Re: [slim] Radio playback over SB1 is slowed with lower pitch

2021-02-16 Thread bpa
What version of LMS - need to check in case it is old and there is a relevant bug fix. It is possible stream is being played direct by Boom anb SB3 and not by SB1. What is the URL of the stream being played in order to check whether stream headers are being parsed correctly and to understand

Re: [slim] Devices only will connect to wireless from certain modems

2021-02-16 Thread Emperor Wu
Heuer wrote: > I use Ubiquiti Unifi AC- Lite access points and they are rock solid on > all (32) client devices I love Ubiquiti stuff too, but recent updates to UniFi and/or the firmware for the Unifi AC access points has played havoc with my older SB devices. There is a setting on the

[slim] Radio playback over SB1 is slowed with lower pitch

2021-02-16 Thread Emperor Wu
I am running LMS on a Synology DS-718+ with a mix of SB1, SB3, and Boom Radio in the house. I like to play a local public radio station, and on the SB3 and Boom it works fine. On the SB1 the stream will play, but everything is a bit slow and the frequency is pitched down a bit. After half an

Re: [slim] perfecting sync (ditching Windows)

2021-02-16 Thread P Nelson
jeroen2 wrote: > It works perfectly fine for me. I have 6 players on PcP that are > permanently synched. Most of the time not all are "powered on" > (squeezelite soft power), but if any one of them would get out of sync > one would notice. In the rare occasion they get out of sync powering on >

Re: [slim] perfecting sync (ditching Windows)

2021-02-16 Thread pete105
After spending much time trying to get this right, and after nearly giving up on Windows to output audio from LMS/Squeezelite-X for one of two rooms, I've found that using Windows ASIO drivers with my USB DAC to be the most accurate way of synchronising with other players. Sync with a

Re: [slim] perfecting sync (ditching Windows)

2021-02-16 Thread jeroen2
P Nelson wrote: > So while running PiCore/LMS might be better than Windows for > synchronising, my experience is that it will not completely solve the > problem. > > I don't know if there is room for improving the LMS software on the > synchronise feature.l It works perfectly fine for me. I

Re: [slim] perfecting sync (ditching Windows)

2021-02-16 Thread mafyou
Formatted last night and doing my best to screw it up today sync is very solid! Server/living room player is currently using ALSA "front:" iteration of the soundcard. I have to "turn off" the player in order to let other applications use sound. No surprise there, but wondering if anyone

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread bpa
Gingermagic wrote: > Yes, the visuals are fine. I think there is hope that it is repairable, as SLiMP3 is not that complicated but some parts are no longer be available. A partial list of parts is given in the download from this URL.

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread Gingermagic
bpa wrote: > Does display work and react as if playing tracks ? > If not then check PSU.- most common fault with SB players. Yes, the visuals are fine. Gingermagic's Profile:

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread bpa
Gingermagic wrote: > Hi bpa, > > I don't seem to be able to get anything out of the SliMP3 at the moment. > On the upstairs system, it's just silent. > > I'll try plugging it in downstairs again. That's where it was initially > very badly breaking up, but maybe that was it's 'last stand', and

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread Gingermagic
bpa wrote: > Back to the SliMP3. > > Is there audio coming out of both channel but it just sound terrible ? > > If so, then it is possible failure of some components on final output > stage such as caps which typically fail with age. Caps are relatively > easy to replace. Hi bpa, I don't

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread bpa
Back to the SliMP3. Is there audio coming out of both channel but it just sound terrible ? If so, then it is possible failure of some components on final output stage such as caps which typically fail with age. Caps are relatively easy to replace.

Re: [slim] I think my SliMP3 just died

2021-02-16 Thread Gingermagic
alfista wrote: > Sounds to me like a perfect application for 'the DAC32' > (https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?113633-DAC32-low-cost-high-performance-music-streamer). Thanks alfista, I've not heard of that before. If it had a LAN port, it would be a great option! Not so good for

[slim] Frozen Devices on Connecting to New Router

2021-02-16 Thread agbagb
No seen this before. Set up a new router (which broadcasts on 2.4 and 5 Ghz) and connected 2 radios and a touch to it via WiFi. Got the "Connected" screen message, but the blue circle froze, fully rotated. And each machine completely froze in that state. Solution was a hard power cycle,