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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

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Badgorr Author

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May 26, 2014 12:26 PM in response to johnthecrash

hi john,

tbh, i'm not a major audiophile although i do like to make sure my mp3's/aac's are 320 (256 minimum).

I listen only through RHA MA350 headphones, an older Altec Lansing (100 quid) sound dock and my car (mazda cx5).

i'm sure there are differences between them, but i would gladly trade this for the 160gb storage.

i have no problem with the sound quality.

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?

the fiend

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Sep 12, 2014 5:18 AM in response to Regnidec

I don't believe there is anything on the outside of the box that would indicate the version number of the software. The obvious solution therefore, is to ask the staff at the store to let you look in the iPod's settings (Settings/Volume Limit) and look for the additional option as mentioned by Badgorr.

Given that the Classic has now been discontinued, if you want 160GB of storage, you may want to simply get a Classic and if it does not have the option to turn off the EU Volume Limit, buy yourself an external pocket amplifier, as I mentioned in my post in February.

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?

the fiend

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Sep 12, 2014 9:45 AM in response to Regnidec

I personally have the Fiio E11 amplifier and use the Fiio L3 line out dock cable to connect from the iPod to the amplifier. Check them out at Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Kilimanjaro-E11-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B0053KWDES/r ef=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1410539577&sr=8-5&keywords=fiio

and the lead is

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-Line-Dock-Cable-iPhone-black/dp/B004M172HW/ref=pd_s im_ce_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1RGCAZTYB6V0246NB384

Alternatively, the Boosteroo amplifier can also be found at Amazon.

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 10:19 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.

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

New Option to turn off EU Volume Cap?