Re: [slim] $20 off VortexBox Appliance

2009-11-26 Thread johnas
Do you take Paypal at Small Green Computers? -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=71797

Re: [slim] What has happened sound effects on SB3?

2009-12-01 Thread johnas
roll back to 7.3.4 are the sounds stored on my local server? -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72034

Re: [slim] What has happened sound effects on SB3?

2009-12-01 Thread johnas
playing files locally from my SBS) -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=72034

Re: [slim] netbook as music server running Squeezebox

2010-01-07 Thread johnas
of serving my 2 SB3s and Boom. No issues with a slow web interface, synching etc. To the OP, you don't have to use Ubuntu netbook remix, the full 9.10 will likely support all your hardware - try the live CD to test it out before you install it. -- johnas

Re: [slim] Good Server Hardware Option

2010-02-05 Thread johnas
server. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=74924 ___ discuss

Re: Guide: Setting up a VPN to your Squeezecenter for easy access in �Music Source�

2010-02-05 Thread johnas
raven22;513570 Wrote: Does anyone know about a good guide to achieve this with a linux (debian) sbs server? I use Hamachi. It has not seen much development in the past few years but it does work well. Check out the FAQs and guides here: https://forums.hamachi.cc/ -- johnas

Re: [slim] Squeezebox malfunction 25% of time??

2010-02-14 Thread johnas
. I suspect it is a DHCP issue with the radio but I haven't had time to troubleshoot it. Maybe someone else will chime in with some better advice. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid

Re: [slim] US Music Services through US Proxy

2010-02-17 Thread johnas
. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75323 ___ discuss mailing list discuss

Re: [slim] Itunes Genius how can I have it in my sueezebox

2010-02-18 Thread johnas
Music IP would be the way to go for sure. If you can't get it to work you can save your genius mixes as playlists and put them in your SBS playlist folder. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Boom or Radio for childrens room

2010-02-19 Thread johnas
more than a few feet away. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=75434

Re: [slim] Acer Aspire Revo: Good Server Bones?

2010-03-01 Thread johnas
MadScientist;521627 Wrote: Is Ubuntu the best option? - I've no experience with Linux OSs. MS Ubuntu is a good OS if you are new to Linux. IMHO it is as easy (or easier) to install as Windows. -- johnas johnas's

Re: [slim] What happened to the internet radio sub menus?

2010-03-13 Thread johnas
. Does Sonos have a website that allows you to control the devices? -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76163

Re: [slim] Which NAS?

2010-07-28 Thread johnas
to the price, an Atom based nettop running Vortexbox is cheaper than the Synology 109 where I live. That said, I am not saying that the 109 won't make a decent SB server. Are you using the 109, how does it perform? -- johnas

Re: [slim] Playlist Move Up/Down Buttons?

2010-08-09 Thread johnas
in the Default Interface...is there a setting I'm missing somewhere? Hi, in the default view you can just drag and drop the tracks to where you want them in the playlist. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com

Re: [slim] Playlist Move Up/Down Buttons?

2010-08-09 Thread johnas
work whether it is link/non link words or the space where there are no words, or even the play or delete button. Are you running an older version of the server or an old browser? -- johnas johnas's Profile: http

Re: [slim] Playlist Move Up/Down Buttons?

2010-08-09 Thread johnas
you have any limitations with how cookies can be set in IE? I'm using Firefox 3.6 with no issues. Maybe someone else will chime in with something useful. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] [ANNOUNCE] New iPeng Versions on App Store

2010-12-03 Thread johnas
Pippin, Thank you for adding a kids mode. My young kids love playing with the music with my iDevices so this will be a most useful feature in my house. Thanks for making such a great app even better. pippin;592437 Wrote: PARTY MODE / KIDS MODE *Kids Mode* -- johnas

Re: [slim] Looking for a SB Boom alternative / replacement

2011-01-11 Thread johnas
the S5. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84690 ___ discuss mailing

Re: [slim] Looking for a SB Boom alternative / replacement

2011-01-22 Thread johnas
are maxed out in terms of native codecs and processing, so yeah there isn't much else they could add. The only thing that might interest me right now is th Arnova web radio, If you decide to get that Archos, let us know how it compares to the boom. -- johnas

Re: [slim] Android Controller App

2011-04-08 Thread johnas
track list when you are browsing your music. The queue is replaced with the album you selected. You can also try a long touch on the album and choose play from the context menu. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http

Re: [slim] What's your favorite device for remotely controlling your Squeezebox?

