[travelinsong]

at one time -
I hooked mine up thru a nearby laptop computer
then ran an audio wire connection to the amplified stereo receiver
it worked great!!!
music was playing loud out of my home stereo speakers and sounding well enough (compared to computer speakers)..

I was able to view the files through whatever media player I used on the computer and listen to the music through the big home speakers... though if your amplifier does not amplify all components then it may not be so loud... making it sound way in the back.


it surprises me there haven't been more ways to play hard drives on a home stereo...
After years of waiting I finally saw one the other day with a USB port, but again NO SCREEN so it's back to the computer... it also looked cheap..


I was trying to come up with a better way to connect using generic computer supplies avoiding large high priced electronics that had bad reviews....
I opted this route and only had to buy an audio connector which I found on clearance for 3.00 (normally 35.00)...

that's my secret and IT WORKS....