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    Nuforce Icon Mobile: Early impressions

    I'm wondering if it's a good idea to use my Icon Mobile's DAC between my Mac and my home stereo's Arcam reciever. The Arcam only has RCA stereo inputs. Does this mean it only accepts analog signals and therefore has no DAC? I tried it today vs directly from my mac's headphone output and it...
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    Promising new portable headphone amp (Mobile Icon) from NuForce

    I'm wondering if it's a good idea to use my Icon Mobile's DAC between my Mac and my home stereo's Arcam reciever. The Arcam only has RCA stereo inputs. Does this mean it only accepts analog signals and therefore has no DAC? I tried it today vs directly from my mac's headphone output and it...
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    SRS iWOW--anyone tried it?

    I downloaded a trial version and it definitely enhanced the sound. When I switch ed it off the difference made the unenhanced version sound dull for a bit. But the enhanced version after a few minutes sounded bothersome. After turning it off it only took about 30 seconds for me to adjust bac to...
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    SRS iWOW--anyone tried it?

    I just stumbled upon a suite of products by a company called SRS. They sell software plugins and audio adaptors that enhance digital sound. Has anyone heard about this technology and is it worth taking seriously? SRS Labs - Surround Sound - Audio & Video Technology
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    Promising new portable headphone amp (Mobile Icon) from NuForce

    I am loving my Icon Mobile with my Alessandro MS-1s. I've had it for about a week now and have 60-80 hours of use so far including burn in. It just keeps getting better and better!
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    NuForce NE-7M, NE-8 or Head Direct RE-0, RE-1?

    Based on your reviews, Larry, I think I'll get me a pair of the NE-7Ms. Have you tried them with your Icon Mobile? My Icon Mobile is sounder better and better each morning with my Allie MS-1s after overnight burning in...
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    NuForce NE-7M, NE-8 or Head Direct RE-0, RE-1?

    Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict So far I agree, but the NE-7M is not lacking in the highs at all. I have been burning-in the NE-8 since about 7PM last night. Because if the shape of my external ear the medium tips and complies may be slightly short to make it into my ear...
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    NuForce NE-7M, NE-8 or Head Direct RE-0, RE-1?

    Quote: Originally Posted by LeonWho Yeah, the NE-8 is more of a treble phone while the NE-7M is more of a bass phone. do you own them both? Which would you say is more balanced and has a better soundstage? Do you know how many drivers they have?
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    NuForce NE-7M, NE-8 or Head Direct RE-0, RE-1?

    I wonder is there is a big difference in SQ between the NE-7 and NE-8. I do have an iphone so the speaker option on the NE-7 would be handy.
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    UPDATED 2/22 REVIEW 13 USB DAC amp - Predator, Pico, 2/3MOVE, D10 D3 D2 Viper/Boa D1, Lyrix, MicroAmp, Vivid V1, Nuforce, XM5

    Larry, Thanks for the great review. I got my Icon Mobile amp yesterday and kept it running on the usb from my mac through itunes last night. It is starting to sound great with my Allesandro MS1s especially out of the USB of my computer! I'm waiting to order the LOD dock from Nuforce when it...
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    NuForce NE-7M, NE-8 or Head Direct RE-0, RE-1?

    I'm looking at buying one of these as a IEM with sound isolating properties to use with my iphone/ipod shuffle. I like to run so fit is important. I've had probs with IEMs fitting in the past. (Shure and UEs) I listen to a wide variety of music from Classical and Jazz to rock and electronica...
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    Alessandro Music Series MS1 FAN CLUB!

    I think I should find a different kind of work if I'm going to get more into this as a hobby. Like brain surgeon or something? Artist isn't gonna cut it for the needed cash! ;-)
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    Alessandro Music Series MS1 FAN CLUB!

    I checked out the ALO site and saw the modded product offerings. They look cool. How much better does a modded ipod sound? Big diff?
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    Alessandro Music Series MS1 FAN CLUB!

    Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict Because my MS-1 are more transparent and less peaky. I still like SR-60 and have a stock pair and an ALO woodied silver cabled pair. The MS-1 fall in between the two, while the woodied silver cabled ones are better than an SR-225. As a matter...
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    Alessandro Music Series MS1 FAN CLUB!

    Quote: Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict I tried my MS-1 with the Nuforce Icon and Macbook briefly the other day, and it was definitely better than unamped from the Macbook headphone out. I can't wait to hear for myself. Ordered a pair of bowl pads from Todd the Vinyl Junkie...
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