Re: [slim] A few questions/comments about Transporter

2006-08-20 Thread dean blackketter
On Aug 17, 2006, at 1:59 AM, cliveb wrote: 1. It's not clear from the info published so far whether it will be possible to switch between the digital inputs from the remote. The photo of the remote is just a little too small to be able to read all the buttons' labels. Yes, by navigating to a

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
Robin Bowes Wrote: I hope it was more thorough than when you brought that Pentium 166 with 96MB of RAM round to my place and wanted to install Linux on it :) R. Yeah, thanks for reminding me of that Robin! :-) At the time my company were running two FreeBSD based nameservers on 486s with

[slim] Re: A few questions/comments about Transporter

2006-08-20 Thread cliveb
Dean, thanks for clarifying these issues. dean Wrote: Alas, no, the attenuation is only in the unbalanced outputs. You may be able to find inline passive attenuators, http:// www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html for example, that will work for this application. £69

[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update

2006-08-20 Thread iangude
tektite Wrote: If you create a shortcut in your existing music folder that points to the appropriate folder on the new disk, then Slimserver will follow it. See http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.cgi?BeginnersGuideToOrganising Tried creating several links from within the music folder

[slim] Re: Problem streaming asf stream

2006-08-20 Thread smc2911
Thanks Andy, that worked a treat. I'd never realised the significance of the mms prefix. Also, it's not the first time you've helped me out, and I'm sure it won't be the last! -- smc2911 smc2911's Profile:

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
When the firmware installed correctly I found that SlimServer 6.5 could not access my music. It looks like an old bug may have resurfaced. The only account I seem to be able to run SlimServer on so that it has permission to access my music files across the network (to a Windows Home machine) is

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
Triode Wrote: When you have a blank screen does the server think ther is a player connected? Which 6.5 nightly are you using? SlimServer had died. I restarted it. I was using the nightly I downloaded last night. So far it appears to be running well, but this is on my main PC that has a

[slim] Best skin for PSP?

2006-08-20 Thread dangerous_dom
I just started using my PSP with Slimsever. I use the handheld skin and actually find the PSP nicer than my PDA as the screen is much bigger. What skins do people use here for the PSP? -- dangerous_dom dangerous_dom's

[slim] Re: Looking to buy a Squeezebox 3 Query

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
If you do consider buying another NAS maybe you shoud read this thread... when you have a few hours to spare. It can read a bit like War and Peace. Most entertaining. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=20393 MC -- ModelCitizen Squeezebox2 Benchmark Dac1 Naim NAC 82 Naim NAP 250

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread Triode
ModelCitizen Wrote: Otherwise it is looking promising. I am now uninstalling 6.3.1 from my underpowered music server latop and installing 6.5. I'm keeping my figers crossed that I'll have enoough horses to run it. Cheers MC Sounds promising - let us know how you get on.. -- Triode

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
Thanks. Will do. I need to delete the 6.5 database from my music server as I have installed 6.5 on it and copied across the SlimServer Program Files from my main machine (so I don't have to set up all the codecs, plugins and config again). Could you possible tell me where it is (on Windows)? I've

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread Triode
I think it is the same as on linux - in the Cache dir at the top level of the server along with other caches. You should be able to delete all of the content of Cache without impact. -- Triode Triode's Profile:

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
Cheers. I have deleted contents of SlimServer directory and restarted SlimServer. It seems to be recreating the stuff now. MC -- ModelCitizen Squeezebox2 Benchmark Dac1 Naim NAC 82 Naim NAP 250 Shahinian Arcs. Music catalog: http://modelcitizen.mine.nu/music.txt

[slim] Re: Qnap TS-101 Update

2006-08-20 Thread tommypeters
The Qnap runs Linux, so I suppose you have to make Linux symbolic links instead of Windows shortcuts - don't know if you can get to the concole... -- tommypeters SB3--Meridian G68--NuForce Ref8--Bc Acoustique ACT A3

[slim] Which setting controls this?

2006-08-20 Thread MillmoorRon
I have some compilation albums (magazine cover discs) for which the songs are tagged with the individual artist and title but the album name is that of the compilation. When I browse by album they show up as x different albums of the same name each with just one song. Is there a setting (or

[slim] Re: Which setting controls this?

