[slim] 8 TB Storage and more...

2013-12-17 Thread jimzak
I'm currently using a laptop with 4 external 2 TB drives for storage of 215,000 Flac and MP3 files. Things are a bit unwieldy and backup is time consuming. Each drive takes 12-24 hours to backup over USB 2.0. I need to add another drive soon as I am running over about 7 TB of actual files. Any

Re: [slim] Rebuffering nightmare

2013-11-13 Thread jimzak
jimzak wrote: > Unfortunately, I still had some problems with the radio that is just 10 > feet away from my router. I rechecked the WiFi situation with the > analyzer and found no nearby networks that were on the same channel. > > I'll change the channel again and see what

Re: [slim] Rebuffering nightmare

2013-11-08 Thread jimzak
jimzak wrote: > I used my Android Note 10.1 tablet and loaded up a free Wi-Fi app (WiFi > Analyzer) with a 5 star rating. It was quite informative, and it has a > great graphical interface that can be set to display all sorts of useful > info. > > I found another network on

Re: [slim] Rebuffering nightmare

2013-11-04 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > 1. I'd start with examining all the local wifi networks and their > channels. I use "inSSIDer" on my windows laptop. There are other free > programs as well. Run this and you'll see nearby networks and the > channels they are on. Try to use a "low use" channel, and best to use 1,

Re: [slim] Rebuffering nightmare

2013-11-04 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > 1. I'd start with examining all the local wifi networks and their > channels. I use "inSSIDer" on my windows laptop. There are other free > programs as well. Run this and you'll see nearby networks and the > channels they are on. Try to use a "low use" channel, and best to use 1,

Re: [slim] Rebuffering nightmare

2013-11-04 Thread jimzak
Hi. I'm going to jump in this thread and share that after several years of stability, I'm getting rebuffering on my system now, mainly streaming services (NPR) but also with Flac files streaming locally. One radio in my bathroom is less than 10 feet away from my router and I get rebuffering of l

Re: [slim] How large is your local music library ?

2013-11-02 Thread jimzak
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Re: [slim] Community Funded Squeezebox Replacement - Would you be interested?

2013-09-15 Thread jimzak
I would definitely be interested in supporting this project in some way. Let me know how I can help. http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net dBpoweramp Cisco E4200 SBS 7.8 - i5 laptop - Win 7 64bit 3 Booms, 2 Rad

Re: [slim] What will happen to Squeezebox?

2013-05-19 Thread jimzak
Javac wrote: > Hi! > > Just yesterday when i was browsing for Squeezebox I noticed it was gone > from almost all stores on the web. Then I found out (a little late) that > Logitech had discontinued the series... > So I just wonder, what will this mean in the long-term? I have a > Squeezebox Boom

[slim] Refurbed Radio 99.99 USD Today Only

2013-05-18 Thread jimzak
You have to make an account at 1SaleADay.com to view the Flash Sale area of the site: http://1saleaday.com/flash/930-000101x/ Condition: Refurbished Packaging: Brown Box Warranty: 90 days Manufacture: Logitech Model: 930-000101X -

Re: [slim] Listening squeezebox music in the living room without any squeezebox hardware!

2013-04-19 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > I'm a bit confused as to what you are asking. You can have a NAS with > SbS (or LMS) installed in a different room. You can control it all with > iPeng and touch, but you'll still need some bit of hardware connected to > your Marantz. A sb touch, receiver, SB3, etc. I don't thin

Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)

2013-04-07 Thread jimzak
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Re: [slim] Community Squeezebox: The Name Vote (Round 2)

2013-04-04 Thread jimzak
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Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2013-03-18 Thread jimzak
Has anyone brought up the Nuvo line of wireless players yet? They do play high-res files and they work with wireless but they require their own gateway router. One interesting feature is that if you attach a USB hard drive to any player, the player will allow that music to be played and perhaps

Re: [slim] No competition for Sonos! :-(

2013-02-20 Thread jimzak
reniera wrote: > try deinstalling trackstat It's not installed. Thanks. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=97440

Re: [slim] No competition for Sonos! :-(

2013-02-19 Thread jimzak
Mnyb wrote: > I > > You simply need a more powerfull server . I have no such problem with my > HP microserver I'm using an i5 laptop with 4gb ram and no other applications except LMS and I get frequent stalls which can last up to 5 minutes.

