Many new portable media devices detect the impedance of what they are connected to, and when a load in the kOhm range is fount they go into line level mode. So a dedicated line-out isn't so common any more. Whether the volume control still functions varies from device to device.


Pioneer PDP-5020FD, Marantz SR6011
Axiom M5HP, VP160HP, QS8
Sony PS4, surround backs
-Chris