In a future iteration of the S3 and LC30 it would be cool to see tighter component integration that allows for Spottily Connect to see the various signal paths in a Fosi stack as separate devices. Like Amp/Speaker combinations A+A, A+B, B+B, B+A as different devices that when selected could be relayed by the S3 to the LC30. Why? Well, I have one signal chain I like to use for Jazz, and a separate one I prefer for classic rock. It would be nice to be able to just select it in the app rather than mashing buttons on the remote. Anyway, it's just a thought I've had since setting up my current system. I haven't added a streamer yet in anticipation of the S3. Just using an old Fire tablet and controlling it through the Spotify app on my phone or the web player.
Streamer S3 Streamer Development Log
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Jormvngandr
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Chinese lunar new year is in full swing atm, so it might take a while before we will get any info on the progress of the streamer and other things they have in development.
CreativeX42
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The silence and lack of news it is disturbing. Probably it is low priority project or abandon.
Martin Roscos
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This is such a good idea! Has this been done elsewhere? I love it.
Martin Roscos
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2nd week March. Clock is ticking now.
I'm not sure if it has been done elsewhere, but I do IT for a living. It shouldn't be too hard to perhaps create a few "virtual" MAC addresses on the S3 NIC I would think? And then each MAC address could represent a different "Device" to the Spotify app. I would assume this would also maybe involve creating virtual NIC's with their own IPs (meaning 4-5 IP's being claimed by the S3). But I'm just spitballing ideas here. I know virtual NICs are pretty common place in Windows, and Linux (I've never tired it in MacOS, but I'd assume it's similar). I have no clue what the S3 is using under the hood. But if it's Linux I'm pretty sure this is something that could be accomplished predominantly in software. At least on the S3 side. Quick and dirty communication to the LC30 could be as simple as an IR relay. The remote can already change between the speakers and amps. So I would think that communication could be relayed semi-simply (I'm not an engineer, I could be horribly under-simplifying this, and if so it's OK to tell me!).
Martin Roscos
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Love it
motleypixel
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It will release, but there are areas they need to address. The issue now is they are on Spring Festival which essentially lasts for about a month (moon cycle). I would rather they address some of the software improvements up-front before releasing.
toninhofwi
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Hello, I love that it will have an AKM chip, but the black color is essential to match other equipment.
Jormvngandr
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I doubt that the color of the streamer will differ much from the rest of the gear in the Z series.
Martin Roscos
Active member
Unfortunately it’ll only be launched in grey. Hopefully later models will black
So, I do not own a Fosi T10 but apparently it works with the WIIM app (and apple devices). Could this be a solution for the Fosi streamers? The ability to use EQ/room correction & link to other Fosi/Wiim streamers would be a huge plus - not having to choose one ecosystem or the other.
Jormvngandr
Member
So it will be in a brighter grey than the rest of the Z series? (yes they look dark grey to my eyes in broad daylight)
Edit: looks like the same dark grey on this photo.
toninhofwi
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You described it correctly: “Unfortunately”...
And unfortunately, I won't buy it, because it will look completely out of place alongside my other all-black Fosis.
Regards.
John E. Learning
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If not abandoned my reaction would be Roon ready.
People not subscribed to Roon have no right saying this should be omitted just for that reason.
We are not talking ultra high end, and every reasonable choice within scope should be considered at least.
If someone asks for pink besides grey, silver or black it their right to do so. Fosi will decide in the end.
Same as some computer [brand/style] users pretending another computer [brand/style] does not exist...or [please fill in your own preferred details] ...
I believe that this is a worldwide community where Fosi listens to everyone and then takes a business decision.
People not subscribed to Roon have no right saying this should be omitted just for that reason.
We are not talking ultra high end, and every reasonable choice within scope should be considered at least.
If someone asks for pink besides grey, silver or black it their right to do so. Fosi will decide in the end.
Same as some computer [brand/style] users pretending another computer [brand/style] does not exist...or [please fill in your own preferred details] ...
I believe that this is a worldwide community where Fosi listens to everyone and then takes a business decision.
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John E. Learning
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That is your right!
In my case I have a mixed lot (colour & brand wise because my first "amendment" is how I can enloy music at the budget I have/wish to spend on audio. Next to my 1200+ vinyl records the colour of my record player is completely irrelevant.
Bottom line is that everyone makes their own choices. Friends of mine will, for example, only buy stuff when it is branded B&O...
parkylives
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I have previously and they have stated they would not be going this way and link play devices are becoming dated as wiim device are the only ones that get the updates. Mist linkplay devices are on firmware from the 2022.
Bummer. So instead of using a mature app that’s regularly updated they opted to try and reinvent the wheel. Let see if they can create an app with more features and better stability than the wiim home app.
Fwiw I don’t care one bit about what the streamer looks like. My current source is a WIIM mini stashed under my bed. The only thing I see and interact with is the app on my phone, so other than having the right connectivity imo the only thing that matters for this purchase decision is the app.
