Slim Devices Squeezebox v2 Review
Squeezebox v2 Digital Music Player
Summary
- Product Name: Squeezebox v2 Digital Music Player
- Manufacturer: Slim Devices
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 05, 2005 20:00
- MSRP: $ 299
- Specifications
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System Requirements
- All systems: 128MB RAM, Ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
- Windows: 233Mhz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
- Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.6.0 or later
Audio formats
- Lossless Formats (FLAC, Apple Lossless, WMA Lossless)
- Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM)
- Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA)
- High accuracy 24-bit synthesis
Wireless Interface (wireless model only): 802.11b/g wireless networking with dual int/ext antennas; Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox2; Automatic detection of available networks; Support for both WPA Personal and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ethernet: True 100Mbps throughput; Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector; Automatic receive polarity correction
Display: 320x32 VFD with brightness control
Firmware: Flash-upgradeable; Network settings stored on non-volatile memory
Architecture: 250 MHz 8-way multithreaded RISC processor; Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD; 64Mb high-speed RAM; 16Mb program flash
Warranty: One year parts and labor; 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee
Internet Radio
- "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork
- 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
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
- Less than 0.003% THD
Digital S/PDIF outputs
- Optical and coax digital connections
- Dedicated high-precision crystal oscillators (no PLL, no resampling)
- Sample rates: 44.1Khz, 48Khz
- Audio format: linear PCM, 16- or 24-bits per sample
Headphone output: Multifunction 1/8" jack (also functions as an IR blaster); 16-ohms minimum impedance; less than 0.03% THD
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 1.9"H x 4.5"D (216mm x 48mm x 117mm)
Finish: choice of Triple Platinum or Soft-touch Black
Pros
- Wireless connectivity with good range
- Easy to follow setup procedure
- Digital coax and optical S/PDIF outputs
- Excellent audio quality
- Small footprint
- Flexible system with many customization options including fully-customizable navigation
Cons
- Average "no-frills" remote control and design
- No Direct Selection of Internet Radio from SlimServer software
- Unsearchable Help topics
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