There is a number of things I'd like to add to this discussion.
1. Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems that if I want to own an
audiophile Squeezebox, I should better get a Transporter now, because
they might not be around for long, and there is no indication that
there is going to be a
Logitech is running an unusual sale right now that makes the Transport
price $1200. If you enroll in their trade-in program, they will send
you a coupon for 20% off anything. They email you the coupon just for
enrolling, and it's up to you to send something for trade, and they
don't seem to
Mitch Harding;604338 Wrote:
I don't know -- count me firmly in the camp of someone for whom the
audio quality is the most important thing. I'm happy that they're
offering Transporter-level audio quality at a significant discount. I
rarely ever control my various Squeezebox products with
Looks disgusting! What a poor job. If I was in the market I would get a
secondhand one! This truely shows Logitech in their true colours.
--
badlyread
badlyread's Profile:
I don't know -- count me firmly in the camp of someone for whom the
audio quality is the most important thing. I'm happy that they're
offering Transporter-level audio quality at a significant discount. I
rarely ever control my various Squeezebox products with anything other
than my laptop,
OK, if Logitech are just using up spare inventory, that implies they
have some TP motherboards kicking around.
I don't care about the knob, the front panel buttons or the displays.
But if my TP ever dies, it would be nice to be able to slot in a
replacement mobo. So can I buy one to keep as a
I have to say that I also never used the knob except for testing.
Always suggested it should do volume while playing like on the Boom,
that way it would have gotten more use.
But if that's the only thing missing the Transporter SE would make for
a great parts donor, after all that knob is
Hi guys
Re the TR SE picture Mickey posted. I think it's a bit unfortunate that
the electronic part of the knob is still visible inside TR. It is my
guess that in that picture the electronic part is connected only to be
able to test TR functionality without the need of an IR remote. (But
that
pippin;603198 Wrote:
Wait. You don't want to tell me it's just the aluminum knob you don't
have anymore?
Heh, this.
--
browellm
Modwright Transporter Kondo M7 Red Wine Signature 70.2
Avantgarde Uno Nano
http://www.last.fm/user/browellm
just FYI, I emailed Logitech and this is what they said:
the TransNav is accessed through the IR remote, the knob on the front
is now only volume control.
so, it probably looks the same as the original model cosmetically
--
sublemon
sublemon;603083 Wrote:
just FYI, I emailed Logitech and this is what they said:
the TransNav is accessed through the IR remote, the knob on the front
is now only volume control.
so, it probably looks the same as the original model cosmetically
That sounds like a nice compromise. Did
Unfortunately that's not true. There is no knob as I stated earlier.
Front panel buttons are still there though.
--
andyg
andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292
View this thread:
andyg;603097 Wrote:
Unfortunately that's not true. There is no knob as I stated earlier.
Front panel buttons are still there though.
Andy - what's that big round thing in the middle?
+---+
|Filename: CropperCapture[1].jpg
Phil Leigh;603100 Wrote:
Andy - what's that big round thing in the middle?
That may or may not be a picture of the SE unit, but it could be. The
have to put _something_ in that large round space.
--
JJZolx
JJZolx's
JJZolx;603101 Wrote:
That may or may not be a picture of the SE unit, but it could be. The
have to put _something_ in that large round space.
Well I hope it is a picture of the SE as I copied this picture from the
Logitech Web Site...
:-)
--
Phil Leigh
You want to see the signal path
Either the wrong picture or a flat round panel covering the hole.
--
andyg
andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292
View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84281
It's the old stock photo that's been Photoshopped.
--
JJZolx
JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10
View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84281
Yeah it's a photoshop job. Mickey will post a real picture in this
thread soon and maybe we can make it more clear on the product page.
--
andyg
andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292
View
I went over and took a photo. Hopefully it gives you a better idea.
If not, I can go over and take more photos.
Mickey
+---+
|Filename: Transporter SE.jpg |
|Download:
So it still has the Transnav mechanism, but not the knob? Strange.
