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Novel way to get quality sound.

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:00 pm
by Peterjay
If your power supply has a standard size USB socket, insert an unpowered USB hub (1.1 0r 2 is fine) and then insert power cable to it. This will now connect normally to the Pi. Get a USB powered speaker with separate 3.5mm jack. Insert the speaker USB into the hub and the jack into the Pi. Job done with minimum clutter.
I originally had the jack connected to my monitor, but it sounded like a strangled cat at the bottom of a well !!

Re: Novel way to get quality sound.

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:34 pm
by Peterjay
DON'T TRY TO USE THE Pi's USB TO POWER THE SPEAKER. IT DRAWS TOO MUCH POWER & CUTS OFF THE Pi.