I am considering a Nuforce Icon 2 for its flexibility as a DAC, integrated, and headphone amp. However I am concerned that the unit will not have sufficient output to drive the HD600s adequately. Has anyone used an Icon or Icon 2 with the HD600s? What were your results?

I am looking to setup a computer based hifi rig with flexibility for both 2 channel speakers and headphones. The budget is $500-600 and I already have the headphones (Sennheiser HD600s). Here are the two setups I am considering-   Nuforce Icon 2 with Audioengine P4   or   Nuforce...

I understand there are functional differences between these two models - one has two channel output for speakers and the other can be used as a pre-amp. Any differences in the quality of the DACs between the two units? How about