tusken wrote:
just to clarify, LMS runs on the vortexbox itself, automatically -so you
should not need to run anything. Only if you have a problem will you
need to use the vortexbox GUI to troubleshoot (but it is also a good
idea to keep the vb up to date, say every 2 weeks or 1 month, and
jarrod2750 wrote:
Thanks. I'll have my vortexbox complete the full scan, then run the LMS
on the squeezebox. Hopefully that will fix it.
just to clarify, LMS runs on the vortexbox itself, automatically -so you
should not need to run anything. Only if you have a problem will you
need to use
I've built my Vortexbox and now have a question. Do I need to run the
squeezebox server on the vortexbox via another computer first, before I
can have the squeezebox touch connect? I tried to connect the
squeezebox to the vortexbox, it recognizes it but it's not scanning any
of the files. My
You'll need to access the Web gui on the vortexbox to set up scanning.
It's normally on port 9000 with a standard install of LMS but could be
different if other programs are using that port.
Point a browser on your PC to
192.168.1.40:9000
Changing the IP address as appropriate.
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Thanks. I'll have my vortexbox complete the full scan, then all run the
LMS on the squeezebox. Hopefully that will fix it.
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I was able to get my hands on a small form factor Dell Optiplex ($50)
which I'm upgrading the RAM and Hard Drive. Am I still better off making
this a VortexBox or is there any benefit to running the LMS server on
the computer and not converting to a Vortex?
Most likely the RAM will be upgraded
jarrod2750 wrote:
I was able to get my hands on a small form factor Dell Optiplex ($50)
which I'm upgrading the RAM and Hard Drive. Am I still better off making
this a VortexBox or is there any benefit to running the LMS server on
the computer and not converting to a Vortex?
I'm not sure I
jarrod2750 wrote:
I was able to get my hands on a small form factor Dell Optiplex ($50)
which I'm upgrading the RAM and Hard Drive. Am I still better off making
this a VortexBox or is there any benefit to running the LMS server on
the computer and not converting to a Vortex?
A couple of
mlsstl wrote:
A couple of thoughts.
1. If the Dell already has an operating system installed, it is pretty
simple to download the appropriate LMS version and install it. This
leaves the PC as-is in all other respects and makes it pretty easy to
experiment without investing much work. You
jarrod2750 wrote:
I wasn't sure if the squeezebox community found better success when
using the vortex or squeezebox server when having a dedicated PC
connected and managing a large library.
Either way you are using Squeezebox server, now known as Logitech Media
Server (LMS). One is Microsoft
aubuti wrote:
Either way you are using Squeezebox server, now known as Logitech Media
Server (LMS). One is Microsoft Windows + LMS and the other is Linux +
LMS. If the hardware is underpowered you may do better with
Linux/Vortexbox because it tends to demand less overhead than MS
Windows,
Thanks. I have an old emachines computer I completely forgot about with
1.5GB that I might try to use. I'll just need to upgrade the hard drive
to get it going.
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jarrod2750 wrote:
Thanks. I have an old emachines computer I completely forgot about with
1.5GB that I might try to use. I'll just need to upgrade the hard drive
to get it going.
Emachine is not an option, its on its last legs, so I'll be moving
forward with the Foxconn set up. The
Mnyb wrote:
If you get an external server , get one that can transcode (x86 cpu ) .
The native ALAC support is a bit flaky the transcoded is more robust ,
as it is disabled by default in most server versions excepts when we
dont have any other options , on the Touch itself or similar cpu
jarrod2750 wrote:
I was thinking of getting a synology ds212j as the server. It seems
that it has good reviews. I was surprised how flaky the server on the
touch becomes as your library grows.
Haven't used a NAS as a server myself. Just make sure it's powerful
enough to handle the files
lrossouw wrote:
Haven't used a NAS as a server myself. Just make sure it's powerful
enough to handle the files you want to throw at it. Don't want to end
up in the same boat as you are now with the touch as server.
That's one reason I like the Vortexbox setup so much. With an Atom
mlsstl wrote:
That's one reason I like the Vortexbox setup so much. With an Atom
processor and 2GB of RAM, it uses very little power. I leave mine on
24/7. Yet, it is very responsive to the Touch (and my 3 other
Squeezeboxes) and shows no hesitation when looking for or playing music.
I've
mlsstl wrote:
That's one reason I like the Vortexbox setup so much. With an Atom
processor and 2GB of RAM, it uses very little power. I leave mine on
24/7. Yet, it is very responsive to the Touch (and my 3 other
Squeezeboxes) and shows no hesitation when looking for or playing music.
I've
jarrod2750 wrote:
Yes this could be an option. Did you purchase a specific model Foxconn.
I was researching the Foxconn's yesterday and there many different
options. Thank you.
I'm using an R10-D4 model. It has the Intel Atom CPU and I put 2 GB of
RAM in it and a 7200 RPM 3.5 hard drive.
Hi There,
I've had the Can Not open file error come up on quite a few albums using
my squeezebox with a dedicated hard drive. I re-ripped those albums and
it fixed some of them but not all. I rip using Itunes and edit via
Media Monkey. Does anyone have any idea why this happens. All my files
How about some more info? What file type are you using for the music? Is
the hard drive directly connected to a Touch using the built-in server
or running though an outside machine with LMS? If the latter, what OS is
being used? Have file permissions been examined? What file type settings
do you
mlsstl wrote:
How about some more info? What file type are you using for the music? Is
the hard drive directly connected to a Touch using the built-in server
or running though an outside machine with LMS? If the latter, what OS is
being used? Have file permissions been examined? What file
jarrod2750 wrote:
All the files are apple lossles and the hard drive is connected directly
to the Touch using the Touch's built in server.
I 'm not sure how to check the file permissions or file type settings,
and would be more than happy to do so if you can help me with where I
should be
As more collection has grown to 24K + songs, the problem has occurred
more often. Would I have any better luck with buying a dedicated NAS
device? I'm considering other options other than the touch.
jarrod2750's
jarrod2750 wrote:
As my collection has grown to 24K + songs, the problem has occurred
more often. Would I have any better luck with buying a dedicated NAS
device? I'm considering other options other than the touch.
I use a Vortexbox as a server for my Touch and the system works without
If you get an external server , get one that can transcode (x86 cpu ) .
The native ALAC support is a bit flaky the transcoded is more robust ,
as it is disabled by default in most server versions excepts when we
dont have any other options , on the Touch itself or similar cpu
challenged platforms
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