[image:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/digital-media-servers/slim-devices-transporter-digital-music-player-review/Transporterinside2.jpg]
--
JJZolx
Looks a little strange, yeah. It probably has to be there or the
firmware won't work properly.
--
andyg
andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292
View this thread:
So people could make their own knob and make it work again?
--
bluegaspode
Big Screen for great Boxes available now at your AppStore: *'Squeezebox
+ iPad = SqueezePad ' (www.squeezepad.com)* - -now featuring streaming
to iPad!-
Want to see a Weather Forecast on your Radio/Touch/Controller ?
Wait. You don't want to tell me it's just the aluminum knob you don't
have anymore?
--
pippin
---
see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote and
*New: iPeng for iPad*, at penguinlovesmusic.com
pippin's Profile:
Thanks for the info. I saw the special offer expiring today for the
Squeezebox SE for $1199.
Unfortunately after years of squeezebox classics, boombox and a
disaster with the duet, I wanted to try the direct manual control of
the magical knob they touted and talked about for years.
I applaud
Don't know about you guys but I'm totally confused here.
Someone please explain.
What exactly does new Transporter SE lack ?
Is it only the front knob. If yes, then that was one damn expensive
aluminum knob if Logitech was charging additional $500 selling regular
Transporter for $2K.
What about
I've never used that knob anyway.. But it looks now quite ugly without..
--
michael123
Big 'thank you' to AndyG for fixing #15209, #15693, #16442, #16760
:)
michael123's Profile:
On 01/18/2011 12:30 AM, JJZolx wrote:
(I never use the knob either. I was just playing with it and the front
panel buttons to see what they do and completely locked up the
Transporter. I suspect that the front panel functionality hasn't gotten
a lot of use or testing over the years.)
I have
Stock clearance it is ?
Logitech EU does not know what to do with it :) I've got mail from
them.
The Transporter SE is not available in Europe, and warranty would
officially be limited to US customers, as we would have no way to RMA
In regards to the faulty products after their warranty
cliveb;598831 Wrote:
It's not clear from your description whether the device will have
balanced analogue outputs. If you want it to be taken seriously as a
genuine high-end device, many people (myself included) would demand
balanced outputs.
Something I'd also like to see would be some
michael123;600568 Wrote:
This is high-end..
Have you heard it or are you speculating as usual?
--
ghostrider
ghostrider's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18959
View this thread:
ghostrider;600586 Wrote:
Have you heard it or are you speculating as usual?
Speculating as usual :)
--
michael123
please fix bug 15209
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=15209
michael123's Profile:
aubuti;600644 Wrote:
Careful. Somewhere there is a line dividing speculation and delusions
;o)
On this forum ?
--
Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and
assorted amps SiriuS,
Mnyb;600649 Wrote:
On this forum ?
LOL. Sorry, I forgot.
--
aubuti
aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074
View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84281
Pretty ridiculous. I don't use the knob all that often but I when I do I
like the option to control everything from the device without reaching
for the remote or my Ipod Touch running Ipeng. In fact I never use the
remote anymore and when I misplace the Ipod I just use the knob/buttons
on the
I certainly wouldn't miss either the knob or the second VFD. I have the
second VFD turned off on mine, an if I were experiencing the degaussing
noise that others have reported I'd open up the Transporter and
disconnect the knob entirely.
A Boom knob would not only have been fine, but better,
To each his own. For me it's not about music quality but about the whole
package. Two VFDs are unrivaled and just classy and being able to
control everything via knob/buttons on the device is great.
--
unclemat
unclemat's
If we want to speculate and be positive, TP SE could be a stopgap
solution before a delayed TP2 ;)
--
Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and
assorted amps SiriuS, Classe' Primare and
JohnSwenson;598817 Wrote:
The thing that really surprised my was how many people bought the Touch
because they don't want a separate server. There seems to be a very
large part of the population that hates the thought of a server, they
HAVE to have it all in one box.
This is a way to do
JohnSwenson;598804 Wrote:
I've actually been working on a design for this. It starts with a Touch
board as is, plus a fitPC2 board, my latest DAC design and some really
high quality power supplies.
...
