Logitech Squeezebox Controller

Prior to writing this review I requested the 'Duet' package was set up on the site as this is the most popular and offers a complete package. This controller won't function on its own. I purchased the Logitech Squeezebox Duet in order to control my music without having to look at the computer. The Squeezebox (I'll call it SB for ease of typing...) is a network music player which provides you with an ipod-like interface to control and search through your music library. I'd looked at the Sonos before but never really wanted to spend £700, the SB cost £232 which is a little easier to swallow. In the box: Squeezebox Wired/Wireless ...  Read the complete review

I purchased one of these a week ago, as part of the bundle that costs slightly more (about £240 from Amazon... called the Squeezebox Duet). The only difference is the bundle comes with a receiver too, that you connect to your hifi system and ethernet network (or wireless) to stream music to your hifi. Anyway, the controller on review here is ultimately a very cool piece of kit. What it does is connect via wi-fi to your computer (PC, Mac or Linux) where you store all your music. In my case I use a Mac Mini and iTunes. I had to install a small piece of software that gives the SqueezeCenter software access to my iTunes library. Once done, my music appears ...  Read the complete review