Is it worth it to buy one? I have always thought about it but I am not sure if it is an essential audiophile tool. Isn’t it similar to WiiM Pro? Is that a more modern way to go?
I have a squeezebox touch and it works great but have never been able to connect it to ROON unfortunately. If it ever gets glitchy 9 times out of ten your controlling laptop needs a restart or the device needs an update download 
Daz
I use a Squeezebox Touch, but if I hadn’t had one, I probably would have gotten something that’s still made. I think that’s one of the major problems, that they’re not made anymore. They’re not bad, they’re just not easily available.
The other drawback is that when you do find one in good shape, the seller often wants far too much for it.
I was able to make mine work with Roon, though. I don’t remember exactly how, but I remember it seemed a little fiddly to me.
But what does it do exactly that makes it worth it? Unlike an Amazon Echo Link or the WiiM Pro Receiver?
Well, it was pretty much made to work with the Logitech Media Server, and I think that was the value added. With the LMS, you could add plug-ins to access Spotify and a lot of other streaming services.
At this point, the LMS is maintained by a community effort – Logitech doesn’t really support it as far as I know.
I have no idea about the Amazon Echo Link or the WiiM Pro, so I can’t draw a comparison.
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So it basically streams lossless or lossy music directly from these providers to your speakers. So, it is a value-based receiver / DAC. Oh thus it basically does something similar to the Amazon Link and WiiM. Okay that makes sense, I would say the one major perk is that it is open-source but the Amazon Link and WiiM are brand new and have more resources than the squeezebox so I would look into those if I were you. The WiiM pro is Roon Ready and $150.
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Check this link if you cannot find it:
https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Pro-Chromecast-Multiroom-Compatible/dp/B0CC2HWC7N
I use a Squeezebox Touch as a Roon endpoint in a headphone setup. It sounds great and works pretty well. The main benefit for me was the fact I already had the SB Touch on hand when I put together my headphone setup, so I didn’t have to buy another device. Had I not had the SB Touch already, I would have likely gone with one of the Wiim devices.
Unless you really need the touchscreen on the SB Touch, I see no advantage to it.
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No, it’s not “an essential audiophile tool”
It does work well however, i have an old Transporter and a Duet both of which gets some exercise regularly.
They both sound pretty OK, but id say the Transporter is heavily compromised by todays standards, and the Duet absolutely NEEDS a separate DAC.
The transporters VU meters are lovely though!
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I have both Squeezebox Touch/Receiver/Radio and WiiM Pro (and Plus). Just go for a WiiM Pro Plus (or Ultra). There are no benefits using a Squeezebox.
Hi,
I have a Squeezebox Touch and a couple of SB3s. I originally signed up for Roon (lifetime!) because they supported Squeezeboxes, back when Logitech gave up on them. I use my SBT as a bedside clock - as far as I know, there’s nothing that functions as a dumb internet-connected (so, accurate) bedside clock (no need for alarms, weather, etc). Every now and then it crashes and I have to do a factory reset, but when it does my wife and kids all feel a bit lost without it (I’m fine, I can put my phone on nightstand mode but that’s no good during the day!). I can’t be bothered hacking one together from a Raspberry Pi etc. So there’s that - niche - use-case.
They have a reputation as being well-engineered and forward thinking bits of kit. The fact that so many are still knocking around seems to confirm this; they have their fans, but I’m not sure they are an essential audiophile tool!
I don’t really use mine as Roon endpoints and for that purpose I think you can probably save yourself a headache and get something more current.
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I have had a Squeezebox Touch for years and use it with Roon and it works really well that way. Just make sure you are not running the Logitech Media Server at the same time. It is in my living room system and doesn’t get used a lot these days as I have a pricier streamer that is playing there mostly. I bypass it’s DAC running a Lifatek Toslink cable digital out to my preamp. Bought it new years ago and still works great!
Has anyone found a way to use the Squeezebox as just a display? My primary Roon endpoint is an ultraRendu so it isn’t possible to group them as a zone in Roon, but I would like to revive my old Squeezebox just to once again enjoy the VFD display while streaming to the ultraRendu.
recently revived an old Touch, updated to the latest community firmware (a seamless process), and it’s been rocksolid.
I do wish the alarm clock feature still worked; I wonder what it would take to enable this for Radios and the Touch.
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I still have two Squeezebox Touch, one Classic, and a Squeezebox Radio. Currently boxed up in storage. Loyal servants they have been and I don’t have the heart to sell, even though I currently have no use for them.
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I still have 4 SB Radios in use. They’re great to use in Bathrooms for example.
I have a transporter with a black faceplate sitting in a box. I also have an old marantz 2230 receiver that needs some fine tuning. thinking of getting a black faceplate for it too, and making a new system.
of course, I’d need speakers…and some place to put it, but those are surmountable problems.
Sadly my last SB died last year after years of loyal service. I’ve had a Touch which I fried connecting up wrong power brick after a dismantle and reassembly of the system and a Radio. Great devices but sadly though they worked with Roon where a bit temperamental with it. Rock solid with LMS of course.
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Does anyone still use a Squeezebox?
Yes. A the moment I have three Squeezebox Touches in use. All three have the EDO (extended digital output) app installed, are connected via Ethernet and have the optical digital output going to an external DAC. All three work perfectly and sound great.
Please note that the Touches are known to have the Wi-Fi radio fail and will then only work via Ethernet.
What are the benefits of using one with Roon?
The main benefit of using a Squeezebox device with Roon is that they work with Roon. This is useful if one already owns a Squeezebox device and wants to keep on using it.
Is it worth it to buy one?
Absolutely not!!! Old and no longer “officially” supported tech.
Isn’t it similar to WiiM Pro?
Again, NO. The WiiM Pro is a Roon Ready device and offers way more features than a Squeezebox and is fully supported.
Is that a more modern way to go?
Absolutely! A much better way to go than with any Squeezebox.
So to summarize:
Squeezeboxes can be used with Roon and work and sound fine, which is fantastic if one already owns a Squeezebox device.
However if one does not own a Squeezebox then by all means don’t buy a used Squeezebox, buy one of the many newer Roon Ready streamers currently available.
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My Roon use has resurrected my 2 Squeezbox Radios
Logitech switched of their MySqueezeboxNetwork which was inevitable.
The Radios perform well with Roon plus they both have the internal battery option fitted
This makes them useful when working outside!.
I used a Logitech Transporter steamer prior to switching over to a Linn Akurate DS streamer.
These days my streamer is a top notch Linn Klimax DS/Organik 
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