Malakei
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Hey guys,
Recently caved and bought an iPod full well knowing thier audio quality is not up to snuff. So, that being said, is the Wadia iTransport the only way to properly bypass the iPod DAC so that you may properly convert to analog via a descent DAC. Also, i have a few questions about LODs etc for regular ipods. Is there any point to a LOD for a regular ipod? Since the DAC is still done internally, would the only reason for a LOD on a stock ipod be to accomodate high ohmage cans?? Just a bit overwhelmed at the amount of LODs for ipods on here and i know most people havent shelled out the money to have them imodded or diymodded.
Basically Im trying to see if im stuck with this terrible audio quality from my ipod. Even with apple lossless converted from my FLACs i used to play on my x5 the quality difference is still very noticeable between the x5 and ipod. If its going to cost me 379 for the wadia iTransport plus additional money for a dac, i suppose i could use a dac from some of my equipment but that would only help for home use.
Is there any way to get the ipod with a seperate dac portable? I think this can be accomplished with an iMod and a portable dac/amp. Curious wether or not it can be accomplished similarly with a stock ipod however. I have a 6gen 120gig.
Maybe i could steal the DAC from my x5?
Ideas?? Costs??
Recently caved and bought an iPod full well knowing thier audio quality is not up to snuff. So, that being said, is the Wadia iTransport the only way to properly bypass the iPod DAC so that you may properly convert to analog via a descent DAC. Also, i have a few questions about LODs etc for regular ipods. Is there any point to a LOD for a regular ipod? Since the DAC is still done internally, would the only reason for a LOD on a stock ipod be to accomodate high ohmage cans?? Just a bit overwhelmed at the amount of LODs for ipods on here and i know most people havent shelled out the money to have them imodded or diymodded.
Basically Im trying to see if im stuck with this terrible audio quality from my ipod. Even with apple lossless converted from my FLACs i used to play on my x5 the quality difference is still very noticeable between the x5 and ipod. If its going to cost me 379 for the wadia iTransport plus additional money for a dac, i suppose i could use a dac from some of my equipment but that would only help for home use.
Is there any way to get the ipod with a seperate dac portable? I think this can be accomplished with an iMod and a portable dac/amp. Curious wether or not it can be accomplished similarly with a stock ipod however. I have a 6gen 120gig.
Maybe i could steal the DAC from my x5?
Ideas?? Costs??