Re: [slim] Yet another thread on replacing squeezebox devices

2014-09-18 Thread philippe_44
PasTim wrote: I have now worked out how to pipe squeezelite directly to sox (not too hard, but I'm a little slow on the uptake at times), which packs it into a wav format and makes it available over http via UPnP to my players. I have also cracked the maximum bit rate issue, which was a

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
mherger wrote: I actually haven't had time to try it even. What would be the benefits? 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,

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
vanye wrote: Can you explain about the player control application and the file manager tool? Player control application on local UI (optional) means that you can have jivelite enabled (disabled by default) on the local console. This enables the real stand-alone operations (excluding the

Re: [slim] iPeng 8 Design Poll

2014-09-18 Thread pippin
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Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
However I could not find the Browse Random Albums feature. I used the latest nightly build (7.9.0 - 1410966819). It's disabled by default. You'll have to enable it in Settings/Player/Additional Browse Modes. -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-18 Thread Ikabob
One other question: I have set the router channel to 6. There is an option for channel width, either 20 MHz or Auto. Which is preferable? 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

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread pufnstuf
kipeta wrote: Sounded so tempting that I had to try... If you have full installation of Daphile, you can upgrade to the pre-release version... Thank you Michael and kipeta! I have installed the Daphile pre-release with LMS 7.9 - and its looking great so far. I do love the compilations

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
pufnstuf wrote: Thank you Michael and kipeta! I have installed the Daphile pre-release with LMS 7.9 - and its looking great so far. I do love the compilations view - nice one! :D Kipeta, is there anything particular you would like me to test/try? I'm especially interested if there is

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
I'm especially interested if there is something that does not work in the Daphile's web UI but works fine in the standard LMS web UI at port 9000. Oh, you're using a customized web skin, don't you? What kind of customization did you do to the skin templates? There have been a few

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread pufnstuf
ok i have an issue with the random album browsing When I click on a displayed album a different album plays! -So I guess that is very random- :D For example: I select Browse Random Albums A number of albums are displayed, maybe one of them is U2 Songs of Innocence I click it to play it

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
When I click on a displayed album a different album plays! -So I guess that is very random- :D What UI/controller are you using? -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread pufnstuf
mherger wrote: When I click on a displayed album a different album plays! -So I guess that is very random- :D What UI/controller are you using? -- Michael Hi Michael I am using Daphile web UI on Safari for Mac OS X...

Re: [slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-18 Thread bpa
I think channel width is only relevant to n devices and Boom is not n. Stick to 20 if you don't use n devices. If the problem happens when playing internet streams - you can try increasing Radio Buffer Timeout in WebUI/Setting/Advanced/Network. Also if the problem happens when playing internet

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-18 Thread cliveb
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] iPeng 8 Design Poll

2014-09-18 Thread pippin
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Re: [slim] iPeng 8 Design Poll

2014-09-18 Thread kesey
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Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
mherger wrote: I'm especially interested if there is something that does not work in the Daphile's web UI but works fine in the standard LMS web UI at port 9000. Oh, you're using a customized web skin, don't you? What kind of customization did you do to the skin templates? There have

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
When I click on a displayed album a different album plays! -So I guess that is very random- :D What UI/controller are you using? I am using Daphile web UI on Safari for Mac OS X... Hmm... daphile uses a customized version of the LMS web UI. The Random Album feature did indeed require a

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
pufnstuf wrote: Hi Michael I am using Daphile web UI on Safari for Mac OS X... Please test if this happens also at the standard LMS web UI (http://daphile:9000) or is it a Daphile web UI specific (I don't think so). BTW. Does it happen during the library scan? Kimmo www.daphile.com

Re: [slim] iPeng 8 Design Poll

2014-09-18 Thread mcdudeabides
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Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread kipeta
mherger wrote: When I click on a displayed album a different album plays! -So I guess that is very random- :D What UI/controller are you using? I am using Daphile web UI on Safari for Mac OS X... Hmm... daphile uses a customized version of the LMS web UI. The Random Album

Re: [slim] Web based streaming squeezebox client?

