That's absolutely true gonk, much better quality through the dock output. I should have added that to my list of advantages.

It always surprises me that people will spend a fair amount of money on certain parts of their system and scrimp in other areas and then wonder why it just doesn't sound as good as they feel it should. Remember they call it a "system".

Wow I'd feel kinda ripped off if I bought an iPod only to find out that the headphone jack delivers sub par sound quality.

But if adding the dock does deliver better sq plus gives wireless remote access then it's definitely a cool thing.

But the battery issue is a non-issue for me with the Sansa, it does not use propreitary batteries. It will go 16 hours on a AAA and I can't think of any situation where'd I'd need more than 16 constant hours

I have the kingston dock and had the same volume problem. you have to increase the volume of the kingston with the remote. It is not the same as increaseing the volume of the ipod.

I appreciate all the "input" to my iPod connection problem! billyTHEkid, thanks for directing me to the solution! The volume control on the Kingston dock 500 remote does indeed control the audio output level of the dock. (Had I read the troubleshooting guide maybe...). We now have "normal" audio output on all 990 functions including Zone 2.

Just another example of how this forum is an invaluble tool to all! Thanks again, now for some serious listening!

Glad to hear you were able to get a solution to the problem without having to spend more money. Enjoy your new setup!

What type of cable do you use to connect the line out from the ipod dock to the 990?

Thanks.

I have an inexpensive "Y" RCA cable - I think I got at radio shack, works fine no reason for high dollar cable there.

I was previously using a Monster Y cable (was a gift) from the headphone out to the stereo.

This, of course, didn't take advantage of the line out audio advantages (the whole reason I'm looking into the dock). Will this cable work with the line out output?

I guess my question is, is the line out jack the same as the headphone jack?

Thanks.

It should work fine, both outputs are the same type.