Re: [slim] Control your SqueezeBox or Transporter with Foobar2000

2012-02-03 Thread davidro
stuffedspacedog;688288 Wrote: Like I said, I'm not supporting this any more. The .au3 file is an AutoIt script. In order to run it you need to install AutoIt and then either run the script or compile it into a .exe file. If that still doesn't work perhaps someone else will be able to help

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread moley6knipe
DLNA's a dead end, I think. I've played with a few over the years, notably Twonky, but I can't believe a non-techy will sit there and configure it to try and get audio *and* video working. Squeezebox is great, but for me at least it's another layer on top of my configuration. I run a Windows

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread amrace
It appears that many of us think that the future of Squeezebox is not too bright so I’ve been looking at what else is on the market for when the time comes to update my ageing kit or to build on what I have now. Sonos and Apple Airplay are similar alternatives but the Apple option has been

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread TheLastMan
erland;688275 Wrote: So which system/company do you feel have a more promising future over the next 5 years so you would be prepared to put your money on it ? Ease of setup, use and administration is the key. The company that gets all of that right will dominate the market in the long term.

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread bobm
amrace;688318 Wrote: An Airplay version would be something like this: Apple lossless files - iTunes – Airplay Lossless streaming over Wifi – Airport Express – optical out to DAC, amplifier and speakers – iPad control using Apple Remote. Does Itunes have AIRPLAY built in or do you have to

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Music2touch 1.4.3 for the Blackberry Playbook released

2012-02-03 Thread friedit
Altough I answered this already by mail here is the response: I don't think it has anything to do with the server version - this sounds more like a problem on the app side. I haven't tested it yet but it doesn't suprise me since the playlist is updated every few seconds to catch changes made in

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread andynormancx
bobm;688333 Wrote: Does Itunes have AIRPLAY built in or do you have to run another server on your MAC in order to stream. Can Airplay be run from a PC? Yes iTunes has AirPlay built in and yes it works on a Windows PC as well. -- andynormancx Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes,

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread amrace
When you open iTunes 10 or later on your Mac or PC, you'll see an AirPlay button at the bottom right-hand corner of the iTunes window.Clicking on the AirPlay button will let you control where you stream your content. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4325 Andy -- amrace

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread aubuti
erland;688275 Wrote: So if I would mention companies that have the biggest potential to take over the market, Apple would be pretty high on that list, they would be in the top. Reason being that they have it all: - They have the backend music store - They are focused at usability and ease

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread aubuti
bobm;688274 Wrote: Can you purchase apple lossless from itunes now? I don't think the iTunes store sells any lossless files. But obviously you can rip CDs to Apple Lossless, and I've noticed that many artists who sell downloads choose Apple Lossless as their only lossless option. -- aubuti

[slim] 4Extra

2012-02-03 Thread alan47
Hi All,can anybody tell me why BBC Radio 4Extra refuses to play anymore. I have an SB3 and a Touch,it used to work fine ,but has just stopped and refuses to work now.. Cheers Alan. -- alan47 alan47's Profile:

Re: [slim] 4Extra

2012-02-03 Thread bpa
Works OK for me via iPlayer plugin on http/AAC format. How are selecting it ? - Tunein - iPlayer plugin - BBC App - other What URL are you trying to play ? -- bpa bpa's Profile:

Re: [slim] 4Extra

2012-02-03 Thread garym
bpa;688360 Wrote: Works OK for me via iPlayer plugin on http/AAC format. How are selecting it ? - Tunein - iPlayer plugin - BBC App - other What URL are you trying to play ? working fine for me too. using bbc iplayer (aac format) -- garym *Location 1:* VB Appliance 6TB (1.10)

Re: [slim] 4Extra

2012-02-03 Thread alan47
I am using BBC APP it was working but it just stopped last week. -- alan47 alan47's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53981 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93426

Re: [slim] 4Extra

2012-02-03 Thread alan47
Thanks all,gone to iplayer and now working fine. Cheers -- alan47 alan47's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=53981 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93426

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread erland
amrace;688318 Wrote: Is the Squeezebox method more “HiFi” than the Apple? No, the Squeezebox just gives you more choices regarding which file format to use for the music files. It would be interesting if someone with good ears and good equipment did a blind test between an AirPort Express

