Re: [slim] Finally Sold My Treasured Squeezebox Setup :(

2019-07-12 Thread TheLastMan
chill wrote: > Yep, there's a lot of it about. It shouldn't be a reflection on either > of you. Remember the old saying: "Men marry women with the hope they > will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. > Invariably they are both disappointed." > > Good luck. A bit of

Re: [slim] Finally Sold My Treasured Squeezebox Setup :(

2019-07-12 Thread TheLastMan
Thanks for the kind thoughts guys. The reason I am so reluctant and sad is I actually really like my wife and honestly don't want us to break up. I saw the kids moving away as an opportunity to spend more time together and rekindle our relationship which has become colder and more distant;

Re: [slim] Finally Sold My Treasured Squeezebox Setup :(

2019-07-11 Thread TheLastMan
My experience: Bought our first Squeezebox Duet in 2008 for the living room, connected to my Naim amp. This prompted me to buy a NAS (Synology DS107) to run LMS (then SqueezeboxServer) and learn a whole lot about Linux and networking! Bought our second Squeezebox Duet in 2009 for the kitchen.

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2017-02-16 Thread TheLastMan
I think everybody is using the Spotify plugins these days. It is more than £€$10 a month of effort to get free Spotify playing through Squeezebox. I have the family package of 5 accounts for £15. Only one is available through Squeezebox it works very well. Sent from my F5121 using Tapatalk

Re: [slim] Questions on alternatives to SB

2016-09-26 Thread TheLastMan
garym wrote: > Sonos server is essentially built into each unit. The files have to be > served from somewhere locally, but that can be a NAS or some sort of > drive attached to a router, etc. I assume this is the main reason that > Sonos is not willing to update their software in any

Re: [slim] Questions on alternatives to SB

2016-09-25 Thread TheLastMan
ad6922 wrote: > I was going on the same path last year to look for alternatives for > squeezebox as the LMS-software on my QNAP nas had security breaches. > > In the end I went for a rpi2 with max2play.com. As it is a rather cheap > alternative I wanted to give it a try. > > By now, it's not a

Re: [slim] Port 9000 blocked

2015-09-04 Thread TheLastMan
Atlantic wrote: > So, if you only need to access your LMS Web UI, you can do that from > your work computer's browser, using port 443. Port 443 will not be > blocked. > > eg: http://[your url if you have a suitable DNS record, or your IP > address]:443 > > You will ALSO need to set up your

Re: [slim] Port 9000 blocked

2015-06-01 Thread TheLastMan
Roland0 wrote: You can use 8080, then. However, make sure your LMS server is actually reachable from outside your home network (in most home setups, it isn't) Additionally, note that port 9000 is for the web interface - if you want to stream audio, you'll need another port I already do

Re: [slim] Port 9000 blocked

2015-05-29 Thread TheLastMan
pinkdot wrote: Find a port that isn't blocked? They all seem to be blocked! (other than 80 and 8080). Rather than test the whole range of 60,000 odd, do you know any likely candidates that might be open that my router won't be needing? Thanks! Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK

[slim] Port 9000 blocked

2015-05-29 Thread TheLastMan
Hi folks. I am trying to connect remotely from work to my LMS server on my home network which uses the port 9000. However, most outgoing ports are blocked here. Is there any way round this? Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK SQUEEZEBOXES:[/B] TWO SB DUETS (LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN) AND A

Re: [slim] Logitech Announces New Line of Squeezebox Hardware Players

2015-04-02 Thread TheLastMan
garym wrote: Yes, I thought the LogiMusic streaming service was a strong message that this was April Fools! More a wish list than an April fools day joke eh Gary? ;) For me, now that I can make a pretty decent headless player with a Raspberry Pi, I2S DAC and a pretty case - all for less

Re: [slim] OT - Best Android phone music player

2014-07-15 Thread TheLastMan
dafiend wrote: Currently in the same boat as you. I'm using Poweramp, but I don't think its UI is particularly logical or appealing. I'm putting my hopes (and a few $$$) into 'mobile foobar2000' (http://mobile.foobar2000.com/). IMO, foobar2000 is the best player on the desktop by far. So

[slim] OT - Best Android phone music player

2014-07-11 Thread TheLastMan
I am looking for a music player with music selection and playlist logic as close as possible to Squeezebox - particularly Orange Squeeze. In fact, if Orange Squeeze could index and play the music on my 64GB microSD card then I would be a happy bunny. I currently use Poweramp but get very

Re: [slim] Recommend speakers/amp to go with Pi + Wolfson?

