On 22/11/2020 11:44, Adrian wrote:
> I'm looking for a simple USB speaker for a Pi 3.  I'm not after HiFi
> quality, just something that will play a simple MP3 file when required.
>

In the spirit of 'if I wanted to get to there, I wouldn't start from
here' frankly the inbuilt sound on a Pi is awful

I had great success with a hifiberry audio DAC hat and there are some
that even have small power amplifiers

https://thepihut.com/collections/hifiberry/products/hifiberry-pi-zero-miniamp

Just add passive loudspeakers..

Or use e.g.
https://thepihut.com/collections/hifiberry/products/hifiberry-dac-zero
(which is what I have) to a normal set of PC speakers using a phono plug
to 3.5mm jack adapter.

r
>
> Any suggestions ?
>
> Adrian


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