"Over all, you have to love this sweet, satisfying machine."
David Pogue, The New York Times - Feb 9, 2006
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Squeezebox™ Classic
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Squeezebox Classic is the affordable way to deliver music into every room of your home. It plays a wide variety of digital music files, including uncompressed and lossless formats — across a true 802.11g wireless network connection. Photo Gallery | 360° View | Datasheet (PDF) | User Guide |
Revolutionize the way you listen
Squeezebox Classic will revolutionize the way you listen by freeing you and your music. Its convenient and stylish form makes it ideal for placing in any room, whether connected to an existing hifi system or simply powered speakers. By utilizing true 802.11g Wi-Fi networking and dual internal antennas, your listening is no longer restricted by cables and connectors.
Experience the freedom to choose
Squeezebox Classic offers you the widest choice of listening options beyond your digital media collection. The product includes a directory of thousands of internet radio stations and features Pandora's personalized internet radio, Rhapsody's collection of millions of songs, and SIRIUS Internet Radio's 64 Channels of 100% Commercial-Free Music. All internet music streaming services are even available when your computer is turned off.Detailed Specifications:
Audio Outputs, Audio Formats, Architecture, Network, Power, Basics, Physical, Legal
Audio Outputs
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 (THD+N): 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
- 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
Squeezebox Classic Classic rear detail
Audio Formats
Audio formats
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Lossless Formats (Apple Lossless, FLAC, WMA Lossless)
- "Bit-perfect" CD audio streaming, with reduced storage and bandwidth usage
- Approximately 2:1 compression ratio
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Uncompressed formats (AIFF, WAV, PCM)
- Supports raw pass-through of uncompressed PCM audio formats
- Digital passthrough to S/PDIF for DTS
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Compressed formats (MP3, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, MusePack, WMA)
- MPEG decoding uses MAD software, widely regarded as the most accurate, most compatible MP3 decoder
- Supports all MP3 data rates and sample rates, including VBR
- May be streamed in PCM (raw), MP3 (transcoded), or FLAC (transcoded) formats
- Sound Check and Replay Gain support for automatic volume control
- Some formats may require additional software installation (e.g. QuickTime), depending on platform
Internet Radio
- "Always-on" Internet Radio, powered by SqueezeNetwork, lets you tune in to Internet Radio streams even when the home PC is switched off
- Quick selection from hundreds of Internet Radio streams offered by Slim Devices' partners
- Internet Radio favorites can be saved in a playlist for easy access
- Displays song title information during playback
- Support for MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and WMA formatted Internet Radio streams
Tech Notes
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
- 64Mb high-speed RAM
- 16Mb 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 Classic Wireless
- Throughput up to 54Mbps, 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
- True 100Mbps throughput
- Shielded CAT5 RJ-45 connector
- Connects to any 100Mbps or 10Mbps network
- Auto-detects full duplex and half duplex modes
- Automatic receive polarity correction
- Maximum cable length: 100 meters (328 feet)
Power
Power input
- 5.0V DC, regulated
- Center positive, sleeve ground
- Connector: 2.5mm ID, 5.5mm OD, 11mm long
- Min supply rating: 1000mA
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
Basics
What's included
- Squeezebox Classic Digital Media Player
- AC Power adaptor (appropriate plug by region)
- User's manual
- SqueezeCenter software (requires download)
- Custom infrared remote, 2 AA batteries included
- 6-foot gold plated RCA patch cord
System requirements
- All systems: 256MB RAM, ethernet or wireless network, and 20MB hard disk space
- Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Windows: 733Mhz Pentium running Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Linux/BSD/Solaris/Other: Perl 5.8.3 or later
Physical
General
- Dimensions: 7.6"W x 3.7"H x 3.1"D (192mm x 93mm x 80mm) including stand
- Finish: high gloss black
Display
- Large, high-resolution vacuum fluorescent display
- 320x32 grayscale pixels
- Beautiful high-speed, full-screen visualizers
- Bitmapped graphics, multiple fonts, animation, and images
- Brightness control
Infrared remote
- Standard 38Khz IR
- Hand-held remote, 30 buttons
- Durable black or white finish
- Includes "SmartScroll" algorithms to quickly access favorite songs within large lists
- Custom codes do not conflict with other devices
- Data format fully compatible with most programmable and universal remotes
- Templates available for Pronto and other remotes
- Supports discrete on/off and other "shortcut" codes
Legal Notes
Warranty:
- Two years parts and labor
Regulatory compliance
- CE
- FCC Class C
- Canada Class C
- UL
- TUV


