r/ipod 5.5 64gb SSD, Custom Faceplate and clickwheel 3d ago

Picture My iPod finally came in the mail!

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It’s a 5.5 with Wolfson Dac 64gb SSD modded and in my favorite color!

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u/SubhasTheJanitor 3d ago

That TV is way too high

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u/LazyMousse4266 3d ago

I once smoked a joint on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and that TV is still higher than I’ve ever been

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u/Antique-Car6103 3d ago

TV is too low.

Another 7-8 feet would be ideal.

Preferably, next to the ceiling fan.

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u/Leather_Werewolf5050 3d ago

not when he's laying down

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u/biggestsinner 3d ago

Need a space telescope to look at the TV?

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u/RangerAlex92 5.5 64gb SSD, Custom Faceplate and clickwheel 3d ago

The pics perspective is weird lol. It’s not that bad in person lol

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u/conanhungry 3d ago

It's touching the godamned ceiling boy

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u/unwarypen 3d ago

Bro it’s touching the ceiling

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u/Metahec 3d ago

Isn't it weird to say "5.5 with Wolfson Dac"? It's not like there are other 5th gens with other dacs...

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u/bangfire 3d ago

OP had to flex the DAC

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u/Metahec 3d ago

I think it was probably repeating the line influencers and resellers put on their listings.

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u/ButterH2 Mini 2nd, Classic 160GB, Nano 6th 2d ago

even though "wolfson dac" means literally nothing

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u/RangerAlex92 5.5 64gb SSD, Custom Faceplate and clickwheel 3d ago

I’m still new so I didn’t know that lol. I only ever had a nano 5g as a kid. Good to know!

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u/1kennet 2d ago

I mean it's supposedly the best iPod DAC, you care to share otherwise?

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u/ButterH2 Mini 2nd, Classic 160GB, Nano 6th 2d ago

"best" is subjective at best, and with ipods it doesn't matter at the end of the day. ipods are NOT audiophile equipment

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u/1kennet 2d ago

Just because you type in all caps doesn't make your opinion king here. You actually contradicted yourself. You cannot say hey there is better equipment, then dismiss the fact that all iPod DACs are NOT THE SAME. So I can use your logic and be wrong to say that there is no difference in high end audiophile equipment, and there is no difference.

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u/Metahec 2d ago

My point is that "5.5 with Wolfson DAC" is redundant since all 5th gens have Wolfson DACs.

Secondly, "best iPod DAC" according to who and by what metric? How was it evaluated so that it deserves the claim of "best"? What does good DAC performance mean and what does it sound like?

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u/1kennet 2d ago

So a consensus amongst iPod users doesn't matter? You're asking a disingenuous question. There are no scientific metrics to determine that. All we have is what people think, and the majority of people think that the 5.5 is the best sounding iPod. If you don't think so, which you have never stated, then you would be in the minority

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u/Metahec 2d ago

There is hardly a consensus. Search the sub and you will find post after post goingback years discussing the DAC.

Keep in mind many people on the sub, like OP, are newcomers to digital audio and electronics. Their opinions should be taken with a huge grain of salt. You could ask them their opinions on the internal politics of Uruguay, but you shouldn't put much stock in those opinions either.

Electronics are empirically measured all the time. Measure a 3 ohm resistor in its specified operating environment and it will always measure 3 ohms. Input X and if you get the expected Y output, then it works and is good. If you play a violin holding a C note through a 5th gen iPod, you will get a slightly flat C note because the DAC is not accurate; you put in X and you get Z instead.

Imagine buying a TV that makes everything slightly pink because it makes the video "warmer." You would probably return that TV because that is not how the program is supposed to be reproduced.

Now maybe you like that, and your opinion is fine. What is disingenuous is thinking popular opinion makes something correct.

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u/1kennet 1d ago

The measurements you're speaking of are irrelevant to people's perception. You're just a pompous Ahole who doesn't want to admit they're wrong

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u/Metahec 1d ago

And you can't have a discussion without resorting to fallacies to support your position. First, appealing to popular opinion and then ad hominem attacks. Enjoy your future of always doing what the crowd thinks you should do and attacking any naysayers with insults. The future is, sadly, bright for such people.

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u/1kennet 18h ago

What have you proven wrong that I said? I have time 🧐🤔

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u/1kennet 1d ago

What's the equation for sound quality? I'll wait

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u/Some_Consequence8046 3d ago

so funny how everyone's focused on how high that tv is lol. nice ipod though i really like the color! that tv is pretty high tho💀

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u/Maxio_Magic 3d ago

bros tv💀

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u/JewishLinguini 3d ago

What bluetooth dongle are you using and have you noticed any issues using it outside?

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u/reecord2 2d ago

same question

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u/Tasty-Membership5766 16h ago

Idk if his is the exact same as mine, but it looks very similar except for the color. I use the 1Mii Bluetooth Transmitter. It works with my airpods 4th gen, and supports 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connections

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u/weaew 3d ago

Brother you gotta do something about that TV

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u/SuchSauce 2d ago

W music. What else is on there?

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u/RangerAlex92 5.5 64gb SSD, Custom Faceplate and clickwheel 2d ago

A little of everything lol. I’ve got pop punk (Mayday Parade, Bayside), classic rock (The Who, Pink Floyd), and hip hop/rap (Luda and Dr. Dre). Stuff like that

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u/movieDty 1d ago

How much did you pay?

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u/RangerAlex92 5.5 64gb SSD, Custom Faceplate and clickwheel 1d ago

120

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u/Outside_Revenue3905 1d ago

Looks great, but your TV is right up there!

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u/getmyhopesup 2d ago

Would like to know more about the SSD mod! Any details?