Saintkeat
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hey ken would be nice to get a picture of the revision. this looks really interesting. subscribed!
Well I had to say it, I hope this thing is compatible with the iPad
Will the iPad have a digital sound output, i.e., optical as with the desktop and laptop units?
No, the Ipad doesn't even have a USB out.
It looks like this (proposed?) device is absolutely unnecessary for the iPad, since the iPad Camera Connection Kit will support audio interfaces that are compatible with the USB Audio Class. This makes the iPad itself a transport with a digital out, just add a DAC and you're in business!
If this GR9 ever does come out it would still good for iPod/iPhones though...
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/483404/ipad-to-support-usb-audio-interfaces-via-camera-connection-kit
I showed a very advanced working proto at CanJam'09 at LA last year. I then showed a much better unit (feeding the ALO Rx amp) at RMAF a few months ago. The pressure is on to have something fully functional at CanJam'10 this year, but we'll see how it goes. This is exponentially more difficult, complicated, and expensive than designing an analog-in/analog-out amp.
Well then, all we need is this iPod transport unit that's in the making. However, I do prefer to use it with my iPod unless I wish to play some of my high definition m4a files. iTunes will not transfer those to the iPod, claiming incompatibility.
I recommend you use lossless files over lossy ones such as the mp4 and the iPad has no trouble playing Apple Lossless or iTunes Plus formats.
Vinnie,
can this be used with an imod? Since I have a 240gig super imod, I'm wondering if it will also work with the AlgoRhythm?
Vinnie,
can this be used with an imod? Since I have a 240gig super imod, I'm wondering if it will also work with the AlgoRhythm?
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