mherger wrote: > > > Yes, we just had a call. And we're looking into ways to provide access > to the BBC streams using SB/SR. I'm about to investigate which stream > options of theirs are feasible for us. HLS is most likely out of > question, as our players don't support it. But there's not much I can > say yet. > > TBH: I didn't follow the issue from the beginning. I've seen that > somebody posted about Shoutcast streams, which would suit our needs > better. What's the problem with them? > > -- > > Michael
Hi Michael. I understand that your players do not support HLS natively, but it should be possible to transcode the streams using a Server plugin - in which case you need to get in touch with one of the two masters of the art, Triode and BPA. You could then forward them the URLs for the new streams and they can build the appropriate plugin(s) if they feel so inclined! The problem with the Shoutcast streams is the BBC have turned off AAC and left us only with the low bit rate 128kbps MP3 "international" streams. These are OK for low-fi devices but a sharp reduction in quality compared to the AAC streams that went before, particularly the 320kbps Radio 3 stream. Also, being international, the Radio 5 sports channel cannot now play many live commentaries because of copyright issues. They have also stated that the Shoutcast streams will only be available for "1 or 2 years" at which point they will be shut off too. As it stands your SqueezeBox players are practically the only ones with the capability to be adapted (via LMS) to play the new HLS streams. Owners of Sonos, Reciva, Roberts and Cambridge Audio - among others - cannot do this because they lack a server. Matt http://www.last.fm/user/MJL-UK SQUEEZEBOXES:[/B] TWO SB DUETS (LIVING ROOM AND KITCHEN) AND A *'PICOREPLAYER' (HTTPS://SITES.GOOGLE.COM/SITE/PICOREPLAYER/HOME) [b]Server:* Synology DS111 (2TB) NAS running LMS 7.7.3 (official Synology package) *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH access point *Livingroom:* Receiver, Naim 42/110 amp, B&W CM2 speakers *Kitchen:* Receiver, Topping TP20 Mk2 Class T amp, B&W 686 speakers *Study:* Linn LP12, Naim 72/Hi-cap/Headline ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TheLastMan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=53229 _______________________________________________ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/plugins
