[jjb]

I have a 10 Gig, second generation iPod that is about 4 yrs. old.

Question: do the new ones (video) sound any better, or about the same ?

Cheers,

JJB

 

[blessingx]

Errr first or second gen?

The last few generations have a more laid back signature than the first. If that's better or worse depends on your preferences and associated equipment. You certainly have the line-out option with the newer iPods.

 

[Sine]

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Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Errr first or second gen? The last few generations have a more laid back signature than the first. If that's better or worse depends on your preferences and associated equipment. You certainly have the line-out option with the newer iPods.

Sorry for the noob question, but (I assume you're talking about the dock connector -> 3.5mm thing) how is that different than the 3.5mm jack on the top?

 

[RickB]

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Originally Posted by Sine /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry for the noob question, but (I assume you're talking about the dock connector -> 3.5mm thing) how is that different than the 3.5mm jack on the top?

The line-out bypasses the internal headphone amplifier. This gives a cleaner signal for use with separate amplification.

Rick

 

[dr.morton]

I had a 4G and a 5.5G iPod. IMO the 5.5G sounded a little better out of the box so maybe it is the same with the older versions.