AGREED! I'm not a big fan of Monster either. :-) tks guys.

I have a dock connected to my 990 and labeled 'iPhone' which I use for both my iPhone and 3rd generation iPod. I use the standard iPod dock which has a 1/8" line output jack on the back, connected to the 990 via 1/8" <> RCA cable. The line output from the iPod is actually quite good IMHO. If you're dealing with high bitrate MP3s, Apple lossless encoded files, or original WAVs, the iPod becomes a pretty impressive little source device.

- Jason

Here is a pic of my rack with the iPod hooked up.

I've heard this before, and as I understand it the key is to bypass the headphone output and go straight to the line output - which is done only via a dock.

Just to clarify, it's using the dock connector that's important. This can actually be done without a physical dock with some aftermarket cables. ie:
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Go-35507-Connector-Cable/dp/B000JG3WBY
http://www.virtualvillage.com/Items/006004-019

That could be useful if you're looking to accomplish a line output for use with a portable headphone amp, in-car use, etc. The dock is a pretty nice accessory at home.

- Jason

I have been using the cable mentioned in the previous post and it sounds great.

There is a lot of information out there about the flaws in the iPod dock.

I will say that the shipping on the item from amazon took a very long time due to low stock.

I have that Monster cable (it was a gift -it's actually coming apart at one of the RCA ends)...I'm sure it works 99% the same as the competition. The method of connection (headphone jack), as others have mentioned, is not very good in my opinion. You basically have to decide on whether or not you want to use the headphone out or the line out.

Like others have mentioned, you really only have 2 choices:
1) Monster like Y cable mentioned above
2) iPod Dock mentioned above (though there are plenty of reports of the line out audio quality not being good on some of these docks so be sure to do your homework)

I would definitely pick a good dock with true line out audio.

I stream music from my laptop using an Airport Express : http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/We...&nplm=M9470LL/A

Cheers.