Is iPod Digital Output Possible?


I've been scouring through all the ipod accessories and cannot find what I am looking for. Perhaps it does not exist. I was wondering if there is any cable or dock that will allow me to extract a digital output from my iPod video (or any iPod for that matter)? There's plenty of adapters to pull the analog out, but it seems like you always need a computer interface to get digital output. Why? Is it just a matter of software to sort out the library? More to the point; I want to connect my iPod directly to my DAC or even to my Waveterminal (requires the squareish delivery end of a USB cable) to my DAC...is this possible? Has this been discussed previously? If so, where the heck was I? No, don't answer that last part! The authorities may be listening in! Just tell me how to get a digital stream out of my iPod if it's possible.

Marco
jax2
At some point, isn't the easier answer to just use the USB adapter to have the iPod act like a USB drive, rather than a player?
Great article from Stereophile. This looks like a cool new piece of hardware. Wish my 60GB Ipod Photo worked with it. Guess I need 2 new pieces of hardware.
Since a few days ago there are iPOD Docks with Digital SPDIF out, made possible by the use of the Apple Authentication Chip:

- Wadia iTransport

- DLO Homedock HD

- B&W Zeppelin (I think)
The Zeppelin won't output digital like the Wadia.

I'm skeptical about the DLO dock since it just says pure digital out.

Chris

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ComputerAudiophile.com