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-03 Thread jimzak
SlimChances wrote: > Thank you for your posts. I would never consider spending $250 on a > remote for my Touch. I just noticed some Android phones on E Bay going > for around > $50(http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Unlocked-Android-2-3-Qualcomm-WiFi-Capacitive-Smart-Phone-w-Google-Play-Store-/390535797066?p

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-01 Thread jimzak
Another great option is a nexus 7 and any of the android apps. Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk HD jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Using Andriod Phone as remote but not as phone

2013-02-01 Thread jimzak
Get an iPod Touch and iPeng instead. Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk HD jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=98004 _

[slim] Another high end, wireless music option: B&O A9

2012-12-26 Thread jimzak
http://www.beoplay.com/Products/BeoplayA9?utm_source=bang-olufsen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Bang-Olufsen.com%2BProduct%2BPage&utm_term=Learn%2Bmore&utm_content=BeoPlay%2BA9%2B%3A%2BAll#at-a-glance jimzak's Profil

Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch

2012-12-21 Thread jimzak
nelamvr6 wrote: > Cambridge Audio has 2, the Stream Magic 6 and the NP-30 > > Denon has the DNP720AE > > Olive has several units that will work just fine. > > And that's not even counting home brewed units using Raspnerry Pis... He probably meant with all the capabilities and flexibility of t

Re: [slim] heard on the grapevine: replacement for Squeezebox Touch

2012-12-18 Thread jimzak
pippin wrote: > Does "Advance" mean "with less functionality, because that's what we > found out, is what our users want"? Well said. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this threa

Re: [slim] Logitech abandoning Squeezebox?

2012-12-12 Thread jimzak
cliveb wrote: > If your Touch or SB2 does die, there is a simple way to build your own > inexpensive headless Squeezebox using a low cost / low power box (eg. > Raspberry Pi) running Squeezelite. See this thread: > http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?97046-Announce-Squeezelite-a-small-he

Re: [slim] No competition for Sonos! :-(

2012-12-03 Thread jimzak
greenparent wrote: > Agreed, not saying SONOS is a bad system, just that if Logitech had had > some drive behind marketing, maybe they wouldn't have had to make the > decision they did, and now leave the playing field open! Yes there are > alternatives to Sonos out there, but not on a budget, and

[slim] Google's Alternative to AirPlay

2012-11-23 Thread jimzak
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/AirPlay-DLNA-Media-Sharing-YouTube-Timbo-Drayson,19216.html I hope it supports hi-res files. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http:/

Re: [slim] Sonos TV ad

2012-10-26 Thread jimzak
get.amped wrote: > As long as Sonos has such ridiculous limitations on the number of tracks > in its database and the type and length of metatags, it will be continue > to be practically worthless for any serious music collector (basically > 5,000+ album titles). A dealbreaker before even getting

[slim] CNET: Logitech leaves Squeezebox fans wondering what's next

2012-09-24 Thread jimzak
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33199_7-57519226-221/logitech-leaves-squeezebox-fans-wondering-whats-next/ jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Squeezeslave: 1.2 released

2012-09-22 Thread jimzak
tcutting wrote: > The wiki is your friend: > http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeSlave > Squeezeslave is a software squeezebox player which is very light - no > real GUI. It's great for running in the background or for use on a > "headless" machine. One drawback is it's limited to 44.1kH

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] Squeezeslave: 1.2 released

2012-09-22 Thread jimzak
Could someone take a moment and explain to me what Squeezeslave does? Please excuse the fact that I didn't read through the entire thread. Thanks. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 V

[slim] CNET Review: UE Smart Radio

2012-09-19 Thread jimzak
http://reviews.cnet.com/portable-audio-devices/logitech-ue-smart-radio/4505-6450_7-35419331-2.html jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/show

Re: [slim] LMS Future! What's version 10 of UE Music Library

2012-09-13 Thread jimzak
GeeJay wrote: > This is progress! A few days ago there was no mention of Random Mix at > all. It's progress until you consider that you can only listen in mono on the new radio unless you get two of them and play one channel on each ;) --

Re: [slim] What will be the last version of LMS?

