Topic: [Old Id] Music in another room (Read 42371 times)

HiFiTubes · « **Reply #50 on:** January 14, 2011, 01:16:43 pm »

some type of digital output would be nice, to run to a nice external DAC.

wilfredjg · « **Reply #51 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:49:49 pm »

received mine today up and running in less then 10 min. Thanks Jim works great.

idhToronto · « **Reply #52 on:** January 14, 2011, 04:56:58 pm »

Just wondering if you send out an e-mail when you have shipped an order?

JimH · « **Reply #53 on:** January 14, 2011, 05:20:29 pm »

We don't yet, but recent orders have shipped within a day or two. If you want more precision, send me an e-mail. I can check. jimh at jriver.

idhToronto · « **Reply #54 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:44:25 pm »

Done!

MerlinWerks · « **Reply #55 on:** January 15, 2011, 08:04:38 am »

Quote from: HiFiTubes on January 14, 2011, 01:16:43 pm

some type of digital output would be nice, to run to a nice external DAC.

+1

Beltran · « **Reply #56 on:** January 22, 2011, 11:43:58 am »

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We may be able to provide a similar device with wired Ethernet and Optical out. Would you pay $30 more to get those features ($119 + shipping)?

Yes definitely. I am using an airport with itunes for the only reason to run music from my PC across the room to my Digital amp and AV system. I have a 100k file library that runs like ..... on iTunes. It can't handle libraries of this size. Your unit would be very competitive with the Airport. ... Please Save ME. mromanowski01 at comcast net when you have it available. I would pay 20 more if you could rush the development.

Listener · « **Reply #57 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:58:00 am »

Quote from: JimH on January 13, 2011, 03:29:32 pm

We may be able to provide a similar device with wired Ethernet and Optical out. Would you pay $30 more to get those features ($119 + shipping)?

Yes! If I can turn off the wireless stuff, so much the better.

Bill

fleetz · « **Reply #58 on:** January 29, 2011, 10:11:38 pm »

+1 for happily paying an extra $30 for wired LAN and optical or SPDIF audio output.

Any thoughts or plans to offer a DNLA renderer with HDMI support as well as audio? This is my missing link..

Regards,

Fleetz

surge · « **Reply #59 on:** February 05, 2011, 03:53:10 pm »

I would also pay more $30-40 for a digital audio out and ethernet version of the Id.

Also, I would like to emphasize that this is a good product. It works. There is very little delay, and it seems like once it is on the network, you are done with thinking about it. I think I will quickly forget that there is a wi-fi network involved between the player and the speakers. I have tried so many other devices to break the player to speaker physical connection in the past. The Linksys Musicbridge, Netgear Wireless Music Player, Sondigo Sirocco were 3 worthless bricks. The Roku Soundbridge M1001, and the much larger and prettier M2000 have the advantage of good screen displays but spotty performance connecting to JRiver Media Center. However, the JRiver Id just plain works.

Thank you for creating a superior and simple product.

Surge

Vincent Kars · « **Reply #60 on:** February 05, 2011, 04:13:57 pm »

Ethernet and a pristine SPDIF out? I buy.
Don’t mind to pay a little bit more for a decent enclosure either.
Current one won’t win a Red Dot design award I’m afraid.
A professional presentation on the website ( specs, some quality pictures) won’t harm either.

JimH · « **Reply #61 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:16:19 pm »

Quote from: surge on February 05, 2011, 03:53:10 pm

I would also pay more $30-40 for a digital audio out and ethernet version of the Id.

Also, I would like to emphasize that this is a good product. It works. There is very little delay, and it seems like once it is on the network, you are done with thinking about it. I think I will quickly forget that there is a wi-fi network involved between the player and the speakers. I have tried so many other devices to break the player to speaker physical connection in the past. The Linksys Musicbridge, Netgear Wireless Music Player, Sondigo Sirocco were 3 worthless bricks. The Roku Soundbridge M1001, and the much larger and prettier M2000 have the advantage of good screen displays but spotty performance connecting to JRiver Media Center. However, the JRiver Id just plain works.

Thank you for creating a superior and simple product.

Surge

Thanks for the report. We have ordered the SPDIF / Wired version. This time, I think I'll wait on announcing when we will be ready to ship.

Beltran · « **Reply #62 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:23:54 am »

ETA? Weeks? Months?

3.5-mm audio minijack for analog or optical digital sound

Hopefully the SPDIF your adding is compatible with the description above?

altsouza · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2011, 12:41:26 pm »

Hi,

When the sp-dif/wired version be available, let me know, I will buy it.
I have just received the Id, and I have few questions:
1) When linking Main Zone to the Id, controling from PlugPlayer, they do not skip songs, and became a little unstable. I tested it in more powerful Server (1,6Ghz Atom Based Mini Itx Pc x 2,8Ghz Quad Core), and they got better, with a small delay in skiping songs.

2) Does using more powerful PC's (in a server or client??) make a diference? In this case, I will re-think using Mini-itx Pc's.

