[slim] Extended wifi network - use same channel ?

2014-02-09 Thread swayzak
Hi I have an extended network via homeplug, both labelled identically eg. my network.. Should they also share the same wifi channel, or different channels ? I am having some issues and wonder whether they shouldn't be on the same channel... Thanks Touch x 2, Booms x 2, SqueezeCommander

Re: [slim] Stream google play music

2014-02-09 Thread Jphccfc
I know there are workarounds using upnp for Google music but would still love a dedicated Google music app for my squeezebox, I see there are unofficial apis available. I would be happy to help test if there are any willing developers. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

Re: [slim] Extended wifi network - use same channel ?

2014-02-09 Thread jeremy
Different channels would be best, I have 3 channels here all with same SSID network name, devices just chose the strongest signal where they are jeremy's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3000 View

Re: [slim] Extended wifi network - use same channel ?

2014-02-09 Thread swayzak
Thanks But what if LMS is running on a laptop connecting to network on different channel number to player - would that cause a problem ? Touch x 2, Booms x 2, SqueezeCommander on Galaxy S2 (Duet Receiver + Controllers x 2 - semi-retired)

Re: [slim] Extended wifi network - use same channel ?

2014-02-09 Thread garym
swayzak wrote: Thanks But what if LMS is running on a laptop connecting to network on different channel number to player - would that cause a problem ? Not a problem. The channel does not define the network. I use same SSID and password but different channels. *Location 1:* VortexBox

Re: [slim] Question for the Wandboard user...

2014-02-09 Thread kesey
zoula wrote: Hi, My Duet is now officially dead :( I now need a replacement. I'm looking for a Raspberry Pi or a Wandboard running piCorePlayer. or some other soft. I'm also changing my loudspeaker system for a 4 ways active diople system, that will be control with a Najda DSP board.

Re: [slim] Question for the Wandboard user...

2014-02-09 Thread Pascal Hibon
zoula wrote: Hi, My Duet is now officially dead :( I now need a replacement. I'm looking for a Raspberry Pi or a Wandboard running piCorePlayer. or some other soft. I'm also changing my loudspeaker system for a 4 ways active diople system, that will be control with a Najda DSP board.

Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)

2014-02-09 Thread Viventis
aubuti wrote: What mod? There's no mod required to run Spotify on a Duet Receiver. Just the right plugin. Likewise, other than the problems of the past couple weeks, Rhapsody works fine on a Touch.I meant the Triode Plugin. I still had problems with the Duet and Spotify. One song would

Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)

2014-02-09 Thread Viventis
GeeJay wrote: The possibilities of integrating my local music and Spotify through the Smart Mix app is what has me seriously considering subscribing. Sonos natively allows the creation of a queue mixing music from your home collection and streaming services. I just created a short mix of

Re: [slim] MOG was the last straw: Moving to the dark side (Sonos)

2014-02-09 Thread johnas
Yes both can do that. But SONOS does not have anything like the awesome Smart Mix feature developed by MHerger. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Extended wifi network - use same channel ?

2014-02-09 Thread swayzak
Thanks I'll give it a go then.. Touch x 2, Booms x 2, SqueezeCommander on Galaxy S2 (Duet Receiver + Controllers x 2 - semi-retired) swayzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16575 View this

Re: [slim] Question for the Wandboard user...

2014-02-09 Thread zoula
Pascal, No the Najda don't allow for a USB connection. The USB is only intended for programming. The inputs are SPDIF Toslink analog and I2S. Using the I2S inputs give me the advantage that I could place a Wandboard centimeters from the input and reduce all conversion too the minimum.

Re: [slim] Question for the Wandboard user...

2014-02-09 Thread JohnSwenson
zoula wrote: Pascal, No the Najda don't allow for a USB connection. The USB is only intended for programming. The inputs are SPDIF Toslink analog and I2S. Using the I2S inputs give me the advantage that I could place a Wandboard centimeters from the input and reduce all conversion too

Re: [slim] Question for the Wandboard user...

2014-02-09 Thread zoula
John, Thank you, This is exactly what I was thinking. To bad it's not available yet The Wandboard as a clear advantage over everything for a dedicated media server, but with no I2S support it's a no go for me, and it don't look like a priority for the Wandboard team. I gess I'll have to