I use a (cheap) female + mini to mini when i use my Ipod Nano g2 8gb in the car. When I head-fi the same Ipod through my ALO Cryo LOD I get a more expansive, transparent, full range presentation. I have tested the female/mini to mini in place of the ALO in my head-fi combo and the difference is noticeable. Of course the cable in the ALO Cryo 'should' achieve this, the signal path is more direct and it seems many of the cheaper females/LOD carry all of the original pins but i do not know whether this may be significant consideration or not?
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Last edited by mercbuggy; 06-08-2008 at 11:32 PM..
Reason: Clarification
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