Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread Nonreality
RonM;329725 Wrote: You got it. Almost all the web traffic (here and elsewhere) is about eliminating gaps -- it's like the whole world has gone techno. While some of my recordings (e.g. Dark Side Of The Moon) are best heard gapless, it's not true for everything. In fact, to my taste,

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread Toonie
I know this might sound like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, but could you try creating a 2 second long silent track? Then you could add it to your playlists selectively, IE not in between tracks of Dark Side Of The Moon but insert it between passages in your classical collection. Regards,

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
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

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread ModelCitizen
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

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread egd
Thanks. Rumour has it that Asus will soon be releasing a touchscreen eeepc. I imagine it would do the job quite nicely. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic... Integrating

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
egd;329751 Wrote: Thanks. Rumour has it that Asus will soon be releasing a touchscreen eeepc. I imagine it would do the job quite nicely. Gigabyte has a convertable tablet Netbook on its way. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/News/Notebook/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1398 This could be a very cool and

Re: [slim] Does anyone buy MP3s from Amazon?

2008-08-16 Thread Phil Karn
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:58 PM, Goodsounds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, what is your take on the CD quality issue? I personally prefer vinyl to plastic based on my listening experiences, but do you think that to be unfounded? Wow. A vinyl fan who is actually open to the possibility that

Re: [slim] Linking artists

2008-08-16 Thread ralphpnj
Interesting thread and related to this earlier thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43750 Only thing was during the discussion on the earlier thread I was told many things, some true and some not true, but the one thing I was not told was Boy, what a good idea!. So how come now

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread simbo
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

Re: [slim] 7.1/7.2 fails to remember previous menu position from Now Playing screen?

2008-08-16 Thread Michael Herger
This has been an enlightening thread. Like others I thought the behavior totally erratic. It would really enhance the user experience if the Now Playing functionality made logical sense. I think it's great that you all speak up about the confusion this has been causing. But we'd need a

Re: [slim] Anyone in Leeds/Yorkshire, UK ?

2008-08-16 Thread bonze
Maybe we can ask if they will setup a dating forum ;) -- bonze TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3 - SqueezeCenter Version: 7.3 - 22602 3 x wireless SB3 + a Duet bonze's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6150

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread signor_rossi
If a screen of 4 is big enough for you the cheapest way is to just get an used Nokia770, run Squeezeplay on the server and present its interface via VNC or RDP on the Nokia770. Worked surprisingly good for me (I will probably switch to a FreeNAS/SlimNAS box soon as server, so I won't use it

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread autopilot
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,

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread Michael Herger
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

Re: [slim] I-Dosers?

2008-08-16 Thread autopilot
Sounds like bollocks to me. I have listened to plenty of way out ambient electronica, which certainly takes you on a journey, but it's never going to be anything like actually taking drugs (i can assure you of that). -- autopilot *Server:* SC7.1b (Windows Vista 64) *Players:* Squeezebox 3

Re: [slim] Squeeze controller losing network connection

2008-08-16 Thread Stevan
I also tried disableing the auto-refresh option in Squeezecenter. And since disabling it, I never had a blue icon anymore! I have disabled it for three days now and everything works as a charm. After updating the library the blue icon shows up again! -- Stevan

Re: [slim] Squeezecenter and Roberts internet radios (also Sangean)

2008-08-16 Thread parubini
In the end I gave up and returned the Roberts WM201. I was able to get it work with Windows MediaPlayer 11 as a uPnP client but failed to get it to reliably use the stream from squeezecenter. Since streaming works fine to my pc's I assume this is a Roberts problem. Shame, because as an internet

Re: [slim] Linking artists

2008-08-16 Thread egd
ralphpnj;329770 Wrote: In any event, I'm glad to see that others are beginning to see the potential of a fully linked music library/database and that the discussion is continuing. Hopefully this thread will ultimately bear more fruit than that earlier thread. I doubt it will result in any

[slim] Visit Mountainview?

