Sendstation Systems PocketDock Line Out

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 5 x 4.5 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002TA3JM
• Item model number: 5221-PDLO
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,549 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 3, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The PocketDock with Line Out lets you connect your iPodÕs docking port to a standard 6-pin FireWire cable. No need to carry the special docking cable--the tiny PocketDock easily fits in your wallet, so youÕll never miss a connection again.

The original PocketDock made FireWire connections simple. But connecting your iPod to an external amplifier or stereo system still meant either carrying the bulky Dock, or compromising on sound quality by using the iPodÕs headphone jack. The new PocketDock with LineOut offers an industry-standard 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack (right next to the FireWire port) that connects directly to the iPodÕs line level circuitry--ust like AppleÕs Dock, but in a tiny, easy-to-carry package.

This makes the new PocketDock with Line Out an ideal accessory for professional DJÕs, HiFi enthusiasts, and anyone else who would like to take the iPodÕs great sound quality to its full potential anytime, anywhere, without interference and distortion from the headphone equalizer and amplifier circuitry.

The PocketDock Line Out Pack includes two 6 ft. ultralight and ultra-compact white audio cables: One with 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo plugs on both ends, one with stereo RCA and 3.5 mm plugs. They are slim enough to fit into the palm of your hand and come with detachable velcro straps for convenient storage and cable management.

All PocketDocks are compatible with the following iPods:

• 3G iPod (touch-wheel)
• 4G iPod (click-wheel)
• iPod Photo
• iPod mini

Product Description
This adapter adds an industry-standard 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack for high-quality audio output along with a standard 6-pin FireWire connector. The stereo jack connects directly to the iPodÆs line level circuitry, bypassing the headphone amplifier for optimal sound quality when connecting to an external stereo system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent choice for the audiophile iPod user!, November 18, 2004

By	Nix Cadavre "Nix" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

The product description says it all, and it's not lying. This is a must-have for audiophile iPod users, or anyone who wants to connect their iPod through a car stereo or external speakers and get the best sound possible. Compact, good quality, and just a great product for an iPod. Also, if you need to use your iPod as a hard drive, this is fantastic! It's a great choice, and it's cheaper than the official Apple dock without compromising in quality.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well, just wasn't for me, March 20, 2006

By	A. Pao (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've used both this item and a SiK IMP(Din). Both do exactly what they're supposed to do, give a line out and a firewire connection. Sound quality is good on both. A couple things I didn't like about this:
1) The Sendstation didn't have the spring loaded clips/buttons to release it from the dock connector on the bottom of the iPod. The SiK does. The Sendstation still has a pretty secure connection without this feature, but the SiK feels even more secure.
2) Even though the SiK has two long wires coming out of it, which makes it a little inconvenient, the SiK's actual dock connector part is very small, same size as the apple connector. The Sendstation has the sockets for the lineout and firewire right on the dock connector so it is MUCH bulkier than the SiK. To me, this proved to be even more annoying than the two wires coming out of the SiK since you could at least bend the wires out of the way on the SiK.

The two nags I had are very minor and might not be relevant to most of you out there so you may choose to ignore it. Overall though, functionally, there is nothing wrong with this thing and it is pretty small and portable. Looks cooler than the SiK too. Bottom line, sound from it is fine, the dimensions didn't suit me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds great but attachment is not secure, February 9, 2006

By	bearandbu "bearandbu" (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This is a good but not great little connector for getting the best sound from your iPod. I used it for several weeks in my car. Unfortunately, the manufacturer cheaped-out with the dock connection and, as such, it tends to wiggle out with the least provocation. I've since switched to EZLink cable with dock connector/line-out/firewire connector that goes into my Belkin auto charger...the sound is just as good and the connection is much more secure.