I say do NOT use the headphone output of the ipod- it is already amplified to drive headphones - re-amplifying it just ain't right. Will be distorted - not enough signal strength - you'll have to crank everything WAY up (as scpetscott alluded to). Use the LINE OUT on the ipod via the dockport/30 pin connector. Use an apple dock or specially designed connector to get at the line out signal - then run it into a proper preamp or integrated amp with volume control. Another bonus to doing it my way is that you can run the ipod set to volume = zero. Battery will go a LOT longer because the ipod is not doing any amplifying. Just treat the ipod like any other source component - you need a preamplification to switch between sources and do volume control. But use the LINE OUT signal.
iPod directly into amp
What is the ebst way to create an operational system within my limited budget ($600). I own Sonus Faber Grand Pianos and an ipod. Nothing else.
This is going to sound horrible, but I am considering buying a used power amp and pluggin my iPod directly into it? I'm not sure how else I'm going to be able to afford suffient wattage to drive the SFs.
Here are my quesions:
1. What technical and safety considerations exist?
2. Is there another option?
3. What reccos do you have for an amp in this price range in the event this is feasible?
Here's the reason I ask.
This is going to sound horrible, but I am considering buying a used power amp and pluggin my iPod directly into it? I'm not sure how else I'm going to be able to afford suffient wattage to drive the SFs.
Here are my quesions:
1. What technical and safety considerations exist?
2. Is there another option?
3. What reccos do you have for an amp in this price range in the event this is feasible?
Here's the reason I ask.