Re: [slim] Squeezebox 2 Support with Latest Logitec Server?

2012-03-08 Thread cliveb
Aren't the SB2 and Classic basically the exact same hardware in a different form factor, using the same firmware? If that is the case, and one works but the other doesn't, that sounds like like some kind of device failure - perhaps a factory reset or Xilinx reset will fix it. -- cliveb

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 2 Support with Latest Logitec Server?

2012-03-08 Thread bpa
cliveb;694641 Wrote: Aren't the SB2 and Classic basically the exact same hardware in a different form factor, using the same firmware? If that is the case, and one works but the other doesn't, that sounds like some kind of device failure - perhaps a factory reset or Xilinx reset will fix

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

2012-03-08 Thread fragfutter
squeezecommander keeps a connection to the server even with the display off, this requires wifi. The wifi settings in squeezecommander can be user too automaticly activate wifi when opening squeezecommander and deactivating it once it is _closed_. By default squeezecommander does not fiddle with

[slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread vinhattieu
My friend is thinking of buying a Touch, but he still hesitates because it has been several years since Touch was released. Anybody have any idea of a Touch 2 in the near future? -- vinhattieu vinhattieu's Profile:

Re: [slim] Why does this goes to Various Artists...

2012-03-08 Thread JENCDK
MrSinatra;694526 Wrote: ok, we need you to start getting specific here. how many albums are being called comps by server that are not comps in reality? what are they called/named? what format are they in? do you have one album per folder? personally, i don't mix formats. so you

Re: [slim] Squeezebox 2 Support with Latest Logitec Server?

2012-03-08 Thread bpa
What is the firmware version of on SB2 ? If it is 40 then you have a SB1 and not SB2 - the physical differences are small as they use same case. -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806

Re: [slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread garym
This reminds me of friends in the 1990s saying, computers are getting cheaper and better every year so I'll wait to buy one later. Taken to the extreme, these friends would have reached 2012 never having owned a computer. If your friend wants a high quality, inexpensive network music player, he

Re: [slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread vinhattieu
Well, I understand your argument, but the thing is the Touch has been in the market for a long (if not too long) time, and it would be reasonable to assume that Logitech is gonna introduce a new Squeezebox in a near future. My friend just doesn't want to buy Touch 1 today and feel cheated a week

Re: [slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread garym
The catch-22 here is that logitech doesn't announce future new products. We'll just have to wait until it happens. could be next week, could be two years. The TOUCH is not really that old given the historic product release pattern of SB Players. I'm just guessing, but I'd bet on something like

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread gfrnd
One possible alternative is the Linn DS system; even their least expensive equipment is higher than SB but they do function in many ways that are similar, including hi rez FLAC. Given the concerns about SB longevity I have bought a couple of Linn Boxes and they work great, I use them in parallel

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
I'm curious as I've read different things about the Linn approach (and don't read any subtle, SB approach is better message in my questions. I'm really just curious (and certainly NOT hoping I have to move from SB stuff). 1. What do you use as the server (equivalent to LMS). Is it any sort of

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread DaveWr
As a Linn and SB user: 1) Linn stuff uses UPNP DLNA servers. You can use LMS. I run LMS for my SBs, but I also have a newer server, which is free called Minimserver. This provides some better search trees. I also run the iPAD control software from Linn called Kinsky also free. There are

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread Jeff Flowerday
I'm looking forward to the reviews on the Simaudio solution. http://www.simaudio.com/pr_180MiND.htm -- Jeff Flowerday Jeff Flowerday's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15883 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
DaveWr;694755 Wrote: As a Linn and SB user: 1) Linn stuff uses UPNP DLNA servers. You can use LMS. I run LMS for my SBs, but I also have a newer server, which is free called Minimserver. This provides some better search trees. I also run the iPAD control software from Linn called

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread castalla
Jeff Flowerday;694773 Wrote: I'm looking forward to the reviews on the Simaudio solution. http://www.simaudio.com/pr_180MiND.htm They state on their site: 'The MOON 180 MiND will be available in April 2012 with an MSRP $1,250.00 USD' They forgot to say on 1st April at that ridiculous

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread DaveWr
@garym There is also this startup, a spin off from Linn: http://simpleaudio.co.uk/overview Dave -- DaveWr DaveWr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9331 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
DaveWr;694791 Wrote: @garym There is also this startup, a spin off from Linn: http://simpleaudio.co.uk/overview Dave interesting, looks like a higher end sonos. doesn't seem to do deal with music services. Not sure about serving library eitherassume also DLNA. All this makes me

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

2012-03-08 Thread Shredder
I love these products. I own 3 SB3s and a Transporter. I will soon be buying a Touch and will certainly be excited by any new products. Please do not drop these products (I can't imagine you would, but many on the forums are nervous). -- Shredder

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread DaveWr
Yes, a little bit more effort on product and then promotion and Squeeze could easily have had all the Sonos space. -- DaveWr DaveWr's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9331 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcing SqueezePad - the first dedicated iPad App to controll your SqueezeBoxen !

