I've looked at the manual. My understanding is that using the analog miniplug will utilize the DAC in the player, not the D 3020. I would like to play from my iPod, but use the DAC in the D 3020, like I do with my other receivers. My understanding is that this can only be accomplished by using an optical cable or the usb. Is there a technical reason that there aren't 30-pin to b-type cables that would let me connect my iPod, or is there something else I am missing? It seems like only Type A to Type B cables exist (I don't have one, but I suppose I will need to get one to use the NAD's usb connectivity/check to see if it works), which is fine for connecting a computer, but not for other peripherals.