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Old 09-08-2007, 02:02 AM   #57 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by htbyron View Post
Many thanks, Vinnie! Based on your analysis and report I bought the Classic 80GB on my way home today. I just finished syncing it and will listen tonight through the HO. I will also look for a decent (but not extravagant) LO dock to listen with an amp and decide whether there is significant improvement there. I had not planned (initially anyway) to go for the additional imod, and your forthright report convinced me that this new model is a substantial improvement as stock from the 5.5G I was also considering. You are da man!
Im more confused then ever now!

Because the Apple routing is shorter and does not seem worth modding to try to improve upon doesnt mean is sounds better than a stock 5.5G does it?

If the Dac is not as good what difference does the path make?

????

Vinnie Please reply!
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