michaeldk;651756 Wrote:
Could you inform more about the allover impression of the units, like
ease of use, ui performance/possibilities and of course soundwise
please
The unit I had was a test unit and not full production (apparently that
run is now on the way). The setup was really easy
No WiFi capability = no SB Radio equivalent on the back deck when
reading a book in the sun.
So, thumbs down on this expensive alternative.
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HeadBanger;651036 Wrote:
Yes, fair point. I've been keeping an eye on these since they were first
announced as a possible Duet / Receiver repacement. Ideally, I would
have preferred a DAC-less version too at a much lower price.
One snag for me is how their software handles the artwork. If
polnoon;651739 Wrote:
I've been testing one of these Simple Audio units and any artwork type
with any name along with the tracks will work. Looks like the example
they gave was just that, an example and not an absolute rule. Lovely
units but I would say addressing a different market to
HeadBanger;650786 Wrote:
In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and
£499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap! It is expected to launch September
or October.
Well a bit early to comment on the price when its not known what
quality fx the dac has. I also like that you use a
michaeldk;651026 Wrote:
Well a bit early to comment on the price when its not known what quality
fx the dac has.
Yes, fair point. I've been keeping an eye on these since they were
first announced as a possible Duet / Receiver repacement. Ideally, I
would have preferred a DAC-less version too
HeadBanger;651036 Wrote:
Yes, fair point. I've been keeping an eye on these since they were first
announced as a possible Duet / Receiver repacement. Ideally, I would
have preferred a DAC-less version too at a much lower price.
One snag for me is how their software handles the artwork. If
What's the point in building yet another device.
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MediaCenter;650765 Wrote:
What's the point in building yet another device.
+1
My SB3 is still extremely cool.
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To make money???
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MediaCenter;650765 Wrote:
What's the point in building yet another device.
As castalla rightly points out, to make money. By taking a good idea
like SB or Sonos and trying to make it better in some way.
Has anyone seen any pricing info on the Simple Audio devices?
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MediaCenter;650765 Wrote:
What's the point in building yet another device.
I think it's great to see some competition, it just means that if
Logitech plans to stay in this business they need to invest more to
continue to stay ahead of the competitors. In most cases competition is
good for the
On the plus side it has PLC (Powerline Communication networking) built
in.
On the negative side:
- no WMA support (local music or stations)
- uses TuneIn for radio
- no other online services mentioned
- Synced audio not mentioned
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On the negative side:
- no WMA support (local music or stations)
- uses TuneIn for radio
What's wrong about that? We're using them too...
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In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and
£499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap!
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castalla;650767 Wrote:
To make money???
If you can sell enough!
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HeadBanger;650786 Wrote:
In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and
£499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap! It is expected to launch September
or October.
At those prices they better work very well. And you've got to wonder
about the quality of an amp that adds only £50
Squeezebox is a much more open and mature product, why buy something
from a company that may no longer be in existence. If squeezebox is not
working than buy a Sony etc. there are many media streamers from both
main stream and boutique bands. Even the networking companies like
Cisco are getting
HeadBanger;650786 Wrote:
In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and
£499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap!
Since the company was formed by ex-Linn engineers, I'd hazard a guess
that those prices are about as low as their worldview could possibly
comprehend :-)
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Had a brief look at their www and for me they are going head to head
with Sonos... courting the Apple buyers
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mherger;650785 Wrote:
On the negative side:
- no WMA support (local music or stations)
- uses TuneIn for radio
What's wrong about that? We're using them too...
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Michael
Hiya Michael,
Nothing really wrong per se, but I do categorize it as a negative for
just that reason, it
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