2008-08-16 Thread carrera
Hi, im from Germany, and I will have the chance to go to California (Palo Alto) which is near Mountainview. So I was asking myself, if its possible to visit Slim Devices, and of course if they sell their Products there - maybe with a little discount. So it would be great if someone could tell

Re: [slim] Tune-In URL parser is picky in SC7.1

2008-08-16 Thread toby10
tigersim;329673 Wrote: Hi there, Found an odd problem in my new SC7.1 install. I couldn't see why none of my streaming URLs would work in TuneIn URL, or as a Favourite. Then I discovered that they now only work with a trailing slash. This is technically correct - e.g. http://google.com

[slim] Album Sort Order on Controller

2008-08-16 Thread maggior
I posted this message in another thread which I later realized was part of the Beta forum. Since the beta is long over, I figured I'd move it over here: Has anybody noticed that the sort order is not consistent depending on how you got to the list of albums? I have mine set up so that the sort

Re: [slim] Visit Mountainview?

2008-08-16 Thread PSSO
Maybe this can help http://www.slimdevices.com/au_directions.html -- PSSO Ole PSSO's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11678 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51151

Re: [slim] SC does not find all my albums

2008-08-16 Thread Nico Dijkhuizen
Tx, How do I know whether the tags are OK or not? I did a full rescan several times, with different outcomes. -- Nico Dijkhuizen Nico Dijkhuizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9168 View this

[slim] Squeezebox crashes

2008-08-16 Thread grimholtz
Hi, One of my squeezeboxes crashes and restarts whenever I try to connect it to my wireless network. I get as far as choosing WPA security. Then, on the next screen where I should enter the WPA password, the squeezebox freezes and reboots. It connects fine to a neighbor's unsecured Wifi

Re: [slim] Visit Mountainview?

2008-08-16 Thread MrC
Tell us more about your visit! -- MrC MrC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=468 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51151

Re: [slim] Squeezebox crashes

2008-08-16 Thread SilverRS8
grimholtz;329831 Wrote: Hi, One of my squeezeboxes crashes and restarts whenever I try to connect it to my wireless network. I get as far as choosing WPA security. Then, on the next screen where I should enter the WPA password, the squeezebox freezes and reboots. It connects fine to a

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
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

Re: [slim] Squeezebox crashes

2008-08-16 Thread grimholtz
It worked! Thanks! However, the hardware reset is done by holding 1 while turning on the power (according to 'the wiki' (http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Hardware_Reset_commands)). I used 1, not add, and it worked. thanks again -- grimholtz

Re: [slim] Squeezecenter and Roberts internet radios (also Sangean)

2008-08-16 Thread Paul Webster
I have a similar radio (Reciva-based) and I am pretty sure that streaming from the SqueezeCenter works less well than it used to compared to SlimServer. Did much change in the regular MP3 (Shoutcast style) streaming ability after version 5? It is not really possible to debug from the internet

Re: [slim] No Alien BBC on 7.1

2008-08-16 Thread mspaddler
Thanks for info re new plugin. I downloaded the plugin but I'm afraid I don't seem able to make it run. I am using Vista so it should unzip automatically. Any clues? Brian -- mspaddler mspaddler's Profile:

Re: [slim] SC needs an embedded player, folder.jpg db

2008-08-16 Thread Fleury
I know Moose is a fancy slipcover for SC, but my point is that the minute or two it takes 600 album covers to load in SC takes about 15 seconds or less in Moose. Moose does a far superior job of handling cover art. If it is drawing on the same db cache file as SC, then something in the web

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread y360
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

Re: [slim] reordering folders when adding to favorites

2008-08-16 Thread Capt. Queeg
I turned off the OPML editor thingy in settings, and now the problem seems to be gone. I can now add tracks to Favorites without it reording albums. -- Capt. Queeg Capt. Queeg's Profile:

Re: [slim] No Alien BBC on 7.1

2008-08-16 Thread bpa
Any clues? Only if you provide more info. You haven't provided any info except that you are running Vista. For example, 1. What version of SC are you running ? 2. Did you have AlienBBC running ? If so what version ? 3. What do you mean The Alien BBC option has gone! I was listening to

Re: [slim] reordering folders when adding to favorites

2008-08-16 Thread Capt. Queeg
that didn't work either. It seems that the album reordering occurs once tracks are *played* from the Favorites page. -- Capt. Queeg Capt. Queeg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15904 View this

[slim] Mac user: should I upgrade 6.5.1 to 7.1?

