Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2013-09-13 Thread bluegaspode
Hi erland, I didn't hear about any problems on Android TV boxes yet. I also do know that some users are using them, though I never asked for the name. The particular box you linked isn't available in Germany yet, but to give it a try I just ordered the following two for testing and will report b

Re: [slim] Logitech Media Server 7.7.3 released

2013-09-13 Thread solarrdadd
garym wrote: > I haven't bothered. It's mostly things for macs. When I update it will > be to 7.8 beta as it does have some features I would like. thanks buddy, hope your doing well. solarrdadd's Profile: http://forums.s

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music-Playback now on ANDROID! SqueezePlayer released to the market ...

2013-09-13 Thread erland
Does anyone know if the G-Box Midnight MX2 would work with SqueezePlayer ? http://matricom.net/products/g-box-midnight-mx2/ >From what I've understood it has support for Google Play store. If it doesn't work, are there any similar reasonably cheap Android boxes which could be good as an audio pla

Re: [slim] Logitech Media Server 7.7.3 released

2013-09-13 Thread garym
solarrdadd wrote: > i've been runnint 7.7.2 on a win7 music server pc for months and just > got a message about an update for the program, it's possible it's 7.7.3; > should i upgrade or just stay with 7.7.2 as i've had no problems with > it? > > i ask because i'm not sure if i really need to

Re: [slim] Logitech Media Server 7.7.3 released

2013-09-13 Thread solarrdadd
i've been runnint 7.7.2 on a win7 music server pc for months and just got a message about an update for the program, it's possible it's 7.7.3; should i upgrade or just stay with 7.7.2 as i've had no problems with it? i ask because i'm not sure if i really need to upgrade and i also thought logi

Re: [slim] Musical Starstreams

2013-09-13 Thread toby10
I'm assuming he means the RadioIO Ambient stream, not specifically the Starstream channel he was originally trying to play. toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://fo

Re: [slim] Adding audio to an extra room.

2013-09-13 Thread aubuti
Dogberry2 wrote: > I suppose the question is, what will she be listening to, and how much > browsing or searching will she be likely to engage in? If her needs are > simpler, such as dedicated Internet radio stations or playlists, the > preset buttons on either Boom or Radio would be ideal. Anyon

Re: [slim] Adding audio to an extra room.

2013-09-13 Thread Dogberry2
Though a Duet would surely work, the Controller might be a bit confusing. I do think a Boom would be a good option, although the navigation interface might also take a bit of time for her to master. I suppose the question is, what will she be listening to, and how much browsing or searching will s

Re: [slim] Musical Starstreams

2013-09-13 Thread bonze
Sully wrote: > Here you go, use this link. > > http://www.mysqueezebox.com/user/apps/RadioIO That's the RadioIO app - already installed What I meant was, how did you find Starstreams on the RadioIO website - I can't find it. LMS Version: 7.8 TranquilPC T2-WHS-A3 - WHS 2011 2x Touch, 3x

Re: [slim] Adding audio to an extra room.

2013-09-13 Thread Apesbrain
Are you sure about this strategy? I love my mother but she can barely operate a CD player. (A feat I hope I can still manage when I'm her age.) If I did what you're considering, I'd be signing up for constant technical support. -

Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?

2013-09-13 Thread NFLnut
JohnCFreeman1175 wrote: > So my question to everyone is simple..if there was a community > funded project, would you invest your time? Would you invest > monetarily? We all have different strengths and as a community I think > we could really design one hell of a product. > > Maybe I am

[slim] Adding audio to an extra room.

2013-09-13 Thread Swiftie
My aged mother-in-law has moved in with us, and I'm resisting installing her mini HiFi with its 3-CD changer. She has a TV, with audio in which is adequate for her listening needs. I'm wondering which Squeezebox products would work for her? I use a duet, and I can buy a used one, so I know this w

Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?

2013-09-13 Thread Krzysztof Majewski
I'm busily employed (also in the software business) and whatever free time I have currently goes to music. But if somebody started up a, uh, startup building a squeezebox replacement, I would be seriously tempted to join. k On 2013-09-03, at 1:23, JohnCFreeman1175 wrote: > > Hello, > Yes t

Re: [slim] Musical Starstreams

2013-09-13 Thread Sully
Here you go, use this link. http://www.mysqueezebox.com/user/apps/RadioIO Sully's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=35949 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=99614 _

Re: [slim] Ray Dolby - RIP

2013-09-13 Thread Apesbrain
I'll never forget the first time I heard an Advent cassette deck with Dupont CrO2 tape and Dolby noise reduction. Shortly afterward I sold my RTR. Thanks for everything Ray. Apesbrain's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.

[slim] Ray Dolby - RIP

2013-09-13 Thread garym
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/business/ray-dolby-who-put-moviegoers-in-the-middle-is-dead-at-80.html?hpw http://www.dolby.com/us/en/about-us/who-we-are/remembering-ray-dolby.html *Location 1:* VortexBox Appliance 4TB (2.2) > LMS 7.7.2 > Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all etherne

Re: [slim] Exclude Directories From Random Play

2013-09-13 Thread garym
Mnyb wrote: > Not yet I still have some >20 years of active work career to do first :) I have at least 10! (but I'm retagging now so I can retag again at retirement... ;-) (and I'll ask that a HDD, windows laptop, and mp3tag be included in my casket for later updates) *Location 1:* Vor

Re: [slim] Exclude Directories From Random Play

2013-09-13 Thread Mnyb
garym wrote: > > p.s. like Mnyb tagging (and modifying/improving my tags) is my lifetime > hobby. Not yet I still have some >20 years of active work career to do first :) Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD62

Re: [slim] Exclude Directories From Random Play

2013-09-13 Thread dasmueller
Mnyb wrote: > Both of these are good , but add mp3tag to that bunch . > > Agree that you give up tagging at some level , when it's functional for > my purposes . I do intend to take it up more rigurously as a retirement > project in the future, beats stamp collecting . Agreed. Actually I bought

Re: [slim] Exclude Directories From Random Play

2013-09-13 Thread garym
Mnyb wrote: > Both of these are good , but add mp3tag to that bunch . > > Agree that you give up tagging at some level , when it's functional for > my purposes . I do intend to take it up more rigurously as a retirement > project in the future, beats stamp collecting . another + for mp3tag. I t