[slim] 7.4 issues - controller slow and songs mixed up

2009-10-19 Thread pbol
Hi, I have two problems with 7.4 after having used it for about 2 weeks: 1: After a few hours the controller slows down and volume adjustment is almost not possible anymore. Needs to be restarted several times a day. 2: Mixed songs. I´ll give an example that occured today. I used the

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread AndreE
Pascal Hibon? you've brought valid point. It was the same for me. I've evaluated Squeeze Philosophy against Sonos and some others, coming to the market. It is exactly the Philosophy and the ideas and community behind were main selling points for me as well, but now it raises concern about the

Re: [slim] 7.4 issues - controller slow and songs mixed up

2009-10-19 Thread Mnyb
1. is fixed by 7.4.1 2. I've seen the bug mentioned can, not find it now I'm not at home -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes Mnyb's

Re: [slim] Is it possible to stream an arbitrary sound card to the squeezebox?

2009-10-19 Thread bpa
but I can't get that plug in to work properly despite a fair amount of tinkering. when i listen to wavin:0 nothing happens -squeezebox won't play it This may be a problem with the driver for your card. Do your testing using the Windows Accessory Recorder - if you can get Recorder to work

Re: [slim] Official iPhone/iPod Remote App?

2009-10-19 Thread morris_minor
Neither of my two controllers gets half as much use as iPeng. For me, this was the killer app that steered me towards the iPhone in the first place; it even made up for the iPhone's crap camera (after the old N95 . . ). The latest update to iPeng was a big improvement, too. Thanks Pippin! --

Re: [slim] Official iPhone/iPod Remote App?

2009-10-19 Thread ModelCitizen
pippin;474157 Wrote: I should add that I do get really good support from the side of Logitech if it comes to understand how things work or to make things work, they have also always been very responsive to work on all the feature requests I file towards the server. That's great as I am sure

Re: [slim] Official iPhone/iPod Remote App?

2009-10-19 Thread Panotaker
I just got my Transporter on Friday. I found out about Ipeng yesterday and got the app for my Iphone. I love that app! It is super slick. I was surprised that I got it working with no problems and got the basics figured out. The touch screen is a little too sensitive, but I probably just have to

Re: [slim] SoftSqueeze...???

2009-10-19 Thread ralphy
erland;471163 Wrote: SlaveSqueeze: Software player for without a display, can only be controlled through web interface, Controller/Radio/Touch/SqueezePlay or a player it's synchronized with. *squeezeslave* does support a display similiar to the slimp3. The display can be the computer screen

Re: [slim] Official iPhone/iPod Remote App?

2009-10-19 Thread andynormancx
Panotaker;474315 Wrote: The touch screen is a little too sensitive, but I probably just have to get used to it. I think you'll find that other touch screens you have used were too insensitive ;) It is always interesting to see people who have used resistive touch screens have their first

Re: [slim] SoftSqueeze...???

2009-10-19 Thread Chunkywizard
Huntsen;471179 Wrote: I installed SqueezePlay Beta from the 7.4 downloads page - and when it recognises my library, it's very good. The trouble is, this only happens about once in every 50 attempts. SqueezePlay needs an awful lot more beta testing and development - but that doesn't sell

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2009-10-19 Thread TMS
Thanks for this. Works fine :) Now if the stupid squeezebox server would be smart enough to not use proxy for local addresses, everything would be fine. Took me a while to remember to open ports in the servers fire wall :) -- TMS

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread DiSNEYN
Sorry, here are my information: server operating system and hardware: Windows XP INTEL CORE 2 DUO E8400 3.0GHZ 6MB 1333MHZ S-775 /INTEL DG45ID G45 S-775 M-ATX / CORSAIR 4GB VS DDR2 PC6400 800MHZ CL5 (2X2GB) SATA Western Digital 320 GB Harddrive SC/SbS version: Version: 7.4.0 - r28672 @ Mon Sep

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread pippin
What file format do you use for local files? -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote, at penguinlovesmusic.com pippin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=13777 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread DiSNEYN
pippin;474341 Wrote: What file format do you use for local files? MP3, both CBR and VBR. btw, love your software ipeng (I bought it @ appstore) Thanks for your help! /Hans -- DiSNEYN DiSNEYN's Profile:

[slim] Galaxy (Galaxie) gone?

