[Singlespeednut]

I'm new to Head-fine so please bare with me. I have an iPod mini with a 32gb CF installed. Can the "imod" be done with the same audio quality as the 5th gen diy?

Thanks

 

[logwed]

Well, the iMod is done by Red Wine Audio, and I'm pretty sure that they only perform the procedure on 4 and 5 gen iPods.

 

[Billyk]

Don't know about the imod but this thread lists both minis and how to diymod them:http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/app...ano-1g-269604/

 

[dumbears]

Yes, it can be done by yourself. However, I'm not sure of its audio quality comparing to iPod Video modded.

 

[Bonthouse]

Search before you post..

 

[krmathis]

No iMod, since Red Wine Audio only modify the 4, 5 and 5.5G iPod.
You can diyMod it though. As shown here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f6/app...ml#post3895941

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Not sure about the same quality, but I "iModded" my 1st Gen Mini along with a dock that contained the output caps (Solen PIO 10uF).

 

[Bonthouse]

Never seen the diyMod on the Mini in action, but that looks pretty simple!
Nice work on the dock, bmwpowere36m3!

 

[Billyk]

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Not sure about the same quality, but I "iModded" my 1st Gen Mini along with a dock that contained the output caps (Solen PIO 10uF).

How does it sound to you?

I have four mini, they are my favorite. I see a DIYmod in the near future.

 

[Singlespeednut]

Very nice bmwpowere36m3. I have 2 iPod Mini's that I'm thinking about diyMod.
Here's my questions:
-Do caps fit inside mini? If so what ones can I use?
-Would I be much better off putting the caps on the LOD cable? & if so what ones?
-Does the modded mini compare to a 5th gen modded iPod Video?

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

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Originally Posted by Billyk /img/forum/go_quote.gif How does it sound to you? I have four mini, they are my favorite. I see a DIYmod in the near future.

It sounds good, but I recently finished a ϒ1 so its no comparison and the convenance of running it off the computer

It was my first "DAC" since I had an old mini laying around with no purpose...

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Originally Posted by Singlespeednut /img/forum/go_quote.gif Very nice bmwpowere36m3. I have 2 iPod Mini's that I'm thinking about diyMod. Here's my questions: -Do caps fit inside mini? If so what ones can I use? -Would I be much better off putting the caps on the LOD cable? & if so what ones? -Does the modded mini compare to a 5th gen modded iPod Video?

Nope, there's no room inside for caps unless there surface mount.

 

[Billyk]

Gamma1, that's great, I have one on deck just gathering the last few bits for it. I use my iriver hp-120 digital out to external DACs so I am sure that there is no comparison really.
I want to mod one of my minis 'cause I am sure there will be an improvement and just the fact that I can and it's DIY! I bet it will sound pretty good with my mini 3. I'll have a nice mini-mini setup

 

[Singlespeednut]

bmwpowere36m3 does the headphone jack work or does it completely get bypassed with the mod? I've thought about modding my 5th gen video iPod too, will the headphone/video jack still work after modding that?

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

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Originally Posted by Singlespeednut /img/forum/go_quote.gif bmwpowere36m3 does the headphone jack work or does it completely get bypassed with the mod? I've thought about modding my 5th gen video iPod too, will the headphone/video jack still work after modding that?

Nope, the headphone jack still works... this only modifies the LINE-OUT.

 

[krmathis]

bmwpowere36m3, that one looks nice.
Well done!