ipod + cables?

[mikemikemike]

So, I don't really know anything about this stuff, so I was wondering...

(a) why does everyone connect their ipods to their amps via the ipod dock instead of the 1/8" slot,

(b) why do people use custom cables for this, and

(c) is there like an info. page where I can learn about all of this kinda stuffff????

Thxthx!

[Lil' Knight]

(a) ipod dock has lineout. It means that it will bypass the internal amplifier and send clean signal directly to the headphone amp. Using 1/8" will double amplify the signal, which will degrade the SQ.
(b) no need to use custom cable.
(c) Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - Search Forums

[Calexico]

The lineout (iPod dock) has a true-er output than the headphone out, which works better with amps.

Some people think that using custom cables makes them sound better and look cooler.

I don't know =\

[mikemikemike]

Originally Posted by Lil' Knight

(a) ipod dock has lineout. It means that it will bypass the internal amplifier and send clean signal directly to the headphone amp. Using 1/8" will double amplify the signal, which will degrade the SQ.
(b) no need to use custom cable.
(c) Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - Search Forums

(a) K dope, thx. What different kinds are there and do you recommend any one in particular?
(b) Why do people use custom cables, and do some keep the SQ better than others?
(c) Hehe, aighhhttttt.

[Lil' Knight]

(a) there are 3 kinds (actually, only 2) of LODs. The "normal" one is used for all iPod (except the iTouch and iPhone). iTouch and iPhone need some different modification to work. The LOD for them work fine with all iPods but not vice versa. Last one is iMod dock which is used only with iMod/diyMod. Again, can be used with all iPods (consequently, will get some bass roll-off) but not vice versa.
(b) As said above, cooler lol. It also depends on your belief of cable effects. And, most importantly, custom means your own taste (length, kind of wires, connectors).
(c)

[mikemikemike]

Originally Posted by Lil' Knight

(a) there are 3 kinds (actually, only 2) of LODs. The "normal" one is used for all iPod (except the iTouch and iPhone). iTouch and iPhone need some different modification to work. The LOD for them work fine with all iPods but not vice versa. Last one is iMod dock which is used only with iMod/diyMod. Again, can be used with all iPods (consequently, will get some bass roll-off) but not vice versa.
(b) As said above, cooler lol. It also depends on your belief of cable effects. And, most importantly, custom means your own taste (length, kind of wires, connectors).
(c)

(a) What is imod, and how much is a good price to spend on one of those imod docks (or LODs)?

[mikemikemike]

Originally Posted by Calexico

The lineout (iPod dock) has a true-er output than the headphone out, which works better with amps.

Some people think that using custom cables makes them sound better and look cooler.

I don't know =\

Ah, thanks.

And according to this: Red Wine Audio iMod the imod doesn't work on 6th gen classics, so where can I get an LOD that works on those?

THX

[Lil' Knight]

Originally Posted by mikemikemike

Ah, thanks.

And according to this: Red Wine Audio iMod the imod doesn't work on 6th gen classics, so where can I get an LOD that works on those?

THX

Every LOD will work fine with the 6th gen Classic.
If you want to buy the iMod, keep in mind that it will cost you a 5/5.5th gen ipod + 250$ modding fee + 99$ cable.

[mikemikemike]

Originally Posted by Lil' Knight

Every LOD will work fine with the 6th gen Classic.
If you want to buy the iMod, keep in mind that it will cost you a 5/5.5th gen ipod + 250$ modding fee + 99$ cable.

Is there a less expensive LOD?

[Lil' Knight]

Of course.

[mikemikemike]

Originally Posted by Lil' Knight

Of course.

And that would be....?

If I have a 6th gen ipod all I need is that cable right? Any other modification is unnecessary, right?

[mikemikemike]

Ah, I found this:
APureSound - Where The Music Is Always Pure - APS Audio LLC.
Is this an average price? And, like, any I find on google will be of roughly similar quality, right?

[Lil' Knight]

Originally Posted by mikemikemike

And that would be....?

If I have a 6th gen ipod all I need is that cable right? Any other modification is unnecessary, right?

Tons of them out there.

No need to modify anything.

[my.self]

u can also find some fellow head-fier on this forum who specialize in DIY LOD's for you. it might be cheaper and u can tell them what length and etc u want.

DIY - Do It Yourself (i think). these are handmade by people on these forums and they have experience in this making it urself field too. i personally dont but i know some ppl on this site are famous for making LOD's.

[Calexico]

SIMPLE LODs would be these two.

SiK, Inc. :: products (din/ram din)
SendStation - Products - PocketDock Line Out USB

I think this might be more what you're looking for rather than DIY cables or mods