2012-09-13 Thread jimzak
I'd love to see some features folded into it to make it future-proof against Logitech's taking SB off the market. I'm not sure what those features might be though. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-04 Thread jimzak
bluegaspode wrote: > SimpleAudio had a booth at IFA already 12 month ago claiming everything > is ready to ship ... Sorry for the misinformation. I was looking at a long forum thread from the end of 2011. I believe the first units came out in Jan 2012. http://www.avforums.com/forums/streamers

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-04 Thread jimzak
slate wrote: > There is also Simple Audio... > > Well they are finally ready with their products which looks like a > modernised Sonos. > > No Wireless, either LAN cable or Powerline. > all types of formats upto 24/96 > > But lacking in other areas: > - no mutiroom sync > - missing support for

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-04 Thread jimzak
pippin wrote: > But please be aware that despite all their lyrics about their 192kHz DAC > the dock will only use 48kHz streams, everything else will be > downsampled on iOS. 96kHz currently ONLY seems to work with the Camera > Connection Kit for the iPad! > > Other streams will play fine, but a

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
I know it's probably somewhat of a sore topic, but... Does Google TV in any iteration have digital or HDMI outs AND is there a Squeezebox app for this platform? jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?us

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
RonM wrote: > I've been using one as my music server for several years, without a > single problem of any sort. I don't understand the "runs too hot" > comment. Yes, it's warm, but that's because it's radiating all the > modest heat it produces through the heatsink cabinet. A unit with a fan >

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > You don't have to have USB to spdif converter if you have a DAC that has > USB input. There are many of these around now. Ok. So the equation would be something like the following: 1. A mini PC with USB running SqueezePlay 2. A DAC with USB input 3. An amplifier or powered

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > USB out to DAC? I found lots of USB out options including this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007V6M0OU/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0HDVE6QXPHG8THZ1TGES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846 Pricey but I guess it elimin

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
Vilmann wrote: > A microcomputer with Squeezeslave and a decent DAC seems to be the most > logical alternative. Maybe Raspberry Pi? > I just did a test on an old ATOM-powered laptop. Works fine, but the fan > is rather annoying. Remote control is easy with Android or iOS but I > think there might

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
dasmueller wrote: > Sorry. if it requires purchase of an Apple product I am not interested. To be fair, there is an Android alternative: 1. Any Android device 2. Squeezebox playback app: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?87364-ANNOUNCE-Music-Playback-now-on-ANDROID!-SqueezePlayer-r

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > or > > http://www.wadia.com/products/transports/170i/ > http://www.wadia.com/products/transports/171i/ I believe the only problem here is that this item doesn't charge the iPad. Therefore, it could be used only until the iPad discharges. It does charge the iPod however. Otherw

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
nervoteso wrote: > the problem with sonos is that those devices have no display like touch > or radio or boom have The other problem is the 65,000 file limit; this is a major issue for me. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-03 Thread jimzak
I've heard/read that HDMI may not be ideal in some ways, therefore this dock which has a DAC but can be bypassed via 2 digital non-HDMI outputs, may be a great Touch sub when combined with an iPod and iPeng playback: PURE i-20 Digital Dock for iPod/iPhone with Hi-Fi Quality Audio and Video Output

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-02 Thread jimzak
Try pairing an iPod with iPeng player software with http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1070BW5394 Feed the HDMI into the appropriate component audio via HDMI! jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.c

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-01 Thread jimzak
Mnyb wrote: > A better link to the complete soolos offerings . > > http://www.meridian-audio.com/sooloos/the-components.php The Media Core 600 component goes for £6000 :) jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/m

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-01 Thread jimzak
I got the cue to search for this from another related thread: Linn DS players http://www.linn.co.uk/systems/all-products/linn-ds I'm sure they are not cheap. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?user

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-01 Thread jimzak
Here are 77 pages of music players, most of which are not applicable to our situation, but interesting: http://www.techfresh.net/tech-gadgets/music-players/ jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-01 Thread jimzak
toby10 wrote: > Denon url is dead. Addendum: I don't understand why this URL does not work because when I go to the product page via Google, this is the URL. Anyway Google DNP720AE ?! jimzak's Profile: http://forums.sl