2008-08-16 Thread whitman
I'm using Slimserver 6.5.1 on my desktop iMac, OSX 10.4.11, all running well and fine. I need to keep up with Alien BBC developments relating to the changes to the BBC website, and it looks like this is only going to work if I move up to 7.1. I have not moved to 7 so far because it doesn't

Re: [slim] Visit Mountainview?

2008-08-16 Thread SuperQ
You will want to contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to let them know you would like a tour. They're busy working most days. :) They don't offer discounts for visits, but they do have refurbished gear from time to time. -- SuperQ

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread gbruzzo
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

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread toby10
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

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread gbruzzo
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/

Re: [slim] SC needs an embedded player, folder.jpg db

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
Fleury;329847 Wrote: Is it a separate software app like SS or integrated into the SC GUI? SqueezePlay is a seperate app, but isn't written in Java, so doesn't have some of the inherent problems of SoftSqueeze. -- funkstar

Re: [slim] Anyone in Leeds/Yorkshire, UK ?

2008-08-16 Thread consciouspnm
AndyWright;329693 Wrote: Any SB users out there in Leeds or Yorkshire, UK? I'm looking for someone to 'compare notes' with on my setup. Currently comprises an SB3 fed a diet of Flac into NuForce amps and Linn Espek speakers. Anyone want to come for a listen? A. I live in

Re: [slim] SC needs an embedded player, folder.jpg db

2008-08-16 Thread radish
Fleury;329847 Wrote: I know Moose is a fancy slipcover for SC, but my point is that the minute or two it takes 600 album covers to load in SC takes about 15 seconds or less in Moose. Moose does a far superior job of handling cover art. If it is drawing on the same db cache file as SC, then

Re: [slim] SC does not find all my albums

2008-08-16 Thread andifor
Nico Dijkhuizen;329662 Wrote: SC does not find all my albums. Newly added albums to my collection are rarely found. I scan, I rescan, I moved my collection to an other harddisk. No joy. Here is some info re; my set up. SqueezeCenter-versie: 7.2 - 22491 @ Sun Aug 10 02:01:51 PDT 2008

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread ModelCitizen
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.

Re: [slim] Squeezebox crashes

2008-08-16 Thread radish
Glad it's working again for you, but the wiki was wrong :) I fixed it. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51155

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread ModelCitizen
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

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread radish
RonM;329725 Wrote: My problem is that I have music from a variety of sources. Some of it has naturally occurring gaps, as in most CDs or LPs, but some doesn't. This is the interesting bit for me. The keeping gaps where they should be problem is typically solved by the CD ripper adding the

Re: [slim] 7.1/7.2 fails to remember previous menu position from Now Playing screen?

2008-08-16 Thread ModelCitizen
mherger;329779 Wrote: I think it's great that you all speak up about the confusion Yes, isn't it. mherger;329779 Wrote: But we'd need a clear idea on how the design should be before we can change it's current behaviour. This thread has a few purposes, one of which is to open a discussion

Re: [slim] Album Sort Order on Controller

2008-08-16 Thread radish
Yup, same thing happening here. Feel free to raise a bug report, doesn't sound like it's as intended. -- radish radish's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=77 View this thread:

[slim] Slimserver 7.1 With Network Drive

2008-08-16 Thread samwardill
I have my music on a network drive. Slimserver doesn't recognise this drive letter so I can't map to it. Any ideas? -- samwardill samwardill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8479 View this

Re: [slim] 7.1/7.2 fails to remember previous menu position from Now Playing screen?

