Will an iPod with 3.5mm to RCA cable work with this amplifier or do you need a preamp as well?
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This is a great amp made for use with a mixing board for a PA system. With the correct mixing board, you could plug an iPod into the board, then use the amp to power a set of speakers and it would work.
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It is NEVER recommended to plug sound sources like an ipod, computer, or other consumer electronics directly into an amplifier. You should ALWAYS use a mixer or preamp. This is due to the fact that the impedance needs to be properly matched between the output and the input of the amplifier. Devices such as ipods cannot do this. Directly plugging them in to an amp is unwise and can damage them. BTW, I've been a sound engineer for over 25 years and sold sound equipment for a while.
478915
yes,but without preamp it wont get very loud,although it may be loud enough for you.
2112984
Depends on your pre-amp. My pre-amp has female RCA connectors on it, so in theory I would use an RCA to 3.5mm adapter that you might find on Amazon or at a Fry's. Something similar to this: Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (6 Feet) - Step Down Design - (Part# MPC-35-2XRCA-6 )
848382
It does not have RCA inputs, but you can easily make up an adapter that can use XLR or 1/4" cable for your iPod. It will work with your speakers. I see a lot of bad reviews of this amp, but I am a mobile DJ and I have pushed this amp to it's limits and it still lives. So for me, the Pyle Pro PTA1400 is a steal at that price point.
1403947
Yes it does have a 3.5 mm input (not sure what the other guy is talking about). I won't recommend to use it for (not sure if this is from the cord that came with it only) it seems to lose some data. So basically doesn't sound as good. I suggest buying a 3.5 input to RCA which are less than 5 bucks.
1825880
An iPod can be connected using 3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor or cable but you will only hear bass since this is only subwoofer don't know how loud it will get since the speaker is not powered amplified iNK answered on July 7, 2014
1280132
Works loud with any car radio. If using with phone or mp3 player ur output from your deviceproly isnt strong enough. Yo need to purchase a cheap preamp for proly 20 bucks. Most will have a small eq with it and it will work. I have one and had to use preamp with mp3 player. Its not the amp. Its your device. You also might try turning the level on the amp up and make sure u have the little black button pushed in correctly for rca input.
771102
Basically any receiver/amp will work with this unit as long as the inputs are RCA jacks and that's pretty much all of them. Here's how it breaks down. All turntables require a pre-amp before the signal goes to the main amplifier. Most modern receivers do not have a dedicated slot for turntables any longer. So most turntables include the pre-amp built in. The switch for the pre-amp is on the back of the Audio Technica. * So if your receiver has a setting for "Phonograph", "Phono" or "Turntable" you're good to go. Just switch the pre-amp Off on the back of the turntable. * If your receiver doesn't have a setting for "Phonograph", or one of the a fore mentioned, then turn the switch On. That's it. Simple. Just be aware that should you buy a receiver without a "Phonograph" input you will loose the slot for whatever peripheral should go there. In my case I use an Onkyo CR-315 Shelf Unit. I plug my Audio Tecnica into the "Dock" slot. This is to be used with a special docking device that allows you to plug in an iPod. I know longer have this device, so no harm no fowl. If however I did have this device and needed to use it, I would constantly be switching between these two devices on my receiver. So just make sure you have enough inputs to avoid this potential hassle. Really, the only thing you need to look for on a receiver is to make sure it excepts inputs through RCA jacks and again, that's pretty much the standard. As to brand, that's up to you as far as your needs and budget.
