[HHRC]

Hi all,
 
I have an iPod Classic 6th Gen, some Audio Technica M50 headphones and a Fiio E7 amp.
 
Would there be any advantage in me upgrading the Fiio to a portable Dac such as the NuForce Icon UDac 2 or would the difference in sound be marginal?
 
appreciate any advice.
Thanks

 

[DanielReeLee]

Don't get a DAC, I heard the default one in the iPod classic is pretty good and DAC might be a waste for this

 

[xiangyu1129]

I really dont think it a great idea
 
if you wanna upgrade, you need more budget

 

[planx]

So you can send digital signal to a DAC through your iPod through..? Are you possibly talking about the Algorythm Solo or the Fostex HP-P1? The Nuforce uDAC2 is a USB DAC, FOR THINGS WITH A USB output, like a Laptop as a perfect example. You cannot attatch a DAC to your iPod from what I'm aware of and what you're doing with your E7 is simply using the amplifier function, NOT the DAC. The DAC only works with a Computer. If you're going to use this new portable DAC for your computer, I can suggest other DACs that will be of better choice than both the E7 and uDAC2. Now if you want a DAC for your iPod, something like the Algorhythm Solo or Fostex HP-P1 are the only things can I can think of that actually uses decryption of the Apple USB, instead of something like a LOD or the standard 3.5mm jack...

 

[PurpleAngel]

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I have an iPod Classic 6th Gen, some Audio Technica M50 headphones and a Fiio E7 amp.
Would there be any advantage in me upgrading the Fiio to a portable Dac such as the NuForce Icon UDac 2 or would the difference in sound be marginal?

I believe the cheapest DAC that connect to the iPod (or iPhone) is the HRT iStreamer ($155) and it's not really a "portable" DAC.
You could carry the HRT iStreamer with you and hook it up while sitting at a desk or table.