2008-08-16 Thread SadGamerGeek
Wow - ModelCitizen has done a fantastic job of putting into clear language exactly why the Now Playing situation is so horribly confusing! I have had SBs for a few years now, but I've always been so frustrated by how that setting/screen/screensaver functioned... It's just never worked exactly

Re: [slim] Mac user: should I upgrade 6.5.1 to 7.1?

2008-08-16 Thread Evan_E
Mac user running 7.0.1 here - while I haven't yet upgraded to 7.1 (I'm also of the if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it school), I've found no problems w/ 7.0.1, and the UI improvements to be a huge step up. I'm actually skimming the forums right now to see if any Mac users have had problems upgrading

Re: [slim] SC needs an embedded player, folder.jpg db

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
radish;329895 Wrote: Why are you loading 600 covers? That's always going to take time because of the way HTTP works (only a few can be requested at a time) You can up the maximum simultaneous conenctions in FireFox quite easily. May well help a lot.

Re: [slim] Slimserver 7.1 With Network Drive

2008-08-16 Thread funkstar
try the UNC path name instead. For example: \\NAS\Share\music -- funkstar funkstar's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2335 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=51163

[slim] Ethernet Only

2008-08-16 Thread mfpreach
I was under the assumption that you don't really require wifi because of the ethernet port on the squeeze box, and was hoping I could use ethernet with the controller connecting to the squeezebox. I have wifi in my house but it is disconnecting a lot and it isn't inconvenient to hardwire the

Re: [slim] Ethernet Only

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
Do a factory reset and you'll be able to start over. Unplug the power, hold down the '+' key on the remote aimed at the SB3 and plug the power back in. The screen should say 'factory reset'. -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego A.E.S., S.M.P.T.E., S.P.A.R.S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [slim] Mac user: should I upgrade 6.5.1 to 7.1?

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
I'm running 7.2 on my Mac MINI server (OS 10.4.11) and haven't had any problems. The BIGGEST advantage I like about 7.x is that I can now sync multiple players while connected to Pandora or any other web based music service. I have an SB3 at my office that streams from the server here at home.

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread egd
signor_rossi;329778 Wrote: there is no EEE Netbook with touchscreen in the works Google: +eeepc +touchscreen and follow some links. -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world peace is utterly unrealistic...

Re: [slim] Ethernet Only

2008-08-16 Thread mfpreach
Hi, I already did a factory reset, no go. I think I have bigger problems, It won't connect to ethernet at all, it just says unable to connect to your ethernet network. I tried this via a router and directly out to the internet neither worked. DO you think there might be something physically

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread egd
signor_rossi;329778 Wrote: and there is no EEE Netbook with touchscreen in the workshttp://digg.com/linux_unix/Confirmed_8_9P_EeePC_with_Touchscreen_GPS_in_May_June -- egd Internet forums: conclusive proof depth of gene pool is indeed variable, monkeys can be taught to cut code, and world

Re: [slim] Touchscreen integration?

2008-08-16 Thread signor_rossi
egd;329935 Wrote: http://digg.com/linux_unix/Confirmed_8_9P_EeePC_with_Touchscreen_GPS_in_May_June LOL, almost answered to your answer you edited. Besides, this is info from march, they talk about may/june as release date and we already have mid-august. Bye, signorRossi. -- signor_rossi

[slim] Squeezebox 1 incorrect Now Playing display

2008-08-16 Thread webdeck
I am running SqueezeCenter 7.1.0 on a MacPro running Mac OS X 10.5.4. I have several SlimDevices players on my wired network: 1 SliMP3, 1 Squeezebox v1, and 2 Squeezebox v2s. The SliMP3 and the Squeezebox v2s function properly. However, my Squeezebox v1 does not. The problem with the

