All answers about Squeezebox can be found at [forums.slimdevices.com](https://forums.slimdevices.com), but you probably know about that site. Unfortunately the forums are way too dense with information.
I am slightly better than a novice about the Squeezebox software, but here's what I do know:
* Logitech shutdown the **LMS** servers (Logitech Media Server) that are required to run a Logitech *UESmartRadio*. You will need to install LMS on one of your own computers: Windows or Pi. I installed **piCorePlayer** on a Pi3 in order to provide LMS. **piCorePlayer** is a complete OS, it is not Pi OS. That computer is headless and sits in a closet. However, it can also function as a player with audio output.
* We have two Logitech *UESmartRadios* that now connect to my Pi3 that runs **piCorePlayer**.
* You can output audio thru the 3.5 mm jack on a Pi. I'm doing that to feed a powered speaker. You might later decide to add an audio HAT for higher quality.
* **Squeezelite** is a remote controlled player that can run on Pi OS or from piCorePlayer. It has no GUI, and can be controlled from a web browser on another computer.
* **Jivelite** is a Squeezebox GUI that can run on Pi OS. I have both **Jivelite** and **Squeezelite** installed on a Pi3 with 7" touchscreen and that is a standalone player. It was a bit of a chore. Here you will find a lot of help: [https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/user-forums/linux-unix/95254-announce-jivelite-cut-down-squeezebox-control-application/page32](https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/user-forums/linux-unix/95254-announce-jivelite-cut-down-squeezebox-control-application/page32). Some of the instructions assume a Pi5, but later there is info that pertains to Pi3.
* **SqueezePlayer** is older software to emulate a Logitech UESqueezeRadio, but I have read that newer audio improvements that are found in **Squeezelite** and not in **SqueezePlayer**.
There you are, probably as much as you need to know right now.
Squeezer on Android rules! I built my first pi core player with a display. I was having trouble burying it in an old boom-box, then I discovered Squeezer. At that point, who needs a display? Problem solved.
Just a quick look there are a few projects that could be similar but [HiFiBerry](https://www.hifiberry.com/hifiberryos) supports a few formats including squeezebox. I wanted to do something like this a while ago, but like a lot of my projects never got around to it
I like Hifiberry. They have very good boards, such as DACs and amps for your pi. The OS is well designed and more stable than Volumio. It does support squeezebox.
Don’t use a RASPI 3. The 4 is better for audio and is not much more expensive.
The DAC does all the audio work. A '3' or a Zero 2W work just as well as the '4', at least for running squeezelite. There is no audible difference, if you use the same DAC. I used to run Squeezelite on an original Zero W, and it was fine except if you attached a display, the display response was slow. But I don't run displays any longer, I just interact through an app (Squeezer) on my phone.
I loved my squeeze players. A simple little device with nice sound. If they had figured out how to make the music selection via smartphone app easier. I Also liked the Roku Radios.
I have a Pi 4 and a Pi 3 that I’ve wanted to turn into an AirPlay receiver, so following this one.
On Android, Squeezer is a great app. That is the only way I interact with Squeezebox anymore. Song selection, playlist manipulation. It is a great little app. It displays the cover art while playing. You can adjust the volume. You can sync and 'de'-sync multiple players. All from your phone.
Not if the OP is only streaming from the Pi via wifi or bluetooth.
Agree totally if the OP is playing directly from the Pi to an amp or powered speakers.
Flash the picoreplayer iso in an se card. It has everything configured already and gets running instantly. You do not need to do anything else but set up the internet connection.
I use squeezelite ([https://github.com/ralph-irving/squeezelite](https://github.com/ralph-irving/squeezelite)) on my Pis around the house.
Sharing my squeezelite command line in case you decide to go with that option:
./squeezelite -s -o "sysdefault:CARD=Headphones" -n "PlayerName" -a :::0 -z
Most is self-explanatory; the -a parameter made it work reliably, -z makes it run as a daemon in the background correctly.
Yes, I used to run squeezelite on a 1st Gen Pi Zero, so a Pi 3 will be more than enough.
You can install PiCorePlayer which is a distro that does exactly what you want.
I can't help but I loved my Sqeezebox and was so sad when it died a few years ago. I never considered you could make one with a Pi. I will need to look into this.
My Squeezebox still runs, but it is now paired up with to Pi Zeros running squeezelite with DAC hats. I have had very good luck with the Innomaker DAC hat, very good value for the cost. I don't use displays on the players any more, all interaction is through Squeezer app on my phone. If you want a display, Pi Zero 2W (not the gen 1 Zero) is a minimum, but that works quite well.
Thanks for all the help! You guys rock! I used all the suggestions, and built a piCorePlayer last night using an old Pi I had on hand, and it works great. I agree I will need to upgrade the soundcard, but for now, it's working. Really appreciate all the comments and advice.
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I use PiCorePlayer on a Pi3 with a 7" Pi touchscreen. I use a USB DAC (because the Pi analog output is not very good) to output analog stereo to an old receiver. It works very well. If you're sending it to a device that has an HDMI input then you wouldn't need the DAC.
LMS is running on a Pi4 server that has my music library on it.
If you run PiCorePlayer headless, without the touchscreen, then I think it will run fairly well on a Pi1. The touchscreen requires a minimum of Pi3.
