Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-30 Thread Sike
I decided to call Logitech HQ in Switzerland, and they say Another 4 weeks until it ships to retailers .. this could only be Switzerland though.. -- Sike Sike's Profile:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-30 Thread Sike
ripcaster.co.uk are saying expected 1st Feb...mine is on order can't wait! Here (Switzerland) it seems to be mid Feb, but it looks like the date is just no longer updating... it has been stuck on 17days a over a week now.. I remember reading in this thread that they are having problems with

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-30 Thread MuckleEck
Sike;263957 Wrote: I decided to call Logitech HQ in Switzerland, and they say Another 4 weeks until it ships to retailers .. this could only be Switzerland though.. Ah wellwill have to wait, I pinged ripcaster an e-mail and no response -- MuckleEck Alasdair 3 SB3s - Linn -

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread Peter
Pale Blue Ego wrote: Uh...maybe. When connected via ethernet, the SBR *appears* to act as a wi-fi access point for the SB Controller. Not sure if this currently works or is supported. I ran into this when troubleshooting the Duet system the other day and wasn't able to successfully use

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread Peter
liffy99 wrote: Duet - looks like a nice alternative to the SB3 though I'll not be rushing out to get one if it offers no audio quality improvement (not that my SB3 with external DAC is bad in any way). It was irritating though to find that the Duet needs a 9v supply unlike the 5v of the SB3.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread Michaelwagner
I'm not sure where the idea came from that it is a 9Vt power supply. Mine says 6.8Vt on it. Hmm...the specs say 9Vt, 550ma min, but I got a 6.8V, 500ma supply. Maybe someone shipped me the wrong thing -- Michaelwagner

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread dean blackketter
On Jan 29, 2008, at 12:22 AM, Peter wrote: Pale Blue Ego wrote: Uh...maybe. When connected via ethernet, the SBR *appears* to act as a wi-fi access point for the SB Controller. Not sure if this currently works or is supported. I ran into this when troubleshooting the Duet system

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread MuckleEck
Sike;263727 Wrote: I am sorry to bring up the release date issue again .. but I just can't wait .. there is no information anywhere .. Begining/Mid/End Feb? ripcaster.co.uk are saying expected 1st Feb...mine is on order can't wait! -- MuckleEck Alasdair 3 SB3s - AudioEngine 2 - Cambridge

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread maggior
Michaelwagner;263432 Wrote: If there's no jack for the RF blaster, there's no jack for the headphones either. Now, to me at least, that does seem like a substantial change from the SB3. My experience has shown that the headphone jack on the SB3 is pretty poor. I just have a modest set

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread Sike
I am sorry to bring up the release date issue again .. but I just can't wait .. there is no information anywhere .. Begining/Mid/End Feb? -- Sike Sike's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2458 View

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread dean blackketter
An earlier design used a 6.8v power supply, and there were some prototypes made that used that voltage. The final design uses 9V. -dean On Jan 29, 2008, at 2:55 AM, Michaelwagner wrote: I'm not sure where the idea came from that it is a 9Vt power supply. Mine says 6.8Vt on it. Hmm...the

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread Michaelwagner
dean blackketter;263820 Wrote: An earlier design used a 6.8v power supply, and there were some prototypes made that used that voltage. The final design uses 9V. -dean Dean: Does that relate to the peak-to-peak voltage out? I seem to recall you saying a while ago that the SB3s could use

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-29 Thread seanadams
Michaelwagner;263834 Wrote: Dean: Does that relate to the peak-to-peak voltage out? I seem to recall you saying a while ago that the SB3s could use a high voltage rail from the display, but the display-less receiver couldn't do that. Interestingly enough, the sticker on my receiver says

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-28 Thread jgs
Bizarroterl;263404 Wrote: I don't see the problem. If you want an IR Blaster order the SB3. The Duet is positioned to compete with the Sonos, a market where the added complexity of a IR blaster system is a liability. Gee. I don't pretend to know (or care, much) about how it's positioned

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-28 Thread Bizarroterl
jgs;263193 Wrote: I think so too. Seems like a key feature for a faceless receiver box -- kind of bizarre that the only members of the product line that support it are the ones that have integrated displays. I don't see the problem. If you want an IR Blaster order the SB3. The Duet is