2011-04-12 Thread johnas
1. Squeeze Commander on my phone. 2. iPeng on iTouch 3. Logitech Controller app for Android 3. Web interface. 4. IR remote. Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk -- johnas johnas's Profile: http

Re: [slim] What The **** Do I Need?

2011-06-11 Thread johnas
For Sonos' take on what the OP should do see here: http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?t=22705 -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] What The **** Do I Need?

2011-06-11 Thread johnas
want to use a music service or have a small local library. But as someone who used to own Sonos products I can say there are other downsides for Sonos besides lack of high rez and 3rd party plugins. -- johnas johnas's

Re: [slim] What The **** Do I Need?

2011-06-12 Thread johnas
remote app) '[image: http://i.imgur.com/6ihOBl.jpg]' (http://imgur.com/6ihOB) -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t

Re: [slim] Baby Monitor impacting wireless network?

2011-06-20 Thread johnas
Three other options I can think off Get monitor that runs on a different spectrum. Move the baby monitor to a different wireless network on a different channel (edit this won't work if it creates its own ad hoc network) Or buy a wireless IP camera. -- johnas

Re: [slim] Baby Monitor impacting wireless network?

2011-06-20 Thread johnas
Three other options I can think off Get monitor that runs on a different spectrum. Move the baby monitor to a different wireless network on a different channel. Or buy a wireless IP camera. -- johnas johnas's Profile

Re: [slim] Why do you continue to use your Squeezebox ?

2011-07-23 Thread johnas
issues. Sonos won't work with OSX 10.7 for four weeks: http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?t=23442 -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http

Re: [slim] 7.6 is totally broken

2011-07-28 Thread johnas
As a non IT person I found the upgrade smooth. Maybe if you post some details of your problems we could help. Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php

Re: [slim] SqueezeBox control app for the HP Touchpad

2011-10-01 Thread johnas
. The user can swipe that tab to move larger jumps through the list. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=88567

Re: [slim] I don't want to pay for trackstat !

2011-10-17 Thread johnas
reniera;663908 Wrote: 4) ( but 20euros for trackstat, you must be joking !) You could pay for the one year licence which I guess is 5$. Maybe you will think this is too much year over year but just saying there are cheaper options. -- johnas

Re: [slim] Slacker Premium?

2011-11-19 Thread johnas
, unlimited song skips, mobile device support). Slacker Canada seems to have a pretty limited music library at least based on my experience. -- johnas johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View

Re: [slim] FAO forum admin: Any chance you could install the Tapatalk vBulletin plugin?

2012-01-28 Thread johnas
esas;683366 Wrote: My client (on WP7) is sayin that the Tapatalk plugin on this forum is to old. Could you please upgrade it? I have a similar problem with WebOS. Any chance the forum administrator can update the plugin? Thanks. -- johnas

Re: [slim] convert your favorites list (opml) to a playlist(m3u)?

2012-03-24 Thread johnas
: Got excited for a second then thinking problem solved! A nice try though Pippin! As Pippin posted in his edit, just add all your favourites to now playing queue and save it as a playlist. -- johnas johnas's Profile

Re: [slim] Now the Squeezebox is dead, what would your next system be? And why?

2012-09-04 Thread johnas
Sonos has discontinued their dedicated controller. The cr200 suffered from widespread touch screen failures (see their forums). johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Music system for a disabled person?

2012-10-11 Thread johnas
Sounds like fine motor skills are limited? A switch enabled mp3 player is probably what you need. There are adapter(s) that interface with (older) iPods or dedicated switch players. If a computer is the desired option then you could pair it with a darci switch box + switches + some morse code

Re: [slim] Announcing SqueezePad - the first dedicated iPad App to controll your SqueezeBoxen !

