Connecting an ipod to a hifi

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Hello everyone. I would like to connect my ipod classic to my hifi. I have an Arcam CD 192 and an Arcam A85 amp. Not sure if it is possible with this kit. If it it is possible does anyone know what I will need to connect the ipod?

Many thanks

JP

 

[Anonymous]

The easiest / cheapest way is to buy a cable with a 3.5mm jack on one end and two phono plugs on the other.

 

[idc]

This is the best quality of interconnect you can get; http://whathifi.com/Review/Russ-Andrews-GQ-24/ You can then connect the ipod to any line in on the amp, except phono for a turntable if a phono card has been fitted.

 

[professorhat]

Or you can get an iPod dock which gives you possible benefits in charging, remote control and tidiness. They come in many shapes, varieties and prices, including one from Arcam.

 

[Anonymous]

Many Thanks "idc".

I have purchased some RA products before and have been very pleased with them, so have followed your advice and purchased the GQ-24 lead. It arrived today, only 3 days after ordering online, and what can I say.....I am really impressed with it, the sound quality is awesome!

Again Many Thanks

JP

 

[idc]

Your welcome xheight. Thats four GQ-24s recommended and bought with positive feedback. Anyone from RA out there? How about a finders fee!

I am happy to keep on recommending this product as the ipod classic into Rega Mira with the GQ-24 was just as good to my ear as the Arcam CD62 (£300 in its aday) into the same amp. The GQ-24 in to the MF X-CANV8P is as good as and with lossless better than the PC into the same amp via its DAC playing Spotify. Only PC to X-CAN via Fubar DAC, whether playing Spotify or itunes is better than ipod and GQ-24 into the same amp.

 

[Big Aura]

idc - why didn't you advise me to get one?! Granted I never asked the question, but that's hardly an excuse...!

 

[idc]

Big Aura, sorry! I deleted the GQ-24 from my signature as I ran out of characters (some people seem to get more than others, not fair). I suppose I have recommended them so much that a simple search would find the numerous posts covering them. If you hurry the RA sale is still on and you can get a bit of a discount. Hope that makes up for it!

 

[Big Aura]

nah, I've bought the Denon Dock and upgraded it with some Chord Crimson RCAs. Unless I win the What HiFi competition, I'll stick with what I have!

 

[Sliced Bread]

xheight:
Many Thanks "idc".

I have purchased some RA products before and have been very pleased with them, so have followed your advice and purchased the GQ-24 lead. It arrived today, only 3 days after ordering online, and what can I say.....I am really impressed with it, the sound quality is awesome!

Again Many Thanks

JP

How did it compare to your Arcam 192 cd player?

 

[Anonymous]

I would be interested to know the actual differences between the docks/connections.

I am looking at the iPod remote stand and a "brand name" connection

 

[idc]

Whatever product you use the best connection for sound quality is from the ipod's docking port on its base and not using the headphine jack on its top. I dont know much about docks, have a look on the website reviews. But with a dock you can charge the ipod at the same time as you use it. You can't do that with the likes of the GQ-24 cable or a LOD connector for the port connected to a suitable cable.