ralphy wrote:
> 'Squeezeplay for MacOS'
> (https://sourceforge.net/projects/lmsclients/files/squeezeplay/osx/)[emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
Starting reading ASAP!!!
Thank you
Main system: Synology
DS115j/MacMini[SSD_8GB](LMS)/RPi3B+[LPS](piCore)/M2Tech EvoDAC
Two+[LPS]/Densen
DomieMic65 wrote:
> I will search for Ralphys posts but isn't it better to use a separate
> machine for player only?
'Squeezeplay for MacOS'
(https://sourceforge.net/projects/lmsclients/files/squeezeplay/osx/)
Ralphy
*1*-Touch, *5*-Classics, *3*-Booms, *1*-UE Radio
'Squeezebox client
DomieMic65 wrote:
> I will search for Ralphys posts but isn't it better to use a separate
> machine for player only?If it has the horsepower it won't matter.
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Debian+LMS 7.9.0
d6jg wrote:
> Have you considered leaving the Mac as it is but installing Squeezeplay
> on it I.e. turning it into a (headless) SB player? If you can use the
> digital out to a DAC then SQ is really quite good.
> If you look for any post by Ralphy you will find his signature contains
> links to
Have you considered leaving the Mac as it is but installing Squeezeplay
on it I.e. turning it into a (headless) SB player? If you can use the
digital out to a DAC then SQ is really quite good.
If you look for any post by Ralphy you will find his signature contains
links to download various
mherger wrote:
> > When I get back home I must search on the SSL libraries (I do not
> know
> > what ssl libraries are or do) and see what I can do. Any links are
> very
> > much appreciated!
>
> I thought I had posted this before. But here's a good summary:
>
>
When I get back home I must search on the SSL libraries (I do not know
what ssl libraries are or do) and see what I can do. Any links are very
much appreciated!
I thought I had posted this before. But here's a good summary:
https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?109738#post925539
What
mherger wrote:
> > Would you suggest to install a Linux distribution on my Mac mini (Late
> > 2009, SSD, 8GB RAM) running El Capitan at the moment (the last os that
> > supports this model) in order to use it as LMS machine?
>
> Considering you have no experience with Linux, I'd definitely not
Would you suggest to install a Linux distribution on my Mac mini (Late
2009, SSD, 8GB RAM) running El Capitan at the moment (the last os that
supports this model) in order to use it as LMS machine?
Considering you have no experience with Linux, I'd definitely not
recommend this. I'm pretty
Man in a van wrote:
> Yes, you can retain settings.
>
> Problem solving, info and help over here.
>
> https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewforum.php?f=116
>
> I can maybe help with some stuff if you get stuck
>
> ronnie
Thank you so much Ronnie!
I will try when I get back home (now I'm
DomieMic65 wrote:
> Interesting! Thank you!
> If I dont install it and run from the usb will it be responsive enough
> running LMS only, to decide if I will move to proper installation!
> Probably only practice will tell
Yes, you can retain settings.
Problem solving, info and help over
Man in a van wrote:
> You can play with this on a usb stick
>
> https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspberry-pi-desktop/
>
> I have it installed on an old Shuttle with Intel Celeron.
>
> It's possible to run LMS and Squeezelite and a few more bits and bobs.
>
> ronnie
Interesting! Thank
You can play with this on a usb stick
https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspberry-pi-desktop/
I have it installed on an old Shuttle with Intel Celeron.
It's possible to run LMS and Squeezelite and a few more bits and bobs.
ronnie
[I think this is a better thread for this question (I made the same in a
thread I opened in the Beginners forum)... maybe it can be deleted from
there if the admins think it should!]
Would you suggest to install a Linux distribution on my Mac mini (Late
2009, SSD, 8GB RAM) running El Capitan
kidstypike wrote:
> I have two too. I purchased a black one (the first was aluminium). I
> also purchased a bag of 'hex head screws'
> (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GQF8VCQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8=1),
> and used those (see picture above), so I have a set of 8 torx
cpd73 wrote:
> What about one of these? https://www.argon40.com/argon-one-pi4.html -
> never used one, but seems to provide what you are looking for (or will,
> when released). Personally I use the fan-shim from pimoroni (which can
> be controlled to only switch on when temperate exceeds a
kidstypike wrote:
> I do have a Pi4 4GB but these run hot, until some manufacturer comes up
> with a *similar* case that adds some method of cooling to a Pi4, I'll
> stick to the Pi3B+. The Pi4 has been relegated to my spares drawer. :(
What about one of these?
d6jg wrote:
> I have 2 of the Lincoln Binns cases now. I think it was me who found it.
> Anyway, the first was perfect the second has the screw issue. Thats the
> self tappers that they send you to put the rear and front faceplates on.