2014-06-12 Thread TheLastMan
See my Sig - kitchen setup. Sounds nice but not loud. Should be fine for a workshop. BW make some of the best sounding small speakers. Way better than the Diamonds. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK SQUEEZEBOXES:[/B] TWO SB DUETS (LIVING ROOM AND

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

2014-06-09 Thread TheLastMan
SamS wrote: Has anyone thought about using an Intel fanless NUC as a software player? http://www.fanlesstech.com/2014/04/intel-releases-its-fanless-nuc.html A bit more expensive than a Raspberry Pi solution, but maybe not extraordinarily so? And I'm thinking it would be more flexible,

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

2014-06-09 Thread TheLastMan
SamS wrote: All very good points! I was thinking I could get into a NUC (incl memory, small SSD, Linux etc.) for under $250. But, as you stated, it borders on overkill. I am still very much interested in a Hifiberry + SPDIF card + proper case + piCorePlayer, however I am in the US, so I

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

2014-06-09 Thread TheLastMan
SamS wrote: Thanks for all the great info. Per a message earlier in the thread, the Wolfson is not supported by the piCorePlayer? What software player would you use instead? I think ideally, I'd want piCorePlayer running on a Pi + Hifiberry Digi + case. If someplace sold all of that

Re: [slim] Problem connecting one Touch to the LMS/Vortexbox

2014-06-03 Thread TheLastMan
donmacn wrote: thanks guys, I have a spreadsheet too - with all the MAC addresses, IP addresses, device names and so on - it's not that I'm hopelessly disorganised!:D Just to recap though on some things above. I did set the router DHCP and static ranges to avoid conflicts, but I'm

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

2014-06-03 Thread TheLastMan
lrossouw wrote: You kind of painted yourself into a corner here. You have complicated requirements, particularly point 2. I see 3/4 options: 1) If you let 2 go I would suggest something like plex server on linux. I think it has DLNA features but it doesn't have the complicated

[slim] Powered Speaker Recommendations?

2014-06-02 Thread TheLastMan
I am about to buy one of my sons a Raspberry Pi kit with case, WiFi and PSU with the project to build himself a PiCorePlayer based Squeezebox clone - he has been lobbying for a Squeezebox for his bedroom or the kid's den for a while. This is not hi-fi so he will just be using the audio out from

Re: [slim] Problem connecting one Touch to the LMS/Vortexbox

2014-06-02 Thread TheLastMan
True static IP addresses are set on the device, not on the router. These must not be set with IPs that are inside the router's DHCP pool. IP addresses attributed to particular devices on the router are reserved out of the DHCP pool and will not be allocated to any other device. It is really

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2014-05-17 Thread TheLastMan
Yes, you need Premium for both the Logitech app and the Triode plug in. Sent from my GT-I8190N using Tapatalk Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* Two SB Duets (Living room and kitchen) *Server:* Synology DS111 (2TB) NAS running LMS 7.7.2 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL

Re: [slim] Logitech killed Squeezebox were to get a duet

2014-05-12 Thread TheLastMan
th00ht wrote: After Logitech gracefully has killed Squeezebox I wonder where to get a decent Duet or just a receiver. Do they still produce and ship them? The short answer is no. However, there are software solutions out there now that allow you to use almost any computer as a player that

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

2013-07-09 Thread TheLastMan
P Nelson wrote: As a project manager, I set my goals and scope early. I then ask if the requested change is scope creep. Is the Sata connector or other recent requests scope creep? Others have answered your substantive points, but I totally agree with the above point. In any project

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2013-05-27 Thread TheLastMan
I don't tend to make playlists that i keep forever, but I do like to make playlists on the fly as I am listening - and then bin the list at the end. However I have always had problems with all controllers, hardware or apps, where if you accidentally press the track button instead of calling up

Re: [slim] Usage of local music libraries in your family ?