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
I don't know what SlimServer version you are using but. You need to set Group Compilation Albums Together in Server Settings/Behaviour/Compilations to get one album listed with all the tracks by different artists listed in it. If you have albums with the same title (i.e. Greatest Hits) I'm

[slim] Re: New RadioIO channel

2006-08-20 Thread JoeHartley
andyg Wrote: RadioIO provides the OPML directory, so it should just show up automatically. :) I thought that was the case. I had been running an old version of Slimserver and saw hardcoded values for different channels, so I downloaded the latest and saw that the hardcoding was marked as

[slim] Re: Help needed with dropours and Server Network Help

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
As I am now reporting back on my experience of installing 6.5 I've continued in the beta forum: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26561 MC -- ModelCitizen Squeezebox2 Benchmark Dac1 Naim NAC 82 Naim NAP 250 Shahinian Arcs. Music catalog: http://modelcitizen.mine.nu/music.txt

[slim] Re: Nokia 770 Skin

2006-08-20 Thread dangerous_dom
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=19369 Question:

[slim] Passive speakers - using as an alarm clock

2006-08-20 Thread Cry Havok
Heresy I know, but I'm considering using an SB3 as an alarm clock :) To that end I'd like to plug some passive speakers into the headphone jack - active speakers having this annoying hiss when they're powered on. (I'm also planning on connecting some powered speakers via the RCA jacks for

[slim] Re: Which setting controls this?

2006-08-20 Thread MillmoorRon
The COMPILATION tag seems to have sorted it. Thanks. -- MillmoorRon MillmoorRon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6413 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26560

[slim] Feature Requset: Create playlist from current stream

2006-08-20 Thread superbad
So I am always finding good stations on Shoutcast, but when I want to save one to my playlists, I need to go to the computer, Google the originating site, open iTunes, manually type in the URL, save it to a playlist, and then rescan playlists. So I usually don't. What would be cool is an option

Re: [slim] Feature Requset: Create playlist from current stream

2006-08-20 Thread Michael Herger
What would be cool is an option under the right arrow, something like Save to New Playlist, that would create a new playlist for the current stream. There's the SavePlaylist plugin which does this for you. It's installed by default, but you might have to go to the Plugins menu to find it.

Re: [slim] Feature Requset: Create playlist from current stream

2006-08-20 Thread Phil Meyer
There's the SavePlaylist plugin which does this for you. It's installed by default, but you might have to go to the Plugins menu to find it. I have added the Save Playlist plugin into my PlaylistMan plugin too. Once installed, press and hold Add on the Now Playing screen. A menu will pop up,

[slim] Re: Feature Requset: Create playlist from current stream

2006-08-20 Thread superbad
Awesome, that is exactly what I was looking for, thanks. When did that sneak in there? -- superbad superbad's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53 View this thread:

[slim] Re: .WMA files not playing correctly

2006-08-20 Thread fingers
I looked at the bug today and it appears to be closed. Did this get fixed? I did a couple tests this morning. I ran a rescan of the libary (Clear Libary and rescan everything). Once finished I again had a new folder under ARTWORK that says NO ALBUM. Inside were a number of .wma files that

Re: [slim] Re: What makes the Transporter worth $1700 (or more) more than the SB3

2006-08-20 Thread Free Lunch
After some reflection, Transporter doesn't 'do it' for me. It is an over-priced monolithic design. You shouldn't have to pay $2000 to get 24/96 digital output. At that price point it is a bit like buying a TV with a VCR built in. I just want my multiple sb3s to be able to send digital output

[slim] No longer see Browse Music Folder

2006-08-20 Thread Plano_Mike
I used to have Browse Music Folder on both my web interface and via my remote. I no longer see it. I have looked around in the various configuration settings and can't seem to find it. Help! I am running SlimServer v 6.3.1 Help! TIA... Mike Deck -- Plano_Mike

Re: [slim] Re: What makes the Transporter worth $1700 (or more) more than the SB3

2006-08-20 Thread Jim Dibb
The firmware never was open source. On 8/20/06, Free Lunch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But the firmware is no longer open source, right? So 24/96 on thesb3 remains at the whim of Slim Devices.. If you want to get closer to the music, spend your money on microphones ;-)FL

[slim] Re: No longer see Browse Music Folder

2006-08-20 Thread matthijskoopmans
Hi, You've probably already checked this, but if not: in the web interface, player settings, menus, inactive menus... It is not listed there? Regards, Matt -- matthijskoopmans matthijskoopmans's Profile:

[slim] Re: No longer see Browse Music Folder

2006-08-20 Thread Plano_Mike
Correct. I do not see it in Inactive Menu Items. -- Plano_Mike Plano_Mike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5437 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26566

[slim] Re: What makes the Transporter worth $1700 (or more) more than the SB3

2006-08-20 Thread Fifer
freelunch Wrote: At that price point it is a bit like buying a TV with a VCR built in. No more so than many high end CD players surely? -- Fifer Fifer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=639 View

[slim] Re: Are you willing to pay for a Sirius Radio plug-in?

