I was definitely drooling when first spotted the 'Transporter' but $2k
for a new Slim box that still only does audio? EK! :)
I'd been wishing for a while that Slim would do a full media player
with video support as there interface just out does pretty much
anything I've seen but at $2k with
Just got my Squeezebox and love it! However some of the albums do not
show up in my slimserver. They are all .wav files ripped with eac. Is
this a bug or is there a workaround?
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On my XP, 6.3.1. crashes while scanning for music. When I relauch and
look at http://...:9000/log.txt, this log file starts from the point of
relaunch. How can I see what happened before the crash, i.e. where
slimserver was scanning?
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I'l running Slimserver 6.3.0 and release 55 on the SB3, but suffer this
bug regually with playback of Apple lossless files.
Does anyone know if this bug is getting fixed, as its ruining my
enjoyment of the SB3 on a very high end hi-fi set-up.
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How can I see what happened before the crash, i.e. where
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Have a look at Windows' event viewer. You can enable logging to file from
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captain-insano Wrote:
Just got my Squeezebox and love it! However some of the albums do not
show up in my slimserver. They are all .wav files ripped with eac. Is
this a bug or is there a workaround?
If slimserver is to make sense of any WAV files - which don't have any
tag information in
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Justme Wrote:
There is also a new version out there that allows multi-room control
I assume you mean the 890. When I was looking to buy a remote I looked
at the 880 and 890. The salesperson actually told me not to buy the
890, that he had tried to set one up for a customer and had tons of
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It's interesting all the variations that are possible. I'm sure a lot of
us
are runnign at least one of our SB's into a surround amp and probably
using
the optical out on the SB and using the amp's DA converter.
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First thing I said when saw Transportes was: Kudos to Slim Devices.
On the other hand, $2K tag presumes certain level of refinement, not
just a bunch of features. When I was buying my $3.5K CD player from
SimAudio, I read everything I could about their design approach - and
refinement was the
I'd appreciate SB4 - digital circuitry from Transporter and no DAC at
all.
BTW, if transporter's DAC is decent enough to play in Benchmark, Stello
and Lavry league, $2K becomes quite a reasonable price: say $1300 DAC
and $700 enhanced network interface.
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I thought I might have read about a firmware fix that may address this
problem. But it may be that the most recent firmware is available for
the 6.5 beta only.
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Hi,
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Mark Lanctot[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So I'm curious, your main Squeezebox (if you have more than one), is
it connected to a dedicated 2-channel system or do you have it
connected to a 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel system?
Mine goes into a 7.1 AV receiver. I
ultra238a Wrote:
Don't get too excited ;) but it might offer a solution for people who
don't want to go for say 4x drives but may want 2x drives in their NAS
box. And that is all I can say ;)
Paul
The QNAP TS-201 maybe? :)
I am having a similar problem with a brand new SB3. To test it with a
minimum configuration, I dedicated the Internet connection to the SB by
plugging the ethernet directly from the modem into the SB. While
scrolling through RSS feeds, the remote became unresponsive. I thought
the batteries were
ailean Wrote:
I was definitely drooling when first spotted the 'Transporter' but $2k
for a new Slim box that still only does audio? EK! :)
I'd been wishing for a while that Slim would do a full media player
with video support as there interface just out does pretty much
anything I've seen
May as well be the first to say this: you might want to think about
compressing your WAV files with a lossless codec such as FLAC.
Search the forums, there are plenty of threads discussing why you would
want to do this. but this is a good page from the Wiki to start with:
peter Wrote:
I would welcome an SB with a built in (T-Amp?) amplifier. Perhaps it
could be a click on modular extra. Just a little black (or white) box
that attaches to the back of an SB and feeds on the line out and a dc
out.
You've just given me a great idea for a little modding :)
Shame
SS 2.8 does not work reliably for me with transcoded FLACS over 2Mbps
line. When I try to play something, the song may start initially, but
the buffer does not get refilled, and after some 20 seconds the song
stops.
