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Best value DAC/Amp for an iPod?
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<blockquote data-quote="Rupert" data-source="post: 142374" data-attributes="member: 7748"><p>I want to start using my old 5.5th-Gen iPod Video at work, because it looks as if listening to music from the hard drive is not going to be possible anymore. My plan is to get a FiiO Line-Out Dock Cable (L1 or L3, not sure which is better yet) to connect the iPod to the headphone amp part of whatever device I buy. However, if the device can get the straight digital signal* out of the iPod, that wins first prize. </p><p></p><p>It would be nice, but not essential, for the device to have USB-in so I can also use it as a DAC/amp when I plug it into a computer.</p><p></p><p>It would also be nice, but not essential, for the DAC to handle 24-bit audio rather than just 16-bit.</p><p></p><p>So, bearing in mind all the above, <strong>what is the best value headphone DAC/amp for an old iPod Video?</strong> (Note the best value vs "best" ... my budget is limited.)</p><p></p><p>* PS - I know the Nuforce Icon iDo can get straight digital out of an iDevice, but it only appears to be compatible with the latest iPod Touches, iPhones and iPads ...)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rupert, post: 142374, member: 7748"] I want to start using my old 5.5th-Gen iPod Video at work, because it looks as if listening to music from the hard drive is not going to be possible anymore. My plan is to get a FiiO Line-Out Dock Cable (L1 or L3, not sure which is better yet) to connect the iPod to the headphone amp part of whatever device I buy. However, if the device can get the straight digital signal* out of the iPod, that wins first prize. It would be nice, but not essential, for the device to have USB-in so I can also use it as a DAC/amp when I plug it into a computer. It would also be nice, but not essential, for the DAC to handle 24-bit audio rather than just 16-bit. So, bearing in mind all the above, [b]what is the best value headphone DAC/amp for an old iPod Video?[/b] (Note the best value vs "best" ... my budget is limited.) * PS - I know the Nuforce Icon iDo can get straight digital out of an iDevice, but it only appears to be compatible with the latest iPod Touches, iPhones and iPads ...) [/QUOTE]
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