I find the issue with AlienBBC and mplayer on the Mac very weird.
First, there are issues with getting versions of mplayer and the cook
codec that work together - some do, some don't.
Then it seems that when I do have mplayer working from the terminal,
with some versions AlienBBC works and
Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien?
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Can Squeeze Box and SlimServe software handle files stored on multiple
hard drives? I am thinking of adding a USB2 external hard drive to add
extra storeage capacity.
But can SlimServe be configured to look at more than 1 hard drive?
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Andrew, this might help you.
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=15768
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I've finally produced a 6.2-compatible version of my lazy searching
patch for SlimServer, which I originally made available in January for
SlimServer 5.4.1 (and referenced by kdf for bug#386).
For those not familiar, it lets the user very quickly search using the
remote control without having to
As Patrick said - there will be a lot more stock in the UK, and to
dabs.com this week.
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Steve,
I'm not sure if there have been many reviews of them both side by side,
I have the What HiFi here somewhere, but from what I can remember it
only had the Roku and Netgear in it, no Squeezebox.
Having owned both the Roku and Squeezebox though, the Squeezebox does
sound better, the Roku
As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful
device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get
the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have
been quite unable to get it working and before the last software update
had got Radio 7
Morbiato Wrote:
As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful
device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get
the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have
been quite unable to get it working and before the last software
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I'm ripping to FLAC using EAC.
I've only just started, and there are already a couple of albums where
I'd like to correct some info. It seems that changing the directory
name, or FLAC file name makes no difference to how the album and title
is listed on the Squeezebox.
Is there a way to change
Quite agree with the Digital Radio bit - the other half listens to
ClassicFM and wants to buy a DAB radio because my SB2 can't 'play' it.
I'm trying to hold her off purchasing one, but it's getting difficult
as the days go by. If anyone gets ClassicFM streaming (and I'm not on
about Wavefinders
sounds like you need to edit the tag information that is encoded within
your FLAC files.
In which case you need a tag editor: there are many, but here is one
commonly used (and free!).
http://www.mp3tag.de/en/
Download, install, change any tag info you like. You may need to tell
slimserver to
Try Server Settings - Rescan Music Library with the 'clear library' box
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Thanks. I had just tried renaming files, then rescanning (with clear
library checked), but it didn't work. I'll try the TAG editor.
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I use the program MP3Tag, which allows you to view and edit all the tags
in single directory of tracks. It fully supports FLAC files. After
making changes, make sure you have slimserver clear the cache, and
rescan your files.
The program is free, and available at http://www.mp3tag.de/en
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Two parts to this:
(1) I agree about the value of access to more radio stations. I have
managed to get AlienBBC working, though its not usable for live
listening. I do listen to some of the internet stations, but would
certainly appreciate reliable BBC or other stations.
(2) What can
Cheers sleepy (appropriate name, that's what Ceejay had recommended :))
That's done the job perfectly.
Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the
track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this
serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go.
Not sure if disk
norderney Wrote:
Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien?You can either
setup a playlist or enter the URL on the Help | Internet
Radio page of the slim server web interface.
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As you point out licensing issues are the problem with doing this. I
don't mind adding links to the correct files but I haven't seen a
definitive list yet and not owning a Mac I can't experiment.
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Where do you add these URLs? Is it done through BBC Alien?You can
either setup a playlist or enter the URL on the Help | Internet
Radio page of the slim server web interface.
Today I checked in a Tune In link which will be available from the
home's radio menu. Should be a little more
Hi,
I've got mine from www.simplyautomate.co.uk for 156£ a couple of weeks
ago. It was delivered to my door (Italy) in 5 working day for about 7£
:)
maybe they still have some offer
bye
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Hi,
couldn't this be done using regular expressions ? One should enter
1234 and the server searches for title/file/artist/etc containing
[1][2a-cA-C][3d-eD-e][4f-iF-i]
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i've just gone back to 6.0.1, and quess what? problem solved ;)
6.0.1 finds :
\\music\subfolder a\Fun-da-mental\With Intent To Pervert The Cause Of
Injustice (1995)
\\music\subfolder e\Fun-Da-Mental\Erotic Terrorism
\\music\subfolder e\Fun-Da-Mental\There Shall Be Love!
but what it does do is
For people asking why let's just say that Slim has some serious
competition on their hands from Sonus, Roku and others and staying
complacent is not going to get them where they need to be.
I would predict that SB3 has more integration with subscription
services and possibly an all new remote
This is not strictly a Slim Devices query, but someone may have some
insight they wish to share. I have an original SLIMP3 player which has
served me well. I'm interested in upgrading to a new SB2 for my master
bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am
looking to
This is not strictly a Slim Devices query, but someone may have some
insight they wish to share. I have an original SLIMP3 player which has
served me well. I'm interested in upgrading to a new SB2 for my master
bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am
looking
Do you need a whole receiver or just an amp?
