Can I play music right off of a flash drive or does it have to be from an i-Something? If so, is there a maximum size that the unit will accommodate?
333645
Yes, you can play music directly from a flash drive. You can plug in an size flash drive into the usb port.
333646
yes you can no i-anything needed.i had a 16gb flash drive worked just fine.
333647
No , will play any music ,even from a drag and drop . Don't know the max , but I 've found the larger the drive , the more time it takes to go thru the files
333648
And tested only what cellular memory up to 32Gb and 32Gb flash drive up, and the cellular car player is capable of reviewing all available reports
277610
I'm waiting for a 128gb flash player that SOUNDS good, and can be loaded with a standard usb cable, and not requiring some proprietary software (read itunes). I test drove a 64gb ipod touch when it first came out, because my 16gb cowon iaudio7 is too small, but it sounded terrible, admittedly it was a stock set of tunes ripped at a low bit rate, but when I wanted to load up my own max bit rate tunes to it, the geniuses at the apple store couldn't fathom why someone would want to listen to tunes they'd ripped themselves, or how to make it happen. Hopefully someone raises the bar on storage space and sound quality, neither of which should be hard at this point. I wish someone would swing for the fences and do a flash 256gb player. I have to admit, I'm anachronistic, in that I don't want internet access, apps, videos, etc. just a gigantic music player that's not disk based (use it on a motorcycle, drop it constantly on the commute), that sounds fantastic and has great battery life. The more things a device does, the performance of each of those things suffers.
1501370
What types of files can be played from that flash drive if connected to USB port in the front? 320 kbps MP3? FLAC?
594655
Hi there. I have 32 gb flash drive and am able to get into subfolders without any problem. Also tried with phone storage with in 64gb and not issues. Able to play any song from the root and sub folders as well.
735727
I do not use that feature. I have tried the USB feature on several devices didn't like the lack of options so I only use mp3 players. Not having a choice of play lists and shuffle is not an option for me. As for the unit being a POS as suggested by another poster I haven't had a problem with it. It's a cheap no frills amplifier, it plays stereo. I have a high end receiver for other applications but in my shop this is perfect. It's been on for months and plays music 12 hrs a day.
950497
I have used several Flash based music systems via the USB port and they worked fine - not sure if Apple is supported though.
1190474
It does not have a flash drive connection. Only connections are via mic. If you want ti play digital music, you can always connect a media player (laptop, ipod, ipad, ettc)
448050
turn unit on by the side switch and just plug in the flash drive if there is music on it it will play. There is no flash on manue.
553657
For iTunes music to play, you need an application to drive it. Since the USB drive doesn't have an OS, I don't see how you can do that. Personally I use an iPod instead just for this.
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Doc - Any external USB device for the Sony has to formatted by Sony player first , then you can play/access your tunes from it ! You just can't plug in any USB peripheral device and try to access music from it ! Format the USB device by the Sony ,load music on it , and then you can access it and play your tunes ! Brian
1404255
Not that I have found. I keep a flash drive with the music I want to hear. Folks have reported problems plugging in smart phones, so I keep it simple.
317614
You can attach a flash drive or anything with a USB plug, however I am not sure if the player will read all types of media. I have not tried to play anything a USB.
735725
Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this... » Read More Actually, I had not tried it. I use the 3.5mm input. So I tried a generic MP3 player, an iPod Classic, and a USB stick that I dumped some songs onto. Not only does it not auto-play when turned on, I can't get it to play at all! The LED next to the USB port blinks as if it's playing, and stops blinking when you hit pause, but no sound ever happens. Not good. I don't need that feature at all, but I suggest this is probably not going to do what you need. It's a decent enough amp in all other ways - I use it to play my iPod (analog out) in my work shop and it's fine for that. But I'd avoid this amp for anything fancy like you're asking. « Show Less
2099331
I honestly dont know... i use usb drive and Bluetooth and all but only on music. a really great radio though i definitely recommend it.
1226800
Yes you can. All mp3 playes when connected to a computer act just as a USB flash memory.
594860
Yes you can. I have this model and I use a 64gb thumb drive for all my music. Works like a charm. Also can plug in an iPhone/iPod via USB for same results.
1749457
yes it does play a usb flash drive, it starts at the beginning of the song that you left it on...