Another symptom is that the audio does not start at all. The Server and
Network
Well said, Mark!
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Oooh that looks nice doesn't it, I wonder how much that is going to be
and when it will be available?!?!?!
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6.3.1 and a factory reset (cycle power and hold Add+) seem to have
helped. I listened to it all last night and only heard one pause. I
will continue to test things and may try some Flac again.
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I'm getting the impression I'm in the minority here connecting my
Squeezebox to my 7.1-channel surround sound receiver.
I have two Squeezeboxes. Using optical cables, one is connected to a
STR-DA4ES and the other to an STR-DB930. Both are surround receivers
but I listen in 2 channel stereo
rmassey Wrote:
Would this apply with my wired SB1 install, or are you perhaps
thinking I am running wireless?
Indeed I am - whoops :) Well in that case things point more towards
the server being occasionally busy as a wired connection would have to
be _very_ broken to not have enough
funkstar Wrote:
You've just given me a great idea for a little modding :)
Shame the power socket isn't right next to the photo sockets, but i
think it should be possible to get round that
Sounds cool :) But be careful with the t-amp, mine blew up and took
the things it was connected to
I'm using IE6, IE 7 beta2/3 are in each case i'm not able to see the
right hand frame in slimserver. There's no track listing since
upgrading to 6.3.1 ! It was fine under 6.2 in IE. Eveyrthing looks ok
in Firefox 1.5.x however.
I notice the small yello exclamation mark in IE and it says:
Line:
With a perl script could you pass multiple SB commands in one script,
say playlist clear, then playlist shuffle on or off, playlist play,
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Here is what happens.
I generally listen to stuff on the web.
At the end of the day I turn off my computer (Slimserver has been
running continuously while the computer is on.)
The next day I boot up the computer and Slimserver starts running.
However, more often than not Squeezebox is not
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To the original question, my guess is I'm pretty sure there will a SB4
and sooner than we think. The SB3 free giveaway with Transporter
pre-order is probably a way to get rid of some surplus stock before
going ahead and announcing the SB4. We should probably start a SB4
whish list immediately!
born2bMild Wrote:
Hi. Another newbie here.
I've recently purchased a 200Gb QNAP, and I'm having a little trouble
with the device shutting down and restarting for no apparent reason.
It's quite warm at the moment, which makes me wonder whether there's
some sort of thermal protection, but
try server settings-security, change Cross Site Referrer Forgery
setting to none
(if my assumption is correct about the blah part, it should help)
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Sounds like 'bug 3778'
(http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3778). Can you look over
that bug and add your comments?
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I have found one of the best things about the Harmony series of remotes
is the ability for the customer support team to update your
configuration online and then just ask you to re-synch the remote to
get the updates. I have had them do this type of thing to help change
the order my components
Hi Andy,
I have posted two replies at bug 3778.
Fred
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Hi all
I installed v6.3.1 to see if I could overcome my ISP connection
problem(see other thread) and slimserver now crashes(shuts itself down)
whenever I connect to internet radio(specifically alienbbc).
All other aspects seem to work fine.
I've now reverted to 6.2.2 and system works fine
Can you provide some more details on your system and the crash.
If you are using windows then the event log will hold details of the
crash.
What is the name of the file you used to install AlienBBC ?
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Quoting swet [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi all
I installed v6.3.1 to see if I could overcome my ISP connection
problem(see other thread) and slimserver now crashes(shuts itself down)
whenever I connect to internet radio(specifically alienbbc).
I've now reverted to 6.2.2 and system works fine
I am thinking about purchasing an Arcam AVR300 as my all-in-one amp for
music, TV, movies - I know you audiophiles will go Argghhh! but I want
to explore options.
Anybody tried this with an SB 2 or SB3? Results? Views? Did you use
digital outputs to the AVR300. Better or worse than the SB
fredila Wrote:
I have posted two replies at bug 3778.
