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  1. Posted · Edited by tonedef · Report reply

    in another thread, scottiebabie said

    i've been longterm testing our Mk3 Gmod in which the headout (instead of the lineout) is modded into the special Gmod lineout. in function the Mk3 Gmod is virtually identical to a 4g iMod with the lineout still functional normally (ie. lineout's NOT modded) for normal attachment to hifi, car, etc and such. we developed our own custom Gmod cable which contains the BG caps for attachment to the Gmod headout.

     

    as for SQ, its identical to the Mk2 lineout Gmod. thumbup.gif other benefits are charging and listening at the sametime and ofcoz we get rid of using the lineout dock which i always feel is the weakest link in the portable chain. also IMO the Mk3 Gmod presents a smaller and less fragile footprint.

     

    This sounds like good news for choice.

     

    I'm very duh, so please bear with me... In the Mk3 Gmod, does it mean

    • that the headphone out cannot be used as a regular headphone out anymore? ie, it must be used with the Gmod cable with capacitors
    • Since the Mk3 headphone out is at line level, the ipod's volume control won't work, so even if it goes through a Gmod cable, it's not suitable for connecting directly to headphones?

    Btw, would there be any problems in opening up the ipod (say to do the gmod or imod process) if the ipod has one of the clear overlays (IS/BSE) on all sides?

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    if I understand correctly, Jaben will do the impressions for you for free (or already included in the price), or you can opt to go to an audiologist to make impressions (and you pay the audiologist). What could be better? You have the choice to get it done for less, or you can go to a pro to do it - the choice is yours.

     

    As for the question of whether it is beneficial to be done by a pro, well, that's the tricky question. It doesn't seem to be that difficult, and i think there are even diy home kits to make impressions in the US. But the choice is yours :)

     

    One day, i'm going to get impressions done either for the livewires or for the um56. Hmm...

     

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    Thanks scottiebabie.

     

    Just to confirm, does this new development also mean that the Gmod can't be used together with other equipment that use the ipod lineout connector (ie, similar to the other "ahem" mod unit)? eg. lineout stereo, radio, etc. I don't quite understand why they can't be used, or what bad thing will happen.

     

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    ok how do i put this simply. the Gmod out takes the place of the reg. 5g ipod's lineout which means that a lineout dock plus IC cables are still required to hookup to your favourite amp. the RWA imod + ALO special imod IC cables (with output caps built in the dock) are NOT required. you can use any reg. ipod lineout dock with your favourite IC cables. i hope that clear enough.

     

    re. headout, the headout of a 5g ipod resides in the back plate portion that separates from the PCB/HD/LCD portion into 2 different pieces. a special factory ipod detachable cable runs from the PCB portion to the back plate portion for the headout and lockout section. due to the Gmod extracting a pure signal from the DAC, we have to mod in a new signal wire which cannot be attached to the original ipod detachable backplate cable. anyone attempting to open up their ipods (eg.for new battery installation) can if careless or otherwise, accidentally sever/cut the special Gmod signal wire. thats as simple as i can make this without pictures.

     

    anyways, with the Gmod, the normal ipod lineout is modded to a Hi SQ "Gmod" lineout. the original 5g 'pod's headout remain intact and can be used as such. hope you're much clearer now.

     

    pricing to follow.

     

    Excellent. This sounds good! :thumbup:

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    we've actually managed to put in a set of hiQ wima low tolerance matched pair smt caps on the ipod pcb itself, thereby negating the need for any "special" cables. its totally plug n play!!! :party: you can used any dock + cable combo you wish. :rclxms:

     

    we working on turning the headout into the Gmod out and have been somewhat successful. however due to the fact that the headout of the 5G/5.5g 'pods resides on the separate backplate portion, anyone opening their 'pods mite accidentally sever the Gmod cable. thats the $99 problem. other than that, headout to Gmod-out isnt much of an issue.

     

    infact we just shipped our 1st production unit to a local s'porean headfier and is anxiously awaiting his review of Gmod vs normal ipod lineout and Gmod vs 4g imod. we're super confident the Gmod will acquit itself with honor :thumbup:

     

    O and the Gmod's SQ is pretty spectacular IMO (although i must admit my opinion isnt entirely unbiased :wub: ). as to the Gmod's SQ being equal or better than imod, i leave that to others with better ears than mine :whistle::grin:

     

    Thanks for the update.

     

    Hmm. I don't quite understand. You've put a set of capacitors on the ipod pcb, so we can use any dock + cable combination... But once we've installed the Gmod, why would we want to use a dock + cable combination? Surely we should use the headphone out to a good quality mini-mini to a portable amp instead? :? <confused>

     

    I also don't own an ipod 5g (yet)... What do you mean by opening ipod might sever the Gmod cable? an internal cable, or the external mini-mini?

     

    Btw, do you have any pricing estimates for the Gmod? :D

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    I think it would be nice if you could perform the Gmod on the lineout instead of the headphone out... And much nicer too if you could squeeze everything into the ipod so that a special gmod dock cable won't be required :) That and approach or better imod 5g sound quality, and you'll have a winner :D

     

    when are you planning your mini-meet? I can't wait!

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    Hi. I'm looking for a portable DAP. Do you have any recommendations for a good offer at PCshow or otherwise?

     

    I've been considering the imod 5.5g for a while, but that's rather expensive... I'm also wary of changing the dock interface and being unable to use it with other ipod docking accessories forever...

     

    I'd like to have something that can play multiple types of non-drm music. mp3 and flag are non-optional. ogg support would be nice as well. I'd also like it to have good sound without hissing on low impedance iem's such as my ue sf3. Please give me some advice / suggestions :D

     

    I'm currently using a creative zen neeon 5g. Main issue with it is no flac support, no lineout.

     

    I currently have a hd650, ue sf3, total bithead. I'm hoping to get a westone 3, and maybe an rsa hornet m or minibox-d.

     

    Hmm, read about the meizu m6. Flac/ogg support looks good. But I've read that it has some amounts of hiss :(

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    It is available separately from Meier Audio for $30 shipped.

    Senn Asia selling it for $38 but no stock, they will order for you if interested and must pick them up at their Alexandra office.

     

    Has anyone successfully bought one from Sennheiser Asia? I emailed them to ask about this - they said the price is S$35. However, I haven't heard back from them since 1.5 weeks ago when I emailed to say I'd like to order it and ask how long it'd take.

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