Any takers?
It's not clear from your description whether the device will have
balanced
iPhone;598062 Wrote:
Can't see how that decision made any sense. All-in-One players tend not
to do anything well! I would have bought an SB+ before an UnitiQute.
But that's just me.
You have not listened to one then. It is seriously very good!
--
badlyread
badlyread;598017 Wrote:
This is the very reason I sold my Transporter 5 weeks ago. I loved it to
pieces, it is a fantastic machine but the idea of having a costly
paperweight was too much for me. Now enjoying a UnitiQute.
iPhone;598062 Wrote:
Can't see how that decision made any sense.
your momo;598317 Wrote:
Having the NECESSITY of building up a wi-fi network to just control my
audio system is none-sense ...having the POSSIBILITY to do it is
however an asset.
Seriously wi-fi is not mature to control audio system in real usage,
just changing one click on the volume
JJZolx;598464 Wrote:
The comments in this thread hint at exactly why it's unlikely there will
be any more Squeezeboxes. I'd like video streaming, I'd like no screen,
I'd like an internal amp, I'd like AM/FM, I'd like a nicer case, I'd
like internal disk drives. Customers don't know where
So the short story: a Tranporter SE is... (drum roll) a Tranporter
--
Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and
assorted amps SiriuS, Classe' Primare and Dynadio speakers, Contour 4
Contour
bluegaspode;598761 Wrote:
Boom MK2 with color display (a.k.a. Radio with two speakers) is a no
brainer and last missing link in the lineup. Have no idea why this
didn't come this Christmas.
No new software needed, hardware easy to assemble, loads of customers
who would by it...
New
JJZolx;598763 Wrote:
New hardware, new tooling, and yes, some new software. At at minimum
they would need to develop the programming for the output jack,
switching between full range and subwoofer out. Then there's all the
DSP stuff.
But the bigger issue is that it would be a major step
iPhone;598263 Wrote:
So you are voting for the high end Transporter Receiver model?
Which is kind of where I was hoping the next device after the Touch
would go. No display or knob, TP size case, plenty of RAM/CPU to run
full SBS internally, killer onboard power supplies, two 2TB drives,
JohnSwenson;598804 Wrote:
I've actually been working on a design for this. It starts with a Touch
board as is, plus a fitPC2 board, my latest DAC design and some really
high quality power supplies.
The FitPC2 would run Vortexbox software and the Touch just be a normal
touch.
The DAC
Mnyb;598812 Wrote:
Execellent ideas :) , but make a modell without the internal fit PC and
HD .
All in one box will appeal to conservative audiophile's that don't get
networking.
The thing that really surprised my was how many people bought the Touch
because they don't want a separate
Rodney_Gold;598221 Wrote:
1st xporter knob was broken , got a new unit , then the display went
after a month , got a new unit , all good now - however I never use the
knob - the remote or puter itself is great. Seems the knobs and displays
were weak points.
So you are voting for the high
Well if I designed a new SB product it would be Home cinema receiver
Ethernet in hdmi out nothing else at all, the rest is on the server .
That would still be a small anonymous cheap thing but able to put out
all formats that hdmi can cary if the server software is up tp it .
HD movies and 6
iPhone;598263 Wrote:
Which is kind of where I was hoping the next device after the Touch
would go. No display or knob, TP size case, plenty of RAM/CPU to run
full SBS internally, killer onboard power supplies, two 2TB drives,
built-in powered USB hub, all the current TP I/O, priced under
Hm, I guess it depends what one understands by a 2. incarnation of the
Transporter. If it is to be envisioned as an upmarket, high-grade
device (with whatever functionality is deemed appropriate) and priced
= 1k USD, I will only consider it if first:
1. Logitech get their act together as far as
bhaagensen;598281 Wrote:
1. Logitech get their act together as far as servicing goes. I'm just
not going to invest in equipment which effectively becomes a
paperweight if it fails outside the 1-2 year warranty period.
Is this true? Has Logitech weighed in on this somewhere? As a
I think Logitech learned their lesson with the Duet/Receiver. There
won't be another Squeezebox without a screen and the ability to
configure the device from the device itself.
