dag655321
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This may have been discussed before, but the search function is not working, so I could not find anything.
I am wondering how the iPod stacks up against other sources. Let’s make the following assumptions:
1. I am using an iPod with its dock (or a similar line-out adapter), and not the headphone amp in the iPod.
2. I am using a "good" quality ($50 or so, and I know quality is not defined by cost) such as a Straight Wire or Kimber mini to RCA cable.
3. I am using a sub $1000 amp. I have not settled on a model yet, but those under consideration are SinglePower PPX3, Eddie Current HD25, HeadRoom Desktop, or HeadRoom Millet Hybrid.
4. I am using "good" quality headphones. I currently own Grado SR-60s and Senn HD-590s. I am looking into upgrading along the Grado line, but I was surprised (thanks to the Boston Head-Fi meet) how good SR-60s can sound with a good source and amp (such as the ones listed above). I love my SR-60s and it will be hard for me to part with them. So I guess the system should be designed around them.
4. I am using either uncompressed .wav files or Apple Lossless files (all ripped directly from CDs.
5. I am using a good (i.e. low jitter) ripper such as Exact Audio Copy, or Easy CD-DA Extractor.
With those assumptions made, how does the iPod compare to a sub $500 optical disc player. CD, DVD, SACD, and DVD-Audio players are all fair game. I am trying to put together a new rig with a quality source and amp, but I love the convenience and mega-storage capability of my iPod. 60 GB is a lot of space even for .wav files.
I might consider an upgraded external PC sound device, but since I listen mostly at work, I do not have control over the PC I am using. Storage is also somewhat limited.
I realize that this will be largely opinion based, but all opinions are welcome. In other words, please have at it.
Thanks
P.S. Any suggestions on interconnects is also welcome. I have not purchased any components other than the cans and the iPod.
I am wondering how the iPod stacks up against other sources. Let’s make the following assumptions:
1. I am using an iPod with its dock (or a similar line-out adapter), and not the headphone amp in the iPod.
2. I am using a "good" quality ($50 or so, and I know quality is not defined by cost) such as a Straight Wire or Kimber mini to RCA cable.
3. I am using a sub $1000 amp. I have not settled on a model yet, but those under consideration are SinglePower PPX3, Eddie Current HD25, HeadRoom Desktop, or HeadRoom Millet Hybrid.
4. I am using "good" quality headphones. I currently own Grado SR-60s and Senn HD-590s. I am looking into upgrading along the Grado line, but I was surprised (thanks to the Boston Head-Fi meet) how good SR-60s can sound with a good source and amp (such as the ones listed above). I love my SR-60s and it will be hard for me to part with them. So I guess the system should be designed around them.
4. I am using either uncompressed .wav files or Apple Lossless files (all ripped directly from CDs.
5. I am using a good (i.e. low jitter) ripper such as Exact Audio Copy, or Easy CD-DA Extractor.
With those assumptions made, how does the iPod compare to a sub $500 optical disc player. CD, DVD, SACD, and DVD-Audio players are all fair game. I am trying to put together a new rig with a quality source and amp, but I love the convenience and mega-storage capability of my iPod. 60 GB is a lot of space even for .wav files.
I might consider an upgraded external PC sound device, but since I listen mostly at work, I do not have control over the PC I am using. Storage is also somewhat limited.
I realize that this will be largely opinion based, but all opinions are welcome. In other words, please have at it.
Thanks
P.S. Any suggestions on interconnects is also welcome. I have not purchased any components other than the cans and the iPod.