2013-05-27 Thread TheLastMan
TheLastMan wrote: Off topic for you, but the most useful thing for us would be a smartphone app which allowed the user to sync/cache music files and playlists from the LMS server to storage on the phone over wi-fi (for off-line use). At the moment I use OrangeSqueeze/SqueezePlayer to play

Re: [slim] Usage of local music libraries in your family ?

2013-05-15 Thread TheLastMan
erland wrote: For those of you who are living together with a spouse or kids, I'd like to understand a bit better how you would like to use local music libraries in the future. Ignore what's supported in LMS and Squeezebox today and instead think about how you would like it to work in the

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2013-03-12 Thread TheLastMan
To db122 Small suggestion. Had you given any thought to making it easier to call up the Lyrics tag? I am in the process of adding lyrics data to all my music (automated using Foobar) and at the moment I have to press and hold on the album art to call up a list of items. Viewing the lyrics tag

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2013-03-07 Thread TheLastMan
NeilF wrote: OK. Having a couple of problems with the app :( I'm using this on a 10 android tablet. _*1._Navigating_lists*_ When confronted with a list of thousands of artists, albums or tracks, you obviously want to be able to scroll quicky. I find the tiny scroll widget on the

Re: [slim] Why shouldn't I jump ship to Sonos?

2013-03-06 Thread TheLastMan
Reading this thread has made me more and more convinced that I am going to try and hang onto my squeezeboxes for as long as I can keep them functioning. Although I recommend Sonos to my friends, it is only because they cannot miss what they have never had. My only anxiety is how I will keep it

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2013-03-06 Thread TheLastMan
ciarpame wrote: Installed DSbridge on Windows 7 32bit and it worked at first try, very easy. My LMS is 7.7.2 running on Arm-based readynas. On LMS I can see artist and track title but not track duration (track it's just an infinite stream, as playing a web radio) and not cover art. Since

Re: [slim] Why shouldn't I jump ship to Sonos?

2013-03-06 Thread TheLastMan
castalla wrote: Just add http://opml.radiotime.com as a Favourite - you get a decent version of Tunein that way (without Tunein presets 'tho). Excellent, thanks Castalla and Erland, that at least is one issue sorted.

Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox: Product Name

2013-01-30 Thread TheLastMan
My own contribution: HARMONIUM [image: http://www.delhimusics.com/exotichub/cotion/imguplod/tvr-mangini/harmonium-14.jpg] originally an Accordion in a box. In other words a squeezbox in a box! Otherwise +1 for SlimBox, although that is possibly a bit close to SlingBox

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

2013-01-29 Thread TheLastMan
CharlieG wrote: I liked Phoenix Music Streamer...until I realized the acronym would be PMS :) Having “Music Streamer” in the name might help with marketing in the long term tho. The last few posts remind me of a Douglas Adams's Hitch Hiker story that humans are the descendants of exiled

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

2013-01-28 Thread TheLastMan
erland wrote: If there is a designer reading this thread, I'd really love a nice case designed for it which we could order through http://www.shapeways.com/ or similar sites. Prototypes only I presume? Seeing as this will essentially be a small black box with no display or control

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

2013-01-23 Thread TheLastMan
JJZolx wrote: Maybe I'm missing something, but I see little reason to build a displayless SB replacement without an internal DAC and analog out. Otherwise, the only thing it such a device might have over the current DIY solutions built on PCs with USB output is a high quality S/PDIF out.

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2013-01-09 Thread TheLastMan
maggior wrote: So, when the time comes I need to move on and only a closed system is available and it does everything I need to do well, I'll be OK with that. I'm interested to see what develops over the next year. My only problem with Sonos is that they don't have *' Triode'

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2013-01-09 Thread TheLastMan
SBGK wrote: keep an eye on the squeezelite thread, seems to be evolving rapidly. Thanks for the heads up. Had not spotted that thread before. The guy is obviously a genius! I was aware that I could install a software player on a mini-PC, and that one comes bundled with Vortexbox anyway. I am

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2013-01-09 Thread TheLastMan
Thanks for the detailed feedback Erland, interesting to see what motivates you guys. I will keep an eye on Squeezlite. Most of the issues appear to be around making it work on low power devices. If it works easily with something like a Zotac Zbox then I will probably go that route in the

