Re:No such thing as iPod Hi-Fi (Score 1)

I do live sound with a 15000 watt "HIFI" PA system designed for national touring acts. I always use my iPod Video between sets, sometimes I'll even DJ with it. No one has ever complained about the compressed sound of the iPod, yes some songs are poorly encoded, however I encode my CD's at 160kps and set the level at around 80% max. If you want real HIFI sound go find a used QSC rmx1500 amp and a pair of Electro Voice SX300. That's what we use in the living room. My kids have dance parties all the time to blow off steam I just leave the cable there for anyones mp3 player and they know to turn up the amp to avoid loud pops. Simple and fun.