In article , bulleid@ku.gro.lioff
says...
>
> 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.


Another "not what you asked for" post, but might a cheap battery powered
bluetooth speaker do the trick? E.g.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01HTH3C8S

Which I've just tried on my RPi4, but I don't see why it wouldn't work
on a RPi3.

John

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