Fred, is this on Windows XP and are you running SlimServer as a
service? If so, next time this happens try restarting the SlimServer
service through:
Start Settings Control Panel Administrative Tools Services
Connect to the SlimServer
DougP Wrote:
Anyone else got views on A/V amps in general?
Yes, note that digital/analog implementations are not equivalent:
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showpost.php?p=124333postcount=14
Meaning that even though the SB3's DAC is very good, the analog
implementation in the receiver is so
Kurt Wrote:
With a perl script could you pass multiple SB commands in one script,
say playlist clear, then playlist shuffle on or off, playlist play,
etc?
Sure - the simplest way would just be to duplicate and edit the print
$remote... and $response=... lines.
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Cool stuff. My perl's a bit rusty (probably 8 years ago) but I'll give
it a try. Thanks.
Just one more quick one. Where would I download an interpreter?
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Hi Ed,
Maybe you could give us some info about how your network is set up. Is
it DSL? Cablemodem? Dialup?
Does it make any difference if your Squeezebox (if you have one) is
plugged in or not?
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I think I understand. So the files have to be either in the %path% or in
the bin folder of the slimserver.
Thanks for the help.
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assuming i did it correctly, i put the lame exe by itself in the bin
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Does anyone make a decent-sounding boombox with an auxiliary power
socket that you could plug an SB into? I'm looking for something to
play on the porch without running speaker wires. Plugging it into a
socket is no problem, but I'd like something I could attach an SB to
and only have to fool
I also think the current remote is fine basic remote. What I have been
looking for is an improvement on the basic. If you're using a Universal
Remote instead of the SB remote then you paid for a remote that you're
not using. (Believe me, SD factored their cost of the remote in the
final price of
On 7/27/06, tamanaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I also think the current remote is fine basic remote. What I have beenlooking for is an improvement on the basic. If you're using a Universal
Remote instead of the SB remote then you paid for a remote that you'renot using. (Believe me, SD factored
Hi,
I followed your instructions and Squeezebox lit up. I was able to
connect.
Thanks,
Fred
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For outdoor listening, I use a full range keyboard amplifier/speaker
system (12 woofer + tweeter). Mines an old Fender KXR60 and I have
had loads of fun with through the years.
Keyboard amps are designed to have areasonably linear freq. response.
It doesn't have auxiliary power socket but I am
Hi Chris
set up is wired(homeplug) network, but it makes no difference. The same
thing happens with softsqueeze as well.
I select internet radio then alienbbc then any stationSB says
connecting then immediately unloads itself..no fuss, no nothingwhen
I hover over the launch icon it
Kurt Wrote:
Cool stuff. My perl's a bit rusty (probably 8 years ago) but I'll give
it a try. Thanks.
Just one more quick one. Where would I download an interpreter?
Please ignore previous. Got ActiveState installed. Scripts running
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These probably don't qualify as a boomboxes, and I'm not sure if they
are in the price range you are looking at - but the Denon M3x series
offers excellent sound in a compact box at a relatively reasonable
price.
fredila Wrote:
I followed your instructions and Squeezebox lit up. I was able to
connect.
So you are running on XP and as a service? Add a comment to bug 3778
http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=3778
if restarting the service is the workaround for you also.
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Please? I like listening in the dark :)
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Yes I am running XP.
Excuse my ignorance but I'm not sure what running as a service means.
I opened control panel, went to admin, found services, and found
Slimserver. It was already Started. I stopped it, restarted it and
Squeezebox was activated.
Can I give you some other info?
Fred
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I have had a problem ever since I got my Squeezebox about 6 months ago
where I can pause music, but I cannot seem to unpause it. When I try
to do so, the display changes from Paused to Now Playing, but no
sound comes out. In addition, the sound level meter on the SqueezeBox
display shows flat,
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Please? I like listening in the dark :)
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25789
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Ben Sandee Wrote:
What, like $1? Seriously, that remote control does impact the price of
a SB
very much at all. Ben
Using real cost analogy... for any of digital circuit components that
makes up the SB3... not many of the components add up to impact the
price of the SB that much either.
