Re: [slim] Seem familiar? Boxee Box Dropping Support

2012-10-18 Thread garym
Mnyb wrote: They even removed the ability to play local content in their new product :O . Logitech did not dare that (yet) on the UE platform ,that be proactive as most support and bugs arise from badly running local server and misstaged flaky libraries... :P And they are Angry,

Re: [slim] Seem familiar? Boxee Box Dropping Support

2012-10-18 Thread kidstypike
garym wrote: I had just bought one a few weeks ago based on recommendations on the vortexbox forum. Never got around to installing, so now I've just returned it unopened to amazon for a full refund. I only want to support one discontinued product at a time. ;-) :rolleyes:

[slim] Sound quality comparison between classic SB3, Duet, Touch etc

2012-10-18 Thread jezbo
Will the various devices intended to route the analog signal through a hi-fi have much the same sound quality? Are the DACs the same? Or have they improved (Touch Duet SB3)? jezbo's Profile:

Re: [slim] Sound quality comparison between classic SB3, Duet, Touch etc

2012-10-18 Thread toby10
Duet SB3 are very similar architecture and sound. Touch definitely has a better DAC. toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Sound quality comparison between classic SB3, Duet, Touch etc

2012-10-18 Thread garym
jezbo wrote: Will the various devices intended to route the analog signal through a hi-fi have much the same sound quality? Are the DACs the same? Or have they improved (Touch Duet SB3)? Many have reported that the TOUCH is better in terms of analog (the TOUCH internal DAC is better vs

Re: [slim] DAC 101 Help Please!

2012-10-18 Thread Mongo
Assuming you have an older amp (giant Sony, can't remember model #) and it does not have digital inputs. What is the best input choice for analog out from a squeezebox? Inputs inlude video, phono, DAC/DAT. Obviously a new amp is a good choice. I haven't found one that has the form factor

Re: [slim] DAC 101 Help Please!

2012-10-18 Thread Mnyb
Mongo wrote: Assuming you have an older amp (giant Sony, can't remember model #) and it does not have digital inputs. What is the best input choice for analog out from a squeezebox? Inputs inlude video, phono, DAC/DAT. Obviously a new amp is a good choice. I haven't found one that has the

Re: [slim] How does Apple AirPlay compare to SqueezeBox in functionality?

2012-10-18 Thread qirex
The thing that's really missing for me in AirPlay solutions is how I use mine as a bedroom system, the duet is perfect for me because the controller can be used for basic functions like volume control, play/pause and track skip without looking at it. I'm mostly an Apple household but if I'm

Re: [slim] How does Apple AirPlay compare to SqueezeBox in functionality?

2012-10-18 Thread bhaagensen
qirex wrote: the scenario of unlocking my phone, switching apps and then being able to do those basic operations is unacceptable. Thats not necessary when Airplaying using an iOS device. Volume is accessible through the hardware controls and basic controls accessible on the lock-screen (as

Re: [slim] iOS app update still doesn't work!!!

2012-10-18 Thread Thomas8675309
bobpenn wrote: My iPhone 5 just updated the squeezebox app for the iPhone. Just like before, it scans for players and doesn't find any. All you have is a blank screen, just like before. Did they even test this before they released it. Comon LogitechÂ… I updated this morning. It now works

Re: [slim] iOS app update still doesn't work!!!

2012-10-18 Thread pippin
It still doesn't support the iPhone 5 format and the landscape mode (actually both orientations) are broken on iPad. It also became slower and has very choppy scrolling on my iPad. Artwork doesn't work with authentication on all platforms.

Re: [slim] How does Apple AirPlay compare to SqueezeBox in functionality?

2012-10-18 Thread banned for life
Can I take an airplay device (Apple TV?) to other places and access all my music at another place and using an internet connection and without playing from the iCloud? Now is. Just curious. bfl banned for life's

Re: [slim] Sound quality comparison between classic SB3, Duet, Touch etc

2012-10-18 Thread banned for life
jezbo wrote: Will the various devices intended to route the analog signal through a hi-fi have much the same sound quality? Are the DACs the same? Or have they improved (Touch Duet SB3)? The electronics you feed, the speakers, and their room placement will make vastly more difference than

Re: [slim] Squeezeboxes up for grabs

2012-10-18 Thread realcodeguy
The Duet shipped off today. That leaves 5 radios. I'd be interested in selling one or two of them if anyone is interested. I have 1 white, 1 red and 3 black. realcodeguy's Profile:

Re: [slim] Sound quality comparison between classic SB3, Duet, Touch etc

2012-10-18 Thread musicom
I have all 3 and find the Touch sounds best, with a tossup between the Duet and SB3, with a slight edge to the latter. musicom's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30459 View this thread: