There is a diy site that explains how to make something like the irig The jam with 32pin connection is available end of march. The sound very good from apogee stuff so that might be the way to go
I have looked at the irig and I am wondering if anyone ha used it. 40 dollars for a 1/8 to 1/4 step up and solider seems pricey. I could make a radio shack version for under 10. Looking for some players who use the stuff.