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Cool pouches... might need one of those when I upgrade to the iqube.
By the way, are the interconnects from Ultimate Link? Looks like the SM-i and SM model. I'm using the older version, Silver Reference-i... excellent cables.
I made the pouch because I wanted to protect my equipment and to make portable truely portable. Yes they are SM-i. I use both my ipod and imod with external caps and they sound awsome. I find that the difference is immediately audible even on the regular ipod. With the imod the external caps floors the LOD with BGs.
Last edited by Victor Chew; 08-26-2008 at 05:42 PM..
Some people have expressed interest of an iqube DAC. Most would like a DAC not to be incorporated in the current iqube amp. This they said is because the DAC will be for desktop use only as it cannot be used when on the move. I guess this sounds pretty resonable since many use amps with the ipod and the DAC section in the ipod, for now, cannot be by passed. Perhaps Hans ought to consider moving into the DAC market but built in a separate enclosure!!!
On a separate note, I am now designing a super classic pouch to carry, the iqube and the ipod together. This pouch will be practical, in that you do not have to remove both the ipod or the iqube when charging is required. I would like to make this pouch available to other users. I will post pictures of it when it is ready. Owners of iqube and ipod users will you be interested?
More from the iQube designers would be fantastic. Amp and dac seperates or one box, either way I'd buy one, but please if a dac can we have optical-in?
Would an adapter with 2.3mm outer and 0.75mm inner work?
Also, i am wondering how that iAUDIO x5 adapter is working out.
I asked the same question of Hans and he gave me these details:
Make of the mini-jack for the charging cord is "Lumberg 1636-01". I measured it as ID 0.7mm, OD 2.35mm.
I found the exact same one at Farnell Electronics (in Australia) and had no problems getting a couple off them..
I soldered one up to a 9V 700MA charger and that does the job quite smartly (put rechargeables in first, eh ). Doing it again I'd just order my iQube with the optional USB charging cable.
The specs Hans gave me for a charger were 5V-20V and at least 400Ma - rigged up centre pin positive. The tolerances are wide and the IQube is well protected (unlike an iRiver I fried recently).
Hope that helps, and saves Hans having to repeat himself..
Kind reagrds
Graeme
..addicted to FLAC>iMod>iQube>Alessandro Pro's, for hours and hours..
Yeah.. It's almost impossible not to get the SM-i after trying. So, if u don't intend to buy the SM-i.... DON'T EVEN TRY!
Victor, any intention to sell your pouch creation? I'm not really impressed with the hippocase.
Initially, I was apprehensive about making them for others as they are very labour intensive and difficult to make; but due to many genuine request, I have now opned my doors to interested parties. They are made of full leather and they can be costly depending also on design request.
Last edited by Victor Chew; 08-27-2008 at 01:51 PM..
Any chance that you may be coming out with a DAC version or separate DAC box soon?
I will soon publish a press release thread in my sponsor forum on new bits and pieces and developments with respect to Qables. It might be in there so keep an eye out I would say .
Rgds Hans
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). Doing it again I'd just order my iQube with the optional USB charging cable.
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