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-09-01 Thread jimzak
Denon's entry looks good: http://usa.denon.com/us/Product/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?CatId=StreamingMedia(DenonNA)&PId=DNP720AE(DenonNA) jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this threa

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-08-31 Thread jimzak
Marantz's entry http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=HiFiComponents&SubCatId=0&ProductId=NA7004 jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://f

Re: [slim] SB Alternatives

2012-08-31 Thread jimzak
Grumpy Bob wrote: > I would be very interested in experiences with the Cambridge Audio iD100 > dock, particularly as regards iPeng output. I have tried USB connection > from a first generation iPad to a Cambridge Audio DACmagic 100 and the > iPad complained that too much power was being requested

[slim] SB Alternatives

2012-08-31 Thread jimzak
I've read through several threads and like many others, I have a few extra SB units. I'm not about to ditch my current system. However, I would be interested in the alternatives that are out there for hi-fi networked music aside from Sonos. I'll start out with the following: Olive http://www.o

Re: [slim] How large is your local music library ?

2012-07-09 Thread jimzak
A poll associated with this post was created, to vote and see the results, please visit http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=95676 Question: H

Re: [slim] Cheapest option for hardware to run iPeng?

2012-06-11 Thread jimzak
I'm down on this option, but I may have just had bad luck. I got a refurbed iPod Touch and the battery stopped recharging pretty quickly. I wish the dang things had a user-replaceable battery. You can get a refurbed Android tablet, root and flash Ice Cream Sandwich and use the Logitech app for

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

2012-05-29 Thread jimzak
garym wrote: > is the free version ok or do you recommend the paid version with a few > more options? Free version is fine. I bought a copy to support the author. jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.ph

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

2012-05-27 Thread jimzak
GeeJay wrote: > I don't spend nearly as much time tweaking my system as I used to. I > kinda miss it, but it's a sign that the system CAN be reliable, despite > what an outsider may think by reading this forum. Thanks to the 3rd > party plugins, particularly Erland's suite, I can listen to my mus

Re: [slim] Donna Summer, rip

2012-05-20 Thread jimzak
A fitting song to remember her is 'Last Dance.' (http://zzzone.net/music/03-donna_summer-last_dance.mp3) jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.co

Re: [slim] Dear Squeezebox, still love you

2012-05-19 Thread jimzak
Same here. CDs were getting pretty tedious toward the middle of the last decade. Despite my huge collection, I wasn't listening to much music. Fast forward to 2009, when I decided it was time to take the music server plunge for so many reasons: multiple room coverage, easy access, etc. While i

Re: [slim] purchase generic fioricet Grosse Ile

2012-04-07 Thread jimzak
Codeine is such a nasty drug ;) jimzak's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17592 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=94525 ___

Re: [slim] Windows Users: Run a full library scan following time changes

2012-03-11 Thread jimzak
ur or so of my already shortened weekend :( -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.7.2 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1 Radio, 1 Touch Control:

Re: [slim] Looking for a Squeezebox logo / graphic

2012-03-11 Thread jimzak
epoch1970;695275 Wrote: > Something like that ? > http://img.hexus.net/v2/audio/SD/Squeezebox/BoxB.jpg > (google image search) Which version of Squeezebox is that a picture of? -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDO

Re: [slim] New versions of Squeezecenter don't like large collections-?

2012-02-01 Thread jimzak
It takes 7.7.2 approximately 6 minutes to perform a new and changed music scan on my nearly 140k collection. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS

Re: [slim] New versions of Squeezecenter don't like large collections-?

2012-01-25 Thread jimzak
collections seemed pretty > scattered. I have the same "disease". I love to collect and when I find a cool artist, I want their entire catalog. I'm about 1/4 - 1/3 through with my ripping odyssey. I've done over 100,000 tracks in the past 10 months or so. -- jimzak h

Re: [slim] New versions of Squeezecenter don't like large collections-?