2009-10-19 Thread chenrikson
I have always enjoyed the Canadian music service Galaxy. Within the last few days (7.4 upgrade??) the feeds from Radioio are longer active, and a search doesn't come up with the feeds either. Is this music service gone from the net? -- I assume it is still available on Bell ExpressVu. --

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread Mnyb
what kind of router do you have ? -- Mnyb No it can NOT be controlled with iTunes Mnyb's Profile:

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread pippin
DiSNEYN;474345 Wrote: MP3, both CBR and VBR. btw, love your software ipeng (I bought it @ appstore) Thanks :-) Do you see the same issues when you leave Baby (Radio) out of the equation? Could you try to update to the most recent 7.4.1 beta? -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread audiomuze
Thanks for the tip. Pro-Ject Phono Box II USB on order - now they can have the best of both worlds. -- audiomuze audiomuze's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=33613 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread DiSNEYN
Mnyb;474353 Wrote: what kind of router do you have ? D-Link Dir 855 /Hans -- DiSNEYN DiSNEYN's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5070 View this thread:

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread bradcook
Strange - this is exactly teh same sort of behaviour I was having. I installed 7.4.0 and started having problems with the SBR in the kitchen (the SB2 in the lounge is always rock solid). Blue light disconnecting... coming back white ... no sound - even though the controller was showing the

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread Phil Leigh
bradcook;474369 Wrote: Strange - this is exactly teh same sort of behaviour I was having. I installed 7.4.0 and started having problems with the SBR in the kitchen (the SB2 in the lounge is always rock solid). Blue light disconnecting... coming back white ... no sound - even though the

Re: [slim] Is it possible to stream an arbitrary sound card to the squeezebox?

2009-10-19 Thread robotron2
I read through the note but haven't tried the command line trouble shooting yet. I am using Squeezebox version 7.4 and had to modify the .xml file for the version number there is an error in the bottom left of Squeezebox (not every time I try to go to wavin:0) which says something like

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread DiSNEYN
pippin;474356 Wrote: Thanks :-) Do you see the same issues when you leave Baby (Radio) out of the equation? Could you try to update to the most recent 7.4.1 beta? Same result when leaving baby outside this. I will try to install the latest beta to see if it makes any diffrents. Thanks /

Re: [slim] Is it possible to stream an arbitrary sound card to the squeezebox?

2009-10-19 Thread bpa
If you are using the latest version of WaveInput 1.05 for Windows - there is no need to modify install.xml. Please use 1.05 and use automated install process. If you are not using the latest version then there are 7.4 incompatibilities which comes to light under some config in 7.3 which may be

Re: [slim] Sync

2009-10-19 Thread DiSNEYN
DiSNEYN;474377 Wrote: Same result when leaving baby outside this. I will try to install the latest beta to see if it makes any diffrents. Thanks / Hans With the latest beta it works PERFECT Thanks Pippin! Now the the question is what in the official version that was wrong?

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread TiredLegs
bradcook;474369 Wrote: So i guess my forced power removal reset the XILIX ?See here for how to reset Xilinx: http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Hardware_Reset_commands#Reset_Audio_Hardware_.28aka_Xilinx_Reset.29 -- TiredLegs

Re: [slim] 7.4 shows wrong BITRATE

2009-10-19 Thread rblnr
Yeah, I'm guessing the Native setting for ALAC in 7.4 refers to the upcoming Touch and whatever else may be able to handle ALAC natively too. Same thing though on the VBR -- shows, for example the a 1021kbps VBR track is being converted to 705.6 ABR. What's that about? -- rblnr

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread erland
Mnyb;474056 Wrote: A larger group of beta testers are needed, sometimes i wonder if I'm completely alone with my choice of OS and hardware (clarkconnect 4.2 on mini itx via-epia ). It is naturally so that bug's slips by when all user cases are not covered by logitech and/or beta testers.

