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post #1 of 8

5/19/11 at 10:37am

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Does this device use the line out of the iPod, or does it use a direct digital signal?

In other words, are the Burr-Brown op amps in the signal chain when using the iPod in the dock?

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5/20/11 at 9:53am

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The dock only utilizes the line-out function of the ipod. Unfortunately, for now Fiio does not have the license from Apple necessary to create such a product, at least not yet.

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5/20/11 at 10:23am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital-Pride

The dock only utilizes the line-out function of the ipod. Unfortunately, for now Fiio does not have the license from Apple necessary to create such a product, at least not yet.

Thanks!

I had read that there were only a few such licenses handed out so far. Which devices do hold it, do you know?

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5/20/11 at 12:28pm

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There are few devices(that I know of) that have this function, two of which are portable:Cypher Labs' AlgoRythm Solo, Fostex HP-P1. The other is a series of non-portable products by PeachTree Audio. Here are links to a few articles that go a bit more in-depth on each device.-http://www.headfonia.com/revolutionary-the-cypher-labs-algorhythm-solo-clas/

http://www.headfonia.com/the-fostex-hp-p1/

http://www.avguide.com/review/peachtree-audio-idecco-integrated-ampusb-dacipod-dock-playback-27

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5/20/11 at 12:46pm

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