[brotherlen]

Looking at getting another dedicated DAP, curious if the ipod gens are less crucial (i.e. gen 5 video) now that we have more portable DACs? Also, would it be better to bypass all of that and look at the ibasso player with an amp?

 

[Adam2211]

Yes, iPod gens do still matter. There are only a few DACs that are capable of passing the iPod's internal DAC such as the Fostex HP-P1. Unless you are using one of those, the iPod generation will make a difference.
Hope this helps.

 

[ender323]

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Yes, iPod gens do still matter. There are only a few DACs that are capable of passing the iPod's internal DAC such as the Fostex HP-P1. Unless you are using one of those, the iPod generation will make a difference.
Hope this helps.

+1. Certain iPods sound better than others, and very few DACs will work. If you want to use a DAC, I'd go with an iPhone 4 or 4S, as they are compatible with the most DAC/amp/battery cases as far as I know.
 
To your other question, a lot of people dislike the Apple line for high-end audio. There are many threads on this.