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Model A1136 / 30, 60, or 80 GB hard drive / black or white plastic front

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How do I know if this has the Wolfson DAC?

While I have the iPod apart to change the battery as it failed testing, I am wondering if mine has the Wolfson DAC. I didn’t get this primarily for the Wolfson DAC since I wanted a proper standalone MP3 player, but I know these were known to be equipped with the Wolfson DAC.

Is there any clues I should look for? Especially opened up.

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Why is there a difference in iPod audio Quality?

Here’s the Wolfson DAC

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5th gen iPods and older have a Wolfson DAC.

Only the 6th/7th gen iPod Classic models (the ones with a metal front) have a different DAC.

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