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The answer is no (except for the power cable). You will need to buy a digital out cable to connect to your pre-amplifier (or integrated amplifier/receiver). You have at least three options: 1) an optical (toslink) cable, the one I use; 2)a XLR cable; 3) a coaxial cable. There's also an USB out to connect to a PC, I suppose. I have used this Cambridge iPod dock for a couple of months now (connected to a Cambridge DACMagic Plus DAC/Preamp) and the difference with Apple's standard dock is dramatic.So dramatic indeed that I have re-recorded my classical iTunes library using Apple's "lossless format". You made a good buy. Enjoy it. The answer is no (except for the power cable). You will need to buy a digital out cable to connect to your pre-amplifier (or integrated amplifier/receiver). You have at least three options: 1) an optical (toslink) cable, the one I use; 2)a XLR cable; 3) a coaxial cable. There's also an USB out to connect to a PC, I suppose. I have used this Cambridge iPod dock for a couple of months now (connected to a Cambridge DACMagic Plus DAC/Preamp) and the difference with Apple's standard dock is dramatic.So dramatic indeed that I have re-recorded my classical iTunes library using Apple's... » Read More The answer is no (except for the power cable). You will need to buy a digital out cable to connect to your pre-amplifier (or integrated amplifier/receiver). You have at least three options: 1) an optical (toslink) cable, the one I use; 2)a XLR cable; 3) a coaxial cable. There's also an USB out to connect to a PC, I suppose. I have used this Cambridge iPod dock for a couple of months now (connected to a Cambridge DACMagic Plus DAC/Preamp) and the difference with Apple's standard dock is dramatic.So dramatic indeed that I have re-recorded my classical iTunes library using Apple's "lossless format". You made a good buy. Enjoy it. « Show Less
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Dear Kay, The DAC will not work in between your Ipod and the tube amp because there is no way to connect your Ipod to the DAC. No compatible wiring and connectors available. This is the problem with apple products, only compatible with their own series of devices. You can connect the IPOD directly to the Tube amp, yes, with RCA connectors on the Amp side 9or any other available) and withna easily available jack on the Iphone side. The IPOD has an inbuilt DAC on its board but it doesnt get close to the Cambridge DAC quality. To connect a digital device to the Tube amp with a high fidelity DAC in between you have to look for non-apple players, COWON for example, top quality by the way.
253115
You need an applifier. You will then plug your iPod into the amp and the amp will drive the speakers.
1660393
Yes you can. Use a basic male stereo rca R/L and a mini 3.5mm to plug into you ipod
362076
You have two types of connections. 3.5MM plug and then RCA. The devices includes a 3.5MM plug to RCA converter cable. If you stereo can be connected with either 3.5MM or RCA, it will work.
736817
Those speakers are probably rated at 1200W peak for like 3 seconds before they blow up, lol. This amp will be just fine for those speakers, but make sure you have the correct cable to hook them up, there are a few options on Amazon, and eBay, I have bought several cables and adapters for my DJ company, and I can tell you, it is nice to have the spares on hand just in case. You will need this cable to hook this amp to your ipod, it's a 10 foot long cable, should be just right for your setup, search amazon for this, Hosa CMP159 Stereo Breakout, 3.5 mm TRS to Dual 1/4 in TS, 10-Feet
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Absolutely. However, you 'may' have to purchase a separate cable for the device to connect to the amp. It's a 3.5mm to RCA Sterio Cable. Some amps have a port that allow you to connect the 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable that comes with the device.Here's an example of the type of cable you may have to purchase:Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (25 Feet) - Step Down Design for iPhone, iPod, Smartphone, Tablet and MP3 Cases
1761646
Have you tried and rca to Aug converter cable? Insten 3.5mm to RCA Auxiliary Cable Cord for iPod/MP3
156730
It only has the 3.5mm input jack. While you could get an adapter cable with the red/white RCA on one end and the 3.5mm plug on the other, you would still have an issue with the output level. Older stereos with a "phono" input had line level amplifiers, or preamps, on that input channel, because the sound level out of a record player was different than that of other devices. If this is not the case for yours, then an adapter cable will work for you, using the "portable" input.
961980
It has RCA inputs which can be used with a headphone =&gt; RCA adapter. The amplifier is powered by an external adapter, as you would not use the DAC and only the amplifier with an iPod, the other answer is wrong.