Squeezebox central - a collection of links to threads &

EchiDna · « **on:** 30 Oct 2005, 01:19 pm »

Please feel free to add your links into this thread.

if you want to ask questions, please start a new thread in this circle and link it back here, not the other way around.

slimdevices seem to be onto a winner with the squeezebox 2 (and now 3)

see www.slimdevices.com

Tweaker · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 Oct 2005, 06:55 pm »

Here's a link to the plugins. Two I really like is the SuperDateTime plugin, which shows your local temperature (don't really care about the game info), and the other is the Biography plugin.

http://slimdevices.com/dev_plugins.html

Tweaker · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 Oct 2005, 08:33 pm »

This is a link to the thread on the firmware rollback. The consensus is that the new firmware, for some reason, is a step back in sound quality. Here you will find out how to revert back to firmware 15.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=22528

mgalusha · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Oct 2005, 11:54 pm »

Discussion of new (6.2.0) firmware with information on why it sounds different. Also includes code to patch the perl module that controls the volume. Appears to provide the best of both worlds. A more logrithmic style of volume control but with cleaner sound than the current version. It all comes down to the math, at least it sounds that way in the discussion.

http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=17269

mike

PeteG · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 Oct 2005, 01:13 am »

I wonder when everything is worked out, if we will get
a new firmware version?

Music Machine · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 Oct 2005, 03:22 am »

Quote from: PeteG

I wonder when everything is worked out, if we will get
a new firmware version?

Right now it looks like the "fix" is going into the perl code for Slimserver. The new perl is supposed to only send values to the SB that won't cause the new firmware to loose bits.

So will probably need to grab a nightly, or wait for a real update.

I like the quick development of new features. It can be a rollercoaster ride though. The SB is the only consumer appliance type product I'm aware of that is tied to open source software. Almost couldn't believe it when I saw that Slim practically invites people to download Nightly Builds.

Man are they asking for it or what!

Regards

mgalusha · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 Oct 2005, 03:46 am »

I added the update to the perl module without any apparent ill effects. I need to swap the firmware back to the new version and see how it sounds but it seems a reasonable fix.

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tdangelo · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 Oct 2005, 05:11 pm »

I have my volume fixed on the SB - I use my preamp to control volume. I wonder if the new firmware would make any difference sound quality wise in my setup??

sleepysurf · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 Oct 2005, 08:23 pm »

I was originally feeding the SB2 Digital out to a Yamaha RX-V1000 as Pre/Pro (using the Yamaha DAC). Using the Slimserver Preamp Volume control, I can now feed analog directly to my Sunfire Cinema Grand amp (feeding ML Aerius speakers). This latter setup yielded more crystalline highs, and clearer bass, though, like others, I believe the latest version of the software/firmware has taken a step back in sound quality. I am awaiting the next beta software that supposedly will rectify this issue.

So, YES, the new firmware WILL make a difference, but you'll need to judge if it's better or worse <g>.

Scott F. · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Nov 2005, 05:05 pm »

Added the link to the "Cheap" replacement power supply for SB cause I kept loosing track of it.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=21353

2/9/06
Added the link to your Laptop as a SB Remote thread cuz I'd loose this one for sure too.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=25542.msg226943#226943

10/2/06
Added the link to mgalusha's firmware selector

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=26453.0

Tweaker · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Dec 2005, 08:08 am »

Here's a link (thanks, Val),for a tutorial on setting up EAC and FLAC, as well as other compression formats.
I have a FLAC profile for music I listen to critically and LAME/MP3 @340kb for everything else to save a bit of space. (I tend to think poor recordings in general benefit from a bit of compression). Anyway, a very good guide for setting up whatever format(s) you choose:

http://users.pandora.be/satcp/eac-qs-en.htm

Val · « **Reply #11 on:** 8 Dec 2005, 01:24 pm »

You're welcome, glad that I can help. This post about an updated version of the Moose Windows front end is interesting.

EchiDna · « **Reply #12 on:** 7 Jan 2006, 11:54 pm »

good link to illustrated mods for the SB3 in the lab here

thanks to GBB

davehg · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 Jun 2006, 03:59 am »

Here's one to my SB3 blog. It contains lots of links and discussions.

http://musicserver.blogspot.com

theborg · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 Jun 2006, 10:07 am »

Since this thread has come up again, I am just curious. Would people with an interest in maintaining an audio-related blog want to have it hosted by AudioCircle?