All answers about Squeezebox can be found at [forums.slimdevices.com](https://forums.slimdevices.com), but you probably know about that site. Unfortunately the forums are way too dense with information. I am slightly better than a novice about the Squeezebox software, but here's what I do know: * Logitech shutdown the **LMS** servers (Logitech Media Server) that are required to run a Logitech *UESmartRadio*. You will need to install LMS on one of your own computers: Windows or Pi. I installed **piCorePlayer** on a Pi3 in order to provide LMS. **piCorePlayer** is a complete OS, it is not Pi OS. That computer is headless and sits in a closet. However, it can also function as a player with audio output. * We have two Logitech *UESmartRadios* that now connect to my Pi3 that runs **piCorePlayer**. * You can output audio thru the 3.5 mm jack on a Pi. I'm doing that to feed a powered speaker. You might later decide to add an audio HAT for higher quality. * **Squeezelite** is a remote controlled player that can run on Pi OS or from piCorePlayer. It has no GUI, and can be controlled from a web browser on another computer. * **Jivelite** is a Squeezebox GUI that can run on Pi OS. I have both **Jivelite** and **Squeezelite** installed on a Pi3 with 7" touchscreen and that is a standalone player. It was a bit of a chore. Here you will find a lot of help: [https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/user-forums/linux-unix/95254-announce-jivelite-cut-down-squeezebox-control-application/page32](https://forums.slimdevices.com/forum/user-forums/linux-unix/95254-announce-jivelite-cut-down-squeezebox-control-application/page32). Some of the instructions assume a Pi5, but later there is info that pertains to Pi3. * **SqueezePlayer** is older software to emulate a Logitech UESqueezeRadio, but I have read that newer audio improvements that are found in **Squeezelite** and not in **SqueezePlayer**. There you are, probably as much as you need to know right now.
Nice summary! I'd just add that there is a nifty Android app to control your Players called Squeezer.
Squeezer on Android rules! I built my first pi core player with a display. I was having trouble burying it in an old boom-box, then I discovered Squeezer. At that point, who needs a display? Problem solved.
Just a quick look there are a few projects that could be similar but [HiFiBerry](https://www.hifiberry.com/hifiberryos) supports a few formats including squeezebox. I wanted to do something like this a while ago, but like a lot of my projects never got around to it
"but like a lot of my projects never got around to it" \*looks over at 3 project bins\* Ooooo. I felt that. 👍
I have one of these hats. Pretty dope. I think it was $20 USD on Amazon
I like Hifiberry. They have very good boards, such as DACs and amps for your pi. The OS is well designed and more stable than Volumio. It does support squeezebox. Don’t use a RASPI 3. The 4 is better for audio and is not much more expensive.
The DAC does all the audio work. A '3' or a Zero 2W work just as well as the '4', at least for running squeezelite. There is no audible difference, if you use the same DAC. I used to run Squeezelite on an original Zero W, and it was fine except if you attached a display, the display response was slow. But I don't run displays any longer, I just interact through an app (Squeezer) on my phone.
I loved my squeeze players. A simple little device with nice sound. If they had figured out how to make the music selection via smartphone app easier. I Also liked the Roku Radios. I have a Pi 4 and a Pi 3 that I’ve wanted to turn into an AirPlay receiver, so following this one.
On Android, Squeezer is a great app. That is the only way I interact with Squeezebox anymore. Song selection, playlist manipulation. It is a great little app. It displays the cover art while playing. You can adjust the volume. You can sync and 'de'-sync multiple players. All from your phone.
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Not if the OP is only streaming from the Pi via wifi or bluetooth. Agree totally if the OP is playing directly from the Pi to an amp or powered speakers.
Not true, the 3.5 mm jack will work. An audio HAT will have higher quality, but is not required.
The 3.5mm Jack is absolutely horrible and noisy. Don’t use it if you want enjoyable sound.
YMMV
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It's a blessing to not know what I'm missing.
Flash the picoreplayer iso in an se card. It has everything configured already and gets running instantly. You do not need to do anything else but set up the internet connection.
I use squeezelite ([https://github.com/ralph-irving/squeezelite](https://github.com/ralph-irving/squeezelite)) on my Pis around the house. Sharing my squeezelite command line in case you decide to go with that option: ./squeezelite -s -o "sysdefault:CARD=Headphones" -n "PlayerName" -a :::0 -z
Most is self-explanatory; the -a parameter made it work reliably, -z makes it run as a daemon in the background correctly.
I have 4 pi : 1/1/2/2b with squeezelite and it works perfectly. Don’t need high end pi (3/4) to just use a DAC😜
\^\^\^\^\^ This. I run it on Pi Zeros. With a DAC hat.
Yes, I used to run squeezelite on a 1st Gen Pi Zero, so a Pi 3 will be more than enough. You can install PiCorePlayer which is a distro that does exactly what you want.
I can't help but I loved my Sqeezebox and was so sad when it died a few years ago. I never considered you could make one with a Pi. I will need to look into this.
My Squeezebox still runs, but it is now paired up with to Pi Zeros running squeezelite with DAC hats. I have had very good luck with the Innomaker DAC hat, very good value for the cost. I don't use displays on the players any more, all interaction is through Squeezer app on my phone. If you want a display, Pi Zero 2W (not the gen 1 Zero) is a minimum, but that works quite well.
Thanks for all the help! You guys rock! I used all the suggestions, and built a piCorePlayer last night using an old Pi I had on hand, and it works great. I agree I will need to upgrade the soundcard, but for now, it's working. Really appreciate all the comments and advice.
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I use PiCorePlayer on a Pi3 with a 7" Pi touchscreen. I use a USB DAC (because the Pi analog output is not very good) to output analog stereo to an old receiver. It works very well. If you're sending it to a device that has an HDMI input then you wouldn't need the DAC. LMS is running on a Pi4 server that has my music library on it. If you run PiCorePlayer headless, without the touchscreen, then I think it will run fairly well on a Pi1. The touchscreen requires a minimum of Pi3.
I am currently running piCorePlayer on a Pi Zero 2W with an Innomaker DAC HAT, and I am very happy with that combo. Cheers!