2012-01-16 Thread jimzak
I have a moderately large collection and 7.7.2 is the best ever version of SBS/LMS for me. However, I don't use a NAS as my server. I firmly believe in using a laptop such as the one I am currently using. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm

Re: [slim] anything new from CES

2012-01-13 Thread jimzak
> Michael I suddenly have some optimism. Thanks. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.7.2 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1 Radio, 1 Touch

[slim] Pioneer Announces New Networked Audio Players

2012-01-05 Thread jimzak
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398363,00.asp -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.7.2 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1 Radio, 1 Touch

Re: [slim] Announce: Album Catalog Creator v3

2011-12-24 Thread jimzak
Is there any other way to produce a listing of one's LMS music collection automatically? -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.7.1 - i3 -

Re: [slim] Shared drives undone mid-song

2011-12-22 Thread jimzak
pski;678591 Wrote: > Winders dude. If it happened on a Tuesday (or shortly thereafter,) tell > winders to download but not install 'til it's cool. > > P Thanks. I think you nailed it. It happened on a Wednesday AM. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.

[slim] Shared drives undone mid-song

2011-12-21 Thread jimzak
external drives had UNshared themselves. So how do drives UNshare themselves mid-song? This is a Windows 7 64-bit Premium server. I reshared the drives and then I was back up and running. Research on this issue has not been productive. Any thoughts? -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have

Re: [slim] Good Squeezebox alternative?

2011-12-04 Thread jimzak
x and propagate our love to other "victims." -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.6.1 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1 Radio, 1 Touch Control

Re: [slim] What a palaver

2011-11-23 Thread jimzak
I would be interested in your tale of woe. I shared my upgrade to 7.6.1 ad nauseum. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.6.1 - i3 - Win 7 64bit

Re: [slim] Thank you Slim Devices.

2011-11-17 Thread jimzak
Despite my struggles with the software at times, I have enjoyed all my Squeezebox players. The biggest enhancement is the software for Android and iOS that Logitech and third parties have developed. I listen to more music now than I did when I was in college. Thanks Slim Devices. -- jimzak

Re: [slim] Android Tablet

2011-10-01 Thread jimzak
I have the Transformer Android tablet and 2 iPads. iPeng for the iPad is vastly superior for anything currently available for Honeycomb on the Android tablet. SqueezePad is nice too. However, I'm sure that will change at some point. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-da

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-09-11 Thread jimzak
ralphpnj;657057 Wrote: > Got it however due the small picture size it's a little difficult to > make things out clearly. Did you click on the pictures to see the larger versions? :) -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzone

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-09-11 Thread jimzak
tice the empty shelves and shelves with bags. The before picture is located in my signature. The CDs that have not been bagged are in digipacks or other forms of unique packaging. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsom

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-09-11 Thread jimzak
/zzzone.net/files/bag3.jpg) I have reclaimed VAST areas of storage. And a lucky camper or two has gotten some great deals on thousands of slightly used jewel cases. Win - win :) -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://something

Re: [slim] Android Logitech Squeezebox Controller broken!!!

2011-09-03 Thread jimzak
I have the Nexus S with Gingerbread. The Android app works pretty well. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.6.1 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2

Re: [slim] iPeng update: Let your Squeezebox get Social

2011-07-18 Thread jimzak
I have to admit I didn't read this entire thread. I have the latest version of iPeng for iPad and I can't find any of the new social features and your post and website provide no clues. I'm sure this stuff is obvious but...please help. Thanks. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net htt

Re: [slim] Honeycomb Android App for Squeezebox

2011-07-14 Thread jimzak
thumbnails line up. Anyway thanks. I guess I'll have to wait for a proper Honeycomb app. I tried the other suggestions and can't get my head around tiny little thumbnails on Honeycomb. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.

[slim] Honeycomb Android App for Squeezebox

2011-07-02 Thread jimzak
Can anyone recommend a Squeezebox app for Android Honeycomb on an Asus Eee Transformer tablet? I'm using the free Logitech Android app and it works fine, but the screen real estate is not used to full advantage. I need an iPeng-ish app for Honeycomb :) -- jimzak http://zzzone.net

Re: [slim] Non Logitech squeezebox alternative

2011-06-26 Thread jimzak
I like the idea of a cheap Andrid client that can run on batteries. I'll get one and report back. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS

Re: [slim] Can I vent?