Re: [slim] stopping at end of track

2008-08-16 Thread Carlos
I think that I have cracked it (hopefully) I am syncing between an SB2 the newest squeezebox and SoftSqueeze. When I unsync SoftSqueeze the problem goes away. I'll let you know if it comes back. -- Carlos Carlos's

Re: [slim] Slimserver 7.1 With Network Drive

2008-08-16 Thread samwardill
This doesn't seem to work. It just says Invalid value \\SLIMSERVER-109\ for audiodir Invalid value \\SLIMSERVER-109\ for playlistdir -- samwardill samwardill's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8479

Re: [slim] Mac user: should I upgrade 6.5.1 to 7.1?

2008-08-16 Thread whitman
Thanks Eric and Evan. Maybe the step to make is to 7.0 rather than 7.1, for now? I'm using two SB3s, in different rooms. Did either of you upgrade from 6 up to 7? Was the actual process of upgrading problematical? Did you simply install 'over' the earlier version? You need to reinstall

Re: [slim] Slimserver 7.1 With Network Drive

2008-08-16 Thread Kuben72
\\SLIMSERVER-109\ is not a share. You need something after \\SLIMSERVER-109\ like \\SLIMSERVER-109\Music -- Kuben72 /Kuben72 Kuben72's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15308 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Anyone in Leeds/Yorkshire, UK ?

2008-08-16 Thread AndyWright
bonze;329777 Wrote: Maybe we can ask if they will setup a dating forum ;) yes, having re-read my own post it did sound a bit like a request for one ! What I was *meant* to be getting across (and failed miserably!) was that although on paper the components should sound good, overall I'm a bit

Re: [slim] Slimserver 7.1 With Network Drive

2008-08-16 Thread samwardill
Tried this. still doesn't work Invalid value \\SLIMSERVER-109\Qmultimedia for audiodir Invalid value \\SLIMSERVER-109\Qmultimedia\iTunes\Sams iTunes Library for playlistdir -- samwardill samwardill's Profile:

Re: [slim] Mac user: should I upgrade 6.5.1 to 7.1?

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
Any plugins that you are using in 6 will probably need to be upgraded, plus they go into a different folder. SlimServer had its own folder within PREFERENCES in your user LIBRARY folder, but SqueezeCenter files live in the APPLICATION SUPPORT folder within LIBRARY. Again, I'm running the beta

Re: [slim] Ethernet Only

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
If you connected DIRECTLY to the ethernet port of your server you need to use a crossover cable and, most likely, issue a static IP to both the server and the player. When you used a router, was it setup to issue DHCP? -- Eric Seaberg Eric Seaberg - San Diego A.E.S., S.M.P.T.E., S.P.A.R.S.

Re: [slim] Universal Remote Code - JVC DVD?

2008-08-16 Thread jojopuppyfish
unclepuncle;323417 Wrote: MY SB3 remote is broken but I have a Sony universal remote controller and I have read that I can use a Universal rmeote to control the SB3 and that it uses the JVC DVD codecs. Does anyone know the best remote code (3 or 4 digit) for this purpose? I have a

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread gbruzzo
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.

Re: [slim] Napster integration

2008-08-16 Thread gbruzzo
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,

Re: [slim] Album Sort Order on Controller

2008-08-16 Thread maggior
Hi Radish (fellow New Jersian :-) - I've submitted a bug about this here: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=9187 Thanks for your confirmation on this. -- maggior Rich - Setup: 2 SB3s, 1 duet. SuSE 10.2 Server running SqueezeCenter 7.1

[slim] MusicIP scan problem

2008-08-16 Thread RBMitch2
Just set up my Squeezecenter to use MusicIp and now when I do a music scan - either complete or refresh - it only shows track 1 from each album. Any help will be much appreciated. -- RBMitch2 RBMitch2's Profile:

Re: [slim] Duets on EBay for $325 and free shipping

2008-08-16 Thread damager
Yeah - mine arrived yesterday. Excellent, unopened, quick shipment. Great deal! -- damager damager's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15940 View this thread:

