replacement for Logitech squeezebox

[Erich Stocker]

I have digitized all my CD to HD in flac format. I have the disk connected to a Logitech Squeezebox (which Logitech unfortunately orphaned) and the Squeezebox connected to a DAC that is an input to my carver preamp.  Is it possible to swap the B2 for the squeezebox?  It would seem that the B2 might provide a supported replacement for the squeezebox

[Blayne]

Erich,

The review of the Squeezebox was still hanging on my wall when I found out it was discontinued and I bought the Br2. The S-Box seemed to be the best thing since sliced bread. Was it as good as the review claimed?

Blayne

[Erich Stocker]

I have had it many years now and still enjoy it.  It had issues that required rebooting sometimes after they updated the software. When I used it rather than a computer to run the squeezebox server the device didn't have enough memory to handle everything. However, once I shifted back to the computer it gave service with no issues unless Logitech updated the software on the squeezebox itself. Then even with the server running on the computer I would have to reboot the box.  However, had great sound and the apps to control it were nice.  I really enjoy it. However, I know that with its age I need to find a replacement.

For the money that I paid there is nothing better out there.

[John]

Erich

I use the B2 with Squeezebox.  The two are different systems but I run the Squeezebox server instance on my Mac computer.  From there I have the library for Squeezebox server pointed to the Brennan B2 drive.  I can then access the B2 music from the Squeezebox devices (Transporter, Touch and Duet).  All the Squeezebox functions and commands that make it so great are still all usable.  It works pretty well.  You are correct - the Squeezebox stuff can be a bit dodgy but it is such a good platform, it is worth the occasional hassle i think.

This set up allows me to use the great Brennan B2 on its own (blue toothed to B&O S3 powered speakers) or the Squeezebox devices around the house.  Both platforms are using the same single music library source from the B2 so things are kept in pretty good order.

Let me know if you have any other questions about Squeezebox and B2.  Good luck.

John