. I haven't used mine in many, many years. Plus the Duet-Controller combo was exasperatingly temperamental, at least at first, which is why I decommissioned them at the time. I am sure the Duet by itself makes a competent (if un-glamorous) player these days. ...pablo Server: Virtual Machine (on VMware Workstation) running Ubuntu 18.04 + LMS 7.9.1 System: SB Touch --optical->- Benchmark DAC2HGC --AnalysisPlus Oval Copper XLR->- NAD M22 Power Amp --AnalysisPlus Black Mesh Oval->- KEF Reference 1 Other Rooms: 2x SB Boom; 1x SB Radio; 1x SB Classic-> NAD D7050 -> Totem DreamCatcher + Velodyne Minivee Sub Computer audio: workstation --USB->- audioengine D1 -> Grado RS1/Shure 1540 pablolie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3816 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Respecting the heritage!
When trying out Philippe's latest SqueezeAMP updates to support a display I was struck by the urge for a Family Portrait! So here's Grandpa Slim, two of his grandchildren from different branches of the family, and cousin Joggler :-) It's amazing how well they all get on. In another family, gramps might well have ended up in a 'legacy' home. ;) [image: http://www.cjh.me.uk/MyPhotobucket/cache/DIYHifi/Family%20Portrait_1024.jpg] chill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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philippe_44 wrote: > Put it back in the context ... ...Way better than anything else at > that time I think that sums up Squeezebox for me. At launch it was the first of a kind, and the concept STILL beats anything else out there. I don't know, because I've never been tempted to look, but can you get a Sonos player to hide away behind your domestic amplifier so as to integrate into the hifi you've already spent your money on? Or one with a touch screen interface? Or to run on a cheap-as-chips Raspberry Pi? Or on your phone? Or in perfect sync with an Airplay speaker? Squeezebox is just so versatile. Ok, so you can't buy a Squeezebox that's integrated into an Ikea lamp - whoop-de-do :-) chill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Respecting the heritage!
Sonos? I have 2 Play1s and a Beam. The Beam is basically just used as a TV soundbar. Hardly ever turn the speakers on ... because I hate the smartphone app. Sonos have virtually abandoned the PC controller (and never offered a linux version). The CR200 Sonos controller is good (but likely to be obsolete in the near future) Meanwhile, my SB system just keeps on going - so flexible. The only thing I miss is a Pocketcasts plugin! LMS server: Pi Zero Amp: Denon PMA-50 Players/Speakers: Touch, Logitech Radios, Sonos Play 1s & Beam, Libratone Zipp, GGMM E2 & E3, Yamaha WXAD-010, Loewe Airspeaker, Google Home Mini, Pioneer WX-SMA1, Roberts S1, O2 Joggler, Cisco Joggler Brexit = stupidity castalla's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15624 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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philippe_44 wrote: > I would tend to agree. Put it back in the context pre Android and iOS, > the controller had an amazing user interface. Way better than anything > else at that time I have a controller in two different locations. My wife only uses this for controlling the system. Have a 3rd one in a box for when one breaks. Gave away my duet a few years ago. *Home:* VBA 4TB (2.5)>LMS 7.9.2>Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet) *Cottage:* VBA 3TB (2.4)>LMS 7.9.1>Touch>Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (ethernet, Radio WIFI) *Office:* Win10(64)>LMS 7.9.2>Squeezelite *The Wild (no internet): *PiCorePlayer 4.0 on rPi 3B+, hifiberry Dac+Pro, 4TB USB (LMS & Squeezelite) *Controllers:* iPhone6 & iPadAir2 (iPeng), CONTROLLER, or SqueezePlay 7.8 on Win10(64) laptop *Files:* ripping: dbpa > FLAC; post-rip: mp3tag, PerfectTunes; Streaming: Spotify garym's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17325 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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chill wrote: > I think that sums up Squeezebox for me. At launch it was the first of a > kind, and the concept STILL beats anything else out there. I don't > know, because I've never been tempted to look, but can you get a Sonos > player to hide away behind your domestic amplifier so as to integrate > into the hifi you've already spent your money on? Or one with a touch > screen interface? Or to run on a cheap-as-chips Raspberry Pi? Or on > your phone? Or in perfect sync with an Airplay speaker? Squeezebox is > just so versatile. > > Ok, so you can't buy a Squeezebox that's integrated into an Ikea lamp - > whoop-de-do :-)Sonos have a "Connect" which plugs into an amplifier. Not as > versatile as Squeezebox but it doesn't need a server which I suppose makes it more user friendly. