i want a nice ipod/iphone dock

big_p
big_p Posts: 565
edited March 2012 in The bottom bracket
i dont know where to start looking, so tell me what you've got and why it's so good.

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  • Big Hairy Wallapers
    Big Hairy Wallapers Posts: 182
    How much do you want to spend?
    I've got an eighty quid one that's superb, especially as I paid £26 on eBay and I've just bought a baby one for under a fiver but it won't rival a £300 one so name your budget....
  • tremayne
    tremayne Posts: 378
    Geneva Sounds. Pick your price level. You won't be disappointed.
    Why? Have a look - you won't be disappointed. I have a M (in Walnut) and it rocks!
  • big_p
    big_p Posts: 565
    no budget, if i like the look of it, i'll buy it. i usualy just look for the best (most expensive) but i'm open to guidence on this one as i know sod all about them.
  • Danny M
    Danny M Posts: 132
    bose sound dock

    well worth the money
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air :shock:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • RDW
    RDW Posts: 1,900
    big p wrote:
    no budget, if i like the look of it, i'll buy it. i usualy just look for the best (most expensive) but i'm open to guidence on this one as i know sod all about them.

    Ion Torrent PGM:

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    http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/ion- ... ipod-dock/
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Hardwire it into a dCS dac/word clock, spectral pre power amplifier, focal utopia speakers and MIT oracle cable, you'll be on a winner there.
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  • eede
    eede Posts: 58
    Bang & Olufsen BeoSound8
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  • Warwickshire Whizzer
    Warwickshire Whizzer Posts: 218
    Another vote for the Bose Sound-dock. Love mine, and all my family have since brought them too.
  • Yossie
    Yossie Posts: 2,600
    No you don't - digital music things are all shyyyyte.

    You want the best turntable, amp and speakers you can buy and only ever listen to vinyl.

    End of.
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Yossie wrote:
    No you don't - digital music things are all shyyyyte.

    You want the best turntable, amp and speakers you can buy and only ever listen to vinyl.

    End of.

    That.

    But failing that get a Cambridge Audio dock and put it through the auxiliary input of your hifi amplifier.

    Do not fall for the one box is best rubbish.
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  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Digital music has it's place. I've had high end audio (had to sell when due to job issues, still have an ok system but nothing like I had) but I've always had an iPod connection due to ease, ideal for background music.
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  • usedtobefast
    usedtobefast Posts: 145
    redvee wrote:
    Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air :shock:

    +1
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    redvee wrote:
    Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air :shock:

    Can somebody be generous and give me the £500 to buy one?
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    Bose Sound Dock here as well, brilliant if you want portability, make sure you get the Mk II so that it will work with the iPhone 4s
  • journey_man_pro
    journey_man_pro Posts: 169
    redvee wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air :shock:

    Can somebody be generous and give me the £500 to buy one?

    Mines on eBay at the mo. is at £410!
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    usedtobefast wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air :shock:

    +1

    Another vote for the Zeppelin here. I've got the non-Air version and the sound quality is superb. You'll need to experiment with positioning, but it really is good even in a fairly large room (which the Bose sound dock isn't, by comparison).

    I also like the Meridian F80, but it's a chunk more money.

    Or go with NapD's idea if money/space isn't a concern!
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    Or this, if you want to be silly:

    http://thewosexperience.com/
  • gasman_dave
    gasman_dave Posts: 129
    I have 4 Cambridge Audio docks around the house, so anyone can plug their ipod or phone in.

    The best sounding bit of iPod hi-fi is the http://www.templeaudio.net/bantam.html amp which I have plugged into some Mission 760is and it is amazing. These amps are tiny, never run hot and only cost me about £100.
    I have tried the Bantam plugged into Linn Keilidhs and it coped brilliantly.

    The B+W Zeppelin sounds great, but for the price, you can have a dock, Bantam amp and £250speakers all with decent cables, stands and interconnect. No comparison at all.

    Or stick with vinyl

    Dave
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    gasman_dave wrote:
    I have 4 Cambridge Audio docks around the house, so anyone can plug their ipod or phone in.

    The best sounding bit of iPod hi-fi is the http://www.templeaudio.net/bantam.html amp which I have plugged into some Mission 760is and it is amazing. These amps are tiny, never run hot and only cost me about £100.
    I have tried the Bantam plugged into Linn Keilidhs and it coped brilliantly.

    The B+W Zeppelin sounds great, but for the price, you can have a dock, Bantam amp and £250speakers all with decent cables, stands and interconnect. No comparison at all.

    Or stick with vinyl

    Dave
    I don't doubt the Bantam sounds good, but it looks a bit like a Maplin 'make it yourself' kit. Even with decent speakers, it's hardly a visually elegant solution :)
  • big_p
    big_p Posts: 565
    i quite like spec on the zeplin air, it's a bit ugly though, i like the look of the geneva m more but there's no streaming with it though......... mind not made up yet.
  • gasman_dave
    gasman_dave Posts: 129
    Monkeypump wrote:
    I don't doubt the Bantam sounds good, but it looks a bit like a Maplin 'make it yourself' kit. Even with decent speakers, it's hardly a visually elegant solution :)

    It is tiny so pretty unobtrusive. It should be about the sound for me and I've been quite impressed by the quality of build. On first looks it might disappoint but I really was impressed (as was my wife, who has been dragged around a few hi-fi shops) by the sound coming from something no bigger than my hand.

    Dave
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    gasman_dave wrote:
    Monkeypump wrote:
    I don't doubt the Bantam sounds good, but it looks a bit like a Maplin 'make it yourself' kit. Even with decent speakers, it's hardly a visually elegant solution :)

    It is tiny so pretty unobtrusive. It should be about the sound for me and I've been quite impressed by the quality of build. On first looks it might disappoint but I really was impressed (as was my wife, who has been dragged around a few hi-fi shops) by the sound coming from something no bigger than my hand.

    Dave

    Only kidding, and agree it's more about sound than looks.

    OP - do you want a single-box 'lifestyle' solution or something more akin to 'proper' hi-fi?
  • big_p
    big_p Posts: 565
    [/quote]

    Only kidding, and agree it's more about sound than looks.

    OP - do you want a single-box 'lifestyle' solution or something more akin to 'proper' hi-fi?[/quote]

    single box, cant be bothered with a component system.
  • gareth273
    gareth273 Posts: 52
    I went through this a while ago. Decided not to go for a dock but bought a Sonos S5 instead as all my music is stored on my NAS. Install the Sonos app on your iPod touch/iPhone and you can select and control your music from the comfort of your sofa or turbo trainer. Sounds pretty good too for its size.

    Just my 2p's worth
  • big_p
    big_p Posts: 565
    i decided to go with the b&w Zeppelin air, sound's awesome and not as big as i though, i come's with a neat little remote control and when your streaming you just use your iphone as the remote.

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