I'm new here and I was wondering what it would be the best solution for an office set-up: an iMod + DAC + speakers or an iPod + Wadia iTransport + DAC + speakers??
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iMod or iTransport??
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6/25/08 at 12:38pm
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Why would you be connecting the iMod to a DAC?
As far as i know, the iMod stil uses the internal iPod DAC but bypasses the internal amp. All you would need with an iMod would be a LOD with capacitors in it and an amp.
As far as i know, the iMod stil uses the internal iPod DAC but bypasses the internal amp. All you would need with an iMod would be a LOD with capacitors in it and an amp.
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6/25/08 at 7:21pm
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In terms of cost, the iMod + LOD + speakers might be a cheaper way to go.
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6/25/08 at 7:35pm
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imod = $250, imod LOD = $99 (and up), total= $350
Wadia iTransport = $379 and you can upgrade to an external dac later
edit: removed error about DAC
Wadia iTransport = $379 and you can upgrade to an external dac later
edit: removed error about DAC
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6/25/08 at 8:14pm
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Huh? I thought the iTransport has no DAC... the RCA jacks on the back basically use the iPod DAC and if you use the coaxial, it'll bypass the iPod DAC. Also, $250 is to do the mod, it doesn't include the price of the original iPod.
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6/25/08 at 8:24pm
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Huh? I thought the iTransport has no DAC... the RCA jacks on the back basically use the iPod DAC and if you use the coaxial, it'll bypass the iPod DAC. Also, $250 is to do the mod, it doesn't include the price of the original iPod.
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Personally, after having an iMod, I would say go with the iTransport. It's more flexible in terms of future iPods (hopefully), and the iPod itself will be "normal," so it can still be compatible with any and all iPod accessories, and you don;t have to be tied to special Blackgate LODs and cables.
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6/25/08 at 8:28pm
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I also like the flexibility the iTransport can give you with connecting different DACs. If I'm not mistaken, the iMod also has to be amped (can't use the headphone jack) which can limit portability if that's at all an issue.
Edit: From Red Wine Audio: "the 5G/5.5G iMod does NOT in any way alter the stock headphone output… it is not modified or disabled." But if you go with the 4G one, it is disabled.
Edit: From Red Wine Audio: "the 5G/5.5G iMod does NOT in any way alter the stock headphone output… it is not modified or disabled." But if you go with the 4G one, it is disabled.
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6/25/08 at 8:33pm
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the Wadia does not have a built in DAC.
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6/25/08 at 8:47pm
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Sorry my bad! I misread the website. 

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6/26/08 at 12:13am
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Back to the OP, I think what it really comes down to (assuming price is not an issue) is if you like the DAC that's sitting in the iMod, or the iPod for that matter, and whether you want that doing the conversion or something else.
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6/26/08 at 7:30am
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Personally, after having an iMod, I would say go with the iTransport. It's more flexible in terms of future iPods (hopefully), and the iPod itself will be "normal," so it can still be compatible with any and all iPod accessories, and you don;t have to be tied to special Blackgate LODs and cables.
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Also means you have the opportunity to add an external DAC later... for me, it is a clear choice.
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6/27/08 at 7:40pm
You have to make a choice bw mobility or home use.
It's the only question.
For home setup: Itransport+Dac ( great with the classic ipod )
For mobility Imod is the best choice and you can ad an alo imod dock for home (but it's quite expensive).
It's the only question.
For home setup: Itransport+Dac ( great with the classic ipod )
For mobility Imod is the best choice and you can ad an alo imod dock for home (but it's quite expensive).
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6/27/08 at 8:12pm
I am getting good results with apple airport express into the dac in my integrated stereo. Remote control can be with any pda with cheap to free software.
This bypasses the ipod but uses my pc/ itunes. Since both the wadia and the airport express really need external dacs, I dont see what the wadia provides that the airport express/ pc route do not provide for less.
This bypasses the ipod but uses my pc/ itunes. Since both the wadia and the airport express really need external dacs, I dont see what the wadia provides that the airport express/ pc route do not provide for less.
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