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What's different sound between Imod and ipod ?

post #1 of 30
1/24/08 at 1:05pm
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My set up is

5.5 imod > Imod jumbo cryo dock > Iqube amp > Er-4s

I burn in the imod jumbo cryo dock about 180 hours.

I can't feel any different between imod line out and headphone out .

Why?

Perhaps
Is this cable not imod Jumbo cryo dock cable to Jumbo cryo dock cable ?

I am in utter confusion .
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post #2 of 30
1/24/08 at 2:00pm
A couple of things I might note. The iMod is typically associated with better imaging in the sound stage, much better detailed bass then the headphone out (for certain), and some extra clarity in seperation.

Make sure:
Blackgate capacitors in the dock are burned in (150 hours)
iQube is burned in (? hours)
Good source files (128kbps mp3 is likely not going to cut it, try 256 or higher at least)

Also, some things like the better bass might be harder to notice with the treble focused Etymotic ER series and you have a more compressed soundstage using IEM. You should still notice better clarity and some more specific imaging using them I would think. Give it some time and take some notes if you have to. I would be interested in knowing if you don't actually notice an improvement.

What type of music are you listening to? If I missed anything in the picture, its because I can't see it at work where the host site is being blocked.

P.S. I remember your first post in the Post your Transportable/Portable rig thread in the ALO forum. All it said was "imod", quote. I remember this because it was so odd.
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post #3 of 30
1/24/08 at 2:15pm
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Thanks !manaox2
I use WAV file.
I didn't turn on my amp When I burn in Imod dock cable.
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post #4 of 30
1/24/08 at 2:42pm
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I almost listen female vocal
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post #5 of 30
1/24/08 at 4:19pm
Its probably a good idea to have your amp on and headphones plugged in when burning in, your setup should be quite good for the vocals.
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post #6 of 30
1/25/08 at 2:05am
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Originally Posted by JUN HO YEON View Post


My set up is

5.5 imod > Imod jumbo cryo dock > Iqube amp > Er-4s

I burn in the imod jumbo cryo dock about 180 hours.

I can't feel any different between imod line out and headphone out .

Why?

Perhaps
Is this cable not imod Jumbo cryo dock cable to Jumbo cryo dock cable ?

I am in utter confusion .
If your not using Lossless or better your not going to be wowed.

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 #7 of 30
1/25/08 at 8:08am
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Originally Posted by KB View Post
If your not using Lossless or better your not going to be wowed.

Ken
See if you can convert some of your CDs to ALAC. Apple Lossless - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

However, WAV is lossless as well, you should be fine

(Hey Ken, Whats better then lossless? I'm intrigued! )
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post #8 of 30
1/25/08 at 10:36am
Better than lossless? It's when you cram the actual band into that little bitty box and have them just play. *shrugs* Sounded good at the time.
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post #9 of 30
1/26/08 at 8:25am
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I think that I have to burn in more .
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post #10 of 30
1/26/08 at 2:38pm
Whats the quality of your music ? On an average ?
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post #11 of 30
1/26/08 at 2:46pm
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I always use wav file.
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post #12 of 30
1/30/08 at 12:07am
jun ho yeon,
i sent you a private message.
check it out and call me.

t
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post #13 of 30
1/30/08 at 1:13am
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Originally Posted by JUN HO YEON View Post


My set up is

5.5 imod > Imod jumbo cryo dock > Iqube amp > Er-4s

I burn in the imod jumbo cryo dock about 180 hours.

I can't feel any different between imod line out and headphone out .

Why?

Perhaps
Is this cable not imod Jumbo cryo dock cable to Jumbo cryo dock cable ?

I am in utter confusion .
are you not happy with this set up? pls share your expereience as I am planning to purchase this set up
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post #14 of 30
1/30/08 at 7:50am
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Originally Posted by sanjay_sahani View Post
are you not happy with this set up? pls share your expereience as I am planning to purchase this set up
I think it looks very very good, and I would expect it to sound good as well.
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post #15 of 30
1/30/08 at 3:00pm
you have not bought it? are you not using it?
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