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

2012-12-17 Thread TheLastMan
A (very) minor irritation for me is that Squeeze Player will start up randomly for no obvious reason. Usually I am away from home so not using any of the three SqueezeBox controller apps I have installed, or any other music apps (Last.fm, Poweramp, Spotify) yet Squeeze Player will start up and

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2012-12-14 Thread TheLastMan
I am probably being totally dense and missing the blindingly obvious, but I cannot find a button for the + context menu anywhere? This is available on the browser interface, the hardware Controller and Squeeze Commander but I cannot find it on Orange Squeeze. It is a notable absentee on the

Re: [slim] ANN: Orange Squeeze 1.3.0 released!

2012-12-14 Thread TheLastMan
kidstypike wrote: Just press and hold for a second or two on any Artist, Album, Track, or Album art. Ah... I knew it must be there somewhere! I have turned on the context sensitive tips until I get used to it. Love the interface by the way, very intelligent use of the space in portrait mode.

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-11-02 Thread TheLastMan
andynormancx wrote: [snip] The Sony is indeed a bargain, but there -are- reasons it is much cheaper than the iPod (beyond purely Apple's higher profit margins). When it comes down to it the iPod touch isn't really competing with the Sony. People who want a 32GB MP3 player/Internet device

[slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
Just got a glimpse of the future, and it is phone shaped. I have been a bit late to the smartphone market. I have an old 2nd generation iPod Touch but it was a bit sluggish with apps so did not really go far down that route. My cell phone contract came up for renewal and I needed to economise

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
bhaagensen wrote: Oh, and several other things such that your home is left without a music-system when your phone=you is not available for music-playback :) Also Im not reading you clear when you on one hand say you understand Logitech for leaving a product one can get for free, and on the

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

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
Mick Seymour wrote: Do the tracks have replay gain data in them? LMS can only use it if the information is there. It isn't something the player does AFAIK. When the file is encoded replay gain (RG) data has to be added for the system to work. I use dBPoweramp with the RG plug-in when ripping

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
bhaagensen wrote: Yes, I think I'm with you. Though I think you are overlooking one important aspect the Squeezebox-brand [had...]. Namely a unique status as a high-fidelity, high-quality, feature rich (almost complete), very reasonably priced streaming solution. [snip] As I said I

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
ModelCitizen wrote: Well I'm 52. :-) Ah, but obviously young at heart! (so am I by the way) I've had iPhones for a few years now, and also have a Google Nexus 7. My wife (whose phone I borrow as and when) has an HTC desire and son an iPod. We use iPeng on the Apple devices (although the

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
ModelCitizen wrote: Well I'm 52. :-) ...and the Touch is just a bit of a white elephant (makes a nice clock though). Not sure what you mean by that. Are you saying that you no longer use it as a streamer? Or just that just the screen is superfluous? If my amplifier and speakers are static

Re: [slim] Moving on...

2012-10-26 Thread TheLastMan
ModelCitizen wrote: Both of my Controllers are bricks. Won't charge. I've changed the batteries but they just run out and never recharge. The bases are OK and so are the devices. The connections between them make. It's baffling. That's a shame. When I drop mine into its dock the screen

Re: [slim] The Future of Squeezebox Product Line-Up

2012-10-08 Thread TheLastMan
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=96660 Question:

Re: [slim] Squeezebox without Logitech

2012-09-06 Thread TheLastMan
Labarum wrote: Not going there - it's rip off country. I agree, despite owning some fantastic Naim amps. Streaming is computer technology - there is nothing mystical about it that needs hi-fi expertise. Buy one of their DACs if you wish, or an amp with an inbuilt DAC, but just plug a SB

Re: [slim] How long have your SB's lasted?

2012-09-06 Thread TheLastMan
banned for life wrote: Keep in mind that the life span of a lithium ion battery begins with it's manufacture, not when you start using it. To prolong the life of the spares, fully charge them and then discharge to about 40% and then store in a cool place. Repeat this process now and then.

