Slim Devices Squeezebox Review

What's included:

  • Squeezebox Network Music Player
  • AC Power adaptor (appropriate plug by region)
  • Custom infrared remote, 2 AAA batteries included
  • 6-foot gold plated RCA patch cord
  • External wireless antenna
  • User's manual
  • SlimServer software (requires download)

Warranty:

  • Includes a one-year warranty
  • 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee

System requirements:

  • All systems: 128MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 10MB hard disk space
  • Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
  • Windows: 233Mhz Pentium running Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
  • Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.6.0 or later
  • Approximately 32MB additional memory for 15,000 songs

General:

  • Dimensions: 8.5"W x 1.9"H x 4.5"D (216mm x 48mm x 117mm)
  • Finish: Soft-touch surface, black

Architecture:

  • 120MHz network processor
  • Integrated audio DSP with high-quality DAC
  • 2Mb high-speed buffer
  • Low-power design, all solid-state, fanless

Display:

  • Large vacuum fluorescent display
  • Brightness control
  • Forty characters wide, two lines
  • Animation, underlining, diacritics, and custom graphics

Firmware:

  • Flash upgradeable firmware
  • Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory
  • Auto-configuration for most networks
  • Easy setup for wireless networks

Audio formats:

  • PCM (AIFF, WAV)
    • Supports raw pass-through of uncompressed audio
    • Sample rates: 32, 44.1 (CD), and 48Khz (DAT)
    • Configurable sample rate, byte order, channels
  • MP3, MP2:
    • Built-in decoding for all MP3/MP2 formats
    • Supports all MP3 data rates, including VBR
    • Supports all MP3 sample rates
  • AAC, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis:
    • Supported through server-side decoding
    • May be streamed in PCM (raw) or MP3 (transcoded) format

Infrared remote:

  • Standard 38Khz IR
  • Hand-held remote, 29 buttons
  • Durable soft-touch black finish
  • Custom codes do not conflict with other devices
  • Data format fully compatible with most programmable remotes
  • Templates available for Pronto and other remotes
  • Supports discrete on/off and other "shortcut" codes

Audio outputs (general):

  • Digital and analog outputs
  • All RCA connectors are gold-plated
  • Volume control is provided for all outputs
  • Multiple outputs may be used at the same time

Digital S/PDIF outputs:

  • Optical and coax digital connections
  • Standard IEC-958 (S/PDIF) encoding
  • Optical connector: TOSLINK 660nm
  • Coax connector: RCA, 500mVpp into 75 ohms
  • Sample rates: 32KHz, 44.1Khz, 48Khz
  • Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 20 bits per sample

Analog RCA outputs:

  • Standard line-level signals
  • Max output level: 3Vpp
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 94dB(A)
  • Mute level: -113dbV
  • Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.01%, typ: 0.003%

Headphone output:

  • Standard 1/8" jack
  • Minimum headphone impedance: 16ohms
  • Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.05%, typ: 0.03%
  • Left/right crosstalk attenuation: 80dB

Wireless Interface

  • Integrated 2.4GHz 802.11b module
  • Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points, including Apple Airport
  • Detachable, external, onmidirectional antenna
  • Antenna connector: SMA reverse polarity, male
  • Automatically detects available networks for quick setup
  • Supports 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption

Ethernet Interface:

  • 10Mbps ethernet interface, RJ-45 twisted pair
  • Connects to any 10Mbps, 10/100, or 10/100/1000 network
  • 10/100 switched ethernet is recommended for PCM streaming
  • Auto-detection of full and half-duplex modes
  • Automatic receive polarity correction
  • Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)

Power input:

  • 5.0V DC, regulated
  • Center positive, sleeve ground
  • Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long
  • Min supply rating: 1000mA

Power supply:

  • Switching power supply included
  • Input voltage range and plug style specific to shipping destination
  • Power supplies are small, efficient, and do not get hot
  • One of four styles is included depending on country

Regulatory compliance:

  • CE Class B
  • FCC Class B
  • Canada ICES-0003 Class B

 

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