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I started the thread more in a plan ahead mode, for what to do when my SB devices break (as an old SB3 did a week ago but for which I had a spare Touch to use in its place). I appreciate all the responses.
The suggestions available today that seem most suitable for me are 1) Chromecast audio devices, still available on Ebay for <$100, or the Wiim devices. I will try to keep current on Wiim developments. The pro model seems to work with both Chromecast and Airplay, so that's some flexibility if performance is better on one than the other.
A Boom I purchased used for a second home has a wonky power socket. I have some concern about how long it will work so I recently bought a used SB Radio, my first of that model. That can stand-in as a connection as is or using the headphone socket for output if need be.
Thanks again for all the responses.Last edited by Goodsounds; 2023-03-06, 21:42.Comment
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One more device that you might add to your list: M5 AudioCast Receiver.
I have used this device with LMS and the Airplay Bridge plugin and found it satisfactory. I suspect it is no match for the Wiim mini, though. It would not be appropriate for audiophile applications, but it would work well with a portable speaker that has an aux input. An Android phone or tablet running the Material app could serve as a companion controller. Initial setup requires installing an app on a phone, iOS or Android.
Sound quality may be slightly better than connecting the headphone output (if available) of most phones or tablets directly to a portable speaker or using bluetooth, but my guess is that the difference is minor.
Usually running latest beta LMS nightly on Raspberry Pi OS with virtual players. Occasionally using SB Radio, Boom or Classic.Comment
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Interesting. Thanks, I'm glad there are several choices.One more device that you might add to your list: M5 AudioCast Receiver.
I have used this device with LMS and the Airplay Bridge plugin and found it satisfactory. I suspect it is no match for the Wiim mini, though. It would not be appropriate for audiophile applications, but it would work well with a portable speaker that has an aux input. An Android phone or tablet running the Material app could serve as a companion controller. Initial setup requires installing an app on a phone, iOS or Android.
Sound quality may be slightly better than connecting the headphone output (if available) of most phones or tablets directly to a portable speaker or using bluetooth, but my guess is that the difference is minor.Comment
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My planning ahead was acquiring 4 extra Touch Players, 4 extra radios (when Touch and Radios were super cheap when Logitech first announced discontinuing), and one new in box Transporter. The only flaw is that I have NOT needed to use any of these acquired extras because everything still works well.Home: Pi4B-8GB/pCP8.2.x/4TB>LMS 8.3.x>Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio (all ethernet)
Cottage: rPi4B-4GB/pCP8.2.x/4TB>LMS 8.3.x>Touch>Benchmark DAC I, Boom, Radio w/Battery (Radio WIFI)
Office: Win11(64)>foobar2000
The Wild: rPi3B+/pCP7.x/4TB>LMS 8.1.x>hifiberry Dac+Pro (LMS & Squeezelite)
Controllers: iPhone14Pro & iPadAir5 (iPeng), CONTROLLER, Material Skin, or SqueezePlay 7.8 on Win10(64)
Files: Ripping: dBpoweramp > FLAC; Post-rip: mp3tag, PerfectTunes, TuneFusion; Streaming: SpotifyComment
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Y'all are jumping to a slightly wrong conclusion. I did the same as you - I bought an extra Boom and two extra Touches some years back when they were available and the getting was good. Unfortunately now all are in service and I have no remaining unused spares.Comment
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Sorry pal, I think you've got the wrong end of the stick.Comment
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Now you're jumping to the wrong conclusion, there was no concern at all.
You seem to want to spark a disagreement where there isn't one.
Sorry to disappoint you but I'm not interested.
Bye.Comment
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Perfect!Comment
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