[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by ZenErik /img/forum/go_quote.gif I definitely do notice the Classic to have a little more hiss. I think it's best to bypass the headphone jack and use the dock, if you can.

Most definably.

 

[ZenErik]

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Originally Posted by GreatDane /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most definably.

I'm new to the audiophile world. What is that setup you're running? I'll soon be looking for portable amps for my iPod. I need something for in ears. I currently use SCL4s, but I will be upgrading eventually.

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by ZenErik /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm new to the audiophile world. What is that setup you're running? I'll soon be looking for portable amps for my iPod. I need something for in ears. I currently use SCL4s, but I will be upgrading eventually.

The iPod Classic 120 GB is inside of a Yo Tank case.

The amp is a Practical Devices XM5. I chose it because of the many features and expected great sound quality.

The iPod dock is from ALO Audio.

The IEMs are Etymotic ER4P.

I'm currently waiting for a new IEM, the Audéo PFE which I purchased here.

The XM5 is not the smallest nor the best sounding portable amp...so many choices out there.

 

[zhix78]

the ipod classic sounds good enough for me to consider giving up my imod/amp to order to achieve some portability.

 

[barbes]

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Originally Posted by zhix /img/forum/go_quote.gif the ipod classic sounds good enough for me to consider giving up my imod/amp to order to achieve some portability.

I'm looking at this from the other direction - wondering whether to go from classic/amp to imod. Can you say what your gear is and what your feelings are about the SQ differences? Thanks.

 

[Dominat0r]

hmm this is the first ive heard this discussion about the 5G and the 6G.

I will have to do a test at the next meet with my new classic 120 and someones 5G. Maybe even a blind test to prove it either way.

 

[Aerotec]

Well I was going to get a 2nd hand 5.5g but think i will just jump in and get a classic. I have found a store in town with some 160Gbs left. Is there any difference between the 120 or 160Gb? Did I not read some problems with the 160Gb and possibly an EU sound level limit (though that won't be a problem as I want to amp it).

OT but can I play FLAC using the iPod software or do I need to Rockbox it?

 

[Aerotec]

Doh! Double post!

 

[Bojamijams]

Isn't the reason that RWA only does the imod on the 4 / 5 / 5.5 and not the classic is because the classic is inferior to them?

 

[Rico67]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Isn't the reason that RWA only does the imod on the 4 / 5 / 5.5 and not the classic is because the classic is inferior to them?

Maybe is completely the oposite.
Classic doesn't need Imod...

 

[GreatDane]

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Originally Posted by Aerotec /img/forum/go_quote.gif OT but can I play FLAC using the iPod software or do I need to Rockbox it?

You need a 5.5G or earlier to use Rockbox which will play FLAC. If you don't care about Rockbox then a new Classic is the best option (IMO).

 

[Bojamijams]

From RWA's own site

"Please Note -- The iMod is only offered for the 4th Generation and 5th/5.5 Generation iPods, as they contain the high-quality internal Wolfson dac chip that makes doing the iMod worthwhile. "

 

[robinclp]

i tested the two side by side before with the same song. I think the 5/5.5g is better than the classic with piano recordings

the 5/5.5g sounded more solid than the blurry/veiled classic's representation