Libratone Zipp 2 arrived today - and is now up and running.
I deliberately went through the set-up without using their app or the
Apple special Airplay Setup stuff (detects the device and offers to set
it up from the iOS WiFi page).
So I did it all from regular Windows machine over WiFi and web
It does indeed have Alexa built in.
I received notification of it being posted on Saturday so should have it
on Monday or Tuesday.
Paul Webster
http://dabdig.blogspot.com
author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc),
planetradio (bauer - kiss, absolute, scala, jazzfm
Paul Webster wrote:
> My Zipp 2 (full size) still hasn't shipped ... purchase not yet revealed
> ... 46GBP inc shipping from Brighton (assuming it turns up).
Doesnt this thing also have Alexa built in? I wonder if it supports
Amazons AudioPlayer interface - in that case the Stream commands in
Paul Webster wrote:
> Update ... in fact it works well. Shows that it is worth experimenting!
>
> https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?105198-ANNOUNCE-AirPlay-Bridge-integrate-AirPlay-devices-with-LMS-(squeeze2raop)=1020137=1#post1020137
> and the post that follows it.
Great stuff,
Update ... in fact it works well. Shows that it is worth experimenting!
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?105198-ANNOUNCE-AirPlay-Bridge-integrate-AirPlay-devices-with-LMS-(squeeze2raop)=1020137=1#post1020137
and the post that follows it.
Paul Webster
http://dabdig.blogspot.com
Paul Webster wrote:
> You can experiment set the "Output Channel Mode" for the device ...
> (Left/Right/Mono) ... and see if it filters as you would hope
> LMS/Settings/Player/the airplay device/Audio
>
> If it does then you should be able to set one as left and one as right
> and then
d6jg wrote:
> You can sync them through the Libratone app but I only have one so cant
> try it either way
Me too, I'm thinking about getting another one, which is why I asked...
decisions decisions...
Thanks everybody for the advice.
hoverdonkey wrote:
> I consider my new Zipp Mini to be more than adequate for the garden and
> ad-hoc around the house use. For £40 I am very happy. I have revealed
> it to my wife, she was impressed (phew!)
How do you add your system info to the footer of your posts? I thought
it might be
Paul Webster wrote:
> My Zipp 2 (full size) still hasn't shipped ... purchase not yet revealed
> ... 46GBP inc shipping from Brighton (assuming it turns up).
That has AirPlay 2 so please report how it plays with the bridge
VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)
[B]Living Room* Joggler &
My Zipp 2 (full size) still hasn't shipped ... purchase not yet revealed
... 46GBP inc shipping from Brighton (assuming it turns up).
Paul Webster
http://dabdig.blogspot.com
author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc),
planetradio (bauer - kiss, absolute, scala, jazzfm
d6jg wrote:
> Id be interested to hear what new orders think of SQ
I consider my new Zipp Mini to be more than adequate for the garden and
ad-hoc around the house use. For £40 I am very happy. I have revealed
it to my wife, she was impressed (phew!)
You can sync them through the Libratone app but I only have one so cant
try it either way
VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)
[B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s
*Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s
*Dining Room* SB Boom
*Kitchen*
... that is just thining about it from LMS side of things.
Maybe you can use the AirPlay functions in iOS to set them as a stereo
pair ... I think I remember Philippe saying that even though stereo pair
is talked about as an Airplay 2 feature it actually worked with AirPlay
1 as well.
I think
Id be interested to hear what new orders think of SQ
VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)
[B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s
*Office* Joggler & Pi3 -> Denon RCD N8 -> Celestion F10s
*Dining Room* SB Boom
*Kitchen* UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio)
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Is it possible to get stereo if I use 2 Zipp Minis with with AirPlay
> bridge, or will it be dual mono?
>
> Thanks
You can set up the 2 pseudo players in LMS to be left and right.
Settings/Player/Audio
I dont think the Zipp is mono though I think it has clever array of
You can experiment set the "Output Channel Mode" for the device ...
