Gear Guide: PsiberAudio PAS2 and PAS2+ Hi Fidelity PreAmp Cradles for the iPod

The PAS2 and PAS2+ feature an integrated cradle for the iPod and iPod mini, and a smaller slot for the iPod shuffle. They offer a high stability, low impedance power supply for the iPod and a Burr Brown double buffered subwoofer output. “These devices from PsiberAudio link into any existing Hi-Fi system to allow the iPod to become the center of an audiophile grade high fidelity music system,” the company says. The PAS2 sells for $185, while the PAS2+ costs $245.

Sleek white enamel finish steel chassis passive preamp

Featuring hi quality Alps Blue Velvet Potentiometer

Teflon covered silver wire.

Built in cradle and audiophile grade regulated power supply for iPod, and iPod Mini

Front panel selector can select from iPod (or iPod Mini), iPod Shuffle, CD, and Aux

Built in cradle and audiophile grade regulated power supply for iPod Shuffle

High Quality gold plated and Teflon insulated RCA input jacks

Double buffered Burr Brown Subwoofer output (PAS2+ only)