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk slartibartfast's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35609 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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w3wilkes wrote: > Just goes to show you how it's different strokes for different folks. I > have 2 Duet receivers and 3 controllers and I think the Duets are super. Agreed - I didn't have any real problem with the Controller - just didn't need what it did. But my receiver was quite "fragile" and frequently dropped the signal, especially for higher bit-rates. But I'm glad it's working for you. Anything to keep the ecosystem alive! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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w3wilkes wrote: > Just goes to show you how it's different strokes for different folks. I > have 2 Duet receivers and 3 controllers and I think the Duets are super. I would tend to agree. Put it back in the context pre Android and iOS, the controller had a amazing user interface. Way better than anything else at that time LMS 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 - 5xRadio, 3xBoom, 4xDuet, 1xTouch, 1 SB2. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, JBL OnBeat, XBoxOne, XBMC, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, JRiver 21, 2xChromecast Audio, Chromecast v1 and v2, , Pi B3, B2, Pi B+, 2xPi A+, Odroid-C1, Odroid-C2, Cubie2, Yamaha WX-010, AppleTV 4, Airport Express, GGMM E5 philippe_44's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17261 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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GRC wrote: > > Had a Duet and Controller but they really were a low spot in the line > IMHO so moved them on. > Just goes to show you how it's different strokes for different folks. I have 2 Duet receivers and 3 controllers and I think the Duets are super. Main system - Rock Solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on WHS 2011 - 2 Duets and Squeeseslave Cabin system - Rock solid with LMS 7.9.1 Official on Win10 Pro - 1 RPi 3 Model B/Hifiberry DAC+ Pro/PiCorePlayer and Squeezeslave Headphones and car - Android phone/Bluetooth w/full library on MicroSD card - PowerAmp music player app (similar to Material Skin) w3wilkes's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22973 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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Well done you! I also scored a SLIMP3 some years ago because I wanted the complete line-up. I've got a silver SB2 for the garage system, an SB3 (Classic) lurking in a cupboard somewhere, a few SBTs dotted around as my principal streamers, plus a brace of Radios and an elderly Boom. Just missing an SB1 (no real loss) and a Transporter (nice but too expensive). Must dig out my SLIMP3 and put it next to my other piece of audio jewellry - a Revox PR99 MKII - just great to look at and remember how it was in the bad old days . . . Enjoy! -Seen it all, done it all, can't remember most of it ...- Server = iMac -> Bootcamp -> W10 (dBpoweramp ripping / MediaMonkey management) Router = Huawei B310 LTE 4G + repeaters Lounge = SBT -> Devialet D200 -> Dynaudio Contour 1.8 MkII Covered terrace = SBT -> AudioEngine A5+ Study = SBT -> NAD D3020 -> Epos K1 Kitchen + bedroom = SB Radio Garage = SB2 -> Rotel RA820BX2 -> MA252 Storage = SB Boom + SB3 + SlimP3 iOS control = iPeng / SqueezePad; Android = SqueezeCommander; GRC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13846 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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Nice! *SqueezeBoxes:* 1x Transporter (Living room) 1x SB2 (shed), 1x Radio (Kitchen), 1x Boom (Dining room), 1x piCorePlayer (jacuzzi), 1x piCorePlayer (Garden) 1x OSMC + Squeezelite (Movie room), 1x Touch (Study 2), few spare unit's *Server:* LMS on Pi3 7.9.1. on PcP 3.21 *Network:* AVM Fritzbox, Netgear Smart Switch 24p, 3x Ubiquity edwin2006's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=66926 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Respecting the heritage!
My newly acquired SliMP3 arrived today - what a thing of beauty! [image: http://www.cjh.me.uk/MyPhotobucket/cache/DIYHifi/SliMP3_640.jpg] I've wanted one of these for a while, so jumped in when this one came up on eBay. It wasn't an instant 'plug and play' addition. It goes to show how things have moved on in what seems like such a short time. - No wireless, so I had to find an ethernet cable and a spare socket in a nearby switch - This thing only plays MP3s, so I had to install Lame on my pCP server (one click!) - The only outputs are single ended RCA/cinch. My amp has been in use for almost a year, and in that time I've never used the analogue inputs - not even tested them till tonight. And they're balanced, so I needed to dig out my adapter cables. Apart from that - plain sailing! Objectively it's not a patch on a pCP RPi with a Joggler screen running Jivelite, but I love it. It's where it all started! chill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
