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New Option to turn off EU Volume Cap?

Hi all,

Just purchased my new ipod classic 160gb from Argos in the UK and was a bit worried about the EU volume limit cap that everyone goes on about as I have been using my 30gb ipod video 5.5g which obviously hasn't got the cap.

Anyway, I went into volume settings and there is an option there to enable or disable the EU volume Cap. Well naturally I turned it to off and hey presto, the volume is as loud as my 5.5g video.

So, is this a new option as i've read nothing about it on the forums etc?

Very happy here!

iPod classic, Windows 7

Posted on Apr 7, 2013 3:07 PM

25 replies

Regnidec

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Sep 15, 2014 10:19 AM in response to the fiend

It was suggested to me today that if I manage to get a new Classic with 2.0.5 firmware and I turn the EU volume limiter off, the first time that I use I-Tunes the limiter will be turned on again.

Correct? Any way around this?

Also, now that the Classic has been discontinued how long will it be before I-Tunes ceases to recognize it?

the fiend

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Sep 15, 2014 10:26 AM in response to Regnidec

Regnidec wrote:

It was suggested to me today that if I manage to get a new Classic with 2.0.5 firmware and I turn the EU volume limiter off, the first time that I use I-Tunes the limiter will be turned on again.

Correct? Any way around this?

If that is what actually happens, then as previously stated - buy a pocket amplifier.

Regnidec wrote:

Also, now that the Classic has been discontinued how long will it be before I-Tunes ceases to recognize it?

No idea. Nor has anyone else here.

Badgorr Author

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Feb 4, 2014 1:23 PM in response to Max Dread

As below......

Settings > Volume Limit > EU Volume Limit > Off

Maybe yours was manufactured earlier than the 2009 models??

the fiend

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Feb 5, 2014 2:12 AM in response to Max Dread

... and I'm with Max Dread, I'd like to see some pictures.

May 25, 2014 3:22 AM in response to Badgorr

...so you're clearly not in the camp of those who "worship at the alter" of the 5.5g as it had a fabled Wolfson DAC? (Your OP says it all?)

Regnidec

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Sep 12, 2014 2:45 AM in response to Badgorr

How can I make sure that I buy one with firmware 2.0.5?

Does it specify on the outside of the box?

Regnidec

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Sep 12, 2014 5:46 AM in response to the fiend

Many thanks for your input.

There are still a few shops in the UK selling the Classic so I will try the first option first.

If not, what amplifiers do you recommend...a Fiio?...which one?

Regnidec

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Sep 13, 2014 8:00 AM in response to the fiend

Many thanks for that info, the fiend!

the fiend

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Sep 13, 2014 8:53 AM in response to Regnidec

🙂

Regnidec

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Sep 15, 2014 10:42 AM in response to the fiend

ok....well I will have to take my chances!

many thanks

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New Option to turn off EU Volume Cap?