[Nintendam]

I'm sure this has been said before in this thread (only got about 30 pages in...) 
 
Do these benefit from any burn-in? Also, if I was so inclined to bump the sub-bass freq's up a bit, whats the best way to go about it?

 

[Solrighal]

I think the so, yes. Others disagree. It only gets a bit clearer though, nothing major. As for your second question well, it depends what your source is.

 

[AustinValentine]

  The Sony PHA-1 is a good alternative to the VERZA at almost half the price.

 
This is a very good alternative. I'd also stump for the Leckerton UHA-6S MKII as a really great alternative. (At ~$200 bucks used it's a steal.)
 
I had a VERZA and I really did enjoy it - until I had to replace my GSIII with a Note II. They originally stated that they were going to make Metallo cases for more phones, including the Note II, but that never materialized. Sans Metallo, the VERZA was just too big and unwieldy to dual lock/velcro to the back of standard phone...let along a Note.

 

[Nintendam]

Just running out of a Galaxy Note 2... main source of music is soundcloud. I have Poweramp installed but I'm more about listening to latest updates on artists I'm following on soundcloud. Best way would probably be to get some HQ downloads from there. 
 
side note: How do you get that darn pin out of the cable jack?? I'm trying to switch the cable to the right side

 

[DrSheep]

You need a pack of the VentureCraft Gorilla Grip (~$14).  Cut one of the squares into 4, that's more than enough to hold your GN2 to and DAC/AMP.
 
http://www.sengoku.co.jp/mod/sgk_cart/detail.php?code=EEHD-0R8J
 

 

[BB 808]

I'm still waiting for someone to come out with a nice case and belt clip for the whole package.

ALO Audio Black Star Amp Bag is a perfect fit for the VMODA Vamp Verza and iPod Classic.

 

[ratinox]

I like its design but it does have a limited shelf life since most people upgrade their phones from time to time leaving most of this redundant. Also, there's no need for those horrible rubber bands that just get I the way...

Cell phone product life cycles are measured in terms of months. Nine to fifteen months in general. New year, new phone, new accessories. It's one of the most successful scams going. Me? I tried a HTC Incredible for a while, went back to my old KRZR. It's a better phone and so what if it doesn't play music. I got a Clip Zip with Rockbox and now Rockbox on my DX50.

Anyway, low profile 3M Dual Lock is the go-to for securely fastening components together if the silicone bands aren't your thing.

 

[Solrighal]

Cell phone product life cycles are measured in terms of months. Nine to fifteen months in general. New year, new phone, new accessories. It's one of the most successful scams going. Me? I tried a HTC Incredible for a while, went back to my old KRZR. It's a better phone and so what if it doesn't play music. I got a Clip Zip with Rockbox and now Rockbox on my DX50.

Anyway, low profile 3M Dual Lock is the go-to for securely fastening components together if the silicone bands aren't your thing.

I think that's the same stuff in my original link.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

   
This is a very good alternative. I'd also stump for the Leckerton UHA-6S MKII as a really great alternative. (At ~$200 bucks used it's a steal.)
 
I had a VERZA and I really did enjoy it - until I had to replace my GSIII with a Note II. They originally stated that they were going to make Metallo cases for more phones, including the Note II, but that never materialized. Sans Metallo, the VERZA was just too big and unwieldy to dual lock/velcro to the back of standard phone...let along a Note.

 
Isn't the Metallo case kind of... giant in its own right?

 

[DrSheep]

   
Isn't the Metallo case kind of... giant in its own right?

Not really, consider it just fit over the iP5 and it is smaller than the VERZA.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

  Not really, consider it just fit over the iP5 and it is smaller than the VERZA.

 
I just meant that if people think the VERZA is too big to rubber-band to a Note, the Metallo wouldn't exactly be a smaller solution.
 
Also, not sure why people keep bringing up the e12. Unless I'm mistaken, that's an amp only, not a DAC/amp.

 

[tinyman392]

   
I just meant that if people think the VERZA is too big to rubber-band to a Note, the Metallo wouldn't exactly be a smaller solution.
 
Also, not sure why people keep bringing up the e12. Unless I'm mistaken, that's an amp only, not a DAC/amp.

 
Actually, they would have the same thickness, about, the case might actually be a bit thinner actually.  But we're talking millimeters...  The case offers a convenience as it allows all the buttons, cameras, headset (for phone calls) to still be accessed on the device without the need to cover any screen.  It's also more secure  
 
And the E12 does look to be just an amp...  So it doesn't do everything the Vamp does XD 

 

[SomeGuyDude]

   
Actually, they would have the same thickness, about, the case might actually be a bit thinner actually.  But we're talking millimeters...  The case offers a convenience as it allows all the buttons, cameras, headset (for phone calls) to still be accessed on the device without the need to cover any screen.  It's also more secure  
 
And the E12 does look to be just an amp...  So it doesn't do everything the Vamp does XD 

 
I might not be explaining myself. XD
 
The Metallo case doesn't REPLACE the Verza. It's something that you'd get in addition to the Verza. So I'm not sure how "the Verza and a Note is so big, I wish they'd make a Metallo case" works because the Verza can't be SMALLER than just the Note II + Verza. Adding a case doesn't shrink the overall size. 

 

[DrSheep]

   
I just meant that if people think the VERZA is too big to rubber-band to a Note, the Metallo wouldn't exactly be a smaller solution.
 
Also, not sure why people keep bringing up the e12. Unless I'm mistaken, that's an amp only, not a DAC/amp.

I got you.  And I do agree with you about the E12, as it's sound sig. isn't all that great compare to the VERZA or any other higher end DAC/AMP.  Heck, I even think the JDS C5 / 5S will be a better pick.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

  I got you.  And I do agree with you about the E12, as it's sound sig. isn't all that great compare to the VERZA or any other higher end DAC/AMP.  Heck, I even think the JDS C5 / 5S will be a better pick.

 
My concern right now is being able to hook up the iPhone 5s to it as a DAC. I know the Verza works but I'm not sure what else does.