Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread bpa
philippe_44 wrote: then I'll see how to hack Squeezelite and a simple streamer. Probably no need to hack squeezelite as it already does output to stdout and has been used in other threads to pipe audio into other applications. In this case possibly VLC but it does not support http streaming

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread cliveb
philippe_44 wrote: In fact, I was thinking that is I can get a multiple instance of SqueezeLite, all feeding different streams connected to Sonos controller, it might be an interesting solution. In other words SqueezeLite:1 == Stream:1 == Sonos device:1 SqueezeLite:2 == Stream:2 == Sonos

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread bpa
cliveb wrote: Why would anyone do that? Why would they use expensive Sonos devices to emulate what can be built for a fraction of the cost using things like RaspPi/Odroid/Wandboard/etc? Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Squeezster - A remote control for the Nokia N900 (Maemo)

2014-09-17 Thread stuarty
I'm still using Squeezter on a Nokia N9 connecting to LMS 9.1. It's sometimes slow but great that it still works. stuarty's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32294 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread philippe_44
bpa wrote: Probably no need to hack squeezelite as it already does output to stdout and has been used in other threads to pipe audio into other applications. In this case possibly VLC but it does not support http streaming Flac only streaming MP3 and possibly other lossy audio. That's what

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread philippe_44
bpa wrote: Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives some people only want proper products not DIY perhaps as a sense of security Exactly - this is about transition. SOmetimes, you'll go native Sonos, but not at the begining.

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread Roland0
philippe_44 wrote: That's what I'm doing now for test. I started with FFmpeg to directly do RTP but unfortunately Sonos does not support RTP. So I will either use FFServer or VLC. But, for going beyond just the test that would proove feasibility, I was more concerned about the CPU required

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread kipeta
kipeta wrote: CHANGES ON THE SEPTEMBER 16TH 2014 VERSION: - Player control application on local UI (optional) - File manager tool in web interface - Kernel upgrade to the latest stable version 3.16.2 - Power saving improvements (eg. dynamic CPU frequency option) - Other minor

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread Michael Herger
I'm not going to upgrade to LMS7.9 yet. 7.9 has quite a lot changes all the time. Is it stable already?. Not stable as in officially declared stable. But while you're correct, there are quite some changes every now and then, overall I'd consider it pretty stable. I can't remember the last

[slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-17 Thread kllngtme
Currently I've been streaming music from my LMS server at my house using the following: Windows 7: Squeezeplay Squeezelite Android: Squeeze Player Orange Squeeze Is there a web client or something that doesn't require installation? For example, my girlfriend asked if she can stream from her

Re: [slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-17 Thread banned for life
kllngtme wrote: Currently I've been streaming music from my LMS server at my house using the following: Windows 7: Squeezeplay Squeezelite Android: Squeeze Player Orange Squeeze Is there a web client or something that doesn't require installation? For example, my girlfriend asked

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread dafiend
bpa wrote: Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives some people only want proper products not DIY perhaps as a sense of security It's not that with LMS, DIY is the only option left. You can employ Android (or iOS) based

Re: [slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-17 Thread kllngtme
banned for life wrote: Plugin: SoftSqueeze Is a Java app. When enabled (show all 3rd party plugins,) an install dialog is present on the HOME/Extras menu. Okay cool. Is there something else that might be more standalone or easier? I don't want to have to give her my login to the server.

