Hi,
I am a long time user of Slimdevices/Logitech/Small Green Computer hardware. I currently own three Squeezebox devices ( Transporter, Squeezebox2 and a Squeezebox Duet ). I also own a Vortexbox appliance which I have had for many years.
I would like to transition to Roon from LMS. The key here is transition. I would like to replace my Vortexbox appliance with the sonicTransporter AP but have questions before I make the purchase. I would appreciate a response so I can make an informed purchase.
- Can I use my Logitech Transporter and have music streamed to it from my flac library which currently resides on my Vortexbox using LMS on the sonciTransporter AP? In this regard I have all my music backed up to a USB drive. Can these files be transferred easily to the sonicTransporter AP?
- I use various pluggins that are part of LMS, such as Smart Mix, MusicIP, etc. Are these available on the sonicTransporter AP if using LMS?
- Will I also be able to stream my music files to my other Slimdevices/Logitech devices ( mentioned above ).
- On the Vortexbox there is a way to update LMS. Is there a similar procedure to update LMS and Roon software on the sonicTransporter AP?
- Does the sonicTransporter AP ship with the latest versions of Roon and LMS?
- Is the CD ripping procedure independent of LMS so that when I “give up” using LMS and move to Roon I will still be able to rip CD’s, have them converted to flac and be tagged? When a CD is ripped can it also be converted to mp3’s as I am currently able to do with my Vortexbox?
- Can all configuration be done from an Internet browser? I currently use a Chromebook for Internet access, is this sufficient.
- I use Squeeze Commander on my Android phone. Will I be able use it to access LMS. Is there a similar app for Roon that can be used an my phone? Is there a preferred method to access Roon other than from a cell phone, such as a tablet or some kind of touch screen device?
- My major concern is being able to use the sonicTransporter as a replacement for my old Vortexbox appliance NOW. My plan is to replace the Logitech Transporter with the microRendu, a quality USB DAC and move to Roon in the future as monetary resources allow. Is this a reasonable plan?
I realized that I have asked many questions and appreciate the time you take to answer them. Hopefully your responses with provide me with the information I need to make a purchase of the sonicTransporter AP