Thread: Analog sound for Ipods.

I'm no audiophile but I think that thing is cool.

I've been called a moron before but I'm not oxidized yet... not too much anyways.

There is no analog sound created in this device. It is only a control amplifier to plug your digital iPOD into a set of speakers.

Any decent solid state control amplifier would be a much better choice and have much less negative effect on the sound (although the sound is already sub-listenable so why bother) . . .

I can sell you a chrome box with 4 big assed tubes in it that looks really cool for only $1,500.00. I'll even guarantee it will reproduce the iPOD flawlessly. You won't need any expensive speakers either, a set of $20.00 destop computer speakers are all you need. If you want, I can mount a huge transformer on it as well and run the tubes at 140% of their rated rail so they glow an awesome purple color!

Originally Posted by abtech

There is no analog sound created in this device. It is only a control amplifier to plug your digital iPOD into a set of speakers.

Any decent solid state control amplifier would be a much better choice and have much less negative effect on the sound (although the sound is already sub-listenable so why bother) . . .

I can sell you a chrome box with 4 big assed tubes in it that looks really cool for only $1,500.00. I'll even guarantee it will reproduce the iPOD flawlessly. You won't need any expensive speakers either, a set of $20.00 destop computer speakers are all you need. If you want, I can mount a huge transformer on it as well and run the tubes at 140% of their rated rail so they glow a awesome purple color!

I'll agree this is all about style...

That said, I did like amplifying digital source with my EL-34 tubes in the office as the distortion of the tubes did make the sound more mellow.

With analog source, I've enjoyed playing with both, but as a rule I stick to my solid state...

Originally Posted by abtech

There is no analog sound created in this device. It is only a control amplifier to plug your digital iPOD into a set of speakers.

Any decent solid state control amplifier would be a much better choice and have much less negative effect on the sound (although the sound is already sub-listenable so why bother) . . .

I can sell you a chrome box with 4 big assed tubes in it that looks really cool for only $1,500.00. I'll even guarantee it will reproduce the iPOD flawlessly. You won't need any expensive speakers either, a set of $20.00 destop computer speakers are all you need. If you want, I can mount a huge transformer on it as well and run the tubes at 140% of their rated rail so they glow a awesome purple color!

I don't even own an ipod, but in my case, you can compare a live philharmonic orchestra and a cow's fart, and I'll use the smell to tell them a part.

Originally Posted by ONEvcs

I don't even own an ipod, but in my case, you can compare a live philharmonic orchestra and a cow's fart, and I'll use the smell to tell them a part.

as do the hordes of iPOD lemmings.

You can put makeup and lipstick on a pig, but in the end.........it is still a pig.