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iPod volume versus laptop volume

When I connect my iPod to my stereo I seem to lose some volume (versus the CD). Would the same thing happen if I connected my laptop to the stereo? I know I can try it but I don't have the right cable at my fingertips.

Also, should it matter which input it's connected to?

Thanks.
easy_e
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swampwalker
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AS long as its not connected to a phono input, then it should not matter which one. Note that there is considerable variability in the output voltage of CDPs and yours may be "hot", putting out more voltage and thus apparent high volume.
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Swampwalker,

So either the laptop or the iPod should be connected to phono? That way, I won't be able to alternate between vinyl and the iPod/laptop at my upcoming Christmas party.

Is that right?

Now I have the iPod connected to a tape input and I'm losing volume.

Does that make sense?

Thanks.
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swampwalker
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Sorry fo rany confusion in my post. It should NOT be hooked up to phono. However, if by losing volume, you mean that for a specific rotation of volume knob, the sound is less for the ipod than for the cdp, that is not unusual and not necessarily a problem.
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