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My understanding that one other FW DAC was already qualified. And the Weiss DAC is under qualification now. Regards, Lior./

Hi, Some news on FW playback. I've got my fedora 15 working with the weiss Minerva while ago. Though it was not polished and the playback software was not friendly as I wanted. Lately I've heard a rumor that a FW support would be added to the vortexbox distro, thus allowing the combination of Weiss and squeezebox management - holding my breath for this... Lior.

Hi, I've also installed the new sw/firmware and tested with the Minerva DAC @home. Installation was fairly easy. I've done massive testing with the sources/transports & it seems like most transports, PC based and standard CDP were able to send Bit Transparent stream. I believe that this is very significant - as since of "today" the "snake oil" paradigm is not valid any more for transport / DAC connection. Simple testing can qualify a fairly inexpensive device as "Bit Transparent". No need for ultra expensive transports with fairy tails about double shielding, ultra capacitors and on and on... Regards, Lior./

Hi, In the case of linux, there's usually no need to write everything from scratch as almost everything is done and free. You could try looking at: http://lcdproc.omnipotent.net/download.php3 or http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/ or http://lcd-linux.sourceforge.net/ And I'm there are many more, all you need to do is to compile on the local machine and run it (all sites include massive documentation). BTW - The support for Weiss Minerva is under which driver/os/FW card? Lior./

Hi, Thanks for the note. I know how to use these tools, still I was interested in re-installing as in the 1st install I've used only 1 spindle on the system & I wanted to change this. In the new install I've striped both disks to allow more capacity for the music library. In any case it's just a pilot - as I'm having problems to get the Origen M10 locally, It seems like a big deal to get this specific model here in Israel. I'm in contact with the importer and he seem to be very slow on this. Not sure where I can get it online, etc. Lior./

Hi, The new release of vortexbox was released yesterday (V1.2). Already installed it - looking to see what is new... Lior./

Hi, A new version of the SB server was presented lately. Are there any planes to incorporate this into a new vortexbox build? Thanks, Lior./

Hi, Are there any updates as for the FW driver fix for the WEISS DAC? Thanks, Lior./

@Chris,<br /> <br /> I'm interested what other cases you have tried/tested for this?! Can you elaborate?<br /> I've recently came across this one:<br /> http://www.luxa2.com/products/enclosure/lm100-mini/gallery.html<br /> Can you comment / evaluate if it's in the same level of the Origen?<br /> <br /> Lior./

Thanks Mani,<br /> <br /> Is there any intention by Peter to improve this "interesting" GUI?<br /> <br /> Lior./<br />

Hi Mani,<br /> <br /> I've noticed that you are using the XXHighEnd.<br /> As far as i know - this works best on VISTA, which is not really popular nor confirms with HTPC build (HW wise).<br /> Can you share your thoughts,experience on the software ; As I'm very interested in the engine/abilities. Though, the GUI and platform are somewhat dis-encouraging.<br /> <br /> Thanks,<br /> <br /> Lior./<br />

@Jesus, From your signature I've noticed that you are already using the following: Vortexbox->FW->Minerva ; Therefore I've assumed that there is a working FW card that is support under Vortexbox and will connect to Minerva. And I've asked what FW card are you using? BTW - I've been working with Unix/Linux systems more than 10 years as system integrator/system for R&D companies ; so I do have "some" knowledge in that area & would like to contribute to this effort as BETA tester / other roles that might come handy here. Lior./

@Jesus/AGILLIS I own a Minerva FW DAC and would like to use FW as main interface. I've already installed the Vortexbox distro on an old PC and it seems to be working perfectly with my SB3 connected optically to Minerva. I'd like to take a step further and install a FW card on that PC and check if it works well with MPD player, what FW PCI card make/model should i use for this? If all works well I'll build a completely silent box based on Chris's Origen based silent server AKA CAPS. The important issue for me if what FW card could be used / supported by the vortexbox distro? Thanks, Lior./

Hi baocrazy,<br /> <br /> I assume your talking about the "Roma" player - did Daniel gave approximated date,spec, pricing for this device?<br /> Thanks for the link to ffado.<br /> Still I'm not sure how it is helping with locating the right FW pc card to fit into linux distro?<br /> As all of the mentioned devices will connect into the FW card in the PC and they do not behave as a FW PC card.<br /> And from reading @the next thread here - it was mentioned that the TI chipset is also not "perfect" and if you want to have a good solution you'll need a VIA chipset - this is confusing...<br /> Can anyone attest on what FW PC card he's using to connect to the Weiss Minerva/DAC2 which proved to be a good solution? It will be even better if someone have found a MOBO that includes that port on-board ; that would leave the extra pci/e slot for other enhancement...<br /> <br /> Thanks.,<br /> <br /> Lior./<br />

Hi Chris,<br /> <br /> My question was intentionally about the mix of linux (Vortexbox/fedora) and FW support, as I've already experienced issues with my Lenovo X61 (WIN XP) ; and bought an additional PCMCIA FW card with TI Chipset.<br /> As the OS support is important, I was wondering what is the best choice for linux/fw card combo?<br /> <br /> BTW - you did not comment anything on vortexbox distro ; what is your take on this?<br /> <br /> Regards,<br /> <br /> Lior./<br />