Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread karlek
captcaveman wrote: > My PC is already running LMS for my SBT and the house is all Cat5 cable > or wifi. If I get the Duet remote and receiver can I then just phono > output to his amp and speakers ? Not sure what you mean by receiver not > having output? I assume you mean no visual display like

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread bpa
karlek wrote: > The Receiver (player) can indeed run Spotty, network music and internet > radio as the Radio can. > Main differences are: > You'll need loudspeakers and an Interface like the Controller (2nd part > of the Duet), a smartphone app or a PC where you can the LMS remote via > browser,

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread captcaveman
My PC is already running LMS for my SBT and the house is all Cat5 cable or wifi. If I get the Duet remote and receiver can I then just phono output to his amp and speakers ? Not sure what you mean by receiver not having output? I assume you mean no visual display like the touch or radio. Do all

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread karlek
The Receiver (player) can indeed run Spotty, network music and internet radio as the Radio can. Main differences are: You'll need loudspeakers and an Interface like the Controller (2nd part of the Duet), a smartphone app or a PC where you can the LMS remote via browser, as the Receiver itself

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread captcaveman
Would the Duet with remote work in this situation? The duets seem cheaper on eBay than the radio or boom. Do they all have some form of output? Can they all run Spotty, play network music and internet radio? captcaveman's

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread RonM
In terms of immediate simplicity and low cost, if an Android phone is in the works, using that device as a player with line out to the stereo is an option. I use SB Player in combination with Squeeze Ctrl, from the same developer. Squeeze Ctrl is my controller of choice, use it for all my

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-27 Thread epoch1970
I think the main issue with a "pre-owned" SB Boom is not screen fading, this happens too on any model equipped with a VFD screen. The most important problem is that under heavy continued use, boomers may split their foam surrounds and you have to replace them. Play something loud and you would

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-26 Thread d6jg
Just noticed there are still some new UE Radios for sale - it might need the "upgrade to LMS" thingy done but

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-26 Thread bpa
d6jg wrote: > PS > That isn't a "Full" list. I am sure others can add to it. The Android Radio type devices (speakers, screen, 7in touchscreen and battery) which have a line out is the Zettaly Avy. The same product appears with different brand names depending on the country. OK Not great sound

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-26 Thread d6jg
captcaveman wrote: > Thanks for that, nice to see a full list > In general its quite hard to find other devices that can do spotify and > stream off the nework without sending hundreds, though now most AV amps > have it included > > What is the O2 Jogler like and how long do you think it will

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-26 Thread captcaveman
Thanks for that, nice to see a full list In general its quite hard to find other devices that can do spotify and stream off the nework without sending hundreds, though now most AV amps have it included What is the O2 Jogler like and how long do you think it will be able to keep running for? Dont

Re: [slim] Buying a new music player

2017-07-26 Thread d6jg
captcaveman wrote: > I want to buy a new music player, probably for my son age 11 for his > room > He doesn't currently have a phone though will probably get a cheap > android > I use Spotify mostly and could get a family account though just for me > at present. > Mu music is stored on the