Overview

Squeezebox v3 is a hi-end audiophile grade audio player that is designed by Slim Devices (now Logitech Inc). It's made for a vast repotoire of listening environments. Additionally it can interface with the music services Pandora, Real Rhapsody, and many other streaming internet radio stations. The latest version was first released and shipped in October 2005.

Technical Specifications

Audio outputs (general)

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

Analog RCA outputs

High fidelity Burr-Brown™ 24-bit DAC
Two dedicated linear power regulators for DAC and line-out stages
Full 6.0Vpp line-level signals
Signal-to-noise ratio: over 100dB
Total harmonic distortion: less than -93.5dB (0.002%)

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, 96Khz
Audio format: linear PCM, 16 or 24 bits per sample
Intrinsic jitter: less than 50ps (standard deviation)

Headphone output

Standard 1/8" jack also functions as an IR blaster
Minimum headphone impedance: 16 ohms
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.03%
Left/right crosstalk attenuation: 92dB

Audio Codecs

Lossless

Lossy

Misc

MAD decoding
High accuracy 24-bit synthesis
Sound check and ReplayGain support for adjusting the gain on your audio files.

Tech Information

Firmware

Flash upgradeable firmware
Network settings are stored in non-volatile memory
Auto-configuration for most networks
Easy setup for wireless networks

Architecture

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

Network

Wireless Interface

True 802.11g wireless networking
Bridging capability allows Ethernet devices to connect to the network through Squeezebox Wireless
Throughput up to 54 Mbps, high speed PCI interface to radio module
Dual antennas for improved range and throughput
Supports all 802.11b and 802.11g access points
Internal antennas: planar inverted-F antenna
Automatically detects available networks for quick setup
Supports both WPA Personal, WPA2-AES and 64/128-bit WEP encryption

Ethernet Interface

Available on both Wireless and Wired models
True 100Mbps throughput
Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
Connects to any 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network
Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
Automatic receive polarity correction
Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)

Power

Power input

5 V DC, regulated
Center positive, sleeve ground
Connector: 2.5 mm ID, 5.5 mm OD, 11 mm long
Min supply rating: 1000 mA

Power supply

Switching power supply included
Input voltage range and plug style specific to shipping destination
Power supplies are small, efficient, and do not get hot
One of four styles is included depending on country

Software installation

All systems: 256 MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20 MB hard disk space
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Windows: 733 MHz Pentium running Windows NT/2000/XP
Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later

External links

Slim Devices comparions a wiki article comparing the various devices made and a hardware comparison between them
Slim Devices forum 3rd party user forum regarding topics surrounding the Squeezebox

Slim Devices Squeezebox