alternative to imod?

[malushi88]

From what I understand, the iMod (for the 4th gen ipod) simply moves the line out from the dock to the headphone out. (Correct me if im wrong)

Is there a way I could just listen to my headphones through the ipods dock? I know I could just buy an ipod dock and those have a headphone out, but I was hoping for a more portable solution.

Do you guys have any suggestions?

 

[mcmyers]

The iMod does more than move the line out. I'm not an audio engineer, but I understand that it also removes other obstacles in the signal path and replaces lower quality capacitors with 2 Black Gate Capacitors. I don't have any idea what that means, but it sounds great.

The alternative to the iMod if you want to keep your iPod is to just get a decent line out cable. Just do a search for line out cable and you should find something. The leading seller of these is Audio Line Out or ALO, but there are others that are less expensive.

 

[Mr00000]

Heres an alternative: Buy a Zune

 

[omendelovitz]

this topic is discussed extensively in the forum - search is your friend.

 

[mk0v1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr00000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heres an alternative: Buy a Zune

What's a Zune?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

This is just like asking: Is there an alternative to life?

 

[wgr73]

Lol

 

[malushi88]

wow that got off topic fast lol.

Anyway, I am just going to make a line out cable and buy a Pa2v2 amp. I found a site that had the pin-out for the ipods dock connector, so assembling the cable will be rather simple.

I understand that it wont sound as good as an imod, but i think it will pair nicely with my pa2v2 and grado sr60. I dont think I have nice enough headphones to justify spending 200 on my source...

 

[mcmyers]

Quote:

Originally Posted by malushi88 /img/forum/go_quote.gif wow that got off topic fast lol. Anyway, I am just going to make a line out cable and buy a Pa2v2 amp. I found a site that had the pin-out for the ipods dock connector, so assembling the cable will be rather simple. I understand that it wont sound as good as an imod, but i think it will pair nicely with my pa2v2 and grado sr60. I dont think I have nice enough headphones to justify spending 200 on my source...

Smart choice. It really isn't worth it to get an iMod unless you have really revealing phones and a high quality amp. Sounds like you'll have a very balanced set up.

 

[SONGsanmanwah]

You're up to a good start.

 

[malushi88]

I am glad to hear some positive feedback on my setup!

I completed the line out cable with much success! It was my first audio DIY and I now I am excited to start on another project. I am thinking about getting a pair of headphones for on the go (Altec Lansing iM716) and performing the podectomy mod on them. With 68ohm resistors in place of the pod I think they will sound good and be a good fit with the PA2v2 as well.