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-28 Thread Michaelwagner
I'm not a big user of the RF blaster (no user at all of the feature, actually), but I do use the headphone jack a lot. If there's no jack for the RF blaster, there's no jack for the headphones either. Now, to me at least, that does seem like a substantial change from the SB3. --

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-28 Thread slimkid
jgs;263422 Wrote: ... I don't see this added complexity you speak of, considering that we're just talking about a minijack, which you need not use if you don't care to... Well, if you think it's just a minijack, then go ahead. Drill a hole and stick one into it and things are good to go :)

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-27 Thread pichonCalavera
Strobe_UK;262913 Wrote: Can I ethernet one of the new receivers to the pc and set it up from the pc without needing the controller? Or do I need the controller, even if there is no wireless connection? For the moment, you'll need the Squeezebox Controller to setup the Squeezebox

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-27 Thread ModelCitizen
Strobe_UK;262913 Wrote: Can I ethernet one of the new receivers to the pc and set it up from the pc without needing the controller? Or do I need the controller, even if there is no wireless connection? This functionality will be along very soon. It is being worked on at this moment. MC --

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-27 Thread Taxcheat
Pale Blue Ego;262831 Wrote: You can have a different alarm playlist for each of the 7 days of the week. Anything more complex than that would require a custom plugin - but it might be pretty easy to adapt the days-of-week alarm code to create a days-of-month or even a days-of-year alarm

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-27 Thread ModelCitizen
Pale Blue Ego;262831 Wrote: You can have a different alarm playlist for each of the 7 days of the week. Anything more complex than that would require a custom plugin - but it might be pretty easy to adapt the days-of-week alarm code to create a days-of-month or even a days-of-year alarm

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-27 Thread jgs
kunze;255523 Wrote: Hi, I think its a shame that the IR Blaster port has been removed. I think so too. Seems like a key feature for a faceless receiver box -- kind of bizarre that the only members of the product line that support it are the ones that have integrated displays. -- jgs

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Taxcheat
I'm one of the people Logitech wanted to entice with the Duet -- a wholly new user. I have a QNAP TS-209 nas that I've been cramming with FLACs of my cds and got hooked on streaming (mp3 only) to my stereo via PS3. 1. I did not see a clear answer other than the discussion of the DAC chip to

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread funkstar
Taxcheat;262743 Wrote: 3. Nerdy question. Can you program the squeeze center so that music can be set up according to a calendar? E.g., most of the Bach Cantatas were written for specific days. It'd be neat to just hit the power button in the morning and have the system start playing

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread chale2
since there appears to be some browser functionality, is it going to be possible to add flash based stations to the new squeezecenter and the controller/duet? -- chale2 chale2's Profile:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread chale2
the audioengine 5 is a great choice. I also like some of the m-audio powered speakers. -- chale2 chale2's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10046 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread WndrMke
My set-up consists of 2 SB3's 1 SB2 all hard wired to my LAN, Slimserver 6.5.4 running on a ReadyNAS NV, and no wireless network in the house, I have no need for another SB. If I buy the SB Duet and plug the receiver into my router will that allow the SB Controller to interface with the SB's?

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Michaelwagner
WndrMke;262815 Wrote: Slimserver 6.5.4 running on a ReadyNAS NV, [...] If I buy the SB Duet and plug the receiver into my router will that allow the SB Controller to interface with the SB's? There are 2 parts to this answer: 1. the SB receiver can set up a local ad-hoc network for the

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Pale Blue Ego
WndrMke;262815 Wrote: My set-up consists of 2 SB3's 1 SB2 all hard wired to my LAN, Slimserver 6.5.4 running on a ReadyNAS NV, and no wireless network in the house, I have no need for another SB. If I buy the SB Duet and plug the receiver into my router will that allow the SB Controller to

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread WndrMke
Michaelwagner;262825 Wrote: There are 2 parts to this answer: 1. the SB receiver can set up a local ad-hoc network for the controller to run on. So can either of the SB3s. You might chose one or the other, depending on where you are most often going to use the controller and where the

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Pale Blue Ego
Taxcheat;262743 Wrote: 2. Where's the best place to look for discussion of a good (but $1k) speaker/amp or powered speaker set up for a smallish bedroom with no size or Wife Acceptance Factor constraints? I saw 2 intriguing options in this thread, but not quite what I wanted. I suggested

