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iPod Classic 160GB+Russ Andrews GQ24 + DAC - digital to analogue converter - worth it?

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ngibbs
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Hi

I often play my iPod Classic 160GB through my amp (Cyrus XP - all tracks at 320 kbps minimum) via my wonderful Russ Andrews GQ24 analogue cable. Is adding a DAC, e.g. Arcam rDAC, worth it in your opinion?

 

Thanks

Cyrus CD 6SE, Cyrus 6XP, ATC SCM11, iPod Classic 160GB, Russ Andrews GQ24, DNM Solid Core TBB100, Chord Carnival Silver Screen, Partington Super Dreadnought.

 

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Re: iPod Classic 160GB+Russ Andrews GQ24 + DAC - digital to anal

Only if you're also considering buying a dock capable of taking a digital output from the iPod.

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Re: iPod Classic 160GB+Russ Andrews GQ24 + DAC - digital to anal

Hi Andrew,

I cannot seem to add an Avatar image, despite trying several times. Is there a spec for the image size required, I can't find any info on this on your website?

Thanks,

Phil

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Re: iPod Classic 160GB+Russ Andrews GQ24 + DAC - digital to anal

Hi,

Search 'Avatar Upload' - you have to email your pic to AE - he will add if he has a free minute or two...

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

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