Re: [slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-17 Thread Michael Herger
Okay cool. Is there something else that might be more standalone or easier? I don't want to have to give her my login to the server. Plus it gives her access to the LMS server itself and the settings. I don't want it to be messed with by accident or something. How do you want her to use your

Re: [slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-17 Thread kllngtme
mherger wrote: Okay cool. Is there something else that might be more standalone or easier? I don't want to have to give her my login to the server. Plus it gives her access to the LMS server itself and the settings. I don't want it to be messed with by accident or something. How do

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread philippe_44
bpa wrote: Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives some people only want proper products not DIY perhaps as a sense of security Roland0 wrote: If mp3 is acceptable, the simplest way would be to point the sonos devices to

[slim] Logitech invests in the smart home with Harmony remote and hub

2014-09-17 Thread SlimChances
https://gigaom.com/2014/09/17/logitech-invests-in-the-smart-home-with-harmony-remote-and-hub/ Logitech Media Server Version: 7.9.0 - 1410276236 @ Wed Sep 10 04:02:02 UTC 2014 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread Zomby Woof
I use DaPhile on a network connected Atom based pc. It works perfectly playing locally but sometimes there are problems streaming to Squeezelite running on my desktop. I have upgraded Squeezelite to 1.6.4 but still have the same problem. After booting my desktop and starting Squeezelite with:

Re: [slim] Logitech invests in the smart home with Harmony remote and hub

2014-09-17 Thread JJZolx
Oh, boy. Logitech jumps on another bandwagon. BFD. JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=102147

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread pufnstuf
mherger wrote: Faster scanning (very much with larger collections and enough memory), faster web UI browsing, faster Browse Music Folder, some new features like Browse by Album Artist, Browse Random Albums, return of Browse Music Folder while scanning, browse folders without importing

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread vanye
kipeta wrote: I'm not going to upgrade to LMS7.9 yet. 7.9 has quite a lot changes all the time. Is it stable already?. I actually haven't had time to try it even. What would be the benefits? For me the benefit would mostly be the better treatment of artists. Nothing pressing, though.

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-17 Thread vanye
kipeta wrote: CHANGES ON THE SEPTEMBER 16TH 2014 VERSION: - Player control application on local UI (optional) - File manager tool in web interface - Kernel upgrade to the latest stable version 3.16.2 - Power saving improvements (eg. dynamic CPU frequency option) - Other minor

Re: [slim] Logitech invests in the smart home with Harmony remote and hub

2014-09-17 Thread GeeJay
I recently bought the Harmony Hub, including the remote. It's designed primarily as a smartphone app, which is reasonably well designed, but I wanted a remote with buttons to replace my Harmony One. I like having a remote that doesn't have a screen that can break (as occurred with both my

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread GeeJay
bpa wrote: Transition strategy - making sure some LMS facilities are still accessible. RE Raspberry etc. alternatives some people only want proper products not DIY perhaps as a sense of security I'll probably try to figure out all this Raspberry Pi stuff one day, out of necessity, but I try

[slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-17 Thread Ikabob
What would be the minimal signal strength to provide a stable stream? Is there any way to boost signal strength? I have an SB Boom powering a subwoofer and when it is synced to my main Touch Stereo system I tend to get cut outs. The signal strength for the Boom is between 38 and 43. Is there

Re: [slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-17 Thread Apesbrain
I have a Touch in the other room currently showing 80% that occasionally drops out. There are many factors at work here including how many other wireless devices are in your household, how many wireless networks are in your local area, and how many are on the same channel as yours. First try

Re: [slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-17 Thread Ikabob
Thank you. Ikabob Squeezebox Touch w/LMS V7.7.3; Benchmark DAC1 USB;Marantz Pre-amp; SAE Amplifier;ESS Heil Speakers(main listening speakers plus various additional speakers). Multiple players: SqueezeBooms,SqueezeRadios; SB3; Services:Slacker;Sky.com;Rhapsody; Sirius.com;CalmRadio Ipeng

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread philippe_44
GeeJay wrote: I'll probably try to figure out all this Raspberry Pi stuff one day, out of necessity, but I try to follow all those threads and I don't understand most of what you guys are talking about. Someone tells me I can plug a box into my stereo system and get music...that I

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-17 Thread philippe_44
philippe_44 wrote: Great ! I did not remember that LMS feature. Tried quickly and Sonos recognizes the stream and LMS recognizes the Sonos client - I'll see how sync works (i'not home currently so a bit difficult to listen to the result) but if it works, then it might be more than good