[Randolph Duke]

All my music is on HDD- but I would like to try a tube amp.
Does it make any sense to ran an ipod into a Woo Amp?
I found a LOD with RCA outs that I can use to patch in.
or would I need a DAC?

 

[xxbaker]

the ipod would essentially be your DAC, so yes it would work

 

[Golden Monkey]

Totally works fine.

 

[Bigjppop]

Functionally it works fine, but I used an iMod as a source with both a WA3+ and a WA6 and I felt the iMod lacked the output voltage to get a decent volume level out of the Woo amps. I think you really need a source with more output voltage to take advantage of the Woo amps. Either that, or some very sensitive cans. I was using 701's at the time and I don't think it was a good match.

 

[Randolph Duke]

I would be using with ED9's.
I spent all my cash on the Headphones- so looking to save some on a DAC right now.

 

[glitch39]

Just don't forget :

G-I-G-O. it's only as good as your weakest link

 

[Randolph Duke]

I guess that's my question:
Is a LOD from the ipod really garbage out compared to a $200-$300 DAC?

 

[HeatFan12]

Are you going to buy a DAC and CD player as transport?

I use an ALO docking station for ipod with my DV (Zu mini to RCA). My ipods are rockboxed and all my files are either FLAC or WavPack. The sound is great. I'm listening to it right now with HD650s..

As long as your music was ripped good and you have lossless files, you will not be disappointed....

EDIT-- edit on the CD player...I'm assuming you were referring to a USB DAC for PC.....