> The case isnt fully predrilled. One of the screwheads
I have 2 of the Lincoln Binns cases now. I think it was me who found it.
Anyway, the first was perfect the second has the screw issue. Thats the
self tappers that they send you to put the rear and front faceplates on.
The case isnt fully predrilled. One of the screwheads has burred.
kidstypike wrote:
>
> Used as server only.
>
Thanks for sharing!!
Mine too, used as server only at present.
My humble setup below - and desperately looking for replacing
'experimental style' acrylic setup with a nice housing like yours which
fits the USB-connected SSD.
Let's see what
dr..mike wrote:
> Which mods?
> How does the backplate and cable routing look like?
> Is it used as server only or server/player? (I suspect the latter, with
> the volume knob).
> Did you manage to fit a SSD inside? (I'm struggling to find a case with
> internal USB cable routing, my PI3b
kidstypike wrote:
> I'm using a Pi3b+ at the moment, in a nice case (Lincoln Binns - with a
> couple of mods by me) where all the wires exit unseen at the back, I
> can't stand wires sticking out at all angles.
> 27817
Which mods?
How does the backplate and cable routing look like?
Is it
Thanks for the links guys!!
I think that I must wait a little before experimenting with pi4. I
suppose that some kind of metal-heatsink cases will be available and/or
some kind of software tweaks sometime in the next months. Hopefully...
d6jg wrote:
> Id run a Pi3/4 as LMS but have my files stored in the NAS
> You can point the Pi at the NAS using NFS.Yes, this is what I would do in the
> first place.
DomieMic65's Profile:
DomieMic65 wrote:
>
>
> So the 4 with a heatsink attached how hot does it get running LMS?
> Thnx!
Worth a read:
https://www.martinrowan.co.uk/2019/06/raspberry-pi-4-hot-new-release-too-hot-to-use-enclosed/
*Server - LMS 7.9.2 *Pi3B+/pCP 5.0.1 18K library, playlists & LMS cache
on SSD
DomieMic65 wrote:
> I have a 3B+ now used for piCore in my Mac setup as I described above
> and a 3B.
> I guess I can use the B+ for LMS and B for piCore until the 4 issues get
> solved..
>
> Very nice case.
>
> So the 4 with a heatsink attached how hot does it get running LMS?
> Thnx!
Id run a Pi3/4 as LMS but have my files stored in the NAS
You can point the Pi at the NAS using NFS.
VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS)
[B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s
*Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3
-> Onkyo CRN755 ->
kidstypike wrote:
> If your existing pi is a 3B+ I'd go with that.
>
> I'm using a Pi3b+ at the moment, in a nice case (Lincoln Binns - with a
> couple of mods by me) where all the wires exit unseen at the back, I
> can't stand wires sticking out at all angles.
>
> I do have a Pi4 4GB but
DomieMic65 wrote:
> Thank you very much for your replies!
>
> I have already installed LMS on my old, late 2009 Mac mini (el Capitan)
> streaming to my rpi3b+.
> I have also a rpi3b laying around.
> And I am very much considering of buying the rpi4b (4bg).
> I have tried LMS to my Synology nas
Thank you very much for your replies!
I have already installed LMS on my old, late 2009 Mac mini (el Capitan)
streaming to my rpi3b+.
I have also a rpi3b laying around.
And I am very much considering of buying the rpi4b (4bg).
I have tried LMS to my Synology nas too but it was not a very good
DomieMic65 wrote:
> Is it possible to use two Rpis to setup a server/client setup with
> piCore running in both?
> In the first (rpi4 may be) running only LMS, with squeezelite and
> everything that has to do with playing disabled, and the second only
> with piCore without LMS installed?
>
>
Yes, that's absolute possible. I even think it's the preferred setup.
I've got a pi3 running with only lms laying around in the closet where
all the wiring and electricity is situated. This one should be connected
via a network cable. You might consider to power this one via a Ups to
avoid sd
Is it possible to use two Rpis to setup a server/client setup with
piCore running in both?
In the first (rpi4 may be) running only LMS, with squeezelite and
everything that has to do with playing disabled, and the second only
with piCore without LMS installed?
I am very new here so excuse my
Over time I've tried several brands and models at various location, all
with poor results. Perhaps just bad luck but I'm avoiding the powerline
route.
*SqueezeBoxes:* 1x Transporter (Living room) 1x SB2 (shed), 1x Radio
(Kitchen), 1x Boom (Dining room), 1x piCorePlayer (jacuzzi), 1x
I have installed around 10 or 12 powerline ethernet units all are better
than the wifi at there locations
They sometimes lose their connections with each other but a power cycle
of the units has up to now always been enough to reconnect.
