[mythtv-users] Can I play music on 2 frontend simultaneously ?

[tortise]

On 21/02/2012 9:25 p.m., Nick Rout wrote:

>>> Works fine here with 2 hardware players and one software one (squeezeslave).
>>>
>>>  From memory the restriction is that only one software player can be synced
>>> at a time - but I may be out of date with that.
>>
>> OK I compiled squeezeslave on my frontend today but will have to wait
>> until i get home to test it.
>>
>> I followed the instructions here:
>>
>> http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/SqueezeSlave
>>
>> Only problem I perceive is that the frontend connects to a receiver
>> via spdif and the two hardware players don't. The digital connection
>> MIGHT introduce a small delay.
>
> OK that worked fine, and the addition of the Logitech Z5500 via the
> frontend certainly adds some oomph to the sound. (there's a sure way
> of getting rid of kids from the lounge, play Hot Rats by Frank Zappa
> up loud.)
>
> So my frontend is a Revo 3700 with the spdif output to the Logitech
> Z5500 and squeezeslave 1.2-311 downloaded from svn today and compiled
> on ubuntu 10.04LTS. It seems to be in sync with the squeezebox classic
> at the other end of the room (attached via RCA to powered audioengine
> speakers). The Squeezebox Boom in the bedroom also seems to be synced
> well, but a bit harder to hear.
>
> we are having a few people round tomorrow to mark the earthquake
> anniversary, i will seek out some better ears for a more thorough
> investigation.

That's really interesting Nick, please keep us posted.  I for one also 
vote it as being on topic!