When connected to a 5S through a lightning connector, is the DAC actually operating, or is it really only working as an amp?
2005692
It is acting as a DAC followed by an amp. The signal through the lightning connection is digital. In fact, there is a coaxial digital output jack on the iDO. You can connect that to a high-end DAC if you want to, and then use your iPhone or iPod as a server in a high-end rig. I've done it. In fact, you can see a picture of it on eBay in a listing for a Musical Fidelity preamp, pwr amp, and DAC.
2005693
Garry , the DAC is driving the output. Good sound & I am happy with the product....
2005694
Since you are using a line out dock connection from 5s to the dac it sends a digital signal to the dac that then converts to analog and amplifies for headphones or RCA out to a receiver. I have a hybrid tube solid state stereo amp and I love how easy and awesome the nuforce idac is.
329716
Yes it's an headphone amplifier. They also sell a metal case for the IPhone that slides onto the v-moda amp. You'll need a short cable to connect the 2.
385954
so essentially the output is thru this dj system by connecting the cable to a speaker and not thru 3.5 mm headphone jack of iphone...Thanks everyone
1134339
An I phone 5 can power them fine. I use mine plugged into nothing but my computer pot second gen iPod with no external amp and I still get rich lows, clear mids, and detailed highs.
1645560
Yes it will work, you are 'double-amping' however. A different option would be to get a DAC connected through USB or the optical out of the 3.5mm jack of the air and then into AMP.
785482
It's designed specifically to work with FiiO's E07 DAC, and the dock (which both charges the E07 and provides the audio interface between the two devices) is proprietary. However, there is also an AUX in port on the amp that should work with third party equipment to amplify analog signals. Third party DACs would need their own power sources, however.
1997646
When placed in the cradle, my 5S says it does not support this device. On the box in which the product comes, it lists as compatible only iPhones 4S and earlier. Bottom line is, I can get audio out of my 5S on this device, but it does not charge the phone. The phone also sits awkwardly on the cradle, and I'm wondering if I'm damaging the connector pins on the phone if I force it onto the cradle....
427914
The only way to connect the DAC to the AMP is with RCA. Input to the DAC is coax/toslink or USB. Output is only RCA. DAC, Digital in analog out.
12479
Yes I use it this way in my car to connect my 5s to the audio system. My car audio set up 5s Lightning to 30 pin adaptor with 30pin extension connected to VW audio system
265796
Bought an iPhone 5s yesterday (launch day) and the Limeade does NOT work with the 5s. Works fine with iPhone 5 as long as you don't mind the popup message. iPhone 5s gives same message but does not charge with the integrated cable, which is not certified with Apple. You can plug in your official Lightning cable to the USB port and it will work, although it defeats the purpose of having an integrated cable.
2278269
I haven't been able to get it work with any IPhones. Though I don't have the 5. I used it with my IPod. It puts out good sound.
1070200
That guy is actually wrong, using a 3.5mm connector will send analog out and it'll only be using the amp function of this. To use the dac and charging functions with an ipad air you need to do iPad air -&gt; Apple Camera Connector Kit -&gt; Usb A Male to Micro Usb -&gt; E18
1327149
I can confirm that it works with my 5S, but the provided USB attachment set wasn't good for much -- I just used my own Lightning cable; works great!
262993
Yes and no. Yes in the sense that it will work as an analog amplifier, as it will with any device with a 3.5mm output. No in that all the extra features like charging, media controls and DAC functionality will be lost. Save some money and get a decent LOD and one of fiios other amps if you have an I-device.
1200467
Yes it is. I'm using iPhone 5s and it does work perfectly fine. Sound on these headset is stellar. I just love them
1454781
Yes sir. I have a 5C and am running iOS 7 and I have used it successfully with my lightning cable.
47021
No, its strictly a DAC. You connect the output to a headphone amp, preamp, receiver etc.