[LeDave]

I have the new iPad 4 and the L9 is too big for it because they changed the port on the new iPad to a smaller one. Currently can't find any Fiio products that fit it, To counter this, will a Fiio L2 cord to fit the 3.5mm jack for the iPad 4 work just as good as the L9 for the previous generation iPads? Also that's all I need right? An Fiio E11 portable amp, a Fiio L2 cord, and my JVC and Audio Technica headphone; Correct? Thanks, Dave.

 

[LeDave]

Nvm it won't work, I found a solution by Google though. A Lightning to 30 pin adapter then a L9 to connect to that to the iPad, then voila!

EDIT: NVM, that won't work either with further Googling. Looks like I;ll just have to wait it out until Fiio releases a new 8 pin connector that actually decrypts for digital signals.

 

[ender323]

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Nvm it won't work, I found a solution by Google though. A Lightning to 30 pin adapter then a L9 to connect to that to the iPad, then voila!

EDIT: NVM, that won't work either with further Googling. Looks like I;ll just have to wait it out until Fiio releases a new 8 pin connector that actually decrypts for digital signals.

I've heard of that setup working. Never tried it myself, though. Also, you can just plug the amp into your headphone jack-it won't sound quite as good (possible slight white noise) but it should be fine until a Lightning LOD is designed.

 

[jpierson]

I think the lightning to 30 pin adapter CABLE will work?????

 

[Radioking59]

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EDIT: NVM, that won't work either with further Googling. Looks like I;ll just have to wait it out until Fiio releases a new 8 pin connector that actually decrypts for digital signals.

I wouldn't get your hopes up.  Fiio has repeatedly said that Apple will not give them permission to make one because they do not trust Chinese companies.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/630974/issues-regarding-lo-cables-for-iphone5s-lightning-connector

 

[ender323]

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I wouldn't get your hopes up.  Fiio has repeatedly said that Apple will not give them permission to make one because they do not trust Chinese companies.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/630974/issues-regarding-lo-cables-for-iphone5s-lightning-connector

Yeah, the main issue is that more authentication is involved with Lightening then with 30-Pin. This is mainly due to the digital feed, rather than analog. This also means that the Lightning => has a DAC in it. It is probably a really, really bad DAC. It will probably work (never heard a report one way or the other, but it is made to attach to a speaker dock, so it should) But you may get crappy SQ, as the iPhone has a much better DAC than the Lightning => 30-pin adapter does.