Wadia W171i Transport

The original Wadia 170i transport was the industry’s first certified “works with iPod” dock to offer pure, bit-perfect digital output, allowing the iPod to perform as a high-end media server. Now the 171i is the first with a certified "works with iPhone".

“Our new 171iTransport does the neat trick of turning both the iPhone and the iPod into the ultimate media servers,” says John Schaffer, President, Wadia Digital. “Listeners who value high-end sound can get the full musical benefit out of their portable music collections, with all the storage advantages and the great user interface. It’s really the perfect marriage between convenience and performance.” 

High-resolution video signals are also passed cleanly through the dock’s component video connections. The cast aluminum chassis reduces unwanted resonance through its vibration absorbing isolation cones. A new power supply indicator is included as well.  A new feature-rich infrared remote control allows convenient navigation through Playlists and Albums. The 171iTransport will recharge either an iPhone or iPod when either device is docked to the iTransport.

"We taken the already amazing 170iTransport and improved its performance with the 171iTransport. We started by upgrading the internal power supply and circuit board. We improved the clocking for lower jitter. We added a TOSLINK digital output for DACs that do not have a coax digital input. The coax digital output was improved with an audiophile grade connector. There is also the new iPhone/iPad adaptor that allows for universal connectivity."

Cambridge Audio iD100

The Cambridge Audio iD100 is the newest iDevice docking solution with Apple-approved digital output with the most comprehensive arrays of output to date.  Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod.  Digital data is then fed to an external digital audio converter or AV Receiver using its digital input for the best possible digital to analogue conversion.

The iD100 also outputs VDO with its Component, S-Video and Composite connections mean you can enjoy portable video content like You Tube, iTunes, iPlayer and much more on your TV.  Full remote enabling you to enjoy control all your iPod content from your seat and an iPod App is being developed.

Specifications

• High quality, low jitter digital audio output from iPods, including iPad and iPhone 4
• AES/EBU balanced digital audio output 
• S/PDIF coaxial and toslink outputs
• Component / S-Video and Composite video outputs
• Eco- friendly low-power mode automatically activated when iPod removed from dock
• Type-B USB connection allowing convenient and simple syncing to iTunes
• Supplied slim-line remote control
• Available in black or silver finishes
• Dimensions (H x W x D) 46 x 108 x 128mm
• Weight 0.469kg

McIntosh free AP1 Audio Player for iDevices

McIntosh Laboratory is offering iPhone and iPad users the opportunity to enjoy an iconic McIntosh experience anywhere and anytime with its new AP1 Audio Player iPod/iPhone/iPad App, available now for free download at the iTunes Store. Designed to give McIntosh fans a familiar look and feel, the AP1 Audio Player offers virtually all features of the existing iPod App, while tailoring the portable playback/control experience for the unique McIntosh style. 

Notably, when not used as a controller, the AP1 will default to a McIntosh “Meter Display Mode” and act as a live meter display for the music, in effect, providing users with a backdrop consistent with the iconic “McIntosh Blue” LED watt meter – a recognized hallmark of audio excellence. The App will function independent of any external hardware (i.e. Dock) and allow a portable McIntosh experience for all iPhone and iPad users. When used with an iPod Dock (of any make or model) the App serves as a virtual McIntosh display, reflecting the company’s renowned brand, style and experience.