"Rob" wrote in message
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On 15/03/2010 17:49, froggy wrote:
Le 15/03/2010 18:23, srt a écrit :
Hi,
I have a moderate ( old ) set-up involving a NAD 3120 amp + NAD 4130
tuner + Arcam alpha 7 cd + Rega planar 3 Deck + B&W DM 602 s3 speakers.
I have been mulling over introducing an iPod into the system but don't
really know where to begin.
I've looked around but just get lost!
I have also thought a bit about upgrading the whole setup altogether but
tbh it does a reasonable job at the moment but the upgrade bug is
tickling
I was wondering if anyone might shed a bit of light as to where I should
be looking.
As I say, the iPod introduction would be a good starter and then maybe
take it from there?
Any ideas would be appreciated.

tia.
Stuart.

I would keep your current set-up and use these two contraptions together:

http://thecoolgadgets.com/ipod-dock-onkyo-nd-s1/

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=320



That'd do the trick for a price. You could:

1. Buy a 3.5mm to stereo phono lead - 50p;

2. Get an ipod dock with audio outputs. I got a poshish generic with
remote for about £10 on ebay;

3. Variations on Froggy's theme - you don't need a DAC. I bought one,
though, and I'm quite pleased with it;

4. If digital music is your future you could look to a media PC, media
server or something like a Mac Mini. If you have an iPod Touch or iphone,
they work very well with a PC or a Mac, using the Remote App.

I use a Mac Mini/ipod Touch, but that does a whole bunch of things
including video. And you're looking at £500 odd.

Your hifi looks good to me - sort of system you might think about changing
the speakers if perhaps they're too big for the room; I quite rate the
ones you have.

Rob

Many thanks for the replies.
I noticed that there was a price premium for the DAC etc and was wondering
about upgrading my amp to something a little more in keeping with iPod
inputs etc.
Reason for this is just moving with the times I guess but the existing amp
does have a duff headphone connector at the front!
I do have a little more ideas now though. The iPod idea is really more to do
with my increasing collection of music and places to store stuff!
CDs all over the place! so I am just dipping toe into that arena.
My pc is not in the same room so that may present problems. Presently I just
connect the iPod ( Classic ) via a usb.
I still do like the speakers and aren't desperate to lose them yet
Stuart.