A reliable connection with these devices will depend on
I tried many times with multiple brands and at the end ended up with a
normal cable. Yes, no fun to install (there has been a reason in the
first place to try powerline adapter) but no more frustration wins at
the end.
*SqueezeBoxes:* 1x Transporter (Living room) 1x SB2 (shed), 1x Radio
drmatt wrote:
> I think it depends on implementation. Nothing but wired is as good as
> wired, but powerline along a single mains loop will go through walls at
> speeds WiFi can't touch, and the latency is probably similar if not
> better.
>
> Remember though powerline devices are hubs not
edwin2006 wrote:
> Sorry to say, but powerline is not as reliable as wired. If I had to
> make a choice between powerline or wifi I would choose wifi.
> Are you able to make a temporarily test config with cable connection?I think
> it depends on implementation. Nothing but wired is as good as
A bit late to this discussion, but after many years running LMS on a
"full fat" SuperMicro x86 Ubuntu server I migrated last year to an
Odroid HC1 and couldn't be happier. It has an integral 2.5" disk mount /
massive aluminium heatsink and runs cool, quiet and maintenance free
using a very
Sorry to say, but powerline is not as reliable as wired. If I had to
make a choice between powerline or wifi I would choose wifi.
Are you able to make a temporarily test config with cable connection?
*SqueezeBoxes:* 1x Transporter (Living room) 1x SB2 (shed), 1x Radio
(Kitchen), 1x Boom
d6jg wrote:
> Wired or wireless ?
Most of the network is wired (Powerline) 2 of the units are wireless;
thanks for the (obvious) next step in troubleshooting! :)
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fphredd wrote:
> I used to have LMS running on a ReadyNAS Pro x86. Syncing was always
> spot on.
>
> Moved to LMS on Pi3b+ w Max2Play (no player running), 2 Touches, 1
> Radio, 3 instances of Squeezelite. With the current setup, when I look
> to sync all the players (via Group) there is
Well that was easy (ish)
The Pi, SSD and a usb enclosure for the SSD arrived this morning and
it's all up and running and currently copying my library from the old
machine to the SSD.
When the adaptor board arrives I'll move the SSD onto that and put it
all in a little case.
Thanks for all
I used to have LMS running on a ReadyNAS Pro x86. Syncing was always
spot on.
Moved to LMS on Pi3b+ w Max2Play (no player running), 2 Touches, 1
Radio, 3 instances of Squeezelite. With the current setup, when I look
to sync all the players (via Group) there is generally one or 2 that are
As d6jg suggested, is there a benefit to have the LMS cache and prefs
on the SSD?
SSD instead of SD card? Sure! The cache folder is the folder where LMS
does almost all write accesses, and where the database is being stored.
The faster it is, the quicker the scan would run, or searches would
Well everything is ordered so we'll see how I get on setting it up.
As d6jg suggested, is there a benefit to have the LMS cache and prefs
on the SSD?
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Squeezebox.
http://www.duff-zapp.co.uk
True "other lms implementations are available" There's also a docker
variant out there.
-Transcoded from Matt's brain by Tapatalk-
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Debian+LMS 7.9.0
Music: ~1300 CDs, as 450 GB of 16/44k FLACs. No less than 3x
Also consider max2play as OS for the Raspberry Pi. Everything you need
is readily available. Compared to Picoreplayer the configuration
web-interface is much better (and responsive).
In my setup max2play was more reliable as LMS server on a Pi.
Picoreplayer however was more reliable as
d6jg wrote:
> There is a school of thought that says an SSD as the storage is overkill
> for LMS. Not much writing happens so the benefit is really only limited
> to scanning time - unless you move the library files to the SSD (this is
> possible in pCP)I would agree, but on the basis that
Craig wrote:
> Sorry I deleted that post because I spoke to my brother and ordered a
> mSata SSD and mounting board.
>
> I'll let you know how it goes.
>
> Craig
There is a school of thought that says an SSD as the storage is overkill
for LMS. Not much writing happens so the benefit is
Sorry I deleted that post because I spoke to my brother and ordered a
mSata SSD and mounting board.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Squeezebox.
http://www.duff-zapp.co.uk
Craig wrote:
> Ok one last question ;-)
>
> If I'm going with a SSD should I get an external USB drive and find a
> case to house both or get an expansion board (X820?) and use a sata SSD?
> which I guess would limit me to the X820 case.
>
> Craig
I use one of these:-
Ok one last question ;-)
If I'm going with a SSD should I get an external USB drive and find a
case to house both or get an expansion board (Geekworm X820?) and use a
sata SSD? which I guess would limit me to the Geekworm case.