On 7/27/06, tamanaco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ben Sandee Wrote: What, like $1?Seriously, that remote control does impact the price of
a SB very much at all. BenUsing real cost analogy... for any of digital circuit components thatmakes up the SB3... not many of the components add up to impact
Strange. When Outlook is frozen, or after it's timed out trying to
download messages, is Slimserver still running okay? Can you play
music using it?
How about web browsing? Email and web browsing use different IP
ports, so it the problem's related to a specific port one might stop
while the
You can argue all you like about DAC's, but what will really make or
break this product is Slimserver. i dont care what anyone says, it's
not looking too hot right now. I have tried some many 6.5's in the
laster few days and i am starting to lose the will to live. Bad
handling of CUE sheets,
If you don't care what anyone says, this will be a dull discussion!On 7/27/06, dangerous_dom
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:break this product is Slimserver. i dont care what anyone says, it's
not looking too hot right now. I have tried some many 6.5's in the
fredila Wrote:
Yes I am running XP.
Excuse my ignorance but I'm not sure what running as a service means.
I opened control panel, went to admin, found services, and found
Slimserver. It was already Started. I stopped it, restarted it and
Squeezebox was activated.
Can I give you some
Mitch Harding Wrote:
If you don't care what anyone says, this will be a dull discussion!
On 7/27/06, dangerous_dom
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wrote:
break this product is Slimserver. i dont care what anyone says, it's
not looking too hot
I agree SS has room for improvement. On the other hand, 6.3 is working fine for me. I had assumed that 6.5 was still in beta mode. Given that Transporter doesn't ship until September, I'd say that 6.5 still has some time to mature.
I'd prefer to see SS be more of an application than a web app, but
Ben Sandee Wrote:
I was responding specifically to your point that people are somehow
throwing
money down the toilet by being forced to buy a sub-par remote. The
truth is
that if SD added a higher end remote, people *would* need to pay for
it
(even if it were optional). However, the
I see from looking at the linked thread that my prayers soon will be
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You can argue all you like about DAC's, remotes and power suplies, but
what will really make or break this product is Slimserver.
There are several pieces to this puzzle, but as dangerous_dom mentions,
the Slimserver is a critical piece. To charge 2K is fine as long as
Mitch Harding Wrote:
I'd prefer to see SS be more of an application than a web app, but I
can
understand the OS portability benefits of the current model. I'm on
the
fence.]
OS Portability is a major issue for many people. So for the server
itself, I find the current model find.
It may not be SS job, but I do agree that some people may feel entitled to a slicker UI if they paid $2000 for the player. Whether that is justified or not is, of course, debatable.On 7/27/06,
tomsi42 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mitch Harding Wrote: I'd prefer to see SS be more of an application
Mitch Harding Wrote:
I agree SS has room for improvement. On the other hand, 6.3 is working
fine
for me. I had assumed that 6.5 was still in beta mode. Given that
Transporter doesn't ship until September, I'd say that 6.5 still has
some
time to mature.
6.5 is not even in beta, it's in
Mitch Harding Wrote:
It may not be SS job, but I do agree that some people may feel entitled
to a
slicker UI if they paid $2000 for the player. Whether that is
justified or
not is, of course, debatable.
No problems with that.
I am not sure how to create the slicker UI though. Should it
Based on how I use my SB3, I'd love a UI that is similar to iTunes or WinAmp or such, where searching the library and building playlists is easier and faster. Ideally this would be OS agnostic, and also have a PDA/remote interface.