2006-08-20 Thread gamehendge2000
GoCubs Wrote: Hmmm running out of options here. Attached to this is a zip file with a playlist for one station (101.9 FM, Chicago) it uses Windows Media. Unzip and add to your playlist folder and try playing the one station it includes. For some reason it wasn't working with the radio

[slim] Re: Are you willing to pay for a Sirius Radio plug-in?

2006-08-20 Thread gamehendge2000
gamehendge2000 Wrote: Thanks for the file...importing as a playlist works fine, and it plays straight away. I am thinking it is more of a connection/firewall/etc issue at this point more so than anything else. Is there any unique port or anything else which the sirius plugin may

[slim] Re: Anyone have an SB2 for sale?

2006-08-20 Thread Kyle
C'mon, guys. Don't force me to go to eBay. -- Kyle Kyle's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2541 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25996

[slim] Re: What makes the Transporter worth $1700 (or more) more than the SB3

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
If Transporter sounds better in your system then it will be worth the money to those who take the sound so seriously that they throw loads of money at achieving their nirvanha. If you don't have a pretty high end system the chances of you noticing the difference between it and a SB3 are virtually

[slim] Re: Anyone have an SB2 for sale?

2006-08-20 Thread ModelCitizen
Seeing as you're desperate i'll sell you mine for $299.00 MC -- ModelCitizen Squeezebox2 Benchmark Dac1 Naim NAC 82 Naim NAP 250 Shahinian Arcs. Music catalog: http://modelcitizen.mine.nu/music.txt ModelCitizen's

Re: [slim] Re: Anyone have an SB2 for sale?

2006-08-20 Thread Ben Sandee
On 8/20/06, ModelCitizen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeing as you're desperate i'll sell you mine for $299.00Plus shipping + handling. I'll happily trade my SB2 for an SB3 too. Ben ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Anyone have an SB2 for sale?

2006-08-20 Thread Kyle
Ben Sandee Wrote: I'll happily trade my SB2 for an SB3 too. Ben No, thanks, But if you decide to buy an SB3, I might be interested in helping you recoup some of your investment. -- Kyle Kyle's Profile:

[slim] Re: Help! SB3 cannot connect wireless!

2006-08-20 Thread guano
was having dropouts for a couple of days using wirelees connection on a sb3/dlink624 then today it just stopped working. no wireless connectivity at all. tried the reinter ssid etc. to no avail, just no connection with the router. I'm running wep64 but that wasn't the problem. sb3 showed 73% in

[slim] Re: .WMA files not playing correctly

2006-08-20 Thread Brian Ritchie
fingers Wrote: I looked at the bug today and it appears to be closed. Did this get fixed? It's closed because it's considered a duplicate of another bug (2985), discussion of which seems to be active at the moment. The title of 2985 (WMA VBR transcoded to WAV truncated) made me wonder

[slim] Artwork not diplaying correctly

2006-08-20 Thread Wallaby
HI guys, I've done all the usual searches of the forums and the bugs and can't find any reference to my problem so I'm hoping that someone can help. I keep my artwork for flac files in the album folder and each cover is called folder.jpg. Nothing unusual there. My MP3 artwork is embedded in the

[slim] Re: Help! SB3 cannot connect wireless!

2006-08-20 Thread SoftwireEngineer
guano Wrote: was having dropouts for a couple of days using wirelees connection on a sb3/dlink624 then today it just stopped working. no wireless connectivity at all. tried the reinter ssid etc. to no avail, just no connection with the router. I'm running wep64 but that wasn't the problem.

[slim] Re: .WMA files not playing correctly

2006-08-20 Thread fingers
Wow! I will have to really sit down and read through this whole thing before I can reply to all. However, yes, I copy the uncorrupted files back to the machine with SlimServer. I can play the uncorrupted files just fine in Windows Media Player and also in SlimServer when I first copy them