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread maggior
Mnyb;474208 Wrote: RIAA/Phono stage is a jungle , I'm surprised that there are cheap alternatives . I thought phono stage had gone high end boutique stuff only . I think they are more mainstream now because PCs don't have a phono stage on their input and modern receivers don't include them

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2009-10-19 Thread flattermann
I’M HAPPY TO PRESENT YOU SQUEEZECOMMANDER 0.9.2. It is now available in Android Market. This new version includes several new features and many bug fixes. It includes support for playlists, favorites and apps. You can now play/rename/delete playlists and favorites, but not yet save/edit

Re: [slim] SoftSqueeze...???

2009-10-19 Thread corbey
Chunkywizard;474326 Wrote: Try the 7.4.1 nightly build. I believe it solves the problem you are seeing HTH CW Just downloaded the latest build and so far it's working well. Much, MUCH better than the first time I downloaded SqueezePlay a few months ago. Haven't tried Sync yet. How well

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore

2009-10-19 Thread Sune
vagskal;471456 Wrote: Cache flushed, but the behaviour persists. Yup, that's the issue I've always been having with iPeng and SC 7-7.3. Exactly :-) And cache flushing does not help. With SS 7.4.1 I do not seem to experience this - which is really nice! I do however, still feel that the app

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread AndreE
erland;474437 Wrote: The problem is that everyone doesn't want to participate in beta testing, some just like to have a stable system and listen to their music. Hi erland, is is a valid point. I would be glad to, but only when I have time Most of the time my family is using devices, sorry

Re: [slim] 7.4 shows wrong BITRATE

2009-10-19 Thread JJZolx
rblnr;474435 Wrote: Yeah, I'm guessing the Native setting for ALAC in 7.4 refers to the upcoming Touch and whatever else may be able to handle ALAC natively too. Same thing though on the VBR -- shows, for example that a 1021kbps VBR track is being converted to 705.6 ABR. What's that

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread Roger66
AndreE;474477 Wrote: ... but Logitech is a bg company with very well established processes and known and proved quality records!!! Really ? What about the mouseware 2007/2008, where logitech wasn't able for month (!) to deliver a mouseware not producing an error message EACH time

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread Mnyb
maggior;474450 Wrote: I think they are more mainstream now because PCs don't have a phono stage on their input and modern receivers don't include them for the most part any more. There is a mainstream demand for these devices now. I got one last year that has a built-in headphone amp, a DAC

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread gharris999
I'm finding a very interesting correlation here. The odds that 7.4.x will be capable of playing any given track in my collection (ALL of which were playable under 7.3.x) seem to be inversely proportional to Logitech's PE ratio. -- gharris999

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-19 Thread bobkoure
If you completely remove the folder holding one of the dual listing albums from your scan (just move it somewhere) and then do a find new music scan what happens? Sorry it's a question and not an answer, but this is how I'd start prodding thee system to see what had gone awry... -- bobkoure

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-19 Thread bobkoure
As a BTW, if you're using a SB2, I'm not sure there's much of any improvement to be had in 7.4x over 7.34 anyway. -- bobkoure bobkoure's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14646 View this thread:

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread pablolie
The problem with 7.4.0, it seems, is that it is still a beta release but delivered as a semi-mandatory stable upgrade. And that was a mistake. If it had been optional, and there had been a warning, I would have no right to overly complain. Since it was forced upon me given the fact I have

[slim] Classic PSU failed

2009-10-19 Thread toaster75
I have a failed psu for a slimdevices branded Classic. Can someone advise me where i can get a direct replacement. Mant thanks in advance. Toaster -- toaster75 toaster75's Profile:

Re: [slim] Classic PSU failed

2009-10-19 Thread Peter314
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=433282#post433282 -- Peter314 Peter314's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14028 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=70025

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore

2009-10-19 Thread ajkidle
Apologies if this has already been asked. I looked for it and didn't find anything. I'm having trouble with the ADD mode. I want to add individual songs to the end of my playlist, which I understand is what this is supposed to do. Works as described for my local FLAC library, but does not

Re: [slim] 7.4.# and multiple track listing

2009-10-19 Thread jimzak
I'm seeing the same bug with a brand new server computer and new install of 7.4.0. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=474631#post474631 -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet

Re: [slim] PDA-controller SlimControl 0.95

2009-10-19 Thread Locuth
Hello everybody Sorry for beeing gone for so long. I have been moving and had not internet for several weeks. The registration service is now online again and so am I. @eddieflyer: No, SControl does not yet support the SqueezeNetwork You'll have to have SqueezeCenter running. -- Locuth Use

Re: [slim] Worst customer service ever!

