Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

agillis wrote: Good to hear you have it working. Look for more improvements in the VAMP image in the future. I'm working on WiFi this week! Awesome. I am trying to install LMS on the same unit as I type this. But I may not need it, since I have it running on my laptop all the time. I bought

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

Triode wrote: Squeezelite (the player VAMP is based on) will not access any hardware specific volume controls. It does support digital domain volume control using the standard LMS controls. It may be that you can access the hardware volume from linux, but this will require you to find a

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

I am having trouble restoring the VAMP image. I have a 4 gB USB Drive. USB image tool keeps telling me image size is too large. What should I do? I have run the program as an administrator and I don't want to truncate the image for fear of losing data.

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

Got myself a 8GB Sansa USB drive. Hopefully it will work. crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97721

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

Ok. I managed to get the image into the 8Gb USB. Now I am getting an alsamixer error on Putty: cannot open mixer: no such file or directory This really sucks! Any ideas? :scratch: crooner's Profile:

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

ok. Plugged the USB dac into a different USB port and it now works. Will plug headphones and will report back! crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

Got everything running smoothly! The Audioquest Dragonfly works great on it. Now to try to adapt the Griffin Powermate volume control to work on it... crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379

Re: [slim] Logitech SqueezeBox replacement for under $30

I will attempt building a VAMP today. I want to use with my Audioquest Dragonfly USB DAC. I am hoping it will work fine. This DAC has a volume control in the analog domain that is usually controlled by the Windows operating system. It acts exactly like the regular system volume. With my netbook,

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

seanadams;264779 Wrote: As a digital transport, Duet's Receiver performs identically to SB2 and SB3. That's good to hear and provides tremendous value to previous SB2/SB3 owners. No fear of sudden obsolescence! Can't wait to order my Controller! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super

Re: [slim] Rumor: Microsoft to buy Logitech?!

Phil Leigh;256912 Wrote: My only concern with this is what happened when MS bought Pacific Microsonics...anyone seen an HDCD recently? Exactly Microsoft killed HDCD. And what a shame since its a terrific format. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series

[slim] The Squeezebox finally made it to Fry's

. It seems Logitech is confident they will sell at $299. With the word of mouth recommendations its been getting for the past couple of years, they'll probably sell a bunch 'em! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz

Re: [slim] New iPod Touch possible candidate for SS controller?

I also find the new iPod Touch very attractive. More so than the Nokia device. I briefly owned a 770 and ultimately found it somewhat lacking. The stylus operation is a weak point of the design, IMO. I agree that the Touch will sell millions. A winner in my book. -- crooner Customized dual

Re: [slim] Buying a new Squeezebox...... or not?

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Re: [slim] Sticky SB2

agentsmith;217274 Wrote: is this chassis available as a kit somewhere? PM me for details -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures

Re: [slim] Sticky SB2

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Re: [slim] Why is Transporter Soooooo $Expensive$ ?

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Re: [slim] New (Logitech) Squeezebox

Yeah, some pics would be great! -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer

Re: [slim] No display on the SB3 unit

I wonder if they [Logitech] have already streamlined production to China... -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer

Re: [slim] No display on the SB3 unit

Good to know it's still Designed and manufactured in Mountain View, California, USA I'm sure technical support will take good care of this issue. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD and mods. VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio

Re: [slim] New competition from McIntosh?

I don't like the idea of having the hard drive inside the unit. Never have and never will. No matter how silent they are. The thing is overpriced, even though it's half the price of the Sooloos system. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 Series III DAC with HDCD

Re: [slim] Any New Squeezebox coming soon?

I'm looking forward to a full blown SB4 release, with improved internal components. It won't be cheap though, unless they streamline manufacturing and build it totally in China. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro

Re: [slim] Any New Squeezebox coming soon?

, since a trickled down TP would cost close to $1000 and this doesn't quite fit with Logitech's marketing ideas. And yes, the Transporter was announced months before it became available. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz

Re: [slim] New Remote

I also ordered one for my SB2. Indeed, it's a thing of beauty. Very worthwhile upgrade, in my opinion. -- crooner Customized dual chassis Super Squeezebox EAD DSP-7000 MKIII DAC with HDCD VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W

Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?

Thanks for the heads-up. It seems like indeed the SB4 is just about to be released. Since the all-black SB3 will remain available, I'm guessing the new model will be better and not a cheap wal-mart version as it has been speculated... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite

Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?

gb115b;195125 Wrote: crooner;195124 Wrote: It seems like indeed the SB4 is just about to be released. source? Just read between the lines. And like Jim was saying this is fast paced industry. The technology of the current model is now 2 years old. Now, whether

Re: [slim] What happenned to Squeezebox 3 Silver?

I agree. Slim should offer a better looking case, perhaps in brushed aluminum, silver anodized. But this would add substantially to the cost. I'm only hoping they will stick to the 5V supply source. This way I can continue to use my custom made power supplies! -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom

Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.