(Left/Right/Mono) ... and see if it filters as you would hope
LMS/Settings/Player/the airplay device/Audio
If it does then you should be able to set one as left and one as right
and then put them in a sync group ... might
Is it possible to get stereo if I use 2 Zipp Minis with with AirPlay
bridge, or will it be dual mono?
Thanks
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hoverdonkey wrote:
> Thanks for the tips! I got it today. It is nicely made and the sound
> quality is not bad, absolutely fine for the garden and more than loud
> enough (to annoy the neighbours ;) ).
>
> The AirPlay bridge is working nicely, thank you phillippe_44.
>
> I did a little
Paul Webster wrote:
> My Zipp 2 should arrive in a day or so ...
Good luck with it!
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Paul Webster wrote:
> This sort of device usually have a built-in Wireless Access Point and
> web server for set-up.
> https://support.libratone.com/hc/en-us/articles/204320952-Zipp-Zipp-Mini-Wi-Fi-setup-Windows-PC-Phone-BlackBerry-
> .
That's really nice to know, thank you! I can relax
hoverdonkey wrote:
>
> My only concern with the Zipp is (unless I am missing something) that is
> is dependent on an app for initial network set-up, and so is thus
> dependent on the continuing support of the app by its dev.
This sort of device usually have a built-in Wireless Access Point
I just found the Zipp Mini for a bit less again 'here on Ebay'
(https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114578200341). They're doing Best Offer
too.
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d6jg wrote:
> That is a very good price!
> The big brother version has excellent sound for its size. I'd expect
> that to be pretty good too.
> I use mine in Airplay mode with Philippe's bridge and I'd recommend that
> mode as the best option if your WiFi reaches far enough into the
> garden.
>
hoverdonkey wrote:
> In perusing Ebay I found 'these Zipp Minis'
> (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Libratone-ZIPP-2-Mini-Smart-Wireless-Speaker-360-Sound-Wi-Fi-Bluetooth-/124556187706)
> going for what seems to be a very good buy-it-now price. They seem to
> have the same functionality as the
d6jg wrote:
> I use a Libratone Zipp as a portable speaker for use in the garden. It
> is both Airplay and Bluetooth. I use it in Airplay mode with the Airplay
> bridge and its great.
In perusing Ebay I found 'these Zipp Minis'
Redrum wrote:
> There are allot of radios on the US ebay and many offer overseas
> shipping (not sure where you are located). All you have to do is swap
> out the adaptor.
>
> I check in on ebay here is the US frequently and there is always an
> abundance of radios. Touches and Booms are more
d6jg wrote:
> Yes. Stuff at higher resolution than 16/44.1 will be transcoded by LMS
philippe_44 wrote:
> No, it will be transcoded by the bridge, not by LMS in that case
Thank you both, that's useful to know. Airplay is definitely a good
option for me then.
d6jg wrote:
> Yes. Stuff at higher resolution than 16/44.1 will be transcoded by LMS
No, it will be transcoded by the bridge, not by LMS in that case
LMS 8.2 on Odroid-C4 - *SqueezeAMP!*, 5xRadio, 5xBoom, 2xDuet, 1xTouch,
1xSB3. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, Foobar2000, ShairPortW,
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Thank you. Most of my content is CD rips (flacs) but I do have a few
> hires downloads which would be nice to have working to avoid "friction
> to the experience". 'This post'
>
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Ah, brilliant, thank you, that opens up my options a lot (as there are
> not too many SB Radios on Ebay).
There are allot of radios on the US ebay and many offer overseas
shipping (not sure where you are located). All you have to do is swap
out the adaptor.
I check in on
d6jg wrote:
> Philippes AirplayBridge ... is limited to 16/44.1.
Thank you. Most of my content is CD rips (flacs) but I do have a few
hires downloads which would be nice to have working to avoid "friction
to the experience". 'This post'
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Ah, brilliant, thank you, that opens up my options a lot (as there are
> not too many SB Radios on Ebay).
Of the two the Airplay with Philippes AirplayBridge will just work.