Also need a receiver. My wife likes to listen to a few radio stations
that do not stream and it would be a problem if she could no longer
pull them in.
Thanks,
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On Mon, 2005-08-29 at 06:07 -0700, Triggaaar wrote:
Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the
track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this
serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go.
It all depends on what you want, but I decided to make the initial
pfarrell Wrote:
It all depends on what you want, but I decided to make the initial CD
formatting be a minor concern with how my library is structured.
I am not strictly consistant, but I usually renumber the tracks and
consider a two or three CD album to be one big one.
Yep, that's what I'm
Before I file a bug, I thought I'd check here for something
stupid I've missed.
I've created a significant hierarchy of playlists based on the
source (for example, a dir-tree of Magnatune playlists sorted by
genre). Previous to my latest upgrades, when I
Triggaaar Wrote:
Now to decide what to do about multi disk albums. I could change the
track numbers and make it all one album, but I'll try and give this
serverbehaviorgroup disks thing a go.
Not sure if disk title should include (Disc 1) at the end or not. I'll
experiment.
Add tags to
Just as a word of encouragement for those wanting more radio on their
SB2's - I installed Alien for the first time at the weekend and it took
about 10 minutes (if that). I had a bit of trouble with setup because I
have a non-standard slimserver config, but with the help of the forum I
was up and
Do you need a whole receiver or just an amp?
Also need a receiver. My wife likes to listen to a few radio stations
that do not stream and it would be a problem if she could no longer
pull them in.
Thanks,
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Sorry--if I'd read your original post more carefully I
I tried a couple of internet streams without any success. I put the
following URLs into the Radio URL Tune In box within Help/Internet
Radio.
I tried RTI (http://www.rti.fm) which is
http://broadcast.global-mix.net/?m=rti.wvx
I also tried Smooth FM from London
I have also, just tried Saga 106.6 but that does not work either
http://cryomedia2.cryohost.net/saga_1066fm
Any ideas would be appreciated. I have not managed to get any audio
streams working using the Tune In function in Help/Internet Radio.
Does something need configuring within SlimServe
Sounds like the same problem I had when I upgraded to 6.1
Under Server Settings-Security there is an option for CSRF Protection
Level (bottom of the page). Try setting this to None to see if the
problem goes away.
I could access SlimServer from a PC no problem, but whenever I tried
Audrey if
Currently £153.18+VAT (£179.99 inc VAT) from Simply Automate.
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MrC. I have found that the TheaterMaster MX-700 is a nice,
programmable, backlit unit with a combo of hard buttons and LCD. I have
it working with our Dish 921 (boy I wish I got the 942 - if I had just
waited A YEAR).
On 29/8/05 at 04:45 -0700, Morbiato wrote
As a non-techie new owner I can't help thinking that this wonderful
device would be accepted in GB rather more if it was possible to get
the BBC digital transmissions on it! Ok so there's AlienBBC but I have
been quite unable to get it working and before
On 29/8/05 at 04:58 -0700, Aslak wrote
Haven't tried Alien but read about it, and it scared me. And I've been
using Unix/linux since 1996
It's really not that difficult if one is used to Unix, and even if
one is not. The trouble is that one has to pick up bits from various
sources and
On 29/8/05 at 05:52 -0700, ceejay wrote
(1) I agree about the value of access to more radio stations. I have
managed to get AlienBBC working, though its not usable for live
listening. I do listen to some of the internet stations, but would
certainly appreciate reliable BBC or other stations.
http://playlistmag.com/reviews/2005/08/squeezebox2/index.php
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radish Wrote:
Which brings up a very off-topic question - does anyone have a stream
url for Capital?
Capital Radio London / UK
http://ms1.capitalinteractive.co.uk/fm_low
http://ms1.capitalinteractive.co.uk/fm_high
Cheers,
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On 29/8/05 at 06:37 -0700, Neil Sleightholm wrote
As you point out licensing issues are the problem with doing this. I
don't mind adding links to the correct files but I haven't seen a
definitive list yet and not owning a Mac I can't experiment.
And the versions that I have got working aren't
would you post a sticker to the UK ?
p.s. Off Topic
I can't help it, I have to tell you all.
My wife had a baby yesterday, our first, a beautiful girl called
Sophie.
If you like pictures of babies - http://www.brucehartley.com/
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Bruce,
Congratulations! Happy to send a sticker to you, you will likely get
one of the last.
Send your postal address directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks!
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would you post a sticker to the UK ?
p.s. Off Topic
I can't help it, I
Sounds like a good reason to dig my Audrey back out of the cupboard !!
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It would require a total change to the squeezebox I think.
At present all the UI, file management etc. is done on the server PC.
This would require it to be done on the player.
Not saying impossible or course, I guess the processor in the
squeezebox could do a lot if required...?