I wonder if an all new SB4 is just around the corner. I remember they discounted the SB2 right before the SB3 was announced. I expect the SB4 to have trickle down technology from the Transporter. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout

Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.

on Slim's website anymore. Perhaps they did drop it... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer

Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.

Transporter, I didn't think about the SB's competition priced at $150 or so and available at your local Fry's. I wonder how long is going to be before we see a Logitech Squeezebox derivative at Fry's or Walmart... -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout

Re: [slim] Time to pick up another SB. $229 shipped.

supply. It could be the same form factor as the SB3 to keep the price down. If they could get 90% of the TP's sound quality into the SB4 at a reasonable price, that would be fantastic. Then drop the price on the Transporter to $1500 and add a full-width display. -- crooner SB2 SB3

Re: [slim] Can no longer use SB2, does not find my computer

Have you tried unplugging or resetting your router? If you unplug it, wait at least 1 minute before plugging it back in. Also, do other wireless devices work OK? (Laptop, PDA, Nokia tablet, etc) -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout

Re: [slim] 2006 Engadget Awards - Transporter

Count one vote for the Transporter. -- crooner SB2 SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI Scout with Benz Micro Glider M2 Audio Research PH3, SP16L and VS110 Vandersteen 2Ce signatures, 2W subwoofer

Re: [slim] Transporter review in Hi-Fi World, April 2007

Looks like another clueless reviewer. Even the much lauded Stereophile review is nonsense, IMO. I was reading it the other day, and it has a lot of factual errors. I also didn't like the polishing a turd analogy... -- crooner SB3 with Custom Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC-60 Tube DAC VPI

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

...It was great while it lasted. Hopefully, I will get a replacement or something (fingers crossed!) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

been shattered. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

* Pediatric Software Just Got Smarter. Your Practice Just Got Healthier. -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

! (fingers crossed) -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190

[slim] Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

and brightness buttons on the remote in an effort to bring it back to life. It was in vain... I hope it's not a hardware problem. I have already sent an email to tech support, but I am yet to hear from them.. Thanks in advance for your suggestions! crooner -- crooner

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

I forgot to mention I left the SB3 unplugged for a few minutes and then plugged it back. It did nothing. Right now, it's warm to the touch like it usually is when working normally. Thinking about letting it cool down for more time, perhaps a few hours... -- crooner

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

in there. Perhaps the internal regulators... -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190

[slim] Re: Squeezebox sudden problem help!!!!

is no match... Oh well -- crooner crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=24190

[slim] Re: Too many songs reported?

If you recently changed the name of your music folder or changed drive letter designations (common with removable USB drives) then Slim Server will report twice the songs. The cure is to rescan everything on your library. -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio

[slim] Re: Too many songs reported?

care of your problem... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

[slim] Re: Alien BBC SUCKS Big Time!

Ditto, worked perfectly for me the first time I installed it... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's

[slim] Re: Can't use SB at full volume?

Perhaps its the analog stages after DA conversion that are too hot and clip the signal... -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with Power One Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W

[slim] Re: Does the sb worh with this iPod-style 400GB device?

that is :-) -- crooner Squeezebox 3 with DIY Linear Power Supply Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread

[slim] Re: Problem: Can't connect to wireless network

has it. Probably CompUSA as well. Dave G Wrote: Crooner, Thanks for responding. I've got the encryption right -- it's WPA Personal. The SB3 is the only device connected wireless. The 2 computers are connected by ethernet cable. The SB3 appears not to see a signal at all. You

[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?

my only beef with Slim Server is speed. I find building playlists very slow. But I guess these things will eventually get fixed. But if you use a different program to build your playlists, this is no problem at all. -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980

[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?

neat! -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3379 View this thread: http

[slim] Re: Roku M500 + slimserver + flac/320CBR mp3 = breakups?

have a remote... (and no pc at all in the bedroom where one sb is...) -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W crooner's Profile: http

[slim] Re: Problem: Can't connect to wireless network

would be ideal but there are small USB gadgets that can do this for you. If there's no WI-FI signal your router may be shot. It might still function as a ethernet hub though... -- crooner crooner's Profile: http

[slim] Re: 48KHz playback?

would cause the files to cut off. Presumably because of bandwidth problems. I am using a wireless connection. pkcrawford: are you using 24 bits and 48 kHz by any chance? -- crooner Squeezebox 3 Lite Audio DAC60 tube DAC Pioneer SX-1980 Vandersteen 2Ce Signature Vandersteen 2W

[slim] Re: Great Review in PCFormat

I find Slim Server to be superb. I love it. Never used I-tunes, but quite frankly I don't see a need for it. I use SB mostly for my CD collection ripped to FLAC lossless and some old MP3s. Slim Devices you guys rock! -- crooner