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Digital output from ipod classic 6th gen to a DAC?

Hi. I have an ipod classic 6th generation 120gb. I am wondering if the 30pin connector outputs digital audio that can feed into an external DAC via USB?


My hifi stereo has a Schiit Modi dac and I'd love to plug my ipod into it. I found an adapter on ebay with a 30-pin-male on one end and a USB-A-female on the other end. Can this be used to get ditial audio over USB into a DAC?



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Posted on Sep 1, 2022 9:19 AM

As far as I am aware the 30 pin dock connector only delivers stereo analogue audio. While there are data lines for transferring files to and from the device I don't believe these are used for audio data, but I could potentially be wrong.


Here is a pin out: https://pinoutguide.com/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml. You might be able to find one with more detail.


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Sep 1, 2022 9:19 AM in response to MattL2

As far as I am aware the 30 pin dock connector only delivers stereo analogue audio. While there are data lines for transferring files to and from the device I don't believe these are used for audio data, but I could potentially be wrong.


Here is a pin out: https://pinoutguide.com/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml. You might be able to find one with more detail.


tt2

Sep 1, 2022 10:25 AM in response to turingtest2

That's interesting. What about all the countless ipod dock-and-play devices sold in the late aughts and early teens? I remember there was a popular brand called iHome. They made alarm clocks and speakers that played music from a docked ipod. My dad even had a Yamaha mini/bookshelf stereo that would play music from a docked ipod.


I assumed these devices were using their own DACs, but if what you say is true, they must be taking analog music and simply amplifying it!

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