Thread:

Ipod direct to amp?

Anyone know if this is possible without using a head unit?
Looking at redoing my system this winter and really have no need for a HU if i can run my Ipod to the amp.

Thoughts?

Originally Posted by OC2Vegas

Yes its possible. Can also be done with the xm/Sirius units.

Example:

Ipod to a 3.5mm to component plugs (red/white), component end in amp.

What I thought, so volume from the component will work fine but I will not have any audio adjustments (bass, mid, treble, fade, balance) correct?
if so maynot be the way to go...

Originally Posted by NiceGuyEddie

Also:
How would you run your Ipod/Xm to multiple amps? For how cheap ipod ready head units can be picked up now, I don't see a point.

Ipods also don't like heat, they die fast out there. So with a receiver you can have it charging all day. Before I had a ipod ready receiver, I ran the Itrip. within an hour my ipod would be dead and Id have to resort to cds.

ipods, etc all have headphone outputs which arent TRUE low level but you can get away with it. they have built in EQ's for audio control. It would be easier to use an active crossover like below to control sound and use the ipod as just the volume control. the crossover would also allow you to split the signal to multiple amps without the use of RCA splitters which would drop the signal quality.



crossovers are pretty cheap these days and small.