Another USB hub question

[WeeBee]

I tried the search but couldn't find an answer: I'm using the USB port with an attached SSD drive, so can't obviously use the USB out to an external DAC (in my case, a Fiio K11 R2R which allows switching from OS to NOS mode only in USB connection) - would that be possible with a USB hub? Please excuse if this has already been discussed before.

 

[EddNog]

I tried the search but couldn't find an answer: I'm using the USB port with an attached SSD drive, so can't obviously use the USB out to an external DAC (in my case, a Fiio K11 R2R which allows switching from OS to NOS mode only in USB connection) - would that be possible with a USB hub? Please excuse if this has already been discussed before.

Yes, it works. Many people do this.

-Ed

 

[hgo58]

I tried the search but couldn't find an answer: I'm using the USB port with an attached SSD drive, so can't obviously use the USB out to an external DAC (in my case, a Fiio K11 R2R which allows switching from OS to NOS mode only in USB connection) - would that be possible with a USB hub? Please excuse if this has already been discussed before.

Yes. There are several threads pointing that out.

Example in thread 'Nice little USB Hub ' https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/nice-little-usb-hub.8100/

 

[WeeBee]

Thank you both. As I wrote, my search didn't come up with anything related to my question. Sorry but tx again!

 

[WeeBee]

This one doesn't work - the Ultra doesn't recognize it ... I tried every input on the hub.

 

[hgo58]

This one doesn't work - the Ultra doesn't recognize it ... I tried every input on the hub.

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A USB hub is not recognized, only the USB devices attached. What have you tried to attach and did it get enough power?

A powered hub may some time be needed.

 

[WeeBee]

This one is un-powered and I usually use it on my Macbook (no extra power connection needed). I connected this to the Ultra and then connected the USB stick (actually a small SSD which stores my music files and is usually connected directly to the Ultra), trying all three ports on the hub: not recognized in the WiiM app.

 

[hgo58]

This one is un-powered and I usually use it on my Macbook (no extra power connection needed). I connected this to the Ultra and then connected the USB stick (actually a small SSD which stores my music files and is usually connected directly to the Ultra), trying all three ports on the hub: not recognized in the WiiM app.

And the SSD work ok when plugged in directly without the hub?

A usb hub is usually a passive component, so it should not matter what one you use.

 

[WeeBee]

Yes the SSD is "always on" and works flawless. After removing the hub I re-connected the SSD and it was recognized immediately.

 

[Grinnell]

I use a powered hub. no problem. have a 2tb hhd and go usb out of wimm to hub to Schitt Eitr to MHDT DAC no issues except i have to do rescan the music every now and then

 

[EddNog]

This one doesn't work - the Ultra doesn't recognize it ... I tried every input on the hub.

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I'm using this one and it's working fine right now, playing music off of a USB flash drive to the attached DAC via USB:

https://a.co/d/017R5zSD

-Ed