iPod Can the iPod Classic be used with a USB-C DAC/AMP?

[jsjcjsjc]

I have a QLS MUB1 DAC&AMP, and I found that its size matches the iPod Classic perfectly, so I tried to get someone to help me make a 30-pin to USC cable, but it doesn't seem to work. I'm not sure if the cable needs some special treatment or if some adjustments are needed on the DAC&AMP end?

cloud you please help me with it ?
BTY, now this ipod is working in Rockbox system.
Thanks

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/qls-hifi-mub1.26725/
https://pinoutguide.com/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml

 

[philden]

As I understand it, you can only get digital output from your iPod if the device you are connecting to has a dedicated Apple authentication chip. A few devices from the heyday of the iPod have this capability. That would only work with the Apple firmware and not with Rockbox.

 

[ayres]

Unless you’re going to get into some exotic modding, the answer is likely no. But you can run line out from the connector if you’re needing a more powerful amp.