best i-pod dock (audiphile grade)

jacz · #11 5th June 2008, 10:14 AM

Any idea about the entry level docks like Yamaha YDS10, Onkyo etc. Will it give good quality sound.

IndianEars · #12 5th June 2008, 01:51 PM

ALL Analog Docks ( Without Their own speakers) will give you the SAME sound qualitry, if you bought a connecting cord ( Stereo Earphone To Stereo RCA); and connected it to the Headphone Output of the Ipod and the other end to the AUX input of your Amplifier.

The Doc interface does not change the sound quality.... just a convenience / lifestyle interface, sometimes with a remote control for convenience.

particleman · #13 5th June 2008, 02:00 PM

Given the price of these high-end docks the best combination probably remains a Logitech Squeezebox (19k) and a 320GB NAS like this one Buffalo LinkStation Live NAS drive (320GB) (also 19k). No portability of course.

ranjeetrain · #14 5th June 2008, 03:26 PM

Agree with that. A quite satisfying experience at that price point. Real good bang for the buck.

Kamal · #15 5th June 2008, 09:27 PM

Second- or rather , third that;
A squeezebox 3 along with Hi capacity hard drive storage is an excellent way to go-convenience married to hi res output.
And if you wish to, you can always add a higher quality external DAC-hence, future upgradability too.
Way to go for people looking for a mid price range CDP.

suniil · #16 6th June 2008, 01:46 AM

have a look at my media server room & wiring closet

3 NAS servers

2 x QNAP TS201: 1 Terrabyte Raid1 config running with Squeezecenter [for squeezebox Duet] & twonkyvision media server [Roku M1000 & PS3s]

1 x Kurobox [DIY buffallo linkstation] 500GB HDD with slimserver for Squeezebox 3s

vilfy · #17 6th June 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianEars

That would depend on the External DAC used after the ipod & Wadia Doc...

hi indianears,

1. which DAC would not cause any loss in quality?

2. if there is no DAC which does not cause any loss in quality, then for mp3's (not for wav or apple lossless) will wadia doc be any better than docks made by other companies (eg Griffin, Belkin, CA, NAD, YAmaha, Denon, etc)?

ranjeetrain · #18 7th June 2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by suniil

have a look at my media server room & wiring closet

3 NAS servers

2 x QNAP TS201: 1 Terrabyte Raid1 config running with Squeezecenter [for squeezebox Duet] & twonkyvision media server [Roku M1000 & PS3s]

1 x Kurobox [DIY buffallo linkstation] 500GB HDD with slimserver for Squeezebox 3s

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Suniil, AWESOME. I want to emulate THAT!

unleash_me · #19 7th June 2008, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by suniil

have a look at my media server room & wiring closet...

Oh man...Sunil, what the heck is that buddy? Wonder how i missed it in the first place

Bet you'd have employed a n/w admin!

Impressive! - but am still fan of that monster breathing around the corner of your room first!

reignofchaos · #20 7th June 2008, 03:21 AM

Well I use a computer transport. Have tried a friend's squeezebox with not so good results. I use an EMU 0404 as a digital source attached to a dac. Planning to shift to a Trends Audio USB interface soon though as seemingly thats the best in terms of computer digital transports.