[Big Chief Onion]

Is there any way of making the web interface between my laptop and the X10 more stable? The connection is often lost for long periods. I used to be able to easily set it up again by rebooting the router but that doesn't work so well any more.

[graham.myers]

Is it a wired or wireless connection? Wireless is open to all sorts of connection issues. Have a look at ssinsider to see if you just getting interference on the channel you are using

[Big Chief Onion]

It's a wireless connection Graham. What's ssinsider? I Googled it but all I could find was something about bass fishing. I'm sure that's not what you were referring to!

[amcluesent]

inSSIDer – Discover The Wi-Fi Around You | MetaGeek

[graham.myers]

oooo close Thanks amcluesent

[mullers63]

Anyone have a quick set of instructions for streaming (rather than downloading) tracks from the X10 using VLC. I have VLC now on an Android phone and am assuming it should stream FLAC effectively but am struggling.

Many thanks

[nellieboy]

hi chris mk. well im glad the exporting and conversion works. seems like the copy is fathful to the original as the problem already existed on the x10.cant help with that sorry. have you tried doing it with a whole album preferably one that is correctly labled

[Big Chief Onion]

Originally Posted by amcluesent

inSSIDer – Discover The Wi-Fi Around You | MetaGeek

Thanks but after I'd downloaded it I realised it's way beyond my level of understanding. I managed to find out that my router uses channel 9 and 13 but I don't know what that means or what to do with the information.

[hamish72]

Originally Posted by Big Chief Onion

Thanks but after I'd downloaded it I realised it's way beyond my level of understanding. I managed to find out that my router uses channel 9 and 13 but I don't know what that means or what to do with the information.

Insider can show you if any other wifi is using the same channels if so change the channels your router uses

Many electronic devices can degrade your wifi if near router or X10 radio tv and cordless phones are about the worst offenders along with switch mode power supplies as used by most routers keep it and all other electronic gear as far from the router as you can

[Big Chief Onion]

Thanks Hamish. It's not a problem with channels but just about every device you mentioned is clustered in one portion of the room. It could be that some moving around is needed.

[Chris MK]

Originally Posted by nellieboy

hi chris mk. well im glad the exporting and conversion works. seems like the copy is fathful to the original as the problem already existed on the x10.cant help with that sorry. have you tried doing it with a whole album preferably one that is correctly labled

I think the answer is not to rush things!
I've redone a few and they seem to be fine thanks.

[russypussy]

Any new info anybody?

[gpauk]

Yeah - gone really quiet here -- is no news good news?!

[whatstrumpsnell]

booted my X10 today offered upgrade to firmware R1669 both the UK and US Cocktail Audio sites as of an hour ago had no details of the release has anyone taken the step to upgrade ??

[russypussy]

Originally Posted by whatstrumpsnell

booted my X10 today offered upgrade to firmware R1669 both the UK and US Cocktail Audio sites as of an hour ago had no details of the release has anyone taken the step to upgrade ??

Just updating as I speak.

[russypussy]

Originally Posted by whatstrumpsnell

booted my X10 today offered upgrade to firmware R1669 both the UK and US Cocktail Audio sites as of an hour ago had no details of the release has anyone taken the step to upgrade ??

On first inspection there's an auto shutdown option.

[TheZillionthSue]

Originally Posted by russypussy

On first inspection there's an auto shutdown option.

What does that do?

I've downloaded the new release but also can't find any notes for it.

Also - am I doing something wrong? When I try to do a search, I can only search on the first letter. This is really irritating if for example I am looking for a title beginning with S and have to scroll through hundreds before reaching it.

Surely I should be able to search on at least the first three letters?

I'm supposedly up to date with all the upgrades.

[russypussy]

Originally Posted by TheZillionthSue

What does that do?

I've downloaded the new release but also can't find any notes for it.

Also - am I doing something wrong? When I try to do a search, I can only search on the first letter. This is really irritating if for example I am looking for a title beginning with S and have to scroll through hundreds before reaching it.

Surely I should be able to search on at least the first three letters?

I'm supposedly up to date with all the upgrades.

It shuts it down automatically at a pre-determined time.

[Mahay]

Originally Posted by russypussy

Just updating as I speak.

Me tooo...........

[gpauk]

I wouldn't touch it without seeing release notes... There have been updates worth skipping before!

[Hagar63]

Release notes are here:
http://www.cocktailaudio.com/dw/X10_...Note_R1669.pdf

[simonblue]

Originally Posted by Hagar63

Release notes are here:
http://www.cocktailaudio.com/dw/X10_...Note_R1669.pdf

Nice one,

[Mahay]

Now I am able to browse album by genre with the new firmware. Nice job!!!
The playlist is getting better because you can add an entire album directly. However I find the process to be little complicated or confusing. I wish there is a very simple option where you can add an album or a group of song, genre etc. directly through menu, not through the protocol described in the release note nor through the blue/yellow button. I mean, something like you can create an empty playlist, then you browse your DB and add song from there.
But anyway, I still find the X10 worth the money. I also like the fact that they listen to your issue and trying hard to resolve the problem. I personally notice a big improvement since the date I made my purchase. I think this is one of the best player out there.

[gpauk]

Originally Posted by Hagar63

Release notes are here:
http://www.cocktailaudio.com/dw/X10_...Note_R1669.pdf

Thanks for that! Some useful additions...

[simonblue]

Nice you can download artwork now

[russypussy]

Originally Posted by simonblue

Nice you can download artwork now

It's really efficient too. This is a great addition it's now leaps and bounds ahead of the Brennan.

[eNeeMac]

I've had the X10 for over a year now and can honestly say I've never had an issue with it. I also bought my father in law one and he's in his 80's he loves it...agreed he does need help with how to update software and operate the unit but you don't need a computing degree! The updates so far are great...gapless playback was a must but now to download artwork is easy! Keep up the good work Cocktail updaters!

[carl w]

Originally Posted by russypussy

It's really efficient too. This is a great addition it's now leaps and bounds ahead of the Brennan.

Let's face it,the Brennan was never even close was it?

[tea4one]

The best just got better! Its like getting a new gadget every month. Had mine about 15 months now, its a completely different machine now - and it was great back then!!!! I nearly bought a pad just to use for the GUI downstairs instead of firing the laptop up each time - no need at all now! Well done those guys!!!!

[russypussy]

Originally Posted by carl w

Let's face it,the Brennan was never even close was it?

True.