2012-03-08 Thread bluegaspode
Hi gd11_be, I'll be trying to look into it again, but it will be very difficult to debug, as I cannot reproduce it here. Basically what happens is the following: the server sends a pause command which I hand over to your iPad. In the same instant the server also sends the command to set the

[slim] Settings problem

2012-03-08 Thread Shredder
After I upgraded from SBS to LMS, I had to redo my settings. In doing so, in the album menu, only the album title shows, not the title and artist name like it always has before. I am sure this is an easy fix, but I don't seem to be able to find the way. Any ideas? Thanks. -- Shredder

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2012-03-08 Thread your momo
DaveWr;694791 Wrote: @garym There is also this startup, a spin off from Linn: http://simpleaudio.co.uk/overview Dave Why from Linn? ...sounds much more Sonos like but in a black flat package Very strange claim about 24bits HD audio ...but nothing about sample rate, might be not more

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

2012-03-08 Thread your momo
I can also add my voice here, SB just changed my life six years ago. I had a hard start with the server, as a complete newbee in network, but the music love was stronger. In the mean time I listened all of them an appreciate the quality of each. Today lineup is thin as never, but I look

Re: [slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread your momo
Go for Touch now, this is a good pick. Every new SB annoucement get leaked on this forum, so I can bet there is no plan for any Touch HW refresh in the next six month. The only news is that Logitech will not drop the ball and that next product might strongly contain speakers ...so no Touch2 yet.

Re: [slim] Settings problem

2012-03-08 Thread DK_Dennis
Go to the interface tab in settings. Enable these two (second and third from the top): Show Artist with Albums Show Year with Albums -- DK_Dennis DK_Dennis's Profile:

Re: [slim] Touch replacement

2012-03-08 Thread aubuti
vinhattieu;694666 Wrote: My friend is thinking of buying a Touch, but he still hesitates because it has been several years since Touch was released. Several years?! Try a little less than two (released April 2010, see http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Hardware_comparison). I have strong

[slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread jfalk
I just bought a 2010 Mercedes Benz. The multimedia system in the car has a PCMCIA slot which will take a 32GB card with an adapter. The system works OK, I guess, complete with display,but I don't see any obvious reason that Mercedes couldn't install some version of squeezecenter in the car.

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread pski
jfalk;694844 Wrote: I just bought a 2010 Mercedes Benz. The multimedia system in the car has a PCMCIA slot which will take a 32GB card with an adapter. The system works OK, I guess, complete with display,but I don't see any obvious reason that Mercedes couldn't install some version of

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=80255highlight=touch+car http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93228highlight=touch+car -- garym *Location 1:* VB Appliance 6TB (1.10) LMS 7.7.1 Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio) *Location 2:* VB

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread maggior
Does the car have iPod integration? Our cars (2010 Volvo XC 70 and 2012 Volvo S60) have a usb port which can accept an iPod or a usb storage device (thumb drive, etc). The usb storage capability is much like what you've said you have in your car. The iPod integration though uses the tags and

[slim] I meant to do my work today . .

2012-03-08 Thread pski
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Re: [slim] Settings problem

2012-03-08 Thread Shredder
I had a feeling it was that easy. Thanks much. -- Shredder Shredder's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11380 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=94029

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
maggior;694854 Wrote: If your car supports iPod integration and you aren't fiercely anti-Apple, that would be my suggestion. agree, I use old ipods and or what's on my iphone in my cars... -- garym *Location 1:* VB Appliance 6TB (1.10) LMS 7.7.1 Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread garym
maggior;694854 Wrote: If your car supports iPod integration and you aren't fiercely anti-Apple, that would be my suggestion. agree, I use old ipods and or what's on my iphone in my cars... edit: and frankly now days mostly listen to siriusXM in the car -- garym *Location 1:* VB

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread Recoveryone
Most aftermarket HU have the ability to playback high level ACC and Mp3's along with being able to stream Bluetooth which allows you to listen to LastFm, Pandora and the music files on your phone. I justed ordered the Pioneer DEH P9400BH for my car. Along with HD radio. -- Recoveryone Slim

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread maggior
Recoveryone;694879 Wrote: Most aftermarket HU have the ability to playback high level ACC and Mp3's along with being able to stream Bluetooth which allows you to listen to LastFm, Pandora and the music files on your phone. I justed ordered the Pioneer DEH P9400BH for my car. Along with HD

Re: [slim] Why not in a car?

2012-03-08 Thread RonM
This not really a reply to the OP, but there are full fledged computers that are built for use in places like cars, and which support LMS. The FitPC line, for instance, is the size of a cigarette pack, no moving parts (except the hd) and is widely used in robotics and, yes, vehicles. Also more