[slim] Itunes Library

2008-08-16 Thread CaribbeanSoul
Only a part of my itunes library is read by Squeezebox Duet. I have cleared and rescanned to no avail. Much of what is missing are the songs I have purchased and downloaded on itunes and not my ripped music. What I am doing wrong?? Thanks for any help in advance. -- CaribbeanSoul

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread RonM
radish;329903 Wrote: This is the interesting bit for me. The keeping gaps where they should be problem is typically solved by the CD ripper adding the gap on the end of the preceding track. I'm assuming these tracks your talking about are downloaded? If downloaded files aren't including the

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
RonM;329620 Wrote: There might well be an obvious answer to this question that I should know, but I can't figure it out. You know it sounds like a transcoding problem to me. Are you playing LOSSLESS files and asking the server to transcode to MP3 or the like? This would certainly point to a

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread RonM
I have a mix of files -- most of my ripped CDs are ripped to lossless WMA -- I'd have used FLAC except that I use WMP as my computer player and it doesn't support flac natively. Most of these ex-CD tunes have an adequate gap, and it's not a problem. I'm very sure that the problem isn't processor

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread radish
RonM;329977 Wrote: Not all CD rippers routinely and automatically put in two seconds. Just to be precise, it's not really the ripper putting in exactly 2 seconds, it's just including the postgap in the file. Normal studio recorded CD's are typically mastered with a 2 second postgap so you

Re: [slim] Itunes Library

2008-08-16 Thread radish
Due to Apple licensing Squeezebox can't playback anything bought from the iTunes store which includes DRM. This is most of their content (some more recent files don't have DRM and are playable). -- radish radish's

Re: [slim] Itunes Library

2008-08-16 Thread iPhone
CaribbeanSoul;329976 Wrote: Only a part of my itunes library is read by Squeezebox Duet. I have cleared and rescanned to no avail. Much of what is missing are the songs I have purchased and downloaded on itunes and not my ripped music. What I am doing wrong?? Thanks for any help in advance.

Re: [slim] SC needs an embedded player, folder.jpg db

2008-08-16 Thread radish
funkstar;329919 Wrote: You can up the maximum simultaneous conenctions in FireFox quite easily. May well help a lot. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1854513,00.asp But you can't set it differently for local vs internet servers (AFAIK). Setting too high a value could cause

Re: [slim] Itunes Library

2008-08-16 Thread CaribbeanSoul
That makes sense. They are protected AAC audio files. Thanks for the great responses. I appreciate the thought. -- CaribbeanSoul CaribbeanSoul's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16219 View this

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 1 incorrect Now Playing display

2008-08-16 Thread radish
Weird... :) Certainly not a hardware issue (or at least I can't imagine how it could be). Is the SB1 running the correct firmware? What format are the files - any transcoding going on? Are any of the players synced? -- radish

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 1 incorrect Now Playing display

2008-08-16 Thread webdeck
radish;329990 Wrote: Weird... :) Certainly not a hardware issue (or at least I can't imagine how it could be). Is the SB1 running the correct firmware? What format are the files - any transcoding going on? Are any of the players synced? I've held brightness to update its firmware, so it

[slim] Connection Keeps Dropping Out

2008-08-16 Thread cliffo
Hi All, I've had a Squeezebox2 for some years now and am now having issues maintaining a connection via wireless with WPA security. I upgraded several months ago to a Billion 7404VGP ADLS/router/VOIP device and have noticed problems since then. What happens is a song will be playing, the

Re: [slim] Gaps between tracks

2008-08-16 Thread Eric Seaberg
radish;329985 Wrote: Just to be precise, it's not really the ripper putting in exactly 2 seconds, it's just including the postgap in the file. Normal studio recorded CD's are typically mastered with a 2 second postgap so you end up with 2 secs of silence at the end of each ripped track