Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 although I did think some of the UI was not as intuitive as it could be and fed that back to them accordingly. I used both the direct ethernet and the powerline and had no problems with either. It picked up all the computers on the network so it took a while to import the libraries for the first setup (metadata only, not music as that streams from the source computer) but after that it was really quick. There's a good function to filter the libraries to exclude all my daughter's music just for my login and my music from her login. The sound was great indeed, without wanting to blow smoke, pretty amazing. I was paying mostly 320 mp3 and flac. Didn't get a chance to test the 24 bit myself but I have heard that running when I picked the unit up and there's no question 24/96 is working well (they said they're testing 24/192 and higher but unlikely that will be available at launch). -- polnoon polnoon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49212 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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. -- JimInPT JimInPT's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=21261 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 you look at their QA it is clear that album art stored with the name 'cover' within the album folder will not be recognised (the artwork name needs to be the same as the album name). I don't relish the task of having to rename 850+ jpegs! Come on Logitech - release an updated Receiver!!! 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 Logotech. -- polnoon polnoon's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=49212 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 Logotech. Could you inform more about the allover impression of the units, like ease of use, ui performance/possibilities and of course soundwise please -- michaeldk michaeldk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 powercord not some external power supply and even use it as wirenetwork - nice. It also does hirez and it dont need some special software on the nas. I am not in it for the constant updating bussines rather for the music. Very interesting to see how well the UI is seems to be a big challange for newcomers. -- michaeldk michaeldk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 at a much lower price. One snag for me is how their software handles the artwork. If you look at their QA it is clear that album art stored with the name 'cover' within the album folder will not be recognised (the artwork name needs to be the same as the album name). I don't relish the task of having to rename 850+ jpegs! Come on Logitech - release an updated Receiver!!! -- HeadBanger HeadBanger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38024 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 you look at their QA it is clear that album art stored with the name 'cover' within the album folder will not be recognised (the artwork name needs to be the same as the album name). I don't relish the task of having to rename 850+ jpegs! Come on Logitech - release an updated Receiver!!! I think the one unit solution match fine with their name Simple Audio, but its not fine or simple if you as a buyer/user has to go into details like that, the album art thing, thats simple in a bad way - though I guess a batch job would work fine. -- michaeldk michaeldk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
What's the point in building yet another device. -- MediaCenter Source Device: Transporter Amplifiers: NAD C272 x 2 Bridge Mono Speakers: Magnepan MMG Pre-amplifier: NAD C162 Room Correction: Inguz DRC MediaCenter's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32623 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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MediaCenter;650765 Wrote: What's the point in building yet another device. +1 My SB3 is still extremely cool. -- bernt 'LastFM' (http://www.last.fm/user/ottovonkopp/) SB3, SB BOOM - Vortexbox@HP SFF iPod Touch\iPeng bernt's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=1342 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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To make money??? -- castalla castalla's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15624 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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? -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 end users, it usually means that we get more options and
lower prices in the end.
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Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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... -- Michael ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
In the UK the rrp has been confirmed as as £549 for RoomPlayer I and £499 for RoomPlayer II. Not cheap! -- HeadBanger HeadBanger's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=38024 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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castalla;650767 Wrote: To make money??? If you can sell enough! -- MediaCenter Source Device: Transporter Room Correction + DAC + Preamp + Amplifiers: HK 990 Speakers: Magnepan 1.7 MediaCenter's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32623 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] New stuff. Simple Audio
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 to the price. -- aubuti aubuti's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2074 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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 in the act. -- MediaCenter Source Device: Transporter Room Correction + DAC + Preamp + Amplifiers: HK 990 Speakers: Magnepan 1.7 MediaCenter's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=32623 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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! 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 :-) -- cliveb Transporter - ATC SCM100A cliveb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=348 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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 -- slate Main: Receiver (Audiocom) - Beresford Caiman+ (Gatorized) - Carver A-500x - BW 704 Office: Receiver - Luxman L-210 - Stax SR84 Pro/Superlux HD668B Server: Zotac IONITX-A, 4 GB, 1 TB WD EADS, Win7 w. 7.6 (SQLite w. High Mem) Tied together by D-Link DIR-655 + DGS-1008D slate's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=30502 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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Blimey, Peter Murphy's gone downhill since he was in Bauhaus... -- pallfreeman The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. -- Shakespeare. PLEASE VOTE FOR BUG #17411. pallfreeman's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37667 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
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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... -- Michael Hiya Michael, Nothing really wrong per se, but I do categorize it as a negative for just that reason, it is the same as what we have now. Seems more and more stations are dropping RadioTime (TuneIn) and going to other stream aggregators like IheartRadio and others. Often the workaround to RadioTime stream issues (or outright absence of that stream even being offered) is to find their competitors URL to get the stations to play. Any chance of having a IheartRadio or StreamTheWorld or similar App to get back a simple menu structure for the stations not offered on RadioTime? -- toby10 toby10's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=12553 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=89685 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
