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difference between ipod dock and jack 3.5mm?

hi, does someone know if there's a difference between the sound quality if i connect my ipod through jack 3.5mm or ipod dock?

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    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    the jack is a headphone signal and should never be used to AUX inputs as they use different signals this will result in any or all of:

    faint sound/distorted sound/burn out of ipod/burn out of Audio system

    then dock connector has ability via apple docks and Audio or video cable to give a proper phono output for audio systems..

  • 1 decade ago

    the sound quality will be ever so slightly better on an ipod dock but it isnt enough to make a big difference

    Source(s): personal experience
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