Ability to play FLAC files from an USB external drive..

es347

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Apr 20, 2010
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I know the 103 and 105 can do this but my son in law would like to have this capability for fewer $$. Is there anything out there less than the $500 103 that can play files from an external drive? Thanks in advance guys!
 

beaur

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Oct 12, 2011
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Not the easiest option but buy a USB DAC, say an iFi or Schiit and then hook a laptop or computer (assuming he already has one of these) into the system. Otherwise I believe quite a few DVD players have USB inputs that can play music files. Not sure if FLAC is compatible but I would guess that some hires formats would be playable.
 

es347

VIP/Donor & WBF Founding Member
Apr 20, 2010
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Midwest fly over state..
Thanks Beaur....we are hoping to find a stand alone device and one that must be capable of playing FLAC files
 

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