I actually emailed Peachtree Audio about this problem, but haven't heard back. Not sure if they have any customer support at all.
Peachtree Audio iDecco & iPod/iPhone Compatibility
Just recently bought the Peachtree iDecco to set up a bedroom system. I'm feeding it mostly Apple Lossless files through my iPhone 3G and CDs through an Oppo DVD player via coax. Along with my Totem Mites, it's making great music! I think when I move to house with a bigger bedroom in the near future, I'll add a separate amp and use the iDecco mainly as an iPod dock, DAC, and preamp. One quick question, so far based on my extensive Google search, I've seen people using it as a preamp with amps such as PS Audio Trio A100 and Jolida JD-1501P. Any other good reasonably priced power amps people have tried with iDecco? Please post.
Anyway, the main purpose for starting this thread is to post compatibility result with various models of iPod and iPhone. Here's what's listed on Peach Audio website:
"Made for iPod Touch (1st & 2nd generation) iPod Classic 80G, 120G, 160G only, Nano 2nd-5th generation"
Well, I don't have any of the models listed above, currently I have a iPod Nano 1st generation and iPhone 3G, neither one is listed as compatible. I figured why not give it a try anyway. Here's what I found. 1st generation iPod Nano did not work at all, when I placed it on the dock, "Okay to disconnect" message popped up on the iPod screen, pressing any of the buttons would not do anything. One the other hand, iPhone 3G (with iOS 4.01) worked! When I first docked it, a message box would pop up stating that the device is not optimized for iPhone; however, I was able to close the message box and lauch iPod app without any problem. Music would play smoothly, and I was able to use the iDecco remote to start, pause, skip forward and skip backward.
Hopefully this information is helpful to someone since I searched extensively on Google and different websites and couldn't find any info about compatibility between iDecco and iPhone before this.
Please post here if you had tried iDecco and any other models of iPhone and iPod not listed above. For example, has anyone tried it with the original iPhone, iPhone 3GS, or iPhone 4? What about 3rd generation iPod touch (the new 32GB and 64GB models)?
Thanks.
Anyway, the main purpose for starting this thread is to post compatibility result with various models of iPod and iPhone. Here's what's listed on Peach Audio website:
"Made for iPod Touch (1st & 2nd generation) iPod Classic 80G, 120G, 160G only, Nano 2nd-5th generation"
Well, I don't have any of the models listed above, currently I have a iPod Nano 1st generation and iPhone 3G, neither one is listed as compatible. I figured why not give it a try anyway. Here's what I found. 1st generation iPod Nano did not work at all, when I placed it on the dock, "Okay to disconnect" message popped up on the iPod screen, pressing any of the buttons would not do anything. One the other hand, iPhone 3G (with iOS 4.01) worked! When I first docked it, a message box would pop up stating that the device is not optimized for iPhone; however, I was able to close the message box and lauch iPod app without any problem. Music would play smoothly, and I was able to use the iDecco remote to start, pause, skip forward and skip backward.
Hopefully this information is helpful to someone since I searched extensively on Google and different websites and couldn't find any info about compatibility between iDecco and iPhone before this.
Please post here if you had tried iDecco and any other models of iPhone and iPod not listed above. For example, has anyone tried it with the original iPhone, iPhone 3GS, or iPhone 4? What about 3rd generation iPod touch (the new 32GB and 64GB models)?
Thanks.
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Please don't take this the wrong way... Why would you want to use an iPhone instead of a bigger iPod? The iPhone doesn't hold nearly as mucg music as an iPod Classic. The Classic also costs less. I have an iPhone and love it. But I wouldn't use it as a music server. I understand killing 2 birds with one stone and all, but an iPod Classic isn't that much money (relatively speaking to hifi), and holds a ton of music in Apple Lossless format. Did I mention before that I'm a huge fan of the Apple TV (the now older one with built in hard drive)? Store all your music on that (160 gb), connect it via its optical output, and control it with your iPhone. I'll never go back to CD players again. |
The key here is "convenience". I bought the iDecco because I already have an iPhone, not the other way around. The iDecco is used as a bedroom system for occasionaly listening, not meant to be the best option for the ultimate music server solution. If I wanted to build the best music server solution, I probably would go with a mac mini, which can support higher-rez files while iPod and Apple TV only play files up to 24bit/48Hz. iPhone is also convenient in that it runs Pandora, which neither iPod classic nor Apple TV supports. In addition, when I checked out Apple TV (the one with 160gb HD) in the store, I noticed that it ran very hot, too hot for use in a bedroom. |
Makes sense, Bob. I wasn't thinking about Pandora. I didn't think you bought the iPhone specifically for the iDecco. The Apple TV runs hot, but its not that hot IMO. It doesn't heat up a room the way a tube amp will. While it doesn't have Pandora (which is great BTW), it does do internet radio. I was just throwing out a few options due to the iPhone's recent incompatability. Hopefully either Apple or Peachtree will have a fix soon. I can't imagine the iDecco is the only piece that's no longer compatable. If enough people complain, maybe Apple will update it again. |
Here's a thread on Apple Discussions forum where a lot of people are having the same problem with Wadia, iDecco, and many car stereo units. The problem is not limited to iPhone, but also with iPod touch. Music playback issue after iOS 4.1 update |
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