Slim Devices Squeezebox V3 Review

What's included:

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

System requirements:

• All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
• Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
• Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
• Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later

Audio formats

• Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless)
  • "Bit-perfect" CD audio streaming, with reduced storage and bandwidth usage.
  • Approximately 2:1 compression ratio
• Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM)
  • Supports raw pass-through of uncompressed PCM audio formats
  • Digital passthrough to S/PDIF for DTS
• Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA)
  • MPEG decoding uses MAD software, widely regarded as the most accurate, most compatible MP3 decoder.
  • High accuracy 24-bit synthesis
  • Supports all MP3 data rates and sample rates, including VBR
  • May be streamed in PCM (raw), MP3 (transcoded), or FLAC (transcoded) formats
  • Sound Check and Replay Gain support for automatic volume control.
  • Some formats may require additional software installation (e.g. Quicktime), depending on platform.

Internet Radio

• "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off.
• Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Slim Devices' partners.
• Internet Radio favorites can be saved in a playlist for easy access.
• Displays song title information during playback
• Support for MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and WMA formatted Internet Radio streams

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

Analog RCA outputs

• High fidelity Burr-Brown™ 24-bit DAC
• Two dedicated linear power regulators for DAC and line-out stages
• Full 6.0Vpp line-level signals
• Signal-to-noise ratio: over 100dB
• Total harmonic distortion: less than -93.5dB (0.002%)

Digital S/PDIF outputs

• Optical and coax digital connections
• Dedicated high-precision crystal oscillators (no PLL, no resampling)
• Standard IEC-958 (S/PDIF) encoding
• Optical connector: TOSLINK 660nm
• Coax connector: RCA, 500mVpp into 75 ohms
• Sample rates: 44.1Khz, 48Khz
• Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 24 bits per sample
• Intrinsic jitter: less than 50ps (standard deviation)

Headphone output

• Standard 1/8" jack also functions as an IR blaster
• Minimum headphone impedance: 16 ohms
• Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.03%
• Left/right crosstalk attenuation: 92dB

Wireless Interface

• True 802.11g wireless networking
• Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Wireless
• Throughput up to 54Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
• Dual antennas for improved range and throughput
• Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points
• Internal antennas: planar inverted-F antenna
• Automatically detects available networks for quick setup
• Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption

Ethernet Interface

• Available on both Wireless and Wired models
• True 100Mbps throughput
• Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
• Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
• Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
• Automatic receive polarity correction
• Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)

General

• Dimensions: 7.6"W x 3.7"H x 3.1"D (192mm x 93mm x 80mm) including stand
• Finish: choice of high gloss white or black

Display

• Large, high-resolution vacuum fluorescent display
• 320x32 greyscale pixels
• Beautiful high-speed, full-screen visualizers
• Bitmapped graphics, multiple fonts, animation, and images
• Brightness control

Infrared remote

• Standard 38Khz IR
• Hand-held remote, 30 buttons
• Durable black or white finish
• Includes "SmartScroll" algorithms to quickly access favorite songs within large lists
• Custom codes do not conflict with other devices
• Data format fully compatible with most programmable and universal remotes
• Templates available for Pronto and other remotes
• Supports discrete on/off and other "shortcut" codes

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

Firmware

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

Architecture

• 250 MHz 8-way multithreaded RISC processor
• "Pure software" SlimDSP™ architecture
• Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD
• 64Mb high-speed RAM
• 16Mb program flash
• Low-power design, all solid-state, fanless

Warranty:

• One year parts and labor
• 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee

Regulatory compliance

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