NEW Audio-gd NFB-16 class A ACSS portable DAC/Amp - Page 3

I got the NFB 12.1 instead of this. I didn't need a "portable" device.

 

@tim below me.

 

 

*facepalm* I forgot I did say that. Sorry. I forgot about this. I'll take my leave now. I didn't add a new post....as I didn't want to add another pointless post.Good day.

Edited by bowei006 - 6/8/12 at 3:32pm

 

Well, I think because he expressed interest in this product when he was doing his original search for an amp. I have no issue with the post.

im tempted to get this, just to see how it compares to my O2 and ODAC combo. Considering the NFB-16 is half the cost (without PSU) it would be interesting to see how they compaired.

This thing is interesting.. I'm wondering, if it has the TE8802 and a coax out, isn't it a DI v2 with a DAC and headphone amplifier, for really cheap price?

 

I was thinking the exact same thing!! If the reviews look good, it will be hard for me to pass on this one.

That would be an interesting comparison for me. Looks like there will be quite a few people getting this product this coming week.

This captured my interest since I've been interested in a good computer or DAP-based transportable rig, so I now have one. Sounds good out of the box off USB power. I'll compare it to an Apogee Duet and the components of my "portable" rig in a couple of weeks.

Congrats on the new stuff!! Please list more detailed impressions when you have the chance.

 

 

thanks...

Upgrading the "Starbux Rig"?

 

Yup, that's right! I'm listening to with with my Magnums at the moment, using bowls taped to HD-414 pads, so I get more space, but also ends up giving me more treble. The NFB-16 seemed to lose its initial harshness (which I find most new Audio-gd products have) in one day of being left switched on. It has the typical non-feedback sound, which is that darker, black-background-like sound. With most of the music I listen to it is quite relaxing, the music sounding a bit distant with a narrower perceived soundstage. 

 

Doing what I call the Bolero! test, playing fast, dramatic classical music, its limitations become apparent and fast passages become a blur and various instruments lost in the sound, which isn't a surprise.

 

I reckon that this plus a pair of Grados would be a good, basic dorm/office rig.

The crappy input jack may be partly my fault. I told him if he was going to make anything portable, it would need something that would work with an iPod LOD. That, and he has crammed a 3.5mm headphone out on it as well. It needs to be in a smaller case though. I reckon if he designed it with two circuit boards sandwiched together into a case half the size it might actually work as a portable, if the right flat LiON battery could be crammed in.