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Is it possibly to instruct Slimserver to ignore folders that are called
MP3? I ask because I have two versions of most of my music. The
FLAC which I listen to, and an MP3 version for easily putting on
portables, giving to friends, etc.
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That was the fix; thanks very much! I would never have known to do that,
but I turned off the Cross Site Request Forgery protection, and sure
enough; it works now. Thanks so much!
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Two suggestions:
- move the MP3 folders outside the 'Music' directory tree
- if you're on Linux, rename them .MP3 - this used to work but I
haven't tried it on 6.2
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I've been trying to set up a new (new to me...old in actuality--it was
given to me by a friend) server these past couple of days but have had fits
getting the Realslim plugin to work. There have been a number of problems
(I've always had a number of problems initially configuring realslim), but
Yeah, I wondered about that but thought I'd throw it out there anyway.
:-) HomePod also requires a server program (UPnP) but somehow they get
around it for the USB support. Even if it just had browse folders for
USB support it would be good enough for, let's say, taking on vacation
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I grew up and still live in London, and detest Crapital Radio with a
vengeance! :)
Do yourself a favour and get some radioparadise.com on your Squeezebox
- their 128bit MP3 Shoutcast feed can be found at:
http://www.radioparadise.com/musiclinks/rp_128.m3u
It's excellent
On Topic Post:
I've just finished reading this months T3 magazine and there were
approximately 4 references to the Roku, either as direct editorial,
reviews or advertisments.
Total references for the SB2: Zero.
Even the MP101 got a write up. And in a comment giving examples of
available
danco Wrote:
On 29/8/05 at 04:58 -0700, Aslak wrote
Haven't tried Alien but read about it, and it scared me. And I've
been
using Unix/linux since 1996
It's really not that difficult if one is used to Unix, and even if
one is not. The trouble is that one has to pick up bits from
The MX-500 is, as others here have said, an excellent remote. The hard
buttons are laid out and labelled appropriately for everything from a
cable box with PVR capability to a DVD player to a TV to a Squeezebox;
and the controls that don't naturally map to a hard-labelled button can
go nicely in
I am using Win Xp and Slim 6.1.2
Everything plays fine except the newly ripped Joe Strummer CD ripped at
224 AAC. I have no idea why but about 5 seconds into the song the Slim
DOS prompt closes and slimserver goes bye bye. I start slim using the
dos propt because I use iTunes Updater. Here is
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They work fine if I switch HTTP to MMS - thanks!
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bathroom, but I'm having trouble finding an appropriate receiver. I am
looking to install ceiling speakers to minimize the space impact and
achieve great sound. I would like to find a stereo receiver that has a
very small footprint, yet provides a decent amount of power and
Check out these offerings from Boston Acoustics... especially the
Receptor Radio which also offers Digital Radio reception (different
from Satellite Radio). Both models also offer auxiliary inputs, though
I'm not sure which types. I'm seriously considering the Receptor for my
Master Bedroom, if
You might also consider one of the Cambridge Soundworks offerings...
http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/store/category.cgi?category=aud_radio
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On 29-Aug-05, at 5:15 PM, dspeirs wrote:
I am using Win Xp and Slim 6.1.2
Everything plays fine except the newly ripped Joe Strummer CD ripped at
224 AAC. I have no idea why but about 5 seconds into the song the Slim
DOS prompt closes and slimserver goes bye bye. I start slim using the
dos
I don't know why I didn't think of this originally but it occurs to me that
I should have posted this in the 3rd party plug-ins forum. Sorry about that
folks! I'll move it there now...
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pretty small and more than enough power for most small rooms.
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seems to me like slim devices has always liked the niche market instead
of the mass market. frankly i think we slim customers have benefited
from them NOT pandering to the pay services. mass market consumers are
in for a RUDE awakening when they finally realize they did not actually
purchase that
I run SlimServer and SoftSqueeze on one PC. I use another PC to control
SoftQueeze via the web interface.
After opening the web interface and selecting tracks, the music stops
playing after 10 to 30 seconds. This happens with all tracks. If I
click Stop then Play, playback resumes OK with no
If you're comfortable, update to the 6.2beta version. With a couple of
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http://www.radioparadise.com/musiclinks/rp_128.m3u
Amazing how many RP listeners there are on this list :-) It's clearly my
favourite station I've found so far. And they made me detect quite some
good, new (to me) music.
It's excellent listening for anyone over 24 years old (precious
The SB2 definately needs it's profile raised in the UK, but it's likely
the same could be said for the rest of Europe too. This is definately
I just had some mail exchange with a french guy who asked me where to buy
it in France - me being Swiss German :-). He told me that one of the
I'm attaching a modified version of HookAndDie.exe. I made some comments
a while back about what I modified in the realslim forums on
sourceforge. Let me know if it makes any difference.
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