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Michael Herger
since there appears to be some browser functionality There's no browser functionality as in web browsing. , is it going to be possible to add flash based stations to the new squeezecenter and the controller/duet? Not before somebody has brought a flash enabled web browser to Jive. --

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-26 Thread Strobe_UK
I have had a trawl through this thread but can't see that this question has been asnwered, if it has, apologies ... I am looking to get a wired link-up between my pc and my hifi. Both are in the same room within a few metres of each other and I am happy controlling the music played from the pc.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-25 Thread Michaelwagner
Michael Herger;254883 Wrote: That said we would be very happy if somebody was able to implement a web browser for it :-). Michael On that little screen? What's the point? -- Michaelwagner Michaelwagner's Profile:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-25 Thread Michael Herger
On that little screen? What's the point? - SC specific applications, like eg. displaying a plugin's output, without the need to create a Jive specific applet; SBC isn't strong when it comes to layout. Biographies etc. would be much more readable with a bit of style - general browsing, meteo,

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-25 Thread Michaelwagner
Michael Herger;262361 Wrote: Every phone features a browser nowadays. There seems to be a use case. I'm using it all the time. My blackberry has a browser. It seems to be the next best thing to useless. The controller screen is of about the same size (I didn't put them side by side yet). I

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-25 Thread Taylormade
Is there an availability date yet? -- Taylormade Taylormade's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15197 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-25 Thread bobv
IRBlaster is such a natural accessory that, if anything, I'd hope to see it become part of the stock package. Making it not even an option seems like a bad call, especially on a unit that can be hidden away with all its cabling. I just received mine this past Monday, took all of ten minutes to

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-24 Thread liffy99
Duet - looks like a nice alternative to the SB3 though I'll not be rushing out to get one if it offers no audio quality improvement (not that my SB3 with external DAC is bad in any way). It was irritating though to find that the Duet needs a 9v supply unlike the 5v of the SB3. What would I do

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-24 Thread Charles Calkins
Hey Guys pardon me for being so dense but does the Duet have a volume control like the SB3? Cheers Charlie -- Charles Calkins Charles Calkins's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6228 View this

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-24 Thread radish
Charles Calkins;262256 Wrote: Hey Guys pardon me for being so dense but does the Duet have a volume control like the SB3? Cheers Charlie Yes, the receiver is functionally exactly the same as the SB3, minus the screen. -- radish

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-23 Thread bouton
I've tried to go through the 49+ pages of this forum and just want to make sure I've got this right. I have 3 slimp3s hardwired (built into the walls actually) of a house connected into the multiroom audio system. The controlling PC sits in a cupboard in the garage, also hardwired into the LAN.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-23 Thread ModelCitizen
Bouton, As long as SC7 is OK for slimp3s then you are right, all you'll need is a wireless signal and the Controller enables you to select which player to control. I think you'll really impressed by the remote. It is very responsive, totally unlike using the web interface via any other hand held.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-23 Thread bouton
will keep an eye on developments - maybe try out sc7 first. Thanks -- bouton bouton's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=539 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=41813

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread bigfool1956
advancedmp3players.co.uk are showing the duet as being expected on 31st January -- bigfool1956 David Ayers Music is what counts, hifi just helps us enjoy it more bigfool1956's Profile:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread Sike
RE delivery date: All of the dealers in Switzerland are saying it will be availible in 17 days... but it has been stuck at that (17 days) for around a week now. These dates are usually quite reliable.. -- Sike Sike's

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread robroe
bigfool1956;261428 Wrote: advancedmp3players.co.uk are showing the duet as being expected on 31st January Wow! Both advancedmp3 and ripcaster are selling just the (admittedly fancy) controller for approx $40 more than they are selling a whole Squeezebox 3 for :S That is also the same price

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread Nostromo
Its not just a fancy controller, its also a Squeezebox. It can play music. -- Nostromo Nostromo's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6322 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread robroe
Nostromo;261443 Wrote: Its not just a fancy controller, its also a Squeezebox. It can play music. As I understand it the controller cant play music at the moment although it potentially could in the future. The UK prices appear to be: Receiver - £99 Squeezebox 3 - £179 Controller -

