Re: [slim] Napster integration
Yeah, i would love to be forced to put a tv in my kitchen and other rooms just so i can use my music system. Not. -- autopilot *Lounge :* Squeezebox Classic -> Cambridge Audio Azur 640a -> Mission 701's. *Bedroom :* Squeezebox Receiver -> Trends TA10.1 Class-T -> Kef Cresta 1's *Office :* Softsqueeze -> Logitech Active 5.1's. *Kitchen :* Squeezebox Boom -coming soon- *Roaming : * Squeezebox Controller -> Logitech mm28 portable speakers / Shure E2c's *Controllers :* Squeezebox Controller x 2 + Logitech Harmony one *Server :* SC7.3.1 (Vista 64) + AlienBBC, iPlayer & MusicIP headless. 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/domrevans/) autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
jparton;378105 Wrote: > Found a solution for Napster users. Dump the Squeezebox and buy one of > these in the sale: > > http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4YV7 > > http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4YV8&CategorySelectedId=11228&NavigationKey=11228&ExposedRefinement=11006&InMerch=1 > > Plays Napster tracks through the home hi-fi + a nice interface on the > TV. > > Saves a lot of hassle with a low spec Squeezebox that was consistently > flaky with wi-fi, which I'm now looking to sell if anyone is > interested: > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Logitech-Squeezebox-Duet-Wi-Fi-Music-Streamer_W0QQitemZ160307753386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item160307753386&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1300%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Yeah, just what we need, ANOTHER upscaling DVD player with (wow!) networking capabilities. You'd be better off to spend a few more $$$ and buy one of the many Blu-ray players out there that does everything this Linksys toy does, plus you'd have 1080p Blu-ray, HD audio, gaming, compatibility with multiple networking platform's (not stuck with MS), etc... I'll stay with my SlimDevice's products (which have no WiFi issues) and keep my 400 watt TV turned off for music listening, thank you.:) -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
jparton;378105 Wrote: > Found a solution for Napster users. Dump the Squeezebox and buy one of > these in the sale: OK I'll bite... The DMA2200 is a great device, but it only really shines if you have a Vista Media Center HTPC solution in place - it's a Media Center Extender first and foremost. It also requires a TV connected and switched on so you can select music. It's aimed at a _very_ different market to the Squeezebox, and for me could never replace the flexibility, ease of use and quality of my Squeezeboxen. I'm all for putting pressure on SD to provide Napster support, especially for non-US owners who don't have the same choice of services, but the DMA2200 isn't a threat. (I have to say though, at that price the DMA2200 is a great buy for those looking for a Media Center Extender). -- simbo *bedroom:* squeezebox 3 => audioengine a2 *study:* squeezebox receiver => marantz pm6002 => grado sr80 *lounge:* softsqueeze => mce 2005 => yamaha dsp-ax620 => mordaunt-short premiere *anywhere:* squeezebox controller 'last.fm' (http://www.last.fm/user/buggle52) simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
Found a solution for Napster users. Dump the Squeezebox and buy one of these in the sale: http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4YV7 http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4YV8&CategorySelectedId=11228&NavigationKey=11228&ExposedRefinement=11006&InMerch=1 Plays Napster tracks through the home hi-fi + a nice interface on the TV. Saves a lot of hassle with a low spec Squeezebox that was consistently flaky with wi-fi, which I'm now looking to sell if anyone is interested! -- jparton jparton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19981 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
yep, Napster integration would be great. Pandora and Rhapsody don't work for me, and the Napster service looks pretty good. I just wish the streams were in slightly higher quality, but you can't have everything. It'll come in the end. -- joe chip Stercus accidit joe chip's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14643 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
Just to add my plea to the list for Napster integration - I don't want to live in an Apple dominated world anymore!!! -- jparton jparton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19981 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
ModelCitizen;329899 Wrote: > I pay Last.fm (subscriber) and I still get a limited number of skips. > :-( > > 6 million CDs.. wow! But you have to pay Napster and also pay for your > increased broadband bandwidth usage. > > MC Ah, didn't know that - that actually is not that nice...broadband ok, again, depending on your deal - possibly a problem in the future if caps become more and more stringentstill... -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
ModelCitizen;329902 Wrote: > BTW. I really shouldn't worry. Logitech are currently going about > improving the syncing of the players, one of the two areas where the > Sonos product (far) outstrips the Logitech offering. I'm certain > they'll be looking hard at providing Napster too, the other area. > There's only two reasons I can think of to stop it being implemented: > > 1) Sonos have some sort of exclusive hardware deal with Napster > 2) It need stuff done in firmware and there's not enough capacity > > Neither seem very likely. > > MC I heard about the hardware issue, to do with the need for a larger buffer. As for exclusive deals, well, think games for ps3 and xbox360... I hope that logitech are working on this deal, truly hope so - still this and other threads are to remind them, if there ever was any need - that Napster integration is something that the comunity wishes for, in particular in those countries where Napster is available. There are soo many new customers to woo with this offering... regards, Giacomo -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
BTW. I really shouldn't worry. Logitech are currently going about improving the syncing of the players, one of the two areas where the Sonos product (far) outstrips the Logitech offering. I'm certain they'll be looking hard at providing Napster too, the other area. There's only two reasons I can think of to stop it being implemented: 1) Sonos have some sort of exclusive hardware deal with Napster 2) It need stuff done in firmware and there's not enough capacity Neither seem very likely. MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
