Just hope Audio GD isn't taking 2 steps backwards by discontinuing the PCM1704UK with the ESS DAC's .. Going by the NFB-1 v REF5 tread , the same is going to happen with the NFB-7 vs REF7 it would seem . Sounds like the NFB-7 won't be as good as the REF7 but different sounding ..   Anyway...

Doesn't look like anyone has ordered the NFB-7 , doesn't seem to have the same interest that the REF1 to REF 7 upgrade . Looks like I might miss out on the REF 7 as I'm saving up to change my car and probably only able to look into a DAC in March 2011 .. Oh well wonder whether Kingwa at the time...

There doesn't seem to be many rushing out to order the NFB-7 compared to the NFB -1  . I hope those who do will give their thoughts and opinion on this DAC . It''ll be much easier to find this way .. So come on all you DAC testers .. :-)

          I'm starting this tread in the hope some reviews can be posted here for the new NFB-7 DAC usng the Sabre ES9018 chip. I'm interested how this DAC will compare to the soon to be discontinued REF 7 . Has anyone put in an order for this DAC ?   Thanks ...

I wonder how the NFB - 7  Sabre32 ES9018 DAC will compare to the REF 7 ... I hope I can get the funds together before the REF 7's are out of stock ...

Will anyone with a REF1 / REF 7 be getting the NFB7 so we can get an idea of how they compare ? Is there a dedicated NFB 7 tread ? Thanks ...

I was looking forward in picking up a REF 7 in the new year but by the sounds of it I won't be able to now . I've read this whole tread and doesn't seem like the Sabre stacks up to the PCM1704UK . I don't want a more dynamic ( Younger .. LOL .. ) DAC , thats the problem with most DAC's suffer...

Quote: Originally Posted by haloxt Ref 3 does have AGSS. As for whether or not computers are good transports, it depends on hardware and software. Also in theory computer as transport has a lot of potential issues and limitations that have to be overcome, while audiophile cd players...

Is there any particular reason why a lazer reading a disc ( Audio GD CD7 Player ) superiour to say a logitech transporter or Ref 3 getting a source from a CD player or Computer feeding the Ref 1 ? Pity the Ref 3 doesn't have ACSS output , wouldn't that make the Ref 3 then a good partner for the...

Has anyone bought a REF1 to Australia ? What did Kingwa do with the value of the parcel as in Australia we have the $1000 limit before we have to pay customs duty . While I'm here how much is postage to Australia ? Thanks ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Drosera More or less on topic, something new has reared it's head on the Audio-gd website. It appears to be a Reference One without the DSP-1 and with HDCD capability (or a DAC-8 with HDCD capability, depending on how you want to look at it). Something for...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong He told me he's working on one at the moment. I'm using an Audiotrack Prodigy Cube as a converter at the moment, as it can handle 24/96 over USB without additional drivers. According to him, by the way, BNC and coax have the least jitter, with...

I've been reading a lot or talk about implimenting USB on the DAC's that haven't got any USB input . Would it be possible for Kingwa to make a stand alone unit that inputs a USB source to either output in coax/optical/BNC or even CAST to the REF1 DAC ? Then the DAC's can be left alone . Just...

Quote: Originally Posted by sandchak And another one apart from REF1 which Curra just mentioned, for Audio GD DAC 3SE : http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/aud...rrival-396715/ I was considering the DAC 19MK3 till I can afford the REF1 .. But anyway bit off topic here .. Thanks...

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong [b]Gavszero: There's a thread on the Reference 1. You could always start your own thread on them if you wanted. Thanks Curra will check out the tread ...