Can i use an external cd drive to plug into a subwoofer usb?

[federicojavierjr]

I have a subwoofer speaker with radio and usb, I always used this usb playing my music, the cd palyer of my old component is not working properly so i would like to know if the usb drive has enough power to run external cd player

 

[Lutfij]

Mind sharing the make and model of your entertainment system? Often times, it's mention in the manual that you can't get power through the USB port, only data transmission. On a similar note, a USB pen drive does not need much power compared to an External Optical Drive.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

I very much doubt you'll get enough power through any USB port to power an external CD player.

 

[jsmithepa]

I wager that USB port is only for a solid state dongle, not any mechanical drive. If box has AUX_IN can always connect them the old skool way.

 

[Alabalcho]

Even if the box will power the CD drive, you don't have controls or firmware to select tracks, start/stop etc. Rip your CDs, place them on a flash drive, and enjoy.