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center
Craig wrote:
> My library is around 19000 tracks in flac so they're all streamed native
> unless they're hi res ones streaming to SB2's which are transcoded I
> think.
>
> I'm not a big use of playlists.
>
> CraigYou get to choose any hardware you like then! I'd grab a Pi3 in your
shoes.
My library is around 19000 tracks in flac so they're all streamed native
unless they're hi res ones streaming to SB2's which are transcoded I
think.
I'm not a big use of playlists.
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Squeezebox.
http://www.duff-zapp.co.uk
I would say that anything since the rPI v2 is more than adequate for an
infinite sized lms library. The only thing you gain from upgrading
beyond there is the ability to support more resampled/transcoded streams
(if that's your thing) or working with *huge* playlists. And when
working with huge
ok thanks,
So it looks like I'd be better with the Pi3B+ then add a SSD for a tiny
silent server.
I'll think I'll get that passed the boss :-)
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Squeezebox.
http://www.duff-zapp.co.uk
Craig wrote:
> Ok thanks, what memory spec would be best? and will I be able to share
> the storage on the network so I can do my ripping from my main pc?
>
> Craig
Yes to sharing if you install Samba which is easy.
Pi4 - couple of points
The version of pCp that works with Pi4 is beta only at
Craig wrote:
> Ok thanks, what memory spec would be best? and will I be able to share
> the storage on the network so I can do my ripping from my main pc?
>
> Craig
I purchased the 4GB version, but I don't know how much better/quicker it
is over the 2GB version. Something to take into account
kidstypike wrote:
> piCorePlayer *IS* the operating system, you don't need NOOBS.
Ok thanks, what memory spec would be best? and will I be able to share
the storage on the network so I can do my ripping from my main pc?
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Craig wrote:
> OK so it looks like Pi4's are available in 1,2 or 4G memory configs,
> If I bought one of these then I need to put LMS and PiCorePlayer on it
> but do I need an OS too? the one I was looking at offers NOOBS on a card
> for £8.
>
> I'd just have a play around with storage that I
OK so it looks like Pi4's are available in 1,2 or 4G memory configs,
If I bought one of these then I need to put LMS and PiCorePlayer on it
but do I need an OS too? the one I was looking at offers NOOBS on a card
for £8.
I'd just have a play around with storage that I already have until I'm
ho_kuku wrote:
> Been streaming from my Synology NAS for years. Got the Odroid N2
> orginally for retro gaming purpose - but I was damn free and bored one
> day.
>
> Installed dietpi on the N2 and run LMS. Pointed LMS to the music library
> on my existing NAS.
>
> It was 1) fast and 2) sq
The only time I've heard of people having performance issues with Pi's
running lms was back in the days of Pi v1 and when using crazy long
playlists. And then it's really about memory consumption I think.
On the other hand I've heard plenty of people complain about the
performance of lms on low
ho_kuku wrote:
>
> The Odroid has side stepped most (if not all) problems that plagued RPi.
> Mostly importantly - its snappy.
Haven't used an Odroid, but my rPi3B+ is very snappy with about 111,000
music files. Not noticeably different from LMS running on a Win10 (64)
bit computer with 8
Been streaming from my Synology NAS for years. Had the Odroid N2 for
retro gaming purpose - but I was damn free and bored one day.
Installed dietpi on the N2 and run LMS. Had the LMS pointed to my music
library on my existing NAS.
It was 1) fast and 2) sq was so much better when streaming
Craig wrote:
> Thanks for the replies,
>
> My library is currently 460G so if I went with the Pi would I be able to
> attach a SSD or would a large USB flash drive be a better option?
>
> Craig
Because of a problem with my main LMS server, for the last 4 months I've
run a pi3B+ with attached
Craig wrote:
> Thanks for the replies,
>
> My library is currently 460G so if I went with the Pi would I be able to
> attach a SSD or would a large USB flash drive be a better option?
>
> Craig
With that sized library I think I would use a Pi3 coupled with a NAS.
Install pCP on the Pi
Thanks for the replies,
My library is currently 460G so if I went with the Pi would I be able to
attach a SSD or would a large USB flash drive be a better option?
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center Integration for
Squeezebox.
http://www.duff-zapp.co.uk
What are my best options, I just need to run LMS and offer a network
share of my music drive to other machines.
Cheap: A Raspberry Pi with piCorePlayer.
Less cheap: a NAS (Synology, QNAP have decent support for new LMS packages).
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___
I've had LMS running on an old XP PC for many years but house renovating
has caused suggestions of something smaller.
What are my best options, I just need to run LMS and offer a network
share of my music drive to other machines.
Thanks
Craig
MC2Slim - Windows Shell and J River Media Center
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