Re: [slim] I keep getting the popup to update squeezebox

2012-02-03 Thread gw43
castalla;687420 Wrote: But, you do realise that server is now up to 7.7.1 ? I can't guarantee you won't have problems upgrading ... but maybe worth considering. Thanks - but considering I've had problems with 7.6.0 (it would only scan a small proportion of my library) and 7.7.0 (I

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread bobm
andynormancx;688341 Wrote: Yes iTunes has AirPlay built in and yes it works on a Windows PC as well. Interesting, but can you also stream Internet content with iTunes like you can with Touch/LMS, i.e. local radio stations, Slacker, Mog.? Thanks Bob -- bobm

Re: [slim] Logitech Airplay Speaker

2012-02-03 Thread andynormancx
In the Apple universe the best way to do that is to use the appropriate app on your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and use AirPlay to send it to the AirPort. -- andynormancx Yes, it will. Yes, all of them. Yes, SoftSqueeze as well. What ? I SAID ALL OF THEM !

[slim] Transporter

2012-02-03 Thread paul44birch
Not sure if this is against forum rules if so I apologise. But for those interested I am selling a brand new boxed Transporter (Black with Trans Knob) on a certain UK bidding web site. I would want it to go to a good home and I am sure you will find it if you want to! Cheers -- paul44birch

Re: [slim] Transporter

2012-02-03 Thread Recoveryone
paul44birch;688454 Wrote: Not sure if this is against forum rules if so I apologise. But for those interested I am selling a brand new boxed Transporter (Black with Trans Knob) on a certain UK bidding web site. I would want it to go to a good home and I am sure you will find it if you

Re: [slim] Transporter

2012-02-03 Thread paul44birch
All the details are on the site, but bidding starts at 99p and I have a buy it now of £800. This seems reasonable as a second hand one with no box went for over £500 recently. -- paul44birch Main: Transporter, Naim 155/152/flatcap, Jas Orsa speakers, Rel Q150E sub Kitchen: Duet Bedroom:

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Orange Squeeze 1.0 for Android Released

2012-02-03 Thread short_y
Thanks for circumventing that bug with UDP packets in 4.0.3. Works great! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk -- short_y short_y's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8753 View this thread:

[slim] How to go from digital optical output to XLR digital input?

2012-02-03 Thread Mike Anderson
I have a device that outputs digital audio via optical, and I need to go into a device that takes an AES3/EBU (XLR) digital input. Does anyone know of an adapter, cord, or some other passthrough device than can do this? Alternatively, is there something that goes from digital optical to analog

Re: [slim] How to go from digital optical output to XLR digital input?

2012-02-03 Thread Mnyb
Monarchy dip http://www.monarchyaudio.com/DIP_Combo_Main_frame.htm Or a http://www.monarchyaudio.com/DIP_Classic_Main_Frame.htm But there must be profesional solutions avaible to ? -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS

Re: [slim] How to go from digital optical output to XLR digital input?

2012-02-03 Thread Phil Leigh
http://www.murraypro.com/spdif-tos.htm -- Phil Leigh You want to see the signal path BEFORE it gets onto a CD/vinyl...it ain't what you'd call minimal... Touch(wired/W7)+Teddy Pardo PSU - Audiolense 3.3/2.0+INGUZ DRC - MF M1 DAC - Linn 5103 - full Aktiv 5.1 system (6x LK140's,

Re: [slim] How to go from digital optical output to XLR digital input?

2012-02-03 Thread Mnyb
Diy ? http://www.rane.com/note149.html A tread at gearslutz http://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/12214-aes-spdif-adapter.html Canare have some transformers -- Mnyb Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS

Re: [slim] How to go from digital optical output to XLR digital input?

2012-02-03 Thread Mnyb
hosa ? http://www.hosatech.com/product/340200/ODL-312/_/Digital_Audio_Interface%2C_SPDIF_Optical_to_AESEBU A I saw phils entry . There are problyna lot of pro devices. would not a pro audio forum be a good place to ask, here you can get to many audiophile tinted sugestions :) -- Mnyb

Re: [slim] MonkeySqueeze

2012-02-03 Thread Gingernut63
Just letting everyone know that MonkeySqueeze works with Vortexbox running LMS, details here: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2t=59515start=90#p330247 Also includes the latest info on MonkeySqueeze. Happy MonkeySqueezing Gingernut63 P.S. Squeezing the Monkey improves your