Yes. It was released only 2+ years ago.

You could check this review with lab results https://translate.google.pl/translate?sl=pl&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=pl&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Faudio.com.pl%2Ftesty%2Fstereo%2Fwzmacniacze-stereo%2F2607-marantz-hd-amp1&edit-text= in which you could see that Marantz official specifications are very...

Concerning this recent discussion / developement of yours i'd rather say, strange lays in different angle. Yulong claims that he optimised Amanero firmware / driver  for his DA8 purpose. Your experience concerning Amanero vs. Yulong response / support seems to tell different story. That might...

I've heard both 17 and 1. IMHO soundwise 1 all the way, no doubt about it. Do not forget the fact that only ES9018 allowing u to use 32/384 and DSD/DXD. Who know what future brings and it seems that ES9018 is more future proof already. Saying this i am aware about USD 200 difference, still if...

Unfortunatelly you need to look again as it is quite different. NFB-1S was previously sell as NFB-1P in old case. This DAC is build on NFB-17 mainboard (minus WM8741 modules) + ES9018 modul taken form Compass2 project. So magical recycle. NFB-1 eiter .32 or 2014 (only case is different) is...

You already have existing topic for NFB-1 http://www.head-fi.org/t/625945/audio-gd-nfb-1-32 It has already some valueable feedback, the difference with NFB-1 (2014) is the case only, there is no point to make new topic. Concerning shipping, you have 2 ways DHL, EMS. You have chosen DHL which...

I think it safe to bet he did not do any changes in DAC construction per se. 2 things he had to change as i said earlier were USB-32 module to make it DSD compatible, so it ends as USB-32DSD as he announced some time ago and (that's my quess) he had to change ES9018 clock for higher to make it...

It would be fine & dandy, but i do not think so. I assume that USB-32DSD is required, which is modified USB-32 (modified built?, modified clock/clocks?), aswell for proper 384K you need higher clock than even TCXO which was provided previoulsy for ES9018 itself in Audio-GD case.

True to that, its inconvinient. Even simple NFB-12 had this option on the front panel via switch.

What is your NFB-28 replacement then, LKS? something different? Edit: OK i see in your description, LKS it is. So my 2nd quess was correct. If you could compare, my question still stands. I am on the similar path...

Amanero suggest you have replaced NFB-28 by Yulong DA8, is that correct? If so, could you provide direct comparison of sound signature, from your point of view? TIA.

@Suopermanni its L.K.S Audio not LSK. Here you have some impressions in English. http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/chinese-brand-l-k-s-audio-mh-da002-ess9018-%2A-2-a-17691/ You can drop PM to member david-gao for impressions...

Here you go.

Now that's a clear sign of class / pro-client approach.

You have clear info on Yulong site, that on this side of Atlantic, Pc hifi shop is EU equivalent of Grant Fidelity.

@CustomNuts, thanks for getting back and share your impressions. I have already described mine earlier but with time listening and DAC "burned in" its amazing how 28 has get the ballance right between its musicality and details. Truly excellent DAC. CustomNuts, ofcourse any follow-up from your...

You could check this topic in some time. http://www.head-fi.org/t/676930/audio-gd-nfb-28/135#post_9911130 I have asked the member who bought both DA-8 and Audio-GD NFB-28 (natural contender).

  Quote: customNuts are you planning to share your impressions about Youlong DA8 vs. Audio-GD NFB-28? Especially concerning DAC vs. DAC implementation.

When i am asking for advice about ES9018 DAC's i always recomended TCXO upgrades. Btw you can order TCXO upgrades, whenever you want to, exchanging the clocks procdure is simple. Now you have std clocks, if do not feel need to upgrade its fine aswell. Ref 10.32 have 3 R-core transformers from...

      There are 2 differences between NFB-28 and NFB-10ES3 1.Analog inputs 1xXLR and 1xRCA inspite of 2nd outputs 2.More powerfull R-Core transformer Beside that both units are the same. Exact same mainboard. In case of ES9018 implemetation as both of these DAC's are, both TCXO...

Quote: Yes i have, few days and one page ago;) http://www.head-fi.org/t/519166/audio-gd-nfb-10/2730#post_9841881

It simply goes like this. If you are using your NFB-5.2 as DAC and you are connecting it to Integrated Amplifier, you should use fixed level output to get the best sound from DAC and use volume level regulation from integrated amp. In that case you should use jumper. Hovever if you are using The...

Its clear when you compare build of old 10 and new 10ES/28 that construction evolved in electronic sense, that's my point of view. Basic idea of this built was not changed, that's the truth aswell. Thanks for welcome, but it seems a bit overdue;) nevertheless i appreciate that. My wallet is...

  With all due respect, i have previously readed your post carefully before i have replied. You have used phrase "Not entirely true" concerning my post, so in my reply i have simply provide my view of the point to extend, that's all.

  What is not entirely truth? What Kingwa should have said to you, buy my new 10E2/28 you will hear the difference that shift you to new heaven? He said what honest seller/constructor should said. Project evolve, see the old one and compare to the new one, signal path, pcb scheme yada, yada...