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post #166 of 456
5/16/07 at 10:14am
I just emailed Ken the link to this post, but I'm pretty sure that he reads this anyway. Let's hope that this idea becomes a product.... and maybe I'll get one for free
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post #167 of 456
5/16/07 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by zip22 View Post
that doesn't seem that unreasonable (at least compared to what it was in the past)

$350 for the ipod
$200 for the modding

then the cables aren't too much more than the non-imod models

Its actually

300 for the ipod
250 for the modding

also the base price for the a fully modded factory refurbished 80GB iMod video is $550 + 110 (Imod Cryo cable) + SH 15 = $675, I keep seeing 800 and while if you want the most expensive cable that is $210 your up to $775.

Ken
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post #168 of 456
5/16/07 at 11:37am
That Gold X Silver looks sick!
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post #169 of 456
5/16/07 at 12:10pm
So which is better the 4th gen or 5th gen?
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post #170 of 456
5/16/07 at 12:12pm
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Originally Posted by cpk View Post
So which is better the 4th gen or 5th gen?
That question is all relative my friend. Trust your ears.
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post #171 of 456
5/16/07 at 12:57pm
I have a 4th gen and Original Hornet headed my way. I am sure I will enjoy these. I guess I was second guessing myself about the 5th gen. Anyway my wallet feels a little heavier for the time being.
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post #172 of 456
5/16/07 at 1:55pm
Engadget.com wanted to mention the new iMod but boy did they screw the story up.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/r...r-audiophiles/
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post #173 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:28pm
holy bejeezus,...$800 in total for the ipod, imod, and cable?

I gotta go try and play some lotto scratch-off's
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post #174 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:31pm
I'd say you're much better of with the 4G Imod if price is a major issue, it can be had for $400.
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post #175 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:36pm
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Originally Posted by Killercrush View Post
I'd say you're much better of with the 4G Imod if price is a major issue, it can be had for $400.
I'm debating if I should keep my current 4G, or get the 5G...questions, questions. OR, get the 5G and A/B them.
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post #176 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:39pm
A/B them with proper burn-in.
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post #177 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:44pm
No offense, but this latest iMod is a rip-off in my opinion. I was really looking at picking up the 4th gen because I could see how it was worth it. I mean, he had to manage to fit the BG caps plus wiring and such, but this latest mod is no more than a few wires soldered from the DAC to the line-out connectors. This can easily be done is 30 minutes for the cost of the cables. Especially with so many detailed dis-assembly instructions for the ipods its really simple. I dont mind the price of the "iMod" cables as they arent that much more than the standard cables, but seriously folks, over 200 dollars for a few wires soldered to the line-out dock. Thats ridiculous any way you cut it.
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post #178 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:48pm
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Originally Posted by nickknutson View Post
That question is all relative my friend. Trust your ears.

"The 4th Gen. iPod uses what we have found to be the best sounding DAC of all the iPods...the Wolfson WM8975. We do NOT offer the iMod for the new iPod Video units (5th gen.), or any of the other iPods (Mini, Nano, older units). "

That's what I found on the RedWineAudio site. According to this the 5th gen. iPods must have a less good sounding DAC, right?
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post #179 of 456
5/16/07 at 4:51pm
We don't really know now, somebody will have to A/B the 4th and 5/5.5 Gen Imod with their own ears and with the same ALO cable for both (i.e only difference should be the Black Gates in the cable). My prediction is that the 4th gen is the more ''analog" sounding one.
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post #180 of 456
5/16/07 at 5:00pm
How have I missed this thread? This is GREAT news!
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