Thanks

Antonio

Vincent Kars · « **Reply #64 on:** February 10, 2011, 01:04:05 pm »

The first thing that comes to my mind is WiFi
The poorer the reception, the smaller the band width
If possible try positioning the ID closer to the router.

JimH · « **Reply #65 on:** February 10, 2011, 01:34:27 pm »

Try using the stand that came with the Id to put it in a vertical position.

altsouza · « **Reply #66 on:** February 10, 2011, 01:36:17 pm »

The Id is close to wi-fi. The problem seems to be in the PlugPlayer/J River interaction! I am using a D510 1.6Ghz Intel Based Mini Itx PC. Does using a more powerfull PC would make a diference?

altsouza · « **Reply #67 on:** February 10, 2011, 01:41:03 pm »

Let me explain better. The whole Program (MC) seems to be unstable when I link the Main Zone to the Id, controlling from PlugPlayer. I tried the same operation with a more powerfull PC, and things got better (Also, in this second PC, there are fewer Songs 12.000 x 65.000).

Lobotom1 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:39:32 am »

Quote from: JimH on February 05, 2011, 05:16:19 pm

Thanks for the report. We have ordered the SPDIF / Wired version. This time, I think I'll wait on announcing when we will be ready to ship.

Wow, I can't believe my eyes, We just write and Jim does the rest ..... that is fantastic, my wired network is already over-excited !!!

I can't wait to see this coming

Lobo.

flac.rules · « **Reply #69 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:38:44 am »

Quote from: JimH on January 09, 2011, 04:19:44 pm

It's a bit of a brick, not too big. You can see it in this picture.

From the picture it seems like the brick itselv is connected to the outlet (in other words, not cord to brick, then cord from the brick to the unit itself). DOes the brixk support 230V? If not, what kind of wattage and voltage do the brick have to support? (for getting a new brick for 230V-systems)

JimH · « **Reply #70 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:24:17 am »

Quote from: Elvis133 on February 23, 2011, 03:38:44 am

From the picture it seems like the brick itselv is connected to the outlet (in other words, not cord to brick, then cord from the brick to the unit itself). DOes the brixk support 230V? If not, what kind of wattage and voltage do the brick have to support? (for getting a new brick for 230V-systems)

230 is fine. It is a switching power supply. The plug is US style, so you would need an adaptor only for it.

flac.rules · « **Reply #71 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:04:47 pm »

Quote from: JimH on February 23, 2011, 06:24:17 am

230 is fine. It is a switching power supply. The plug is US style, so you would need an adaptor only for it.

Ok, thanks for the info. If its easy to get maybe PoE can be something to be considered in future hardware-revisions?

jaynyc · « **Reply #72 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:52:00 pm »

Quote from: JimH on January 13, 2011, 03:29:32 pm

We may be able to provide a similar device with wired Ethernet and Optical out. Would you pay $30 more to get those features ($119 + shipping)?

Yes!

cubanresourceful · « **Reply #73 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:18:19 pm »

Quote from: JimH on February 05, 2011, 05:16:19 pm

Thanks for the report. We have ordered the SPDIF / Wired version. This time, I think I'll wait on announcing when we will be ready to ship.

This is something I would be interested in. Also, I will definitely keep a lookout when you guys release an audio/video/picture version, with Netflix support, because that would be awesome. Then I'd use that device in my bedroom, my workstation will, of course, stay in my guest room/office, and my living room will have the PS3. HDMI or optical is definitely a plus, so is wired ethernet.

kanebullen · « **Reply #74 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:53:52 am »

Just wondering what the chances of a multiple-channel device becoming available?

Rather than having to purchase 4 devices, I'd love a device that had 4 stereo channel outputs. Obviously a lot of the hardware would be duplicated with 4 units, so there may be economies of scale by having a unit with multiple outputs. For example, if it was $250 for 4 analog channels, wired only, I'd be keen.

In my case, I have a computer that sits in my garage that is only there because my whole of house audio unit (Russound) also sits in the garage. I'd much prefer to move the PC inside the house (much better conditions for a PC), but this would either require 4 IDs, or trying to mess around with Audio Baluns over Cat5.

Any thoughts?

Kane

Beltran · « **Reply #75 on:** March 15, 2011, 06:46:14 pm »

Any updates on the new ID Version? ETA?

benn600 · « **Reply #76 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:06:37 pm »

How do I configure the ID when I have a secure wireless network? Airport Extreme with standard WPA encryption.

JimH · « **Reply #77 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:08:20 pm »

Quote from: benn600 on March 16, 2011, 01:06:37 pm

How do I configure the ID when I have a secure wireless network? Airport Extreme with standard WPA encryption.

Instructions are here:
http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/J._River_Id_Instructions

benn600 · « **Reply #78 on:** March 16, 2011, 01:10:11 pm »

Okay, will grab old laptop with wireless card (use Macs now) and will copy to flash drive. That was the missing piece. Can't wait to try this tonight.

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