Absolutely, use an LOD. With it you bypass the limited (but still fine) amp of the iPod. Thus allowing the cleanest sound to be channelled to your amp. (also this drains a portion less battery power from the iPod). The effect of the LOD will be more pronounced with each new level of amplifier that you use. e.g. with your home set-up if you are using either a dedicated headphone amp, or an integrated amp for your headphones.
This has been my experience both with my mobile set-up, and especially with my home set-up.
I also am looking to get the sendstation , as soon as I find it somewhere that is not going to charge me $16.50 for shipping it simply to Canada.
Agree with what you said, clearly define the meaning of using a LOD with Amp.
Thanks for the input.
Anyone else feel the same way who has used both (esp. with an iPod)?
Never had a chance to try out the Sendstation, but do have experience with connect my amp via the LOD and 3.5mm earphone jack. Different is there, using the LOD, there is a different in term of sound quality, not much of cracking/distortion. But using the same setup by out via a 3.5mm, you will be double amp-ing, thus distortion is greatly audible.
using the 3.5mm will not help to improve the sound quality, but only making it louder.
