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Post by MartinT on Oct 21, 2021 16:42:17 GMT
How is Volumio these days, Paul? Reliable?
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Post by Slinger on Oct 21, 2021 16:59:39 GMT
How is Volumio these days, Paul? Reliable? Yup, rock solid, but then agian it always has been for me and the way I use it. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 21, 2021 17:07:18 GMT
Yes, it was for me too (apart from the OTA updates, which didn't affect daily performance). Glad development still continues.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 2, 2021 20:24:24 GMT
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 7, 2021 20:27:06 GMT
Tried to update to V3 OTA this evening.
Done countless V2 updates, never had a problem.
This time after checking compatibility, it got stuck on 14% progress and no RPi activity in 40mins.
Contact was lost, restarting the app at first appeared okay, but then just went to white screen the while time and after app restarts.
No read/write RPi activity, I just powered off / on and was directed to do a full setup of V2.917.
Language, network, Qobuz etc
I was still signed into Virtuoso though.
Once all set up, I could play Qobuz music again. Sounds spot on too.
My NAS settings were lost. I only use this with perhaps 50 tracks, as back up is Qobuz is down (never is really).
I've forgotten how to fix up an SD card - it's been that long, and it would mean taking the lid off Najda too🙂
I'm awaiting support from the Volumio team.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 7, 2021 22:37:54 GMT
Bummer. I was going to attempt the update myself tonight, but I got sidetracked. Maybe that was just as well.  I did rather wonder exactly what the process for upgrading entailed as the email I received states... As soon as it mentioned the " First Config Wizard" I became wary, especially as all of my music is on two Synology NAS boxes. At least with the new Pi 4 it loads my libraries up a bit faster. I'll try to give it a go after lucnh tomorrow. Watch this space.  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 8, 2021 6:12:13 GMT
Good luck! Volumio OTA updates were never completely reliable for me.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 8, 2021 9:15:00 GMT
Main reason I stopped using it
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 8, 2021 11:12:31 GMT
I've never had any trouble OTA. Had been rock solid.
Volumio support emailed me back promptly, with;
so, let's try in this way
1)connect PI via ethernet to the router
2)factory reset from System menu
3)chech updates
4)with Volumio 3 installation you will lose all local settings
5)after reboot follow the wizard to re configure
6)about streaming services, you'll need to go to SOURCES and login again on each one
Only difference is doing the factory reset. I only ever use ethernet conn anyway.
Will try it this evening.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 8, 2021 11:31:38 GMT
Good luck Steve, let us know how it goes, I'm not going to install this update just yet!
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 8, 2021 13:56:40 GMT
Yes, that's a bit how I feel at the moment. V3 won't sound better, I'm pretty sure of that.
What happened to my V2.915 must have been a factory reset!
Everything had to be input again.
I'm not adverse to that, only takes a few minutes (if all goes well), and it keeps the relevant settings fresh in your mind.
It could all good swimmingly, or be a SD format re-learn..
I have my suped up ChromeCast Audio as 24/96 fall back.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 8, 2021 14:42:35 GMT
Right, let's give this a go - * dons Captain Oates mask* - I may be gone some time. [EDIT] So far, so good. Now I've got to wait for my 9,045 albums to be recognised. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 8, 2021 16:13:45 GMT
YouTube becomes more impressive by the week
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Post by Slinger on Dec 8, 2021 16:19:48 GMT
All up and playing. I also seem to have *gained* 5 albums.  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 8, 2021 18:04:24 GMT
YouTube becomes more impressive by the week I don't think you can judge a music player versus one streaming service in that way. There is no doubt that Volumio extracts great sound quality from streams and files. YouTube is highly variable in sound quality and not a good source for albums in general. |
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 8, 2021 19:10:41 GMT
Did a Factory Reset.
Checking and backup creation completed. Downloading new update ongoing..
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 8, 2021 19:31:47 GMT
YouTube becomes more impressive by the week I don't think you can judge a music player versus one streaming service in that way. There is no doubt that Volumio extracts great sound quality from streams and files. YouTube is highly variable in sound quality and not a good source for albums in general. Excellent source for albums that are not on other sites My need is to find music and sample |
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 8, 2021 19:36:57 GMT
We have lift off!
That's more like it - usual easy OTA update performed.
V3.173
Handling of playlists and search is much more professional.
Ability to link from a track to the album, and artist with all albums is now like it.
Sounds good as ever..
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Post by MartinT on Dec 8, 2021 21:53:04 GMT
Excellent source for albums that are not on other sites My need is to find music and sample Sorry, what I meant by that is many of the albums have been ripped by amateurs and posted without permission. They last a while and then are taken down. Some are even sourced from vinyl as you can hear the pops and clicks. For me, it's not a reliable or high quality source of albums. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 9, 2021 10:04:07 GMT
Excellent source for albums that are not on other sites My need is to find music and sample Sorry, what I meant by that is many of the albums have been ripped by amateurs and posted without permission. They last a while and then are taken down. Some are even sourced from vinyl as you can hear the pops and clicks. For me, it's not a reliable or high quality source of albums. I see a mix of amateurs, artists and companies |
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I did rather wonder exactly what the process for upgrading entailed as the email I received states...