--
JJZolx
JJZolx's Profile:
iPhone;598263 Wrote:
...No display or knob, TP size case, plenty of RAM/CPU to run full SBS
internally, killer onboard power supplies, two 2TB drives, built-in
powered USB hub, all the current TP I/O, priced under $999. With iPeng
and all the tablets available today, who needs a display or
JJZolx;598314 Wrote:
I think Logitech learned their lesson with the Duet/Receiver. There
won't be another Squeezebox without a screen and the ability to
configure the device from the device itself.
Good old dip switches :P or some rotary knobs for network address setup
with a screwdriver.
your momo;598317 Wrote:
Having the NECESSITY of building up a wi-fi network to just control my
audio system is none-sense ...having the POSSIBILITY to do it is
however an asset.
Seriously wi-fi is not mature to control audio system in real usage,
just changing one click on the volume
joeriz;598313 Wrote:
Is this true? Has Logitech weighed in on this somewhere?
I checked up on matters a bit and while I still get the impression it
is true, I must in all fairness add that i) in Denmark the TP is/was
sold with a 3 year warranty and ii) I haven't been able to find an
official
iPhone;598355 Wrote:
As for your WiFi issues, when I tap or slide volume up on my iPeng or
Controllers, the volume goes up immediately! Are you referring to using
WiFi to change the volume of a Squeezebox connected to MySB.com? That is
completely dependent on ones ISP and route to the
Nice to see the Transporter still being sold.
I like some of the ideas posted for a future player, though I am still
very happy with my trusty old Transporter, Boom and Classic. Only
reason I would upgrade is if it had video support, but that's a
different ballgame I guess. Or if it was so cool
The comments in this thread hint at exactly why it's unlikely there will
be any more Squeezeboxes. I'd like video streaming, I'd like no screen,
I'd like an internal amp, I'd like AM/FM, I'd like a nicer case, I'd
like internal disk drives. Customers don't know where Squeezebox goes
next, so
Does anyone actually use the magic knob?
I've had a Transporter for over three years and I can't ever remember
using that knob. In other words, is it really worth $500? Short answer:
no.
--
ralphpnj
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Snatch - The Transporter -
Transporter 2 (oops) - Touch
ralphpnj;597977 Wrote:
Does anyone actually use the magic knob?
I've had a Transporter for over three years and I can't ever remember
using that knob. In other words, is it really worth $500? Short answer:
no.
never use mine. In fact, I never touch the transporter at all. Control
it from
garym;597980 Wrote:
never use mine. In fact, I never touch the transporter at all. Control
it from either squeezeplay on my laptop, ipeng, or a controller.
Whether of not one uses the knob would make for a good poll question,
although the results would most likely be something along the lines
The SE version has no knob, because the knob part is no longer made I
believe. Everything else is the same as the original Transporter, so
this is a good deal.
--
andyg
andyg's Profile:
Anybody got a picture of one without the TransNav knob?
--
badlyread
badlyread's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=20233
View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84281
I used the knob a few times when the box was new, haven't touched it
since. A more important question to me is whether we can still get out
of warranty Transporters repaired? I don't really mind tossing a $300
Classic but it would really bother me to have a $2000 boat anchor
because the supplier
This is the very reason I sold my Transporter 5 weeks ago. I loved it to
pieces, it is a fantastic machine but the idea of having a costly
paperweight was too much for me. Now enjoying a UnitiQute.
--
badlyread
ralphpnj;597977 Wrote:
Does anyone actually use the magic knob?
Almost never used the knob. Navigating with my Harmony RC or the web
UI.
Disliked the degaussing sound (?) of the knob, anyway...
--
Meridion
Songs: 16'169 - Albums: 1'337 - Artists: 916
garym;597980 Wrote:
never use mine. In fact, I never touch the transporter at all. Control
it from either squeezeplay on my laptop, ipeng, or a controller.
