somethin' tae play usb MP3s on......

Hootsmon

does this exist....?

I've got a shit load of legit CD files on my PC and MP3 Sandisk player and was thinkin' how much easier life would be if I had somethin' tae play them on in the livin' room....a hi fi of sorts

so I understand we have dockin' systems these days..........do we have an up(ish) market docking/hi fi system that would enable me tae plug a MP3 loaded USB into the back?

richardhomer

Yay @hootsmon - was bemoaning the fact you appeared to have disappeared recently!

TTony

You really need some sort of application (and screen) to tell the usb stick what of its content you want to play, and to be able to play it.

We've got a couple of under-TV boxes (Humax & DVD player), both of which have usb sockets, and use the TV to display content and enable selection of what to play.

The Sandisk player should connect to hifi - from its headphone socket to an aux input with a £2 cable.

If the mp3 files are on your PC, then a better approach might be to link your PC to the device that you want to use as the player / speakers.  There are various amp/receivers with wifi built in, or you could use a Sonos (or similar) unit to connect your hifi to wifi.

Hootsmon

richardhomer said:

Yay @hootsmon - was bemoaning the fact you appeared to have disappeared recently!

Hootsmon

TTony said:

You really need some sort of application (and screen) to tell the usb stick what of its content you want to play, and to be able to play it.

We've got a couple of under-TV boxes (Humax & DVD player), both of which have usb sockets, and use the TV to display content and enable selection of what to play.

The Sandisk player should connect to hifi - from its headphone socket to an aux input with a £2 cable.

If the mp3 files are on your PC, then a better approach might be to link your PC to the device that you want to use as the player / speakers.  There are various amp/receivers with wifi built in, or you could use a Sonos (or similar) unit to connect your hifi to wifi.

can I use this method on a bog standard hi fi with the right cable connection?

TTony

hootsmon said:

TTony said:

You really need some sort of application (and screen) to tell the usb stick what of its content you want to play, and to be able to play it.

We've got a couple of under-TV boxes (Humax & DVD player), both of which have usb sockets, and use the TV to display content and enable selection of what to play.

The Sandisk player should connect to hifi - from its headphone socket to an aux input with a £2 cable.

If the mp3 files are on your PC, then a better approach might be to link your PC to the device that you want to use as the player / speakers.  There are various amp/receivers with wifi built in, or you could use a Sonos (or similar) unit to connect your hifi to wifi.

can I use this method on a bog standard hi fi with the right cable connection?

Yes - as long as the back of your hifi has got a spare set of inputs (generally labelled "aux"), then a cable like this ...

... will work fine.  Doesn't have to be QED (expensive) just search eBay for 3.5mm stereo to two phono (or RCA) and decide how much quality you want to buy.

Hootsmon

cheers Bro  

DiscoStu

I've got a Denon system. It's got a USB port for mp3 sticks, plus a 3.5mm line in on the front. I usually use the line in with my iPod / tablet / phone.

http://www.hifigear.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/u/n/untitled-1_30_1.jpg

Hootsmon

where'd the link go?

Hootsmon

 the one below the latest one you think?   

 http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-16867-denon-dm40dab-cddabdabfmusb-micro-system.aspx?VariantHid=34397&gclid=CIeH0aHv68wCFcluGwodt9QJEw

the price has come down a bit since your original link for the 38

TTony

^^^

If something like that is in budget, absolutely go for it.  I've got something similar in my study - USB, bluetooth, DAB, CD player, does everything that I need it to do.  You can also get models with wifi built in, so you could connect directly to your PC and play the mp3s you've got there rather than just the content on a USB stick.

Richersounds will often do deals with speakers bundled in (if that's relevant).

DiscoStu

hootsmon said:

where'd the link go?

Ah sorry, I was trying to post a pic but it didn't work so I chose another URL.

I bought mine from HiFix.

DiscoStu

I partnered mine with a set of Tannoy speakers and it's the best sound I've ever had.

Hootsmon

^ Stew...........I'm curious, which Tannoy speakers you go for?

breakstuff

Welcome back hoots

Hootsmon

nice man  ^

jellyroll

Put the music on your phone then play it through your hifi using a bluetooth connector into your hifi aux input (£20 odd from Maplin)

TheBlueWolf

@hootsmon good to see ya

DiscoStu

hootsmon said:

^ Stew...........I'm curious, which Tannoy speakers you go for?

I'll find out when I get home

DiscoStu

@hootsmon, I went for a pair of Tannoy Mercury V1 speakers. HiFix put the bundle together.
There was an issue with the cd player on the Denon unit when it arrived, but HiFix exchanged it for a whole new unit no argument and the replacement has been faultless. Excellent customer service.