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread autopilot
Right now the controller is a little over priced for what it does - once the controller is updated to playback functionality and the IR emitter is made use of (for powering AMP's on/off etc) it will be well worth the price IMO. Leaving it to the community im not sure is the best idea alone - i

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread Ben Sandee
On Jan 22, 2008 11:27 AM, autopilot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Right now the controller is a little over priced for what it does - once the controller is updated to playback functionality and the IR emitter is made use of (for powering AMP's on/off etc) it will be well worth the price IMO.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread maggior
autopilot;261478 Wrote: Right now the controller is a little over priced for what it does - once the controller is updated to playback functionality and the IR emitter is made use of (for powering AMP's on/off etc) it will be well worth the price IMO. Leaving it to the community im not sure

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-22 Thread autopilot
That said, it's still the best way to control a SB and much better VFM than the Sono's ;) -- autopilot SLIMSERVER:[/B] 7.0 APLHA (WINDOWS XP) + ALIENBBC, SLIMSCROBBLER LAST.FM. *AMP:* CAMBRIDGE AUDIO 640A (LIVING ROOM) / DENON MD30 (BEDROOM). *SPEAKERS:* MISSION 701'S (LIVING ROOM) / KEF

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread Bily
I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! -- Bily Bily's

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread dem
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! Do you think there are any customers -not- like us, people without

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread Bay City
One quick question Does the new Squeezebox Duet support podcast and playlist that I created in itunes? And if it does will things such as playcounts be imported to the duet and remembered by itunes while using the duet? Can`t wait to buy one. Soon I hope? -- Bay City

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread EnochLight
Bay City;261030 Wrote: One quick question Does the new Squeezebox Duet support podcast and playlist that I created in itunes? And if it does will things such as playcounts be imported to the duet and remembered by itunes while using the duet? Can`t wait to buy one. Soon I hope? The

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread Richie
The original press release mentioned the Duet being available in January for both the USA and Europe. Is this still likely? More importantly, for me, will the Controller be available on it's own at the same time? If not, when am I likely to be able to get my hands on one in the UK? I only ask

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread EnochLight
Richie;261215 Wrote: The original press release mentioned the Duet being available in January for both the USA and Europe. Is this still likely? I think the current state is a February release, possibly taking pre-orders by the end of January. *crosses fingers* ;-) -- EnochLight

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread pnielsen
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! If that is the case, then simply pick up a Nokia 770 on eBay... Not

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread pnielsen
Bily;261020 Wrote: I have already a Squeezebox. If I want to add the new remote, the price is 299$. This is way too much. Could there be a special price for customers like us? Anyway 299$ is just too much for the controller! If that is the case, then simply pick up a Nokia 770 on eBay... Not

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-21 Thread bpa
Ripcaster in the UK have priced the controller and receiver separately. https://www.ripcaster.co.uk/node/282 -- bpa bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1806 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-18 Thread ceejay
Omeriah;26 Wrote: I am buying a new NAS (not sure which one). It appears that many NAS boxes come pre-installed with Slimserver/Squeezecenter. But from what I read, they come pre-installed with a prior version (not SS7) that will not be compatible with the new controller. Is this

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-18 Thread Timinator
Took me two days to get caught up with this thread! Respectfully; lot's of you guys are audiofile nerds, which is great/fine. Let me tell you, the Duet, out of the box, is a great thing for the rest of mankind. I've been struggling with a Cd30 WIFI system for the last couple of years.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-18 Thread Robin Bowes
rtitmuss wrote: krikor;260123 Wrote: mvalera in a previous post in this thread indicated that they were not sure this was possible. I'm just trying to determine if I purchase just the controller and make it work as I've already got plenty of SB3s. I did see that Robin Bowes indicates that

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-18 Thread krikor
bonze;259390 Wrote: Do you mean connecting to the wireless SB3 and then talking to the SC via ethernet? Precisely: Controller wireless SB3 wired server running SC mvalera in a previous post in this thread indicated that they were not sure this was possible. I'm just trying to determine if

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-18 Thread rtitmuss
krikor;260123 Wrote: mvalera in a previous post in this thread indicated that they were not sure this was possible. I'm just trying to determine if I purchase just the controller and make it work as I've already got plenty of SB3s. I did see that Robin Bowes indicates that this will work

