iPod dock, jack vs RCA

[PLuKE]

Looking at changing my IPod dock, currently have a Cambridge Audio ID10, running a jack output. Looking at changing it for a Cambrudge Audio ID50 as it has RCA output ans a controller.

Will you notice the diffrence between 3.5mm jack and RCA?

Thanks

Luke

 

[MajorFubar]

No. Your new one might sound better but it will have jack s to do with the plugs.

 

[PLuKE]

Oh ok, can you add some detail to your comment ? I was under the impression 3.5mm jack can distort and lose quality, where as RCA is better designed for the job?

Thanks

Luke

 

[MajorFubar]

No that's hifi hocus pocus. It could be argued that 3.5mm jacks aren't built as robustly as phono sockets but unless it becomes worn with repated use or faulty with a bad connection because you've got a 3kg downfoce hanging off the end of the plug, there's no reason why it should add any more distortion or be less reliable. In fact in studios the 1/4" versions are standard connectors along with XLRs, not RCA plugs.

 

[PLuKE]

Oh! Well learnt something new. So I wouldn't hear anything diffrent from changing from the ID10 (jack) to the ID50 (RCA). So save the £35 and keep what I have, "if its not broke dont fix it"

Thanks

Luke