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Can I do better than the Audio-GD FUN? - Budget $450

post #1 of 3
11/21/10 at 6:28am
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As the title says, is there a better DAC/AMP combo or separates than the FUN (earth/moon) for $450? I am currently using an Entec 203.2 DAC and SOHA tube hybrid amp. My current phones are the HD580. I really don't have any issues with my current setup other than wanting to see if newer components actually sound better and solid state versus my hybrid.

 

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post #2 of 3
11/21/10 at 10:23am

May want to check out the NFB-11 from audio gd if they get their usb issue resolved, it utilizes the new Sabre chip and is on promo pricing @ $260.

 

I think the amp topology seems pretty rock solid on paper. 

 

 

Other wise you might want to look at the Nuforce HDP, I havent heard this personally but someone recommended to me (as I am also looking into a new dac/amp combo) and said that it has great synergy with Sennheiser phones. 

 

If you want to up the ante, the new DACMini by Centrance looks promising as does the HA-160D from Burson. There is always the Headroom Desktop Amp/dac combo @ the 750 mark also. 

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post #3 of 3
11/22/10 at 12:59am
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Thanks for pointing me to the 11. I ended up pre-ordering an NFB-12 tonight. I was afraid the 11 might be too dry and analytical and the 12 was $60 cheaper! Can't wait to compare to my current setup.
 

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May want to check out the NFB-11 from audio gd if they get their usb issue resolved, it utilizes the new Sabre chip and is on promo pricing @ $260.

 

I think the amp topology seems pretty rock solid on paper. 

 

 

Other wise you might want to look at the Nuforce HDP, I havent heard this personally but someone recommended to me (as I am also looking into a new dac/amp combo) and said that it has great synergy with Sennheiser phones. 

 

If you want to up the ante, the new DACMini by Centrance looks promising as does the HA-160D from Burson. There is always the Headroom Desktop Amp/dac combo @ the 750 mark also. 

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