2014-09-18 Thread banned for life
kllngtme wrote: Well, I want her to be able to play music and that's it. haha. So I was just looking for a player. Squeezeplay is a nice interface without getting involved with the server settings. It's more so a player so it's easier for people who have no idea what they are looking at.

Re: [slim] iPeng 8 Design Poll

2014-09-18 Thread pippin
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Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
Thanks Michael. Could you remember any other changes that I should take into account on upgrading the Daphile skin for 7.9.0. I have only followed the 7.8 branch commits. There are hand full of other changes to the web UI, which are optimizations only, or only important if you open the web UI

[slim] Amazon Fire TV

2014-09-18 Thread d6jg
I am in UK and the Fire TV isn't released yet. Anyone in the USA got one and if so has anyone managed to add SqueezePlayer app to it? The hardware looks impressive so thinking if it is possible it could make a good SB player. QNAP TS419P 4TB LMS7.7.2 *Living Room* - SB3 - Onkyo TS606 connected

Re: [slim] Question about signal strength

2014-09-18 Thread Ikabob
Thanks for all the great advice. I tried some of the suggestions and cutting out no longer is a problem. Looking good. I have been using the SB ecosystem for many many years and I am just as excited about it as ever! The world is my oyster with all the beautiful sounds and entertainment I enjoy.

[slim] Use Squeezebox with wireless speakers

2014-09-18 Thread chaug
Hi, I'm a bit surprised that I cannot find any information on this question in this forum or anywhere else on the internet. So maybe there is something wrong with the question? Anyway, here is what I'm wondering about: since all my music is on my LMS, I'm considering replacing my stereo and

Re: [slim] Use Squeezebox with wireless speakers

2014-09-18 Thread jimbobvfr400
Well an 2nd hand radio with a battery or a UE Smart radio would do the job for an portable LMS player. Do you have any sort of mobile device like an tablet or phone? The wireless speakers are really sold to connect to such a device. You can then turn this device into a squeezebox player with the

Re: [slim] Call for testers! Daphile

2014-09-18 Thread pufnstuf
kipeta wrote: Please test if this happens also at the standard LMS web UI (http://daphile:9000) or is it a Daphile web UI specific (I don't think so). BTW. Does it happen during the library scan? Issue does not manifest on LMS web UI at port 9000. The correct album is displayed when

Re: [slim] Use Squeezebox with wireless speakers

2014-09-18 Thread wortgefecht
I'd go for a pair of wireless speakers that use good old RF technology for transmission, since you don't need Bluetooth, NFC or any other fancy connectivity. These speakers come with a transmitter where you plug in your device (usually a 3,5 mm jack and/or cinch; maybe you could even find some

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-18 Thread pablolie
cliveb wrote: Sorry, am I missing something here? .. using things like RaspPi/Odroid/Wandboard/etc? i still miss a good primer on this. there's always a reference it's around somewhere, but is there an idiot's quide to building a community squeezebox replacement somewhere? or can we buy a

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

2014-09-18 Thread SamS
Is Squeezepad no longer being developed? iOS 8 on iPad breaks a log of things with the most recent version. SamS's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9261 View this thread:

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

2014-09-18 Thread Michael Herger
Is Squeezepad no longer being developed? iOS 8 on iPad breaks a log of things with the most recent version. Oh... another reason to wait a little longer with the iOS update... -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

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

2014-09-18 Thread mherger
Stephan - if you were to update the app for iOS8, could you please consider adding support for weblink items, too? These are menu items which point to web content. Very handy with the MusicArtistInfo plugin ;-). Michael http://www.herger.net/slim-plugins - MusicArtistInfo, MusicInfoSCR, Smart

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

2014-09-18 Thread bluegaspode
SamS wrote: Is Squeezepad no longer being developed? iOS 8 on iPad breaks a log of things with the most recent version. Noone reported that yet and I didn't realize, that there were problems. I will look into it, but as SqueezePad is still iOS5 compatible, changes are not trivial and there