Conclusion: Despite a few foibles, the Squeezebox Duet is a great way to control your digital music playback from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network. Just don’t forget to stretch your...
Pros:
Cons: Remote’s scrollwheel advances too slowly for large music libraries. Some interface aspects feel clunky. Can’t connect to multiple Macs or Ethernet hard drives.
Summary: This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises,...
Excerpt: This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises,...
Conclusion: Not only is the Logitech Squeezebox Duet an elegant way to play music throughout your house, but it’s also one of the best streaming solutions available.
Pros: Easy to set up, use; expandable; works with wide selection of music sources; Mac-, Windows-, and Linux-compatible; elegant menu system
Cons: Works only with non-DRM files; controller not terribly responsive; scrolling through menus is slow; music-service authorization requires a computer
Summary: When you see a color display on a music-streamer’s remote control, it’s natural to assume that the manufacturer is going after the vaunted Sonos Digital Music System....
Pros: Terrific remote control, inexpensive, open source.
Cons: Piggybacks on your Wi-Fi network, compatible only with 802.11b/g.
Pro Review: Logitech Squeezebox Duet Music Server Review
Audioholics
14 May 2008
Excerpt: The Logitech Squeezebox Duet is probably one of the coolest and best products I've ever reviewed. Sure, it's a little buggy right now but that is to be expected this...
Pros: Easy access to Internet Radio, Tons of connection options, Great fidelity and lack of audio dropouts...
Cons: If receiver has a problem connecting, there is very little feedback to tell you what's wrong, Software still beta...
Summary: With its excellent software and good integration of online music services, the Squeezebox Duet wireless music system is an affordable alternative to the Editors'...
Pros:
Cons: Remote has long lag time and occasionally freezes up with some functions.
Excerpt: Logitech annouced the release of their new and improved Squeezebox Duet network music system, which allows people to access and listen to the music they in any room of...
Unlimited access to digital music : Play songs from your personal
collection, tune in to thousands of Internet radio stations, or connect to
online services such as Pandora and Rhapsody.*
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