In practice, I think this is a tall order. And for me, it's not a
Mitch Harding Wrote:
Based on how I use my SB3, I'd love a UI that is similar to iTunes or
WinAmp
or such, where searching the library and building playlists is easier
and
faster. Ideally this would be OS agnostic, and also have a PDA/remote
interface.
Agree.
Mitch Harding Wrote:
This was the ticket for me:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=05722535000
The Sony Zs-SN10. Has a line in port, remote, and will also play mp3's
off data cd's. Believe it or not it sounds great. I bought it for my
daughter, but ever since I have wanted one for me also.
I _also_
I have been running a version of 6.5 from late Feb quite successfully
(mainly for Ben's excellent 770 skin). I have just tried the lastest
6.5, to get the latest 770 skin improvements, but the server keeps
stopping for reasons I have yet to fathom.
It would be really useful if I could install
born2bMild Wrote:
I have physically moved the Qnap to a different location but that is the
only change. All very mysterious.
it maybe didn't like where you had it, like some plants don't like to
be in the son and some do. You maybe got one of the units with
personallity :)
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Yes but...it's a Sony.
Fair enough, if you have political reasons for not buying anything
Sony. I did do a bit of boombox research though, and i didn't find
anything else this sweet. The pickings are pretty slim in the boombox
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try server settings-security, change Cross Site Referrer Forgery
setting to none
(if my assumption is correct about the blah part, it should help)
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I don't see that option under ie7b3 for the intranet zone (or any
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radish Wrote:
6.5 is not even in beta, it's in development. It will break, it will
have bugs and it will be unusable for much of the time. If you're using
it, well good luck - now you know what to expect. To criticize an
application based on a pre-beta dev build of a future version is absurd
NigelC Wrote:
I have been running a version of 6.5 from late Feb quite successfully
(mainly for Ben's excellent 770 skin). I have just tried the lastest
6.5, to get the latest 770 skin improvements, but the server keeps
stopping for reasons I have yet to fathom.
It would be really useful
Sometime in the next few weeks I hope to demo an arcam avr300 in my
house...I'll give you my impressions then.
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JJZolx Wrote:
It's doable. Sort of... .
Until bug 3591 is fixed, don't waste your time unless you have two
machines on which to run the different versions. I've given up on the
idea until it works a lot better than it does now.
Thanks
I think I'll try out new versions on my laptop,
dwc Wrote:
Fair enough, if you have political reasons for not buying anything Sony.
I did do a bit of boombox research though, and i didn't find anything
else this sweet. The pickings are pretty slim in the boombox world.
You are right, it is probably great for the application.
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I had a similar problem. I realized that softsqueeze is treated as a
separate player and the one I was pausing/unpausing was the softsqueeze
player. If you go to the top right of Slimserver you can select the
other player number. Which will then control your SB.
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That's not it. Like I said, the display shows that it's accepted the
command to unpause it. Also, I'm using the remote control, not the web
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Loftprojection Wrote:
To the original question, my guess is I'm pretty sure there will a SB4
and sooner than we think. The SB3 free giveaway with Transporter
pre-order is probably a way to get rid of some surplus stock before
going ahead and announcing the SB4. We should probably start a
In Regards to this issue. Can someone summarise for me. i am still
getting duplicates albums. Using 6.3.1,
Is this in bugzilla?
What bug #? (There are so many and i'm not sure which one is relevant)
Why doesn't the scanner just use the ALBUM tag and ALBUM ARTIST tag ?
To Create the album
mrfantasy Wrote:
My only other thought is a return to a more low-profile box a la SB2.
Perhaps with a clever knob and a few buttons.
Ain't that the truth. I hate the vertical design (while still
technically slim) and would love to see it go back to a horizontal
design. Then again, I'm
Is it possible to remotely administer a Linux machine from XP Pro? I
want to run Linux on a barebones box (with no keyboard or monitor) in
the living room, connect it directly to my SB3, and then administer it
over a wireless Lan from the XP Pro destop in the bedroom. It would run
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