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
After much deliberation and reading of this forum - my strategy is to continue to use my SB Receivers and Controllers until either they break or Triode's Spotify and BBC iPlayer plugins stop working. By that time I am hopeful that there will be a decently functional alternative. I cannot see a

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
johnas wrote: Sonos has discontinued their dedicated controller. The cr200 suffered from widespread touch screen failures (see their forums).Two families I know with Sonos systems have long since replaced any controllers they had with apps on their iPads. Neither regrets the move. Two others

Re: [slim] How long have your SB's lasted?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
Agent Smith wrote: How long have you had your Squeezeboxes for?Duet since 18 March 2008 which is a tad under 4.5 years. Second receiver added August 2008. How long do you reckon they'll last before a chip burns up or it just stops powering on for no apparent reason?Not a clue. Hopefully

Re: [slim] How long have your SB's lasted?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
garym wrote: I hope I last 10 years. ;-) Ditto! That brought me right down to earth with a bump Gary. Puts all this Squeezebox nonsense in its proper context. Carpe diem and all that... TheLastMan's Profile:

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
agillis wrote: VortexBox has 5 built in players so there is no need for hardware players. I can keep my system running forever. How well do Vortexboxes Synchronise with each other? And will they do gapless playback? If you only have one soundcard, how do the 5 players work?

Re: [slim] How long have your SB's lasted?

2012-09-05 Thread TheLastMan
Mnyb wrote: Controllers battery is not very long lived , luckily it is the same as some popular Harmony remotes , so it won't get out of stock for a while , some chargers for controllers also have a connection problem. Newer ones don't, and it is possible to bend contacts in the dock to

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
mherger wrote: Would TinyLMS in the touch work without mysb.com? Would I then be able to use services like WiMP or spotify? No, all services still depend on mysb.com -- Michael Minor correction, you could use Spotify (Premium) with Triode's plug-in, but the official app would no

Re: [slim] What steps does community need to take to ensure continued function of SB players

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
JJZolx wrote: I'm probably forgetting a few things, but: - much better sound quality than a PC's onboard audio, without a pressing need for an external S/PDIF or USB DAC - better S/PDIF, with lower jitter - MUCH better audio syncing with other Squeezeboxes - IR remote

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
mherger wrote: Minor correction, you could use Spotify (Premium) with Triode's plug-in, but the official app would no longer be available. He was asking about TinyLMS (embedded on SB Touch). In this case Triode's plugin isn't an option. -- Michael Ah, I understand now,

Re: [slim] What steps does community need to take to ensure continued function of SB players

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
mherger wrote: It'll be what it'll be. -- Michael So there -*will*- be an *it* then! ;) Just kidding, I understand the constraint you are under and we all really appreciate your candour and helpfulness in posting to this forum and don't want to get you into trouble. I hope Logitech

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
On the presumption that Logitech produces a Touch-like player under the UE brand (standalone, unamplified, high sound quality, RCA analogue and digital out, multi-room sync) there is nothing to stop anybody running both the SB and UE systems side-by-side if necessary. Most amplifiers have more

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-03 Thread TheLastMan
nervoteso wrote: i often listen to deezer, when mysqueezebox will be no more, how could i do? maybe a new deezer plugin like the spotify one? The plug-in replacement for streaming apps and internet radio would be the preferred solution, provided somebody has the desire and expertise to do the

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why? It is not dead yet, just has been told it has only two years to live and that it won't be able to have any more children! Two years is a long time in technology, not only will new products come along but Logitech have time to

Re: [slim] Calling Sean Adams?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
mrfantasy wrote: ... the important thing is maintaining the Slim protocol and ensuring new servers and clients can be developed to it. --MikeWhy? Squeezebox will be a dead system. Other systems will come along to replace and supersede it, maybe not immediately but within a couple of years

Re: [slim] Calling Sean Adams?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
epoch1970 wrote: I often wondered about this. So you say the SBs are rarely spotted. Do you see many Sonos systems (in absolute terms) ? I have four friends with Sonos and two who bought Squeezebox. Two bought the Sonos on my recommendation (I was having a hard time with SB at the time) and

Re: [slim] Calling Sean Adams?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
epoch1970 wrote: Because the slim protocol does work pretty damn well. I for one will not regress to DLNA or this kind of nonsense. Maybe future versions of airplay or the elusive android@home protocols will be able to supersede it. I haven't lost hope that Logitech will develop the UE

