Using Squeezebox receiver as standalone (without controller)? But that got me thinking: since you can use the iPeng to control the Squeezebox, can you (easily) use the Squeezebox Duet's receiver (no longer available on Amazon but still available...
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Yes, you can use a SB Receiver by itself. It can be controlled via iPend app or by any computer on your network. The catch is that only the SB Controller can do initial setup of the SB Receiver. There is an unsupported utility called NET:UDAP that will setup the SB Receiver by itself. It can be used to setup for both wired and WiFi use. But this program only has SB Receiver access via ethernet so initial setup and future network changes or having to reset the SB Receiver will require you to wire the SB Receiver again and connect it to the NET:UDAP utility. Check the official SB forums for info on this third party application. Once setup, assuming you never need to make changes to your network or SB Receiver, you would never actually need the SB Controller.
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I submitted the following question to Logitech Support; as soon as I get a response, I'll post it here ...While I understand two devices can connect to the boombox, can two boomboxes be connected to, and used simultaneously with one device in order to gain a stereo effect ?
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There are tens of thousands of internet stations from all over the globe. One service alone, ShoutCast, boasts over 52,000 streams, and that is just one of numerous free services supported on SqueezeBox.If your audio system has an audio input port then it should work fine. SqueezeBox Touch has three audio outs and all are active outs (all play simultaneously). Digital Coax, Digital Optical, Analog L/R RCA. Plus the headphone out.
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I use my BBE as a DJ but you can connect between speakers and your amp/receiver to getthe same rresults. Receiver to input and speakers to output. The sound is amazing.
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Thanks for the helpful comments. Does this mean that I could connect a Mac mini Apple Mac mini MC239LL/A Desktop to my network, and use it as a server to make my music accessible to a Squeezebox, and maybe for back-ups, too? Would I need to run the server version of Mac OS X on it, or would the regular OS work for these purposes?Thanks.
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There is a Mac version of the SqueezeBox Server program and people do use Mac's with Boom's. How well it works I cannot say. If your primary interest is for Internet Radio and/or Music Services then you don't need any computer at all. You would just connect the Boom directly to the free online service www.MySqueezeBox.com
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It does operate with a receiver. It has a switch so that you can use it with receivers that don't have a Phono input. I am using an outboard Cambridge Audio pre-amp and I honestly cannot tell a difference between using the internal pre-amp or the external I use. To put it simply, yes, you can use it with whatever type of receiver you choose. I recommend using a stereo receiver.
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You do need to connect to some type of amplifying device. The squeezebox has analogue line level output (L + R RCA sockets) as well as optical and coaxial digital output so that gives you lots of connection options.
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Nope, not that I've found. But if you are generally able to use IPods, use a computer and cell phone, dont have trouble figuring out how to use a remote control (like some older parents do) - Then once you toy around a bit, you will figure it all out. I just plugged mine in, charged it and pushed some buttons and it was fine... for using the radio and playing music off an mp3... especially if you just are using for when you travel. Anything more than that I cant attest to.
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No question, the Roku is much better. My review of the Duet: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-squeezebox-duet.htmlMy review of the Soundbridge: http://piaw.blogspot.com/2009/09/review-roku-soundbridge.html
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while the squeezebox seems to be a nice radio, i too had connection problems with it way too often. i went another route and am happier (grace mondo). no, i don't work for grace. the mondo doesn't drop connection often (very rare and it is usually the internet), comes with a remote, the battery lasts much longer, and is much easier for non techies to deal with. i'm not sure which radio is better sound quality wise, but i just couldn't deal with the squeezebox signal issues. i don't have that with the mondo.
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Yes the Squeezebox Duet works fine with iTunes on my Mac. I've had no problems whatsoever.
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People are realizing that there is nothing on the market under $1000 that can do what the squeezebox touch can do in terms of flexibility, ease of use, and sound quality. The SqueezePad app for the iPad is a wonderful way to control your squeezebox.
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Mine is connected to my network switch cat5. My squeezebox is connected to the switch and my amp.
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No. it is only a "trigger" device. The advantage is any pad or knob can be assigned to trigger or control just about ANY note or parameter. Also, it is both usb and midi.
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No remote. You should not need one. Your receiver or tuner should have a ' trigger' output. The AMP 102 has a trigger input to turn it on when the receiver commands. Volume should be handled by your receiver. Also, the amp can be set to turn on in response to an input signal. Read the owners manual, there are two inputs. One input will override the other (like for a PA for announcements or paging). I hope this helps. I really like my AMP102 and have used it for years. No problems!
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Andrew, thanks for the interest here. No this unit does not offer any remote control option. It is analog through and through with no LCD interface. There is an on/off toggle. These units have held up well overall from what I have seen. Once in place (especially as strictly a headphone amp) the sonic quality output is pretty dramatic vs. straight to source. If purchased from me, I conduct a brief test before final packing to ensure all is functioning as opposed to just a shelf pull and pack.