Who has Nuvo Music Port?
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jautor
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Yep, from the training webcast a couple of weeks ago, the "sync" is a utility on each PC that copies music to the server. The server only plays files from its local hard drive (and hopefully in the near future from an attached USB drive).
Jeff
jautor
Active Member
I can understand them replacing the MP with the MPS, although I'm very glad I have the MP! From the dealer/installer's perspective, the MPS is a much easier device to support. The MP is more a "bunch of parts" that has to work with either a PC they build, or worse(!) something the customer already has. Although I do wish they'd just keep it around for us DIY types that don't need the "solution".
And yes, when you've already built a music server, the "Music Port Server" duplicates a lot of that functionality, which is why the MP is such a good fit for both of us!
Jeff
I think I read somewhere that the MPS4 only provides 3 sources, while I have my MP configured for 4.
Phone MC at AO for current special of 1K off MSRP.
I'll stick with my MP, if I can get internet radio.
MPS4 provides 4 zones.
gravymaker
Member
Just reporting back in case anyone else runs into this problem... it was caused by a bad new Delta driver release - I rolled back my audio drivers on the Delta 1010 and all is well.
I sure hope we MP'ers see internet / satellite radio before support for the MP is dropped... I love the MP for my HTPC/NAS setup - the MPS doesn't fit into my requirements very well. The last thing I need is another computer to maintain.
Neurorad
Senior Member
Thanks, Broconne. Can't find the link, I should have double checked. I think it was in a recent Renovia press release, which was (now) obviously a typo.I think I read somewhere that the MPS4 only provides 3 sources, while I have my MP configured for 4.
Phone MC at AO for current special of 1K off MSRP.
I'll stick with my MP, if I can get internet radio.
MPS4 provides 4 zones.
SpeedDemon
Member
If Nuvo is discontinuing MusicPort, I need some fast advice!
I purchased a Grand Concerto system that I found a good deal on ahead of my house being completed (still quite a few months off). I figured I'd purchase MusicPort once the house was finished & the GC was installed.
Sounds like I need to act fast if I want to buy MP. I have no interest in the MP Server, the price is high and it's just duplicating a lot of the hardware I already have.
So, the advice I need.. Should I jump into an MP purchase right now? Is the current implementation solid so that it'll be a good long-term solution? I am mainly interested in being able to play on the GC whatever music I have sitting on my hard drive (CD rips, etc), we're not big on using online music services.
Assuming you guys support purchasing MusicPort now, knowing that it's going to be discontinued.. If you have any recommendations on where to buy at a discount, please drop me a line on that too
Thank you!!
I purchased a Grand Concerto system that I found a good deal on ahead of my house being completed (still quite a few months off). I figured I'd purchase MusicPort once the house was finished & the GC was installed.
Sounds like I need to act fast if I want to buy MP. I have no interest in the MP Server, the price is high and it's just duplicating a lot of the hardware I already have.
So, the advice I need.. Should I jump into an MP purchase right now? Is the current implementation solid so that it'll be a good long-term solution? I am mainly interested in being able to play on the GC whatever music I have sitting on my hard drive (CD rips, etc), we're not big on using online music services.
Assuming you guys support purchasing MusicPort now, knowing that it's going to be discontinued.. If you have any recommendations on where to buy at a discount, please drop me a line on that too
Thank you!!
Neurorad
Senior Member
Take a close look at the MPS4, would be easier than maintaining and configuring a dedicated music server PC.
If you use the MP, you'll need, I think, at least 2 dedicated serial ports on the PC - 1 for control, and the other for programming. Maybe it can be done with 1, but I'm using 2, via an Edgeport/2 USB-serial adapter.
You're probably better off with the MPS4, than the MP, because of the lack of FW updates, if the MP is discontinued. I'd like to keep my Nuvo GC for a good 15 years, if possible, and who knows what online music services will be offered in the future, that I won't have access to, without FW updates.
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If you use the MP, you'll need, I think, at least 2 dedicated serial ports on the PC - 1 for control, and the other for programming. Maybe it can be done with 1, but I'm using 2, via an Edgeport/2 USB-serial adapter.
You're probably better off with the MPS4, than the MP, because of the lack of FW updates, if the MP is discontinued. I'd like to keep my Nuvo GC for a good 15 years, if possible, and who knows what online music services will be offered in the future, that I won't have access to, without FW updates.
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SpeedDemon
Member
Hi,
Thanks for the response!
No problem regarding serial ports, I have plenty to spare! (I picked up 2 Edgeport 8's via the $25 deal on Ebay, I think someone posted about that either here or on the CQC forums).
Even if you bought the MPS, at some point it will be discontinued for a newer model as well, right? :rofl: It seems like the cost different between MusicPort & MPS is significant enough that if MusicPort became so obsolete/unusable many years from now, one could make the decision to buy "the next best thing" that exists then with the money saved now?
Important: can someone confirm if MusicPort requires a "dedicated" server? Would there really be an issue running CQC and/or a couple other server apps on the same machine assuming the PC is powerful enough?
Thanks!
gravymaker
Member
Hey Speed,
I'm running Xlobby/Girder and I watch movies from the HTPC that also runs the musicport software. No performance issues noted to date, and I have a older AMD 4600+ CPU and 3 GB's of RAM. (I found that the extra ram helped things, tho - I used to have just 1GB before installing the MusicPort.)
hope that helps
SpeedDemon
Member
felixrosbergen
Senior Member
ok..i thought i had read about some of you with the MP being able to get Pandora now..is this with the Nuvo version of the MCS or something else?
If this is with a version from Autonomics..is it just a short term trial or does it work long term?
In the more recent Nuvo MP MCS GUI there is a RADIO button and then it shows something for Pandora, but it doesnt seem to do anything. In the MCS software there is also nothing to configure it seems.
So is Pandora ready now or not yet? I'm pretty confused from all the posts in this 20 page thread.
If this is with a version from Autonomics..is it just a short term trial or does it work long term?
In the more recent Nuvo MP MCS GUI there is a RADIO button and then it shows something for Pandora, but it doesnt seem to do anything. In the MCS software there is also nothing to configure it seems.
So is Pandora ready now or not yet? I'm pretty confused from all the posts in this 20 page thread.
FYI.. I now have in my possession and up and running the MPS4.
On mine, the radio button/selection contains XM, RadioTime and Pandora.
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