Austin 3:16
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Why isn't/can't the headphone output be modded along with the line-out during the iMod changes?
Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I believe it was a business decision between ALO and RWA since you need outboard capacitors in the audio signal path. To streamline it, ALO housed small BlackGates inside the iPod connector. There are conveniences since you can use your iMod like a regular iPod and plug a head/earphone into the headphone out. Of course this doesn't take advantage of the sonic improvements of the iMod. |
Originally Posted by manaox2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think it was mentioned once but just to reiterate; there is no room for the blackgate capacitors inside of the 5.5gen iMod. That is why they are in the cord. Redirecting it to the headphone jack would be harder as well, but probably not impossible. I don't know why you would want to though since you'd have to make your own iMod cable mini to mini cable or strictly use a vCap dock then. |
Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I meant to have an iMod that has the upgrades to BOTH outputs done. ALO could certainly make the headphone cap cable as well. |
Originally Posted by manaox2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't want to always have to use an amp. |
Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not what I intended. I mean to clean up the signal path of the headphone output/amp, but yet it still is as functional as stock.... |
Originally Posted by Walie /img/forum/go_quote.gif i don't think the imod works like that, it only creates a clean line-out for use with an external amp other than that, why not get in touch with Vinnie or check the imod website? |
Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not what I intended. I mean to clean up the signal path of the headphone output/amp, but yet it still is as functional as stock.... |
Originally Posted by Walie /img/forum/go_quote.gif i don't think the imod works like that, it only creates a clean line-out for use with an external amp |