PasTim wrote: > I've already got a systemd way to start squeezelite. The weird issue > is that if I run it as an ordinary user (manually, or systemd) it runs > OK. If I run it as localplayer (ie as squeezeboxserver) it times out on > the alsa device every time. This did not happen without the alsa > equalizer. Running as localplayer or at startup I get endless > timeouts. > > Changing my systemd service to run as an ordinary user, it works, so I > can bow test it. After a few brief tests it's useful. I now need to > take some time to set it right for my ears and heaphones. > > Localplayer log (lots of this): > > Code: -------------------- > > > Failed to open controls file:/usr/share/squeezeboxserver/.alsaequal.bin. > [10:36:33.999059] output_thread:663 waiting for device equal to return > [10:36:38.999927] ALSA snd_pcm_hw_open:1602 open '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0p' failed (-16) > [10:36:39.000054] output_thread:663 waiting for device equal to return > [10:36:40.165305] output_flush:424 flush output buffer > [10:36:44.000863] ALSA snd_pcm_hw_open:1602 open '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0p' failed (-16) > -------------------- > > > > Running at startup (systemd) I get lots of: > > Code: -------------------- > > > 12:45:46.574071] output_thread:663 waiting for device equal to return > [12:45:51.002260] process:526 strm > [12:45:51.002430] process_strm:272 strm command t > [12:45:51.002508] sendSTAT:187 STAT: STMt > [12:45:51.574835] ALSA snd_pcm_hw_open:1602 open '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0p' failed (-16) > [12:45:51.574983] output_thread:663 waiting for device equal to return > [12:45:55.003294] process:526 strm > [12:45:55.003481] process_strm:272 strm command t > [12:45:55.003566] sendSTAT:187 STAT: STMt > [12:45:56.575701] ALSA snd_pcm_hw_open:1602 open '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0p' failed (-16) > [12:45:56.575851] output_thread:663 waiting for device equal to return > [12:45:59.000763] process:526 strm > [12:45:59.000937] process_strm:272 strm command t > [12:45:59.001015] sendSTAT:187 STAT: STMt > [12:46:01.576564] ALSA snd_pcm_hw_open:1602 open '/dev/snd/pcmC1D0p' failed (-16) > -------------------- > > I've now found the source of the problem running squeezelite under user squeezeboxserver. It needs the alsa equalization definitions file .alsaequal.bin to be in /usr/share/squeezeboxserver. All a bit obvious really. I can now create an equalization set-up as a normal user, and then copy to the squeezeboxserver directory.
This works both for squeezelite as a systemd service, and for localplayer (using the latest squeezelite), both running under user squeezeboxserver. The alsa equalizer does work. I suspect my ordinary headphones aren't as good as the ones with a built-in equalizer, so I'll continue normal listening with the latter connected by USB. However, I do now have the option to listen with other devices modified using the alsa equalizer, which is a relief for me (I like to have backups for everything...). :) LMS 7.9.2 on VortexBox Midi box, Xubuntu 18.04, FLACs 16->24 bit, 44.1->192kbps. 2 Touchs & EDO. LMS plugin UPnP/DLNA Bridge to MF M1 CLiC (A308CR amp & ESLs) & Marantz CR603 UPnP renderers. Also Minimserver & Upplay to same & to upmpdcli/mpd PC renderers. Squeezelite to Meridian USB Explorer DAC to PC speakers/headphones. Wireless Xubuntu 18.04 laptop firefox/upplay or Android 'phone with Squeeze-Commander/BubbleUPnP controls LMS/Minimserver. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ PasTim's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=41642 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105309 _______________________________________________ Squeezecenter mailing list Squeezecenter@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/squeezecenter
