I need a pre-amp to run a Monarchy SM70 Pro in a 'second system'.  I'm using a Nuforce Icon as a pre-amp now and like it, so was thinking of upgrading to the HDP.   Seems like that would be a pretty decent upgrade.   For another three hundred bucks there's the new Eastern Electric DAC with a...

Nuforce has worked very closely with Oppo, in the development of Oppos audio boards. And the same is true for the Oppo BDP-83 SE audio board. What Oppo and Nuforce have done with the development of this new audio board is to enhance the analog audio. Particularly the 2ch analog side. The...

Im wondering whats the best amp i could get with a $100 budget. I heard good things about the Nuforce uDAC which is also a amp, any good? How about Fiio E7? I use my AT M50s headphones and i use a sansa fuze with LOD.

hey guys i live in toronto and i want to know where i can order them from and how much will the total be including shipping and handling

I have been wondering lately if I should get an amp for my Shure SRH 840's Here is a link to the headphones - http://www.shure.com/americas/products/earphones-headphones/headphones/srh840-professional-monitoring-headphones   I really appreciate a warm and colourful sound. I would...

So I'm not that savy when it comes to computer audio. With that said, I'd like to think that the uDac will work on my Macbook Pro and that it's as easy as plugging it into a USB on the Mac and then plugging in my speakers to the uDac.   Does that sound right?

Researching low cost DACs, I have come across the HA NG98 which I have not seen discussed much at all: HA INFO Audio Studio which features switchable DAC daughter boards (CS4398 or AD1852) offering 24/96 on Coax, upto 16/48 on USB (which is what I would use it for in the beginning) Which...

I have a rockboxed sansa clip+ and Audio Technica M50s headphones and FLAC audio. Should i buy a Nuforce icon u Dac? I need something portable that i can use on the go. What is so different between digital sound and analog sound? Why buy separate amps and DAC when i could just buy them...

I posted much of this in another thread that was started in July before these were released, but I have done more listening and impressions with the Denon C700 and Image vs these IEM which will be found in the final section below. FIRST IMPRESSIONS 11/13/08 right out of the box, about 2PM...

im in need of new iems I would like to pay less than 100 but would like a set that lasts, fits well, and sounds good and has bass. I generally listen to techno, and my fav past earbuds have been the vmoda bass freq. Right now im thinking possibly klipsch s4 or nuforce ne6. thanks guys 

would like to see comparisons between these two amps, seeing as people with this price range probably see them as competing equals. which one has better sound definition, better soundstage which one has less hiss, less interference with other devices, a quieter "mute state" which has...

Greetings all,   Two weeks ago, I purchased a new Icon HDP.  I am very pleased with the sound playing powered speakers fed by its analog RCA outputs.  However, when I plug in my headphones, I have to raise the volume knob to the max to even get them to play at comfortable listening levels...

I am looking for a good Portable amp for my new Shure SRH440.   Looking for anything good under ~$130. The options that I am considering now are PA2V2, Mini3. The Mini3 definitely looks better than PA2V2 from the reviews here. But not sure how both of them go along with the Headphone.  ...

I didn't want to start a new thread but after having asked this question in two (what I thought were) appropriate threads over a week ago, I haven't heard a peep. I searched in the forums and have read the odd comment from someone saying they're enjoying it with their Denons, but was wanting to...

I only recently bought this product but i have not received a good service from Nuforce. They are not replying to my emails and I have lost patience.   I just want to find out if the hiss I get is normal? They claim that only those with sensitive hearing will hear it but actually its clearly...

I'm looking to pick up a new headphone amp to replace my X-Canv3. Currently driving a pair of Sennheiser HD650's. I'm considering the Mapletree. It uses 5751 input tubes and since I have a bunch of that type on hand, it seems like a practical choice. How does the Mapletree compare to other...

Im looking into buying my first portable amp and I have some questions. Ive seen generally good feedback on the uDac. Is this only a DAC or DAC/amp combo? Ive seen some setups where it goes computer > uDac > amp > headphones. Are people just adding another amp? Also, how is the uDac of a DAP...

How strange.  I'm about to own three different headamps.  I always thought people who did that were crazy.     My Blue Circle SBH has been drafted into the main system as a pre-amp where it shines in that function.  My headphone listening amp is the tube SQ84 V2.    I've just ordered an...

Anybody around here have experience buying refurbished items from NuForce? I'm looking at getting a uDac and they have them refurb for 25 dollars less.   Also, is there any dac that beats the uDac in the ~100 range? Im trying to upgrade from my laptop's noisy onboard sound.   Thanks.  ...

Hi everyone,   I am shopping for a replacement for my iBasso D10 to correctly feed the Sennheiser HD650. The NuForce Icon HDP is currently my #1 choice, I would just like to know how does it compares to the D10 in term of DAC, how does it pair with the HD650 and what could compete with it...

Hey all, I recently got a pair of Grado SR80i (I guess you could say these are my first real headphones). I've clocked about 40 hours on them and have noticed some pretty substantial changes in sound quality through the burn-in period, and expect only greater changes to come down the road.  ...

Hey all,   So I'm looking to upgrade from my Nuforce NE-6 to something with a more analytical sound/emphasis on clarity and detail as opposed to midbass. More specifically, for my price range, I'm just looking at the Etymotic MC5 or the RE0. Can anyone tell me which one is more...

I don't have the time to write a full review yet as I still have a Psych and Organic Chem final this upcoming week T.T The NE-8s include 3 sets of different sized tips + 1 set of dual-flange tips. The tips were a bit thin in my opinion, so I used my extra set of medium silicone tips from my...

Has anyone compared to two? what are the differences in sound difference between the two as a dac and as a headphone amp. I currently have the duet and was wondering if selling my duet and changing to the hdp would be worth it. I like the HDP because it can accept optical in

the tips that come with these are very uncomfortable and none fit right for me i know the comply t-400 are ones that work with these but im looking for other recommendations on what else is out there and fits with these and gives comfortable fit and doesnt harm sound quality