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trose49 · 06-03-2007, 10:39 PM

Im in!!! Wenge Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blink:

mcmyers · 06-05-2007, 03:52 AM

This question is for both Vinnie and Ken. I'm wondering if it would be possible to create a 5g imod with the line out wired to the headphone jack, like it is in the 4g, and put the caps in a mini to mini cable. This might appeal to those people who prefer to listen with amps, and have no need for a headphone out, but who also don't want to bother with the somewhat more cumbersome lineout dock.

This is more out of curiosity than anything. I'm quite happy with my 4g iMod, and wouldn't be able to afford a 5g for a long time anyway.

KB · 06-05-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmyers

This question is for both Vinnie and Ken. I'm wondering if it would be possible to create a 5g imod with the line out wired to the headphone jack, like it is in the 4g, and put the caps in a mini to mini cable. This might appeal to those people who prefer to listen with amps, and have no need for a headphone out, but who also don't want to bother with the somewhat more cumbersome lineout dock.

This is more out of curiosity than anything. I'm quite happy with my 4g iMod, and wouldn't be able to afford a 5g for a long time anyway.

Hey Mcmyers,

I can not answer for Vinnies end of this question. If I had to do the cap work in a mini plug you would be looking at having to use a large Canare f12 mini plug and even then I doubt that I could make the BG caps fit. I guess it might be possible to install them in line somewhere but it would be difficult at best.

Thanks

Ken

Vinnie R. · 06-05-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmyers

This question is for both Vinnie and Ken. I'm wondering if it would be possible to create a 5g imod with the line out wired to the headphone jack, like it is in the 4g, and put the caps in a mini to mini cable. This might appeal to those people who prefer to listen with amps, and have no need for a headphone out, but who also don't want to bother with the somewhat more cumbersome lineout dock.

This is more out of curiosity than anything. I'm quite happy with my 4g iMod, and wouldn't be able to afford a 5g for a long time anyway.

Hi Mcmyers,

It is possible, but even more of a pain in the butt to do! :blink:
I do not plan to ever offer this option.

I prefer the line out dock because the connection is more secure (Ken's LOD "snaps" securely into place...no more auto-pause problems from loose mini cables).

Also, wiring to the dock results in a shorter, cleaner connection for the 5G/5.5G iPods because the DAC chip is close by and on the same side of the board. This is NOT the case if I were to wire to the headphone jack.

Best regards,

Vinnie

mcmyers · 06-05-2007, 07:25 PM

Oh well. Thanks for the answers. I guess I'll have to take comfort in how awesome my 4g iMod+ALO horseshoe set up is for the indefinite future.

Miles Davis's Bitches Brew sounds amazing as I write.

ChickenGod · 06-06-2007, 05:44 AM

Geez Ken, you're just about selling everything now a days aren't you?

That's a good thing of course!

KB · 06-06-2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChickenGod

Geez Ken, you're just about selling everything now a days aren't you?

That's a good thing of course!

I am trying to diversify a little, and well I am having so much fun with everything. The Imod stuff is by far the most fun though. Headphone Mods are very time consuming.

kb

ZARIM · 06-07-2007, 01:40 AM

I think today Ken shipped my Gold x Silver Silk dock cable(Limited Edition) and i already send my new buy 5.5G 80GB ipod to Vinnie for iMod. I recently got my SuperMicro IV and hope i will enjoy videos and all my music. It's(5.5G)looks better than 4G ipods

and BTW these guys(Vinnie and Ken) are great......

trose49 · 06-07-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZARIM

I think today Ken shipped my Gold x Silver Silk dock cable(Limited Edition) and i already send my new buy 5.5G 80GB ipod to Vinnie for iMod. I recently got my SuperMicro IV and hope i will enjoy videos and all my music. It's(5.5G)looks better than 4G ipods

and BTW these guys(Vinnie and Ken) are great......

Post some thoughts when you get your gear. I would love to listen to that Gold X limited cable some day!!

ZARIM · 06-11-2007, 04:37 PM

Hi Ken, Gold x Silver silk dock cable looks great and it's small but iam waiting for your full impression after it's burn in and hope it will helps many to buy this great cable.

Hey Trose49, sure i will put my impression here. BTW are you enjoying your iMod and is it fully burn in yet(200h), love to hear more from you about new iMod.