Malakei
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Okay theres been many rumors around about the differences between the 5th/5.5 gens to the 6th gen ipods .I have to know whats tru and whats hearsay so i can make a descision on whether to keep my 6th gen or not.
1. Ive heard the 5th and 5.5 gen use the superior Wolfson DAC to a cirrus DAC in the 6th gen which is apparently inferior
2. Ive also heard the 6th gen has a superior internal amp to the 5th gen. Now even tho i would be usually using a HPA i still want to know if this is true.
3. Ive heard the 6th Gen has an option for digital out via a breakout cable or someform of cable from the apple connector??? Does this mean it has internal DAC bypassing abilities?? Does this mean the 6th gen can do what the wadia does without the wadia and i can run a digital out to a external amp and dac?
4. What are the software differences if any and which is suprerior.
Can someone put these claims to rest? Everytime i read something its different. Kind of hoping to get some solid info for respected members if possible. This info is not only key for me but all head-fi embers im sure.
1. Ive heard the 5th and 5.5 gen use the superior Wolfson DAC to a cirrus DAC in the 6th gen which is apparently inferior
2. Ive also heard the 6th gen has a superior internal amp to the 5th gen. Now even tho i would be usually using a HPA i still want to know if this is true.
3. Ive heard the 6th Gen has an option for digital out via a breakout cable or someform of cable from the apple connector??? Does this mean it has internal DAC bypassing abilities?? Does this mean the 6th gen can do what the wadia does without the wadia and i can run a digital out to a external amp and dac?
4. What are the software differences if any and which is suprerior.
Can someone put these claims to rest? Everytime i read something its different. Kind of hoping to get some solid info for respected members if possible. This info is not only key for me but all head-fi embers im sure.