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iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam

Lazy and looking for an affordable (i.e. cheap) iPod docking station to play music thru my audiophile system. Don't want to have to invest in a DAC. Understand that the Wadia unit requires a DAC. I'm aware of units sold by Arcam ($300) and Belkin ($100). No remote with the Arcam. Anyone have any experience with these units?
rockyboy
metralla
945 posts
 
You are absolutely correct Dreadhead. No DAC? Don't bother with the Wadia.

Regards,
plumenis
5 posts
 
I heard Pure-I20 is also a good candidate and it has a lot of rave reviews from a lot of people:-). I just ordered one for $99 and can't wait. You can google to find out more.
levy03
442 posts
 
i tried several ipod doc before getting the wadia. compared to docs that use the dac in the ipod....the wadia is light years ahead...seriously. there really is no comparison.

no doubt you'll get similar results from other doc's that bypass the ipod dac. getting away from the ipod dac is the silver bullet regardless of how you get it done.

if you're not using an external dac?? all bets are off. it'll sound very sub-par regardless of the doc you choose.

btw....i just sold my wadia and went the streaming route.
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