can you build a line out cable for an ipod?

Aug 22, 2005 at 8:54 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

ScubaSteve87

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I am almost about to buy the sik din ram to use with the amp im getting, but im wondering if it is possible to build a cable that only has line out for the ipod. Where could you get a male ipod dock connector?
 
Aug 22, 2005 at 9:06 PM Post #2 of 3
See this thread for all your answers...

http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ight=IPOD+LINE

....and remeber the search button is your friend.
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Aug 22, 2005 at 10:50 PM Post #3 of 3
just for future reference,anything with an internal analog line level stage can have a line out added.The trick is to know where by identifying each chip and downloading the data sheets then make the determination if you need to add a series capacitor for AC coupling to the next stage.
you may also find most portable device line outs do not have enough voltage drive to be useable with a power amp and will need another gain stage added in between to player and amp or your volume control will always be at or near maximum just to get a listenable level.
 

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