{"product_id":"ipod-video-5th-gen-wolfson-dac-512gb-restored-by-hand-8","title":"iPod Video 5th Gen — Wolfson DAC · 512GB · Restored by Hand","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestored by Hand in Tokyo, Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is not a refurbished iPod. It is a fully rebuilt instrument for people who still believe music deserves better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt its heart is the \u003cstrong\u003eWolfson WM8758 DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — the legendary chip Apple used only in the 5th and 5.5th generation iPod, prized by audiophiles for its warm, analog-like sound that no modern iPod or smartphone can reproduce. This is the last generation to carry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStorage: 512GB SSD (SanDisk) via iFlash-QUAD adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBattery: 3000mAh (brand new, high capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDAC: Wolfson WM8758\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHousing: Brand-new case, hand-polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGeneration: iPod 5th Gen (Model A1136)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBody: Thick (60\/80GB chassis) — extra internal space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery unit is disassembled, rebuilt, and polished by hand on my workbench in Tokyo. Each one is tested, numbered, and documented before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last. Restored to be loved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWorldwide shipping via FedEx, with tracking. Free shipping included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Storage Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis unit ships with 512GB as standard. Want more? I can build it with up to \u003cstrong\u003e1TB\u003c\/strong\u003e using the iFlash-QUAD's multi-card capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e768GB\u003c\/strong\u003e: +$70\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1TB\u003c\/strong\u003e: +$120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Includes SSD cost and hand-assembly.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStorage upgrades are made to order. Please contact me \u003cstrong\u003ebefore purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I'll prepare a dedicated unit built to your spec — by hand, in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit comes with a 1-year warranty covering functional \u003cbr\u003edefects under normal use (playback, battery, storage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these are vintage devices (2005–2006), the LCD screen may \u003cbr\u003eshow natural signs of aging. This is not covered under warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty service, please contact me first. Return shipping \u003cbr\u003eto Japan is the buyer's responsibility (you may use any carrier — \u003cbr\u003eFedEx, EMS, etc.). I will cover the repair and return shipping \u003cbr\u003eback to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImport duties or customs fees, if any, are the buyer's \u003cbr\u003eresponsibility and depend on your country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55682433319080,"sku":"MOD-002","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2212\/1640\/files\/2-F.jpg?v=1782881106","url":"https:\/\/yutakatokyo.com\/products\/ipod-video-5th-gen-wolfson-dac-512gb-restored-by-hand-8","provider":"Yutaka, The Creator Tokyo Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}