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-17 Thread Bay City
Hello I am new to the forums. I was ready to go purchase a Sonos system but I decided to wait until after CES to see if any new simular devicle would be announced there. I was pleased to see the Squeezebox Duet. One thing I would like to do is be able to play my music while my computer is off.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-17 Thread dem
Bay City;259759 Wrote: One thing I would like to do is be able to play my music while my computer is off. IMHO you'll be happiest with the system if you always have the SqueezeCenter software running somewhere on your home network. It can run on certain NAS devices, but that may be slow.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-17 Thread Omeriah
I am buying a new NAS (not sure which one). It appears that many NAS boxes come pre-installed with Slimserver/Squeezecenter. But from what I read, they come pre-installed with a prior version (not SS7) that will not be compatible with the new controller. Is this correct? Hoping that someone from

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-17 Thread miked
I'll give my two cents on the Duet. :) We have a couple of old slimp3's. They worked well, but I wanted a more integrated whole-house solution. Something with a really nice remote, rather than having to have squeezeboxes in visible display everywhere. I was going to be going with a NuVo

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread krikor
Perhaps it has been covered already and I missed it, but has it been confirmed that the new remote will work through an ad-hoc connection with an SB3 connected via wired ethernet to the server? I know there was a question as to whether or not this is possible. Here's my system: 2 wired-only SB3

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread bonze
krikor;259377 Wrote: Perhaps it has been covered already and I missed it, but has it been confirmed that the new remote will work through an ad-hoc connection with an SB3 connected via wired ethernet to the server? I know there was a question as to whether or not this is possible. Here's

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread Robin Bowes
krikor wrote: Perhaps it has been covered already and I missed it, but has it been confirmed that the new remote will work through an ad-hoc connection with an SB3 connected via wired ethernet to the server? I know there was a question as to whether or not this is possible. Yes, this will

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread mvalera
mkozlows;259127 Wrote: Ah! That's the thing I was missing. So can you put a playlist with a mix of your Rhapsody music and your local-stored music? We had never tried that, but I just did. It worked! Good job Andy! :) Mike -- mvalera Michael Valera Online Communities Manager Logitech

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread mkozlows
mvalera;259436 Wrote: We had never tried that, but I just did. It worked! Oh, excellent. Well, I may have to Rhapsody it up, then... -- mkozlows mkozlows's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=62

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-16 Thread dmcdayton
To Slim Devices crew, Thanks for great products, I never post, too busy listening. I need a whole house solution, you're s close to nirvana. Can you give us an SB3 or receiver that has an IR emitter on itor just a separate wireless/IR module that we can plug in, set it on desk to blast

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread CPC
dean;258263 Wrote: Squeezebox Receiver, topless. Why are there 4 CRYSTALS? -- CPC CPC's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12336 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread Tom
Logitech is Swiss. Perhaps they hate all the EU, no clue... but they are very much European, and if they hate all of Europe, then they have some serious esteem issues. Well, prices here (Switzerland) aren't any better than in the EU, and our VAT is only 7.6% and there is no import duty

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread seanadams
CPC;258763 Wrote: Why are there 4 CRYSTALS? Same as SB3: 10. MHz: CPU 25. MHz: Ethernet PHY 11.2896 MHz: 44.1 KHz audio 12.2880 MHz: 48 KHz audio -- seanadams seanadams's Profile:

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread mvalera
mkozlows;258259 Wrote: Right, but CAN you listen to locally-downloaded Rhapsody stuff? I mean, let's say that I have twenty albums I really like downloaded from Rhapsody, as well as fifty albums of ripped music I own, on my hard drive. Can I hit shuffle and play that? No, because your

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread mkozlows
mvalera;258931 Wrote: No, because your local files have DRM. But as I said you have access to your entire personal collection, just like on your computer, via SqueezeNetwork (which you can now access via SqueezeCenter 7 too). There is no reason to use your local files, they are the same

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread Danfan
snarlydwarf;258629 Wrote: The question has come up before, and there are some NAS's that have sufficient access and power to run Slimserver, though usually with some performance limits. It goes back to having a machine with enough horsepower to run a pretty complex and large database