gbruzzo;329879 Wrote: > you have to pay last.fm if you want to skip songs in the radio you are > listening to I pay Last.fm (subscriber) and I still get a limited number of skips. :-( 6 million CDs.. wow! But you have to pay Napster and also pay for your increased broadband bandwidth usage. MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
toby10;329884 Wrote: > I think the free last.fm account allows skips, but limited to like 6 > skips per hour per station. Agreed, 4 skips. But that still is not enough - choice is what I am after... -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
gbruzzo;329879 Wrote: > . Oh, and by the way, you have to pay last.fm if you want to > skip songs in the radio you are listening to > > Suddenly here is a product that is, in terms of features, a strict > superset of the Sonos. > > G I think the free last.fm account allows skips, but limited to like 6 skips per hour per station. -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
autopilot;329784 Wrote: > Actually Napster is much better than Rhapsody as it has a much better > and bigger library - i think everyone could benefit from it, not just > non-us. > > It's completely different to last.fm - it's an 'all you can eat' > subscription streaming service. It's like having 6 million albums in > your collection (edit: its not -like- that, it -is- having 6 million > albums while you are paying). It's like having a jukebox in your house, > but with virtually every CD in the world in it. > > I want Napster so bad now, i have seriously considered jumping ship > (although its -very- unlikely). Dear Sir, you have stolen words from my mouth. Napster's library is vast, and crossreferenced - it would make an enourmous difference. -- gbruzzo http://www.last.fm/user/JackieBr/ gbruzzo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3633 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
Use a proxy http://www.zend2.com/ http://www.youhide.com/ -- y360 y360's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10150 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
mherger;329787 Wrote: > Where Europe in this regard means UK & Germany? (I knew Switzerland > isn't part of Europe, but still... :-)) Yeah, my mistake. I never claimed to be an expert :) It's allso difficult to find out information on Napster when their site insists on re-directing me to the german site based on my IP, then doesn't give me the option to change the language or location. gr -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
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> The big difference is it is available in Europe, not just the US. Where Europe in this regard means UK & Germany? (I knew Switzerland isn't part of Europe, but still... :-)) Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
funkstar;329746 Wrote: > From what I know of the two services, Napster is similar to Rhapsody. > > The big difference is it is available in Europe, not just the US. Actually Napster is much better than Rhapsody as it has a much better and bigger library - i think everyone could benefit from it, not just non-us. It's completely different to last.fm - it's an 'all you can eat' subscription streaming service. It's like having 6 million albums in your collection (edit: its not -like- that, it -is- having 6 million albums while you are paying). It's like having a jukebox in your house, but with virtually every CD in the world in it. I want Napster so bad now, i have seriously considered jumping ship. -- autopilot *Server:* SC7.1b (Windows Vista 64) *Players:* Squeezebox 3 (main room) / Squeezebox Receiver (bedroom) / Softsqueeze (office). *Amps:* Cambridge Audio 640a (main room) / Trends TA10.1 Class-T / Logitech 5.1. *Speakers:* Mission 701's (living room) / Kef Cresta 1's (bedroom) / Logitech 5.1's. *Remotes:* Harmony One (IR) / 1 Beta SB Controller / 1 Official SB Controller. 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/domrevans/) autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
ModelCitizen;329749 Wrote: > Won't Last.fm suffice for now then? With Last.fm you can't listen to the track or album you choose. You have to listen to -similar- tracks, which may or may not include the one you've chosen. Having said that, Last.fm are currently trialing their on-request subscription service (it feels like it's been in beta for ages). This may be much easier to integrate onto the SB than Napster and, depending on the available library and quality, might be a better service. -- simbo simbo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11481 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
funkstar;329746 Wrote: > From what I know of the two services, Napster is similar to Rhapsody. Won't Last.fm suffice for now then? MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
ModelCitizen;329638 Wrote: > What's so special about Napster then? >From what I know of the two services, Napster is similar to Rhapsody. The big difference is it is available in Europe, not just the US. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
What's so special about Napster then? When I last used it it was great but that was something like 5 years ago and I believe it's changed a little since then. MC -- ModelCitizen On average people have fewer than two feet. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Napster integration
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Re: [slim] Napster integration
gbruzzo;329619 Wrote: > Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please > Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please > Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please Please > Please Please Please > > ok I said it. Could i just add an extra please to that. Thanks. -- autopilot *Server:* SC7.1b (Windows Vista 64) *Players:* Squeezebox 3 (main room) / Squeezebox Receiver (bedroom) / Softsqueeze (office). *Amps:* Cambridge Audio 640a (main room) / Trends TA10.1 Class-T / Logitech 5.1. *Speakers:* Mission 701's (living room) / Kef Cresta 1's (bedroom) / Logitech 5.1's. *Remotes:* Harmony One (IR) / 1 Beta SB Controller / 1 Official SB Controller. 'LAST.FM' (http://www.last.fm/user/domrevans/) autopilot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1763 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51128 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss