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post #106 of 327
8/27/07 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by KB View Post
Gents,
I have made a decision not to have the option for charging. Before anyone gets blue about this here are my reasons.

One - Charging is going to increase the over all dimensions of the enclosure and I wanted to give this the smallest foot print possible, Two – adding a charging circuit would add about $100 to the cost of the device because I would need to make a cable that connects to the iPod, and a bunch of wiring to the device with sockets and add a PS Three – I do not like the possibility to introduce line noise. In addition, Four (and most importantly) – I wanted this to be a portable device away from any wall sockets. Therefore, the configuration is simple; a Mini input on one side and a mini out AND RCA outs on the other side. I am going to make a deticated cable that will come included with the purchase to the device, however if you have a standard Ipod Dock cable that will also work. If you want to use it with your home AMP, just use some RCA cables.

Ken
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
Why can we not add this charging function into it for "a small fee" like $85? This way, the enclosure with the caps itself does not have to charge for us and will remain just as portable.

This would mean using a power supply if you were wondering.
QFT.
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post #107 of 327
8/27/07 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by unclejr View Post
I am glad that there is no charging circuit, personally. Overcomplicates things, is more expensive, and has the possibility of introducing much unwanted noise. The absence of it surely harkens back to RWA's philosophy.
I could not agree with you more. Battery power is awesome

kb
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post #108 of 327
8/27/07 at 4:20pm
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Originally Posted by immtbiker View Post
QFT.
That applies to the device. I am talking about the included line out dock. Once again, NOT the actual Vcap dock that Ken's quote is referring too. I am not going to say it again.
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post #109 of 327
8/27/07 at 4:22pm
Ken - could you give me an idea of the size of the V-cap dock - will it be the size of the Tomahawk, the Hornet or the SR-71?
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post #110 of 327
8/27/07 at 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
I am not going to say it again.

What am I...10 years old? Whaddya mean your not going to say it again.? That was nasty.

When you say, and I quote: "Why can we not add this charging function into it for "a small fee" like $85?" where else would it go if not in the V-Cap assembly this is what I responded to. Sorry if I'm not Kreskin and didn't fully understand.
Patience goes a long way and doesn't cost anything, especially for people who are trying to help you out.
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post #111 of 327
8/27/07 at 5:25pm
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Originally Posted by frozenice View Post
Ken - could you give me an idea of the size of the V-cap dock - will it be the size of the Tomahawk, the Hornet or the SR-71?
No not quite. Keep in mind that the caps alone are 1"W x 1.7"L. The enclosure is 1.18Hx2.5Wx3.15L", its a very tight fit.

I will have pictures in a day or 2.

Ken
Audio Line Out ALO Forum ---> http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/70 www.ALOaudio.com Physical Location -32 Ohm Audio http://www.32ohmaudio.com
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post #112 of 327
8/27/07 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
This would mean using a power supply if you were wondering.
Check out the service ken offers for the iMod docking cables. It is not a charging circuit, it is the ability to plug in a linear power supply through the dock connector. This deals solely with the connector and not the actual Vcap enclosure. Sorry for the rude reply, I get easily offended by the "F" word in "QFT".

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3. Charging Enabled Imod Dock Cables: Projected: End of June
This will be a typical Imod Dock cable but you will have a DC female jack that dongles out of the connector along with the audio cable. Here you can plug in the PS that will come with the cable so you can play all day and night long. I looked for a quality linear PS for this package which is included with the cable.
UPDATE Done, these are made to order and come with a linear Power Supply. I can add this feature for almost any cable we make, add $85.
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post #113 of 327
8/27/07 at 7:55pm
I have found that with a good linear power supply for the V-dock! you can not hear any noise that I can detect while charging which is good for those times your ipod is drained LOL!!!
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post #114 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:05pm
For?
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post #115 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:19pm
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Originally Posted by stevenkelby View Post
For?
Sorry!

For the V-dock

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post #116 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
Sorry for the rude reply, I get easily offended by the "F" word in "QFT".

I always thought the acronym "QFT" is "Quoted For Truth" which is what I did when I quoted both of you showing that Ken previously stated that he was going to make only 1 kind of configuration, which did not inclused a p/s charging circuit.

What else could the "F" stand for that would seem abrasive to the reader?

If it's bad, then I won't use it anymore. I'm only here to help.
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post #117 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:35pm
I always thought it was "Quite ********* True".
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post #118 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:37pm
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Originally Posted by Skylab View Post
I always thought it was "Quite ********* True".
I though Quite ********* talking ?
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post #119 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:42pm
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Originally Posted by manaox2 View Post
I get easily offended by the "F" word in "QFT".

For?


The charging dongle adds no noise at all when charging. Even when my RPX-33 on high gain is at max volume, plugging and unplugging the charging dongle gives no noise at all. This is at a volume where there is a quiet but audible ticking from the imod and any actual music would be literally deafening and pop the drivers out of the phones.
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post #120 of 327
8/27/07 at 8:44pm
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Originally Posted by stevenkelby View Post
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The charging dongle adds no noise at all when charging. Even when my RPX-33 on high gain is at max volume, plugging and unplugging the charging dongle gives no noise at all. This is at a volume where there is a quiet but audible ticking from the imod and any actual music would be literally deafening and pop the drivers out of the phones.
For?
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