5-minute MusicPal mod

DocLorren · 4th October 2008, 04:34 PM

Guys,

This message is to let you know that the Freecom MusicPal internet radio and music streamer has all necessary equipment on-board for USB connectivity. It just lacks the USB-connector.
Special thanks to Donar:
http://www.donar.com/musicpal/
After opening the MusicPal and soldering in the USB-connector (you guessed it right: takes 5 minutes and cost less than $2) it immediately recognized the USB memory stick (1Gb) that I inserted. Instantly recognized the mp3 files on it and played flawlessly. Plug&play and hotswappable. Furthermore, it recognized my complete 200Gb external hdd and was lightning quick navigating through thousands of music files. Other (non-memory) equipment was not recognized; I tried a USB WLAN stick, for example, without success.
I suggest taking out that awful little speaker, put a USB-powered 2.5" hdd in that compartment (it would even fit an additional bare sonic T-amp I think) and enjoy this great little machine.

DocLorren · 5th October 2008, 07:20 PM

Has anyone on the forum by any chance found a service manual for the MusicPal? I have the feeling many more functions/options are available on the PCB (IR remote, digital out etc) but this is difficult finding out without a SM.
Much appreciated!

jean-paul · 23rd November 2009, 10:32 PM

Hi, did you find a service manual ? And how does this device sound via the RCA connectors ?

DocLorren · 23rd December 2009, 10:53 PM

Hi Jean-Paul,

Sound through the RCAs is more than acceptable. So far did not use this system in the main rig but more as an 'on the side' internet radio. But really no complaints so far.

23rd November 2009, 10:32 PM	#3
jean-paul diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Netherlands	Hi, did you find a service manual ? And how does this device sound via the RCA connectors ? __________________ It's only audio

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5th October 2008, 07:20 PM	#2
DocLorren diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Utrecht	Has anyone on the forum by any chance found a service manual for the MusicPal? I have the feeling many more functions/options are available on the PCB (IR remote, digital out etc) but this is difficult finding out without a SM. Much appreciated!

23rd December 2009, 10:53 PM	#4
DocLorren diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Utrecht	Hi Jean-Paul, Sound through the RCAs is more than acceptable. So far did not use this system in the main rig but more as an 'on the side' internet radio. But really no complaints so far.

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