Will do gapless etc but is limited to 16/44.1. Which is an Airplay
limitation
The Bridge is
d6jg wrote:
> For the Airplay/Chromecast option you dont need another Pi just the
> appropriate plugin on existing LMS
Ah, brilliant, thank you, that opens up my options a lot (as there are
not too many SB Radios on Ebay).
hoverdonkey wrote:
> We've got a whole herd of them but we keep them in cages. More
> relevant, however, is that I do not like to venture too far from the
> beer fridge, so range is not much of an issue ;)
>
>
> Many thanks everybody for all the ideas. I'm liking the idea of an SB
> Radio
The dac32 is using the same (in essence at least) software as SqueezeAMP
but does not have a built in amplifier so you lose one potential
benefit.
Paul Webster
http://dabdig.blogspot.com
author of \"now playing\" plugins covering radio france (fip etc),
planetradio (bauer - kiss, absolute,
Paul Webster wrote:
> if he does indeed have floating equines then it may well be large!
We've got a whole herd of them but we keep them in cages. More
relevant, however, is that I do not like to venture too far from the
beer fridge, so range is not much of an issue ;)
Many thanks
Redrum wrote:
> A SB Radio with a battery? I use mine all of the time outside, get a
> full afternoon and more on a charge, and the sound is quite good for a
> little box.
>
> JimSame here.. SB Radio with battery is excellent.. It has strong WiFi and
battery life is amazing.. I have two Radios
markiii wrote:
> i put some ceiling speakers in the soffit boards and then have a PCP
> install with hifiberry amp driving them
Good idea for a patio area next to the building.
"hoverdonkey" hasn't told how long his garden is ... but if he does
indeed have floating equines then it may well be
i put some ceiling speakers in the soffit boards and then have a PCP
install with hifiberry amp driving them
works well
PiCorePlayer 7.1 on Allo Digi One Signaturewith (Lounge)
PiCorePlayer 7.1 with pi official touchscreen and hifiberry Dig+
(Office)
PiCorePlayer 7.1 with pi official
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Hi
>
>
> would prefer the easy life for this project if poss. // Any other
> suggestions welcome.
A SB Radio with a battery? I use mine all of the time outside, get a
full afternoon and more on a charge, and the sound is quite good for a
little box.
Jim
hoverdonkey wrote:
> Hi
>
>
> It is too early to say whether or not Summer will come to the UK this
> year, but I like to be optimistic and want to get portable speaker
> device ready to use in the garden, just in case.
> Any other suggestions welcome.
There are other ways to annoy ones
Paul Webster wrote:
> Would still need a player on your phone though ... Material skin isn't
> one - plus plenty of battery life in your phone and if you disappear off
> to the fridge to get another drink then don't forget to leave your phone
> with the family so that the music does not stop.
pCP has a really nice bluetooth support option, as Paul says.
The drawback, for me, is that you have to go back to the specific host
pCP prefs to re-connect your BT speaker if you turn it off or use it
elsewhere. That adds a bit of friction to the experience that I dislike
and that others in
Would still need a player on your phone though ... Material skin isn't
one - plus plenty of battery life in your phone and if you disappear off
to the fridge to get another drink then don't forget to leave your phone
with the family so that the music does not stop.
Paul Webster
I use a Libratone Zipp as a portable speaker for use in the garden. It
is both Airplay and Bluetooth. I use it in Airplay mode with the Airplay
bridge and its great.
VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)
[B]Living Room* Joggler & Pi4/Khadas -> Onkyo TXNR686 -> Celestion F20s
*Office* Joggler
Use the LMS 'Material' app on your mobile phone and connect your phone
via Bluetooth to your speaker. You have full remote control and volume
adjustment.
Lounge: Transporter>Audio Synthesis DAX Decade>Audio Research LS22>Krell
FPB300>Wilson Benesch Act 1's + 2 x Velodyne SPL1000 sub's
pCP can drive a bluetooth speaker using the built-in Bluetooth ... but
it might work better with a Bluetooth dongle instead of the internal
one.
However, Bluetooth does not travel very far ... so how far away is your
garden listening point from your RPi ?
A battery powered AirPlay or Chromecast
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