Can someone explain how to use an amp with an iPod ?
Apr 15, 2007 at 10:27 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 11
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I want to have more info on the use of an amp with an Ipod 5.5

I just got my Shure E500 and their is some hiss and I read that the use of an amp will get rid of the hiss.

I think the best way to connect the iPod to an amp is by using the output plug and not the jack output right ? Then you plug the headphones on the amp.

When you listen to music do we need to control the volume with the amp knob or we can use the iPod scrolling wheel ?

How much I need to spend on a small and portable amp to use with my iPod 5.5 80gig and my Shure E500 ?

What brand of cable ?
What brand of amp ?

I live in Montreal quebec so is their any reseller here in Canada for amps ?

Thank you
 
Apr 15, 2007 at 10:55 AM Post #2 of 11
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I think the best way to connect the iPod to an amp is by using the output plug and not the jack output right ? Then you plug the headphones on the amp.


Correct. Using line out from he dock connector at the bottom of the iPod, into the amplifier. Then plug the headphones into the amplifier.
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When you listen to music do we need to control the volume with the amp knob or we can use the iPod scrolling wheel ?


You control the volume from the amplifier.
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How much I need to spend on a small and portable amp to use with my iPod 5.5 80gig and my Shure E500 ?


Anything between $40 and $400. You wallet decide...
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What brand of cable ?


There are several to choose from. www.qables.com , www.aloaudio.com or built by someone in this forum.
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What brand of amp ?


If your wallet allow it, you should check out Ray Samuels Audio Tomahawk or Hornet: http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/index2.html
 
Apr 15, 2007 at 11:44 AM Post #3 of 11
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Correct. Using line out from he dock connector at the bottom of the iPod, into the amplifier. Then plug the headphones into the amplifier.
You control the volume from the amplifier.
Anything between $40 and $400. You wallet decide...
There are several to choose from. www.qables.com , www.aloaudio.com or built by someone in this forum.
If your wallet allow it, you should check out Ray Samuels Audio Tomahawk or Hornet: http://www.raysamuelsaudio.com/index2.html


I was checking the Tomahawk.

But where do we get the cable that connect on the iPod line out to the amp ?
 
Apr 15, 2007 at 12:00 PM Post #4 of 11
Well, I already linked you to two cable vendors. In the text you quoted!
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Apr 15, 2007 at 12:06 PM Post #5 of 11
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Well, I already linked you to two cable vendors. In the text you quoted!
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Yes sorry, I saw it after my post...


The Qcable is more affordable and nicer than the other company.

Thank you
 
Apr 15, 2007 at 12:28 PM Post #6 of 11
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I was checking the Tomahawk.

But where do we get the cable that connect on the iPod line out to the amp ?


Welcome to Head-Fi! Sorry about your wallet...

Although I suppose that it's too late now seeing that you have a E500 and you're also looking at a Tomahawk!

Ray Samuels amplifiers are highly regarded around here, and (from what I've read) the Tomahawk is no exception to that, and sounds much bigger than you might assume from it's size. Also the Shure e500 happens to mate very well with Ray Samuels amps, or atleast their house sound.

As for a amplifier from Canada, their's the Go Vibe, which is pretty good.

Also, I see you're a fellow Montrealer!

EDIT: Oooh! My 666 post!
 
Apr 15, 2007 at 3:08 PM Post #8 of 11
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I was checking the Tomahawk.

But where do we get the cable that connect on the iPod line out to the amp ?


You can email Turbo here on the forums, he is based in FL in the states and builds excellent cables for about 50.00 US. He has a site also with pics,

Here is the interconnect he built for my IPOD and Hornet

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...=1#post2788497
 
Apr 16, 2007 at 4:12 AM Post #9 of 11
Thank you all for the nice feedback !

Wow Go-Vibe amp are not too expensive compared to RSA Tomahawk !

For the wire I think I can made it myself. I just need to find the iPod line out connector and also the pin out for the wire.

All the rest: wire, plug and the shrink tube I already have that.

Anyone now the name of the plug that hookup to the iPod dock connector ?

Thanks
 
Apr 16, 2007 at 7:49 AM Post #11 of 11
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For the wire I think I can made it myself. I just need to find the iPod line out connector and also the pin out for the wire.


http://www.qables.com has a Do-it-yourself (DIY) section, you can get the connectors there.

http://pinouts.ru/Devices/ipod_pinout.shtml has pinouts for IPOD connector.
 
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