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post #16 of 19
5/4/08 at 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by dandi View Post
Tweaks, please tell us about the tweaks
Sorry, I missed the follow-ups.

Dave put in a PCM2707 chip (instead of the standard PCM2704) -- which he says he feels adds a trace more warmth. He also applied a mod he's been working to lower the noise floor.

I did try and pump him for details of the latter but he pled trade secrets. Should be getting the unit in the mail this week, so I'll have a good listen before I give it to my friend.
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post #17 of 19
5/5/08 at 7:30pm
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Posted my impressions here.
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post #18 of 19
5/21/08 at 1:25am
The Nuforce Icon fits your budget at $250.
It will also work as an integrated amp and does a nice job of powering some of my home speakers (including some bigger floorstanders that I should not even try hooking it up too because they are not that efficient). Very good as a headphone amp too.
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post #19 of 19
5/21/08 at 2:27am
I think emu0404 is perfect for a musician because of the recording and sound editing function.
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