Re: [slim] Calling Sean Adams?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
Mnyb wrote: I know only one person irl that have either , me ? Never seen a live Sonos system and actually never anyone elses Squeezebox system either . I'm rudimentary sociable and able to make friends ;) so it is not that I'm an isolated geek that only know 1 person irl. It must be

Re: [slim] Calling Sean Adams?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
garym wrote: All of my iphone/ipod stuck in a speaker doc friends are easily one-percenters. I don't see any correlation between income/wealth and willingness to invest in quality audio (either now, the 1980s, or the 1960s for that matter). With the greatest respect, that is rather a daft

Re: [slim] What features will no longer work if mysqueezebox.com is shut down?

2012-09-01 Thread TheLastMan
jhonsber...@msn.com wrote: What a coup for Sonos this is gonna be. Not really, I doubt Sonos have considered SB to be a much of a threat since the Touch was released. Sonos have pretty much had the field to themselves. The reviews for the Touch were stellar over here, but I have never

Re: [slim] Official Logitech Announcement re new UE *and* support for Squeezebox Players

2012-08-31 Thread TheLastMan
Letten wrote: Before mysqueezebox.com came along (as an option for people who didn't like/need a local server) we did just fine. Why should that not be possible again? It is possible if you only play music from your own library, not so great if you play internet radio or use one of the

Re: [slim] How many of you have spare squeezeboxes?

2012-08-31 Thread TheLastMan
Benefactor wrote: What I mean is extra units you purchased as backups in case one of your older units fails? I have two Booms, and a Classic3 that have been running for around 4 years, I guess. Just picked up a Touch as a backup unit the other day...have no place to plug it in right

Re: [slim] What if Logitech pulls the plug

2012-08-10 Thread TheLastMan
dasmueller wrote: I for one am a dinosaur and will not willingly go the rental route. I enjoy the flexibility of being able to do what I wish w the CD/hard copies or downloaded files that I have. I am not willing to rely on someone else to provide that flexibility for me. There is too much

Re: [slim] What if Logitech pulls the plug

2012-08-08 Thread TheLastMan
I doubt there will be any new and exclusively audio SqueezeBox based hardware in future. We might see an upgraded version of the Touch and/or radio but nothing totally new. I think it is most likely, however, that the “Squeezebox” branded Radio will go and be replaced with a much simpler and

Re: [slim] What is missing from your Squeezebox experience ?

2012-06-27 Thread TheLastMan
maggior wrote: I read 3 and thought uh, that's the Boom, but then I realized you meant something you can connect your own speakers too. In the world of powered speakers, would that really be necessary. Somebody that is inclined to buy their own passive speakers would also be inclined to

Re: [slim] What is missing from your Squeezebox experience ?

2012-06-27 Thread TheLastMan
maggior wrote: Logitech needs to relaunch the Squeezebox line with some new exciting hardware and marketing support.Yep, that is exactly what they have to do. They won't though. My favourite discount hi-fi retailer, Superfi, has just stopped stocking any Squeezebox stuff. John Lewis used

Re: [slim] What is missing from your Squeezebox experience ?

2012-06-26 Thread TheLastMan
Usually most consumer users rather than enthusiasts want to keep it simple. Most of the suggestions here are from rather hard-core users, as you would expect on a dedicated forum. Unfortunately Sonos has beaten Squeezebox in this particular format battle. Now when I describe my Squeezebox

Re: [slim] Need help with Net UDAP to configure a squeezebox duet

2012-05-17 Thread TheLastMan
I always use the Windows executable for net-UDAP available here: http://slim2lirc.myown.mailcan.com/udap_shell_1_0_0.exe This is much more straightforward for those of us with Windows machines as it does not require the pre-installation of Perl. Launch the exe and you are straight into a

[slim] Duet Receiver streaming rates

2012-05-16 Thread TheLastMan
*Technical question:* does the Squeezebox Receiver have some set streaming rates? I ask this because I have been trying to optimise the position of my Receiver relative to my wireless router and using the Network signal graph utility on the Controller. It seems to me that the Duet will stream

