Pure i20 iPod Transport/DAC

[Mochan]

The D1 is still a prime contender for me; since I have the A1 might as well get its partner. But we shall see.

[Mochan]

Hmm, most unusual. The Nano 2G wouldn't work no matter what I did when I first got the i20.

But today... for some reason, it works perfectly.

Very strange. But great news for me.

The iPod Video though doesn't, as expected.

[eargo]

^ Nice to know the Nano 2G is working! I have one stashed somewhere in the house so I can probably use that.

[Charsiewpau]

Just wondering is it able to be converted externally via something like the Theta TLC as that it will accept optical input thus converting into coaxial.

What I'm afraid it may not be compatible w/ the Theta TLC.

Optical (Toslink) in which personally find it inferior vs coaxial.

My intention is to use my iPod classic 160GB onto it n go into my Parasound DAC.

Thank you in advance.

[Charsiewpau]

Just to make my question simpler,

Intending to get the Pure i20 acting as a transport for iPod classic.

Connecting the optical output into Theta TLC input is it possible? (converting as well as conditioning of digital signal timing)

Thus the Theta coaxial output into Parasound DAC.

Ever tried optical input into the Parasound DAC but don 't quite like the sound, still prefer coaxial.

Thank you once again!

[knowledgeofself]

evenin' bro. If it helps my simple rig goes: iPod > Pure i20 > optical > FiiO D3 > RCA > FiiO A1 > Scythe Cro Kraft.

[Charsiewpau]

Thanks for the input.

So to clarify the FiiO D3 is it similar to what Theta TLC does as that the unit had been w/ me running   since 2002 till to date! (not so familiar with FiiO products)

You 'd mentioned from FiiO D3 via RCA is it still in digital or analogue into the FiiO A1?

My intention will have the Pure i20 taking in the iPod classic as transport,

Thus via optical into Theta TLC before digital coaxial into Parasound DAC,

RCA analogue into Parasound PLD Line Pre Amp, (as I also have a Astin Trew CDP)

Tape out connect into Musical Fidelity X-10D before connecting to MiniWatt N3 --> speakers

Or 2nd route tape out connect into MF X-Cans V1.

Thank you once again!

[knowledgeofself]

..You 'd mentioned from FiiO D3 via RCA is it still in digital or analogue into the FiiO A1?

It is analogue, chief. My bad on that one.

but based on this http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/pure-digital-i-20-921473/review it may very well be possible since they tested it with Cambridge Audio DacMagic which has digital outs.

[Charsiewpau]

Just to show how the Theta TLC connection.



Here's the rear view.



An example of the connection.



This was my previous setup using the Samsung DVD player purely as CD transport through the Theta TLC before the Parasound DAC.

Thanks again for your input.

[Charsiewpau]

It is analogue, chief. My bad on that one.

but based on this http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/av-accessories/pure-digital-i-20-921473/review it may very well be possible since they tested it with Cambridge Audio DacMagic which has digital outs.

The Theta TLC is not a DAC, just to clarify.

[Mochan]

Just to make my question simpler,

Intending to get the Pure i20 acting as a transport for iPod classic.

Connecting the optical output into Theta TLC input is it possible? (converting as well as conditioning of digital signal timing)

Thus the Theta coaxial output into Parasound DAC.

Ever tried optical input into the Parasound DAC but don 't quite like the sound, still prefer coaxial.

Thank you once again!

I don't know what a Theta TLC is, but you can connect it to the Parasound DAC directly. If the Theta TLC does something in between, I don't know, but it outputs optical so theoretically anything that accepts optical will accept it.

And just so you know, the Pure also has Coax out.

[Charsiewpau]

Thanks Mochan for the reply.

What I m across was when connecting the Theta TLC in between my Astin Trew 3000 CDP (w/o turning on the 24-bit) the Theta could not receive any signals!

Theta TLC reduces the flaw in digital signal from digital sources, can say that it cuts down som jitter.

The uncertain part about connecting fro. The Pure i20 sets me puzzling.

But if it spots a coaxial output, I can accept as that's my preference connection.

Whereas from knowledgeofself quoted example did not mention the coaxial connectivity!

That's why I also mistaken on this.

Thanks again for the clarification.

As that all these are relatively new to me as compared to the standard hi-fi stuffs!

[shootertwist]

Are there any local stores selling the pure i20'? Thanks

[Mochan]

Hehe iPod transports are new in the audiophilia world.

As for local stores, unfortunately no. These aren't even available in the US. You can only get these from Britain. Easy enough to order one though. Just get in touch with Dinkoy and he'll hook you up. I got mine via Dinkoy for about 7k (I think even cheaper, like 6.5k), check with Dinkoy how much it is now as prices may have changed and other variables.

IMO the i20 is a must have for any iPod-toting music lover with a home setup. Well for iPods after 2005 or so anyway; again this doesn't work with older 5G iPods and 1G Nanos. Should work for everything newer though.

And the i20 is so versatile with all its outputs. It's got everything you should need. TOS Link, Optical, RCA, the only thing missing I think is USB, but I don't think anyone ever uses USB for output.

[shootertwist]

Thanks bro Mochan for the tip. Is it safe to dock the ipad with the i20? I mean, isn't it too big for it? Thanks