2011-06-19 Thread jimzak
another 3-5 years. I'll hit file 100,000 in the next week or so. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.4 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Boo

Re: [slim] Persistent, repeated, and serial artwork scan omissions

2011-06-04 Thread jimzak
Sounds good... I had NO luck when I tried 7.6 a couple of months ago. Try again? Please provide detailed instructions. Thanks. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router

[slim] Persistent, repeated, and serial artwork scan omissions

2011-06-04 Thread jimzak
and rescan, and all of the "resistant" CD art displays perfectly fine. If the clear and rescan didn't take a couple of hours, I'd be fine with this solution on a regular basis. Any thoughts or alternative solutions? -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org h

Re: [slim] Favorite SBS Browser Interface?

2011-05-31 Thread jimzak
oaded. You > do have to set mp3tag to use Explorer context menus. One more step is Ctrl-A. You have to select all the files that have been loaded again even though it's only one folder. Tag & Rename by default selects all the files in the folder. Anyway, thanks again. -- jimzak http

Re: [slim] Favorite SBS Browser Interface?

2011-05-31 Thread jimzak
JJZolx;634046 Wrote: > You're not going to like Squeezebox Server 7.6 very much. They're > planning on getting rid of all of the web skins except for Default and > Classic. I'll survive. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.f

Re: [slim] Favorite SBS Browser Interface?

2011-05-30 Thread jimzak
P3tag and then reselecting them once they are loaded. If you need to do what I need to do with tags, Tag & Rename is the ONLY way to go. Perhaps I missed the browse feature with MP3tag? Thanks again. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user

[slim] Favorite SBS Browser Interface?

2011-05-27 Thread jimzak
reen under "My Music"? I have "882" genres listed in my current stats: Total Tracks: 92,657 Total Albums: 9,681 Total Artists: 14,693 Total Genres: 882 Total Playing Time: 10862:25:28 I wanted to see why there are so many genres listed but the web interface stalls everytime, re

[slim] Ideal Server Computer?

2011-05-26 Thread jimzak
book (Win7, 4GB RAM) This seems to be the sweet spot for me. It's a cheap, refurbished notebook. Scans are fast and streaming is fine. The whole thing runs on one power brick, and it stays very cool. Personally I think this is the sweet spot for performance and efficiency. YMMV. -

Re: [slim] Android Controller App

2011-05-15 Thread jimzak
No problem with Nexus S. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.3 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1 Radio, 1 Touch Control: 2 controllers

[slim] Logitech Wireless DJ Music System

2011-05-14 Thread jimzak
http://www.logitech.com/en-gb/70/457 What the heck is this? SB Jr? -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.3 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-03-26 Thread jimzak
As I mentioned above, the ratio of a jewel case space taken to that taken by a bag+disc+insert is about 4:1. As a result I have reclaimed vast amounts of space. VAST. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-03-26 Thread jimzak
I've gotten a couple of thousand done: [image: http://zzzone.net/files/bags-cases.jpg] -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.3 - i3 -

Re: [slim] Is there a Windows application to control a Squeezebox?

2011-03-12 Thread jimzak
I like this thread. I finally installed Moose and I like it. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.3 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2 Booms, 1

Re: [slim] 24-bit audio (new article)

2011-02-27 Thread jimzak
ds to audiophile equipment. I see that as a good thing. I'll stick with SB though. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Lynksys WRT54GL Server: SBS 7.5.3 - i3 - Win 7 64bit

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] SqueezeCommander 0.9 for Android

2011-02-22 Thread jimzak
There are some inexpensive Android 2.2 tablets out there such as this one: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7042921&csid=_21 Is your app compatible? A tablet would make a nice Android remote for SB. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-

Re: [slim] SB release 7.5.3: Unreliable. Anyone else?

2011-02-13 Thread jimzak
I was about to chime in and say that all was well. However, it's not all well. I had some unusual rebuffering issues with Last.fm and Live365 that I have not experienced before. But mine may be due to some flakiness with my internet connection that appears to be recurrent. -- jimzak

Re: [slim] Where are your CDs?

2011-02-13 Thread jimzak
Here's a before and after shot...after is on the top row and before is on the lower row. http://zzzone.net/photo/2011/future.jpg I've put about 500 CDs in bags. I have an additional 4000 bags on order. BagsUnlimited is probably very happy with me. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net htt

Re: [slim] Minimum hardware spec to run SBS

2011-02-12 Thread jimzak
which is my perferred reomte 3. Intel i3 (first generation)/Windows 7 64-bit: great performance for streaming and use with iPeng for iPad -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router

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