2012-10-25 Thread johnas
Hey bluegaspode, Saw your posting over at the Sonos forum re: your Sonos iPad app. I hope you don't mind me posting here, the mods on that forum are over the top ridiculous as they can and do delete threads for no reason and I didn't want to get your thread deleted by commenting. Anyway, I'm

Re: [slim] Please tell me it ain't so.

2012-11-15 Thread johnas
Yeah I agree with you. I wouldn't even limit it to the touch, I prefer my old SB3 to the Connect. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Pre-Announcement: ickStream Music Platform

2013-04-25 Thread johnas
I visited the Sonos forums and to my surprise there is a thread there about ickStream. This is what the Sonos forum moderator says about ickStream: http://forums.sonos.com/showpost.php?p=194308postcount=2 My feeling is this product will initially appeal to the more dedicated tinkerer subset

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] Deezer App

2014-05-30 Thread johnas
There is too much for me to type on my phone, what is it you are wondering about? Personally I find the Deezer implementation pretty good. Best to sign up for a month and try it out. johnas's Profile:

Re: [slim] JRiver Id: New Media Player?

2014-05-31 Thread johnas
Sonos uses UPNP for much of it's functionality, they have sync figured out - I wouldn't pass judgement on this until more details are known. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View

Re: [slim] JRiver Id: New Media Player?

2014-05-31 Thread johnas
Which is my point about the jriver box: even though UPNP is the listed spec, wait to see what it can do. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-10 Thread johnas
I would try and trouble shoot your hardware issues first before pulling the plug. If you post details on your problems users here will do their best to help you. Also, if you are happy with LMS and the Squeezebox eco system there are lots of options for building your own players (PiCoreplayer on

Re: [slim] Replacement system recommendations

2014-09-10 Thread johnas
Hi, are you running the player wireless and if so have you looked into the wireless signal where the player is located. The lms information page lists the signal strength. Check the power supply, make sure it is seated and not causing a problem if you jiggle it. The SB3 WiFi cards becoming

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2014-11-14 Thread johnas
Nice job guys working great on my end. Nice to see full Featured deezer access with Flow - awesome! johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Announcement - ickStream open beta release on Squeezebox !

2014-12-05 Thread johnas
Webkemmi wrote: How can I create a Tidal trial account? If I enter my mail address on http://getlossless.com I just can join the Tidal mailing list - see screenshot.] Hi, Tidal is only available in UK and USA. If you live in Germany you can't get it yet.

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

2015-02-17 Thread johnas
pippin wrote: Does your Android device maybe have a way to invert the colors? iOS can do that and Android often follows up. Good advice. not every phone has reverse color built in (my moto doesn't but my wife's Samsung does I think) - there are free apps that do this though. Op could also

Re: [slim] Announcing iPeng 9 - Support for iPad Multitasking, iPad Pro and more

2015-10-29 Thread johnas
Also wanted to say very nice update. The new font is a nice change. As always the Voiceover support is excellent and appreciated. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Deezer Smart Radio - what's your experience?

2016-06-15 Thread johnas
I have about the same experience as you. Pretty much useless imo. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Deezer Smart Radio - what's your experience?

2016-06-18 Thread johnas
OK you've convinced me to give it another try. johnas's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=31930 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105753

Re: [slim] T-Class amp recommendations

2017-11-26 Thread johnas
I recently bought a SMSL Q5 Pro and am really happy with it. Digital and analog inputs, IR, sub out. Works with harmony. At about $120 it is more expensive than a Lepai, for me it is worth it. Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk

Re: [slim] Sonos dropping support for older equipment

2020-01-28 Thread johnas
I've been lurking some of the discussion as I own a few Sonos boxes. The hurricane of hate is still category 5, might be category 4 in a few days. I see I number of posters saying "they won't buy a locked ecosystem again" and then day they are looking at Bluesound/Bose/Musicast.[emoji2357]