Quelch Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Is it possible to use an external hard drive with the Squeezebox Touch as a mini jukebox ? The idea is to copy my CD's to a WD hard drive, plug it into the Squeezebox Touch which is connected to the amplifier Is this going to work or is there a better way ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevyn72 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 As far as I know this is the only squeezebox unit that can do this. All other (older) versions could only draw from a network........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_bush Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I guess that if it has a USB port you'll be able to plug in a hard drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Is it possible to use an external hard drive with the Squeezebox Touch as a mini jukebox ?The idea is to copy my CD's to a WD hard drive, plug it into the Squeezebox Touch which is connected to the amplifier Is this going to work or is there a better way ? Unfortunately no, the SB needs a computer network to drive it. Something like the WD MediaPlayer will do what your asking but you will need to connect that to a monitor to use the menu that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_bush Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Unfortunately no, the SB needs a computer network to drive it.Something like the WD MediaPlayer will do what your asking but you will need to connect that to a monitor to use the menu that way. Well then, would a NAS similar to the one in my .sig work for the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevyn72 Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Unfortunately no, the SB needs a computer network to drive it.Something like the WD MediaPlayer will do what your asking but you will need to connect that to a monitor to use the menu that way. Actually the Touch is the one exception...... See here The Touch then connects over a local network over either 802.11 or Ethernet to pull in music, though it can also connect to external storage via USB or the SD slot on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Well then, would a NAS similar to the one in my .sig work for the OP? Yes mate, i do believe it can run off a NAS. Don't own one myself, but i'm sure i've read of people running them off a NAS. From memory Al does/did it that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Actually the Touch is the one exception...... See here Well there ya go,learnt sumfin new today..again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aretiredsaint Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well there ya go,learnt sumfin new today..again! Anyone knows where is the best place to purchase this in Perth, and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenW Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Anyone knows where is the best place to purchase this in Perth, and how much? This isn't in Perth, but probably the best place to buy! http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-sq...ebox-touch.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aretiredsaint Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 This isn't in Perth, but probably the best place to buy!http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-sq...ebox-touch.html Thanks Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think my old SB3 has died so I'll be looking for a new unit soon. If anyone spots the Touch on sale please post up the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensl Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I think my old SB3 has died so I'll be looking for a new unit soon. If anyone spots the Touch on sale please post up the link. $260 here http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Logitech-Squeezebox...=item19c49bf129 keep an eye on their store site http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-sq...ebox-touch.html they have regular sales cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 $260 herehttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/Logitech-Squeezebox...=item19c49bf129 keep an eye on their store site http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-sq...ebox-touch.html they have regular sales cheers Cheers. I'll be buying one very soon. I'll move my Duet down to the second system and install the Touch in the main rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 $260 herehttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/Logitech-Squeezebox...=item19c49bf129 keep an eye on their store site http://www.logitechshop.com.au/logitech-sq...ebox-touch.html they have regular sales cheers Beautiful just placed my order. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Ordered one for myself yesterday for $230 through the logitechshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) all the info re: running a SB Touch direct from a HDD. http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Sque...me_Music_Server Seems it is slightly restricted compared to running squeeze sever. Not being a SB user i'd have no idea in what ways it's restricted. Would be nice to know what, if any, USB powered drives it can use. I'm getting low on outlets And be nice to have the HDD power down when the SB is turned off without the need for triggered power boards etc. Recently had one of my Airport Express's die, and at the current Logitech shop price i'm very tempted to replace it with a SB Touch and portable HDD. Edited June 6, 2011 by (_*_) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Ordered one for myself yesterday for $230 through the logitechshop. Same ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Same ! Cool. I look forward to reading your thoughts on the unit. There are a few settings in the SqueezeServer (or whatever it is called these days) that you might want to look at before doing any comparisons (to make sure your transferring a bit perfect copy, no DSP applied for volume control, gain replay etc.). I'll see if I can find a link later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Cheers mate. That'd be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Cheers mate. That'd be great. Hmm, I can't seem to find the simple thread I found some time ago. Basically it said to turn off digital volume and gain reply, set volume to max etc. I can't remember the others sorry. Hopefully someone else can chime in. I did find this monster thread -> http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84742 I have been meaning to read some of it but never quite work up the motivation. Realistically I have no idea if the stuff in that thread is BS or not. Edited June 7, 2011 by Drizt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Here is an old link -> http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/HowtoBestAudioQuality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizt Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Here is the squeezebox beginners guide -> http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Beginners_Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Cheers Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satanica Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I found to get the best out of it, I had to install the latest 7.6 beta software from http://downloads.slimdevices.com/nightly/index.php Music Library scanning is much faster in this version too. Use to take nearly 10 mins using version 7.4, with version 7.6 it's down to less than 3 mins. http://svn.slimdevices.com/repos/slim/7.6/...Changelog7.html Edited June 8, 2011 by Dr X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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