Bel Canto's Ultra-Dock preys on iPod / iPhone owners

We've no doubts that Bel Canto offers up some mighty fine equipment, but the firm's forthcoming Ultra-Dock just reeks of gimmicky. We're reserving final judgment until we find out a bit more than we know right now, but it seems this iPod / iPhone docking station can pull fidelity out of thin air. Reportedly, the unit utilizes Sonic Focus technology to "to upscale and refine compressed music and soundtracks to 96kHz / 24-bit quality," but we're pretty sure you're going to get out what you put in, generally speaking. Nevertheless, we'll keep you posted on any developments.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 14th 2007 6:49PM]

I don't have much interest in that particular product, but I will say that my X-Fi XtremeMusic's Crystalizer does a fine job of digital audio cleanup. It's true that better quality in means better out, but sometimes you can improve it along the way.

And nothing beats the "Loudness" filter on my old Denon PMA-700V... absolutely orgasmic audio.