Re: [slim] Need help with Net UDAP to configure a squeezebox duet

2012-05-16 Thread TheLastMan
A common problem for many people using net-UDAP is that the PC (or laptop) you are using to configure the Receiver has to be in the same subnet as the Receiver itself. If the PC/laptop is already connected to a network and the internet then it will not work. There is some kind of procedure that

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2012-04-12 Thread TheLastMan
zowie wrote: Aren't they a little taller? They look it from the pic. -Height - clearance is my problem in switching over from jewel cases. I have univenture safety sleeves for my cd-r's and they don't fit. Sorry, just noticed you were replying to me! They are not noticeably taller. If

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2012-03-19 Thread TheLastMan
the time and aggravation. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod 4.14 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2012-03-19 Thread TheLastMan
. So I have no choice but to replace with CDs or downloads. As they are also old people's chestnuts too, I could probably download them all free if I wanted to. However I am a law abiding citizen and will probably just pick them up as second hand CDs where I can. -- TheLastMan Matt http

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2012-03-16 Thread TheLastMan
in the small study in the loft if I need them. I have put them into sleeves and then small boxes like these: [image: http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/Oefinell/Leitz.jpg] 8 altogether which take up almost no space on our study shelves. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2012-03-15 Thread TheLastMan
insert either so leave both together in the loft. I find myself referring to the web when I need information on a recording these days. Usually a lot more informative than the sleeve notes. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2012-03-14 Thread TheLastMan
are using a laptop in a public environment such as a wi-fi hot spot or when you are collecting your e-mail from a provider that does not pre-scan for viruses. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2012-02-21 Thread TheLastMan
Spotify to your Squeezeboxes using DSBridge only works if you have the files in both the Spotify application folder AND the Flash folder. It might be that just having the files in your Flash folder, even if renamed, is enough to get it to work. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK

Re: [slim] DSBridge - A simpler way to stream Spotify

2012-02-19 Thread TheLastMan
! -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod 4.14 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points *Livingroom:* Receiver into Naim

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-17 Thread TheLastMan
my technophobe wife quickly got the hang of the sync option after 2 minutes of training (the limit of her patience with these things!). However she finds swapping between players with the Controller a bind, so I may have to buy a second one! -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-17 Thread TheLastMan
socistep;691044 Wrote: Its a shame Mrs TheLastMan won't pick up Squeezecommander or iPeng as they are really easy for controlling and syncing players! I know, its strange. She really does prefer hardware buttons to a touch screen and was contemplating dumping the HTC for a Blackberry

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-13 Thread TheLastMan
a choice of one or the other according to the considerations that Erland has listed. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod 4.14 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem

[slim] Napster UK closing down

2012-02-07 Thread TheLastMan
views on how Rhapsody compares to Spotify? Will Logitech Squeezebox be offering a Rhapsody interface for UK subscribers? -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod

Re: [slim] Napster UK closing down

2012-02-07 Thread TheLastMan
be losing their Napster libraries and playlists? Will the Squeezebox app look any different? How will us 5-for-5 subscribers who are going to be cut off resubscribe to the Rhapsody version of Napster? -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread TheLastMan
, put a CD in their PC or laptop run a *very* simple setup routine and transfer their music and video. The rest should be pressing buttons. I would not want such a system, but 95% of the population would prefer it. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-02 Thread TheLastMan
? Most don't need or care for it. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod 4.14 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-01-27 Thread TheLastMan
cannot really blame Apple for the fact that Logitech wants to use its technology. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology DS107+ (500GB) NAS running LMS 7.7.0 on SSODSmod 4.14 *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem

Re: [slim] Connect Squeezebox receiver ?

2011-12-29 Thread TheLastMan
are quite scarce in much of Europe except UK and Germany. For the full list go to http://www.mysqueezebox.com/appgallery It also gives you access to a limited amount (2GB) of free music storage in the cloud via a service called MP3tunes music locker. Go to http://www.mp3tunes.com/ -- TheLastMan

Re: [slim] Logitech drops Revue, says early Google TV intro a 'mistake'

2011-11-23 Thread TheLastMan
nowadays is reliable enough to eliminate the need for the server to be wired permanently to the router which is too much of a physical tie. The Radio needs to go touch screen to keep up, but otherwise it is OK. -- TheLastMan Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller

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