Simple sealed ziplock packaging.   Content: card, instruction, tweezer, bag, case, and protective stickers (2 sets).   Case open to about 100 degrees.  The magnetic closure is pretty strong.   Simple instructions for the stickers.   Stickers applied.   Since the iPod Touch 5th Gen is thinner than the iPhone 5, there is a large gap inside and need further backing support.   My extra pack of VentureCraft Gorilla Grip (not included, $11)   I cut one piece into four and applied to the four corners.  ...

Box of VAMP and VERZA   Open box   QuiqCard removed   Content   VERZA in pearl white and metallic orange   Back of QuiqCard for settings   Over all the VERZA is slightly bigger than the VAMP but only about 3/5 as thick. The gray "X" part is of semi-soft plastic like the black part from the VAMP.   Ok I charged my VERZA and here is my first test drive of it with my iPod Touch 5th Gen with the M-100. All I have to say is WOW, if the iPhone 4/4S with VAMP was great, than this new VERZA just takes the M-100...

Update: it turns out to be my F807 having a rather weak line out and not the fault of the PHA-1.  Therefore please ignore my comments about the gain issue and I am bumping up my rating from 3 to 4.   Ok here is my take on the Sony PHA-1 along with their F806 Walkman and the Sennheiser Momentum, and to be honest, I think some of you may not like it…   Here is a bit of background, the PHA-1 is MSRP at $600, but I paid for mine at $400 from Amazon, and this is my baseline on judging its value. However, most of you should able to find it for...