Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System

BLACKHAMMERJAMM
BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
edited August 2008 in Electronics
Anyone tried this Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System? Is it any good?
Sony KDL-52XBR4
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
NAD T975
LSIi15's front
LSIiC center
LSIiFX's surround
LSIi15's rear
PSW1000
Sony BDPS2000ES
2nd system
Sony STRDA5300ES
Sony PS3
LSi9's front
Klipsch sub
under construction
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited July 2008
    Yup. Incredible....
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,808
    edited July 2008
    Need help?
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited July 2008
    If you've got your library on disk, running a squeezebox beats the heck out of trying to use a pc as a source. And the Duet gives you the awesome controller. I've got a heavily modded Squeezebox which sounds amazing, and I use the duet controller to run it. I've got the duet player up in my bedroom that i control with an old pda.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • JoeLR
    JoeLR Posts: 19
    edited July 2008
    I tried one out for a 30 day trial... When it worked, it worked well. BUT, I just had too many issues w/ it--WiFi dropouts all the time. Oh, and there's nothing "wrong" w/ my WiFi network, btw--everything else on my network works perfectly w/out a hiccup. I need a WIRELESS music server, so the dropouts were a deal breaker for me. I actually use an Apple TV of all things; ZERO issues, and sounds terrific. I use my iPod Touch as a remote, so no need to even have the TV on... Then again, I can be accused of being an Apple fanboy...
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited July 2008
    Yes, I do agree there. Had some wifi dropouts as well, they weren't pretty, but I've got a wired setup now and it is flawless.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited July 2008
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »
    Anyone tried this Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System? Is it any good?

    I've had one for several months and it's set up wireless. Works great and I have had zero dropouts. My only complaint is the controller can be a little slow.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • szhleppy
    szhleppy Posts: 325
    edited August 2008
    I bought the Duet a couple of months ago from Amazon. Had to exchange the first one and spent about 2 weeks with tech support getting the 2nd one to work. Finally found a network setting on the Cox network that needed to be modified.

    The concept is great. I was using it wireless and just had too many minor issues to be a good solution (slow controller, dropouts, etc...). I wish I could blame my wireless network, but it is solid with my laptop even out into the far end of the backyard.

    I ended up returning it to Amazon. I'd still like to go back to a Squeezebox as my source, but it needs to be a little more solid and faster before I'll try again.
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
    edited August 2008
    Thanks for all the input, I have one coming in tomorrow and will let you know how it worked.
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
    edited August 2008
    Wow, this thing rocks... logged on and it was running in no time... Didn't work with WMA, but worked great with WAV, and flac. so far I think it sounds better than my CD's.
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • BLACKHAMMERJAMM
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM Posts: 69
    edited August 2008
    nope, I'm wrong... The SB is good but not better than my BDPS2000ES, so I think its off the mod center... I will do a few more tests with the unit and cables before its packed up.
    Sony KDL-52XBR4
    Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P
    NAD T975
    LSIi15's front
    LSIiC center
    LSIiFX's surround
    LSIi15's rear
    PSW1000
    Sony BDPS2000ES
    2nd system
    Sony STRDA5300ES
    Sony PS3
    LSi9's front
    Klipsch sub
    under construction
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited August 2008
    BLACKHAMMERJAMM wrote: »
    Wow, this thing rocks... logged on and it was running in no time... Didn't work with WMA, but worked great with WAV, and flac. so far I think it sounds better than my CD's.

    I have a couple thousand WMA Lossless files working fine on mine.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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