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread mvalera
mkozlows;258944 Wrote: I'm very confused now. By personal collection do you mean CDs ripped to one's hard drive (or DRM-free MP3s bought from Amazon or whatever), not downloaded from Rhapsody, or something else? Because what I'd want to do is listen to my own personal music and also

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread mvalera
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Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-15 Thread mkozlows
mvalera;258998 Wrote: With SqueezeCenter 7 you don't have to switch between servers. It's all available from SqueezeCenter's web interface or with the Squeezebox Controller. Ah! That's the thing I was missing. So can you put a playlist with a mix of your Rhapsody music and your

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread TCM
I haven't seen it anywhere (it's a lot to read :-)), but when you buy the Duet does in come in one box or two? And what size are/is the boxes/box? If it's one box, what size will the Controller box be if you'll buy it separately? -- TCM 'Squeezebox 3'

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread radish
mkozlows;258259 Wrote: Right, but CAN you listen to locally-downloaded Rhapsody stuff? I mean, let's say that I have twenty albums I really like downloaded from Rhapsody, as well as fifty albums of ripped music I own, on my hard drive. Can I hit shuffle and play that? I don't believe so,

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Marc Sherman
dean wrote: Squeezebox Receiver, topless. Oh, baby! I find your ideas about J1, J5, J8, J9 and J11 intriguing, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. Any hints? SW2 is also interesting, although the big RESET next to it makes its intended purpose pretty clear. - Marc

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter
OK, Let's compare it to a different but similarly priced product: I just ordered a Linksys (US brand) switch in Holland at centralpoint.nl, type srw2008mp for 276 EUR ($393) including taxes (VAT 19%) Without taxes that would be $330 USD Google takes me to Mwave.com as the cheapest online US

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Robin Bowes
Peter wrote: OK, Let's compare it to a different but similarly priced product: I just ordered a Linksys (US brand) switch in Holland at centralpoint.nl, type srw2008mp for 276 EUR ($393) including taxes (VAT 19%) Without taxes that would be $330 USD Google takes me to Mwave.com as the

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread kdf
On 14-Jan-08, at 7:37 AM, Robin Bowes wrote: Someone care to explain that? You are aware that import duty varies according to the type of goods? i.e. the SB3 may attract a higher rate of duty than a switch. Not to mention that you can get a switch anywhere and many more people buy them.

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter
kdf wrote: On 14-Jan-08, at 7:37 AM, Robin Bowes wrote: Someone care to explain that? You are aware that import duty varies according to the type of goods? i.e. the SB3 may attract a higher rate of duty than a switch. Not to mention that you can get a switch anywhere and

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter
Robin Bowes wrote: Peter wrote: OK, Let's compare it to a different but similarly priced product: I just ordered a Linksys (US brand) switch in Holland at centralpoint.nl, type srw2008mp for 276 EUR ($393) including taxes (VAT 19%) Without taxes that would be $330 USD Google takes me

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter
kdf wrote: Quoting Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No, it doesn't. It's all computer electronics. are you certain of that? Please feel free to post a sample of the customs documents. Yeah, I'm certain of that. I ordered several SliMP3/SB's in the US in the past. Just standard

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter van Cooten
Wasn't that the reason why the Logitech acquisition seemed good from the worldwide distribution point of view? peter -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: kdf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Verzonden: maandag 14 januari 2008 16:54 Aan: Slim Devices Discussion Onderwerp: Re: [slim] Announcing

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread snarlydwarf
Peter;258502 Wrote: Absolutely, but some of us were hoping that Logitech with their huge turnover would solve the economies of scale issue. Not to mention that that would work out the same way on both sides of the atlantic. Your 'supply and demand' seems to mean: If we can 'squeeze'

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread kdf
Quoting Peter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: No, it doesn't. It's all computer electronics. are you certain of that? Please feel free to post a sample of the customs documents. -kdf ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread Peter
snarlydwarf wrote: Peter;258502 Wrote: Absolutely, but some of us were hoping that Logitech with their huge turnover would solve the economies of scale issue. Not to mention that that would work out the same way on both sides of the atlantic. Your 'supply and demand' seems to mean: If

Re: [slim] Announcing the Squeezebox Duet

2008-01-14 Thread rougeears
Does anyone have a comparison in terms of audio quality between the SB3 and the Duet? -- rougeears rougeears's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=14670 View this thread:

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