Quote: After listening more, I see that event gives the vocals a thicker sound. I can't say that push sounds better anymore.

Quote: I just went ahead and downloaded the new foobar.  I didn't know what to do with the format either, I just ended up extracting the files with winrar and put them in the components folder.

I just downloaded the new wasapi 3.0 and it changed the way the music is played through the headphones. The sound is much more spread out. I am using the push setting, the event setting sounds like the old wasapi.  You guys should check it out.

I have the D7000 and 160D, it's a great combo.

Now the back port sounds the same. It may have been a driver issue. thanks

I see. The other front usb port does not have the same sound. I guess it is the chipset. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this. It really sounds like a different box depending on which port I use. The soundstage, mids and the bass all sound different. It doesn't sound as congested. Everything...

I noticed with the burson 160d the music sounds a lot better when I plug it into the front usb port on my computer vs plugging it directly into the rear(motherboard). Also when I skip forward and backwards in foobar, it does not lag like it does when I use the other ports. The sound is change is...

Thanks for the info.

Quote: Having heard the hdp and dacmini, do you think that the $400 price difference is worth it? Do they sound a lot different? I'm interested in how the dacmini stacks up against the hdp using the d7000.  

I thought WASAPI would override my windows sample rate setting, but I notice a change in the soundstage of my d7000 when i go from 16 bit to 24 bit in the windows setting. I have both exclusive mode boxes checked (windows 7). I also have the output on foobar set to 24 bit. I currently have the...

Quote: Thanks. I can actually adjust the volume using the e9 by plugging my A2 into the front of the E9. Is this double amping? If it is better this way, I won't use the preamp output.  

Quote: I have a 3.5mm to rca cable, I'm just confused on how to hook it up properly. The A2 has an option for rca or 3.5mm inputs. Are you saying to plug the speakers into the front of the e9?  

Quote: So the d7000 sounds completely different with this amp? What are the changes?  

I have the E9 and the A2, but I can't control the volume with the E9 unless I use the preamp input.  Anyone else have this setup? 

Quote: The E7/E9 combo is considered neutral, so its probably hard to find something to calm the treble and highs. I  wonder how the nfb-12 pairs with the d7000.

Quote: Does it make a big difference? What changes did you notice?  

Quote:   I just made a playlist of different types of music. It composed of bassy songs and songs with sharp highs/treble and just let them play on repeat with foobar. I turned the volume up to about 11 o’clock and let them play for like 3 hours, then give them a break and repeat. The...

I have been burning in my d7000 for about 25 hours and I notice a big difference already from day 1. The main differences are:  1. The treble/highs are not as sharp. 2. Bass is not as strong (more controlled) with better definition. 3. The vocals have come more forward, and the middle doesn't...

Quote: I do have a xonar d2 sound card which has a optical out, but I could sell it if optical doesn't make any difference. I'm currently using the E7/E9 combo (usb) with the denon d7000's, so i don't know if the nfb-12 would even be worth it. The d7000's have about 20 hours of burn in...

Quote: Thanks.

  Quote: Is there a difference in sound quality if you use usb vs coax or optical?  

  Quote: Nice, yes I mean optical SPDIF. Does it come with a optical cable?  

Is it possible to plug in my xbox 360 audio cable and active speakers at the same time with the nfb-12? I know you can with the e9 since there is a line in, but I don't see one on the nfb-12. thanks

We need a E7/E9 combo comparison

I am interested in the e9/e7 combo, could I plug my audioengine a2 speakers into it? If so I could sell my sound card if it produces sound as good as the d2.