2009-10-19 Thread Altec
Djoel;474181 Wrote: Thanks Altec and hope you get your call on Monday and everything goes well, and no one scream at you. I sold my Transporter today,lost out on some cash but I least I have my sanity lol.. Just couldn't keep something that was giving me such a head ache every time I

Re: [slim] Is it possible to stream an arbitrary sound card to the squeezebox?

2009-10-19 Thread pski
I think the best info I've seen involves the stereo stream from winders. Most modern soundcards do NOT support this output (which is recordable from most software streams ..) This stream is largely unavailable for this particular reason. So. You cannot record. P Of course, I could be wrong.

Re: [slim] In other forums, I see moved

2009-10-19 Thread radish
I agree that the forum names should be changed as appropriate, I also happen to think there should be a Classic/SB3 forum, and somewhere to discuss 3rd party software other than plugins (e.g. iPeng). Alas, I don't have powers to enact such a change. I (and collectively we as mods) do however

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] iPeng 1.2 for iPhone now on the AppStore

2009-10-19 Thread pippin
ajkidle;474633 Wrote: Apologies if this has already been asked. I looked for it and didn't find anything. I'm having trouble with the ADD mode. I want to add individual songs to the end of my playlist, which I understand is what this is supposed to do. Works as described for my local

Re: [slim] Official iPhone/iPod Remote App?

2009-10-19 Thread mortslim
Three cheers for iPeng. Makes the whole squeezebox experience much better. -- mortslim mortslim's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11039 View this thread:

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread maggior
I'm glad to see that you've calmed down. I was extermemly frustrated when I purchased the Duet a little over a year ago. I really felt let down, escpecially since I went out of my way to sing the product's praises! I got over it and didn't let it kill my enthusiasm for the product. I'm just

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread maggior
Mnyb;474576 Wrote: Eeek I eyeballed one of these USB turntables :) omg is there no limit to how crappy things can be, If you want vinyl for no money at all get something from a flee market you can find turntables made of actual metal and wood , change the pickup and maybe the drive belt ,

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread radish
gfuchs;474065 Wrote: If they want more beta testers, I would be happy to buy a Touch if they would let me. Greg (waving a credit card in the air) This is about SC/SBS releases, anyone can beta test those for free :) -- radish 'HELP ME RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH!'

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread Pat Farrell
maggior wrote: Mnyb;474576 Wrote: Eeek I eyeballed one of these USB turntables :) omg is there no limit to how crappy things can be, If you want vinyl for no money at all get I've yet to read anything good about the USB turntables. There was also a USB tape deck - that made me cringe too

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread pablolie
Let me be clear: I would not have bought all the products you see in my sig line unless I loved the concept and potential and on 99.99% of the time execution on the product. I remain a big fan of the concept. I have always irrationally loved playing music of my historically very reliable SB3s (I

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread maggior
pfarrell;474707 Wrote: They record/play something related to the music in the LP. So, you could say it produces something that is almost, but not quite, entirely unlike music. :-). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrases_from_The_Hitchhiker's_Guide_to_the_Galaxy#Not_entirely_unlike --

Re: [slim] Standalone phono stage?

2009-10-19 Thread Pat Farrell
maggior wrote: So, you could say it produces something that is almost, but not quite, entirely unlike music. :-). For sure. Especially if you are one of the folks that claim that LPs sound better than CDs. These folks tend to be obsessive about LPs, turntables, cartridges, vertical alignment

Re: [slim] I officially declare my HATE for 7.4...

2009-10-19 Thread peterw
pablolie;474706 Wrote: upgrade my main player (the one that has the scratches now) IIRC, Mike Valera (web monkey for Logi/Slim Devices before the global economic downturn trimmed the Logitech SMBU payroll) recommended Meguiar's plastic polish products for touching up such stuff. -- peterw

[slim] Scratch Removal

2009-10-19 Thread Pat Farrell
upgrade my main player (the one that has the scratches now) IIRC, Mike Valera (web monkey for Logi/Slim Devices before the global economic downturn trimmed the Logitech SMBU payroll) recommended Meguiar's plastic polish products for touching up such stuff. I used that stuff for years. I