I did some experimentation with my new 105 a couple of weekends ago. I generally use a Mac Mini USB into the MWI-200 DAC but when I got the 105, I was interested to compare the two DAC's. Tried the usb thumb drives (front and rear), Mac Mini into Oppo DAC "B slot", and an external spinning drive through the USB "A slots" (the horizontally flat kind). The one requirement for the thumb drive or external drives running direct into the A slots is that it requires specifically formatted drive (FAT or NTFS: Windows based). Apple formatted drives won't be seen by the Oppo. It also pics up album art for FLAC via gracenote but not AIFF (annoying).
Which Sounded best? I like the Modwright DAC KWI-200/Mac Mini best, Mac Mini USB into Oppo USB "B Slot" (square type), and finally external drive direct (no Mac Mini) into USB "A slots". The down-side to using the "A slots" is the file browser of the Oppo. It can be managed with the Oppo remote but it doesn't have a GUI as good Audirivana, iTunes, etc.
It is such a versatile player. This was not a Modwright Oppo 105. That upgrade is next!
I am not very versed in Computer and USB usage so my question is in regard to the possibilities with the 105's USB input.
Can an external drive like a MyBook be used with this input?
I was going to try but i cannot find a cable with the B style and what i believe is the mini B that goes into the MyBook.
My computer is a good 20 feet from the Oppo so i was looking for options from running a 20+ foot long USB cable from the PC to the Oppo.
Thanks for any help in advance.