Squeezebox is the affordable way to stream digital music and Internet radio to your stereo. This award-winning product is perfect for any room.
£219.99 
Squeezebox will revolutionize the way you listen by freeing you and your music. Its convenient and stylish form makes it ideal for placing in any room, whether connected to an existing hifi system or simply powered speakers. By utilizing true 802.11g wireless networking and dual internal antennas, your listening is no longer restricted by cables and connectors.
Squeezebox offers you the widest choice of listening options beyond your music collection. The product includes a directory of thousands of internet radio stations and features Pandora's personalized music service and Rhapsody's 2 million song collection. All internet streaming services are even available when your computer is turned off.
Audio Outputs Audio outputs (general)
Digital and analog outputs
All RCA connectors are gold-plated
Volume control is provided for all outputs
Multiple outputs may be used at the same time
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
Total harmonic distortion: less than -93.5dB (0.002%)
Digital S/PDIF outputs
Optical and coax digital connections
Dedicated high-precision crystal oscillators (no PLL, no resampling)
Standard IEC-958 (S/PDIF) encoding
Optical connector: TOSLINK 660nm
Coax connector: RCA, 500mVpp into 75 ohms
Sample rates: 44.1Khz, 48Khz
Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 24 bits per sample
Intrinsic jitter: less than 50ps (standard deviation)
Headphone output
Standard 1/8" jack also functions as an IR blaster
Minimum headphone impedance: 16 ohms
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.03%
Left/right crosstalk attenuation: 92dB
Audio Formats Audio formats
Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless)
"Bit-perfect" CD audio streaming, with reduced storage and bandwidth usage.
Approximately 2:1 compression ratio
Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM)
Supports raw pass-through of uncompressed PCM audio formats
Digital passthrough to S/PDIF for DTS
Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA)
MPEG decoding uses MAD software, widely regarded as the most accurate, most compatible MP3 decoder.
High accuracy 24-bit synthesis
Supports all MP3 data rates and sample rates, including VBR
May be streamed in PCM (raw), MP3 (transcoded), or FLAC (transcoded) formats
Sound Check and Replay Gain support for automatic volume control.
Some formats may require additional software installation (e.g. Quicktime), depending on platform.
Internet Radio
"Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off.
Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Slim Devices' partners.
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
Tech Notes Firmware
Flash upgradeable firmware
Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory
Auto-configuration for most networks
Easy setup for wireless networks
Architecture
250 MHz 8-way multithreaded RISC processor
"Pure software" SlimDSP™ architecture
Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD
64Mb high-speed RAM
16Mb program flash
Low-power design, all solid-state, fanless
Network Wireless Interface
True 802.11g wireless networking
Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Wireless
Throughput up to 54Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
Dual antennas for improved range and throughput
Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points
Internal antennas: planar inverted-F antenna
Automatically detects available networks for quick setup
Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption
Ethernet Interface
True 100Mbps throughput
Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
Automatic receive polarity correction
Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)
Power Power input
5.0V DC, regulated
Center positive, sleeve ground
Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long
Min supply rating: 1000mA
Power supply
Switching power supply included
Input voltage range and plug style specific to shipping destination
Power supplies are small, efficient, and do not get hot
One of four styles is included depending on country
Basics What's included:
Squeezebox Network Music Player
AC Power adaptor (appropriate plug by region)
User's manual
SlimServer software (requires download)
Custom infrared remote, 2 AAA batteries included
6-foot gold plated RCA patch cord
System requirements:
All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later
Physical General
Dimensions: 7.6"W x 3.7"H x 3.1"D (192mm x 93mm x 80mm) including stand
Finish: choice of high gloss white or black
Display
Large, high-resolution vacuum fluorescent display
320x32 greyscale pixels
Beautiful high-speed, full-screen visualizers
Bitmapped graphics, multiple fonts, animation, and images
Brightness control
Infrared remote
Standard 38Khz IR
Hand-held remote, 30 buttons
Durable black or white finish
Includes "SmartScroll" algorithms to quickly access favorite songs within large lists
Custom codes do not conflict with other devices
Data format fully compatible with most programmable and universal remotes
Templates available for Pronto and other remotes
Supports discrete on/off and other "shortcut" codes
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