IPOD to phono input

Uglysteve · 2. Dezember 2013, 22:21

When connecting an IPOD to the phonograph input on my Saba, should I use an audio isolation transformer? Is impedance matching needed?
Any other advice is welcome.
Thanks,
Steve

Tapeworm664 · 4. Dezember 2013, 07:13

Hello Steve,

usually you need no insolation transformer. This is only needed on some "Allstrom"-sets, who don't have a separation to mains via the transformer.

You don't need impedance matching, i suggest only to make an Y-cable to get both channels together and add some resistors (about 1K) in line of the two stereo-channels in order to separate the two mini-amplifiers of the iPod.

Uglysteve · 4. Dezember 2013, 16:39

Thank you

Uglysteve · 9. Dezember 2013, 17:15

My Ipod is now connected. I used a Pyle PIDOCK1 with remote control, an isolation transformer ( all ready had it ordered, and it seems to have took care of a hum when the Ipod was touched),and two 1K resistors.
I had to plug in to the headphone output of the Ipod, the other output was not amplified enough to work. It's working great, much better than the rf transmitter I was using. No noise, and much better sound quality.
Thanks for the help Gunnar,
Steve

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