Same here. In fact I have the displays switched off and never use them,
either. It strikes me that when the stock of VFDs drys up, a
badlyread;598017 Wrote:
This is the very reason I sold my Transporter 5 weeks ago. I loved it to
pieces, it is a fantastic machine but the idea of having a costly
paperweight was too much for me. Now enjoying a UnitiQute.
Can't see how that decision made any sense. All-in-One players tend
ralphpnj;597977 Wrote:
Does anyone actually use the magic knob?
I've had a Transporter for over three years and I can't ever remember
using that knob. In other words, is it really worth $500? Short answer:
no.
I use the Transnav knob on my Transporter just about everyday. It is
convenient
andyg;598003 Wrote:
The SE version has no knob, because the knob part is no longer made I
believe. Everything else is the same as the original Transporter, so
this is a good deal.
They need to take some new pictures then, in every picture the Logitech
Websites shows a Knob and more
iPhone;598062 Wrote:
Can't see how that decision made any sense. All-in-One players tend not
to do anything well! I would have bought an SB+ before an UnitiQute.
But that's just me.
Have you heard/tested it? Its good - its not to everyones liking - its
Naim - I'd consider getting one :)
In
andyg;598003 Wrote:
The SE version has no knob, because the knob part is no longer made I
believe.
So no knob-for-navigation vs. knob-for-volume debate here!
--
peterw
http://www.tux.org/~peterw/
Free plugins: 'AllQuiet'
(http://www.tux.org/~peterw/slim/AllQuiet.html) 'Auto
Also have Logitech ordered a new batch of VFD's Yes or No ?
Can we have our SB3's repaired in the future as long as Transporter SE
is with US ?
--
Mnyb
Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH and
1st xporter knob was broken , got a new unit , then the display went
after a month , got a new unit , all good now - however I never use the
knob - the remote or puter itself is great. Seems the knobs and displays
were weak points.
--
Rodney_Gold
Sb3/Z-sys RDP1/meridian DSP5500's
TP/X-cans
I just got my new Touch last week (replaced my SB3 connected to my dCS
Delius) and stumbled across this on the Logitech site today:
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/wireless-music-systems/devices/7934
I wasn't too familiar with the old Transporter... Anybody know what
the
gtb75;597848 Wrote:
I just got my new Touch last week (replaced my SB3 connected to my dCS
Delius) and stumbled across this on the Logitech site today:
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/wireless-music-systems/devices/7934
I wasn't too familiar with the old Transporter...
mlsstl;597851 Wrote:
This appears at the bottom of the page you mention:
The Transporter SE has the exact same technical specification as the
Transporter, and therefore it delivers the same level of sound quality
audiophiles strive for. The only difference between these two models
lies in
d_peter;597860 Wrote:
Interesting find indeed.
I too have no clue about Logitech's long term plans for Transporters
but I'm afraid it doesn't sound like long term plans to me - sounds
like they've ran out of knobs but realised they have enough bits
(including VFDs I guess) for a 'Second
Mark Miksis;597861 Wrote:
The unit pictured appears to have a knob.
Yep, but I'm afraid it doesn't Navigate anymore and all operation has
to be done through remote. This could be the reason of 25% cost sink...
I'm surprised by the Second Edition (SE) suffix used for this product
since it
SE is usually 'special edition'. My guess is that they had left over
Transporter parts on hand but couldn't source the TransNav mechanism.
So they're selling what they can with minimal additional effort.
--
JJZolx
The fact that it says many of the functions that were previously
accessed by the TransNav, but doesn't say all (or clarify which
functions) is bound to be misleading.
--
Mark Miksis
Mark Miksis's Profile:
SuperQ;597901 Wrote:
It's possible that the new knob is simply rotary encoding and does not
have the magnetic feedback control.
Don't see how that would make a remote replacement necessary.
What if they don't have the board or chip for the knob to do everything
it did before or the knob no
JJZolx;597882 Wrote:
My guess is that they had left over Transporter parts on hand but
couldn't source the TransNav mechanism. So they're selling what they
can with minimal additional effort.
Apparently there were some stock of the displays left. Isn't that the
same display as in the
87 matches
Mail list logo
