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Squeezebox Receiver


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Experience incredible sound quality

Expert engineering and sophisticated audio rendering technology provide sound clarity to please even the most demanding audiophile.
Enjoy a hassle-free, wireless setup

Advanced 802.11g wireless technology eliminates the need to string wires everywhere just to listen to the music from your computer. And setting up an additional room is simple as pushing a button — even on secure networks.
Listen even when your computer is off!

Access millions of songs, thousands of Internet radio stations, and music service providers such as Pandora, Rhapsody and Slacker, without ever turning on your computer using SqueezeNetwork™, our unique Internet service. Even your personal music collection can be stored online in an MP3tunes music locker and played through your Squeezebox.
Detailed Specifications:

Audio Outputs, Audio Formats, Architecture, Network, Power, Basics, Physical, Legal


Squeezebox Receiver Audio Outputs

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

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Analog RCA outputs
  • High fidelity Wolfson® 24-bit DAC
  • Two dedicated linear power regulators for DAC and line-out stages
  • 4.8Vpp line-level outputs
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: over 90dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: less than -88dB (0.004%)

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)

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 Logitech's partners
  • Internet Radio favorites can be saved in a playlist for easy access
  • 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
  • Easy setup for wireless networks

Squeezebox Receiver Architecture
  • 250 MHz 8-way multithreaded RISC processor
  • "Pure software" SlimDSP™ architecture
  • Field-upgradeable Xilinx CPLD
  • 64Mb high-speed RAM
  • 16Mb NAND programmable flash
  • Low-power design, all solid-state, fanless

Network
Wireless Interface
  • True 802.11g wireless networking
  • No wireless router required - Squeezebox Controller wirelessly connects to ethernet networks through Squeezebox Receiver
  • 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
  • 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
  • 9.0V DC, regulated
  • Center positive, sleeve ground
  • Connector: 1.05mm ID, 3.5mm OD, 7mm long
  • Min supply rating: 550mA

Power supplies
  • Universal switching power supplies included
  • Power supplies are small, efficient, and do not get hot
  • One of four adapter plate styles is included depending on country

Basics
What's included
  • Squeezebox Receiver
  • Power supply for the receiver
  • 6-foot gold plated RCA patch cord
  • Installation guide

System requirements:
  • Squeezbox Controller required for network setup
  • SqueezeCenter™ 7+ or SqueezeNetwork™
  • All systems: 256MB RAM and 80MB hard disk space
  • Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3.5 or later
  • Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Window 2000/XP/Vista
  • Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other (Perl 5.8.3 or later)
  • Ethernet and/or 802.11b/g wireless home network
  • Broadband Internet connection required for Internet radio and music services

Physical
Squeezebox Receiver
  • Dimensions: L: 156mm x W: 106mm (w/o connectors); 112.5mm (w/connectors) x H: 29.25mm
  • Finish: high gloss black

Legal Notes
Warranty:
  • Two years parts and labor

Regulatory compliance
  • CE Class B
  • FCC Class B