iLink dock provides iPod digital output

We have to start waking up earlier if we're going to scoop "best tech blog" Engadget (congratulations y'all!) on the iPod news. Conrad is reporting that MSB Technology has released the iLink digital output dock for current full-size iPods, providing true digital-out for the audiophiles among us.

There are a few caveats for this product: first, you need to upgrade your iPod to work with the dock ($200). Second, the dock package, if bought with an iPod upgrade, is a screamingly expensive $1,995. Third, if you've already ripped your music as AAC or MP3, you'll want to go back to the original CDs and redo all the songs in Apple Lossless format for optimal sound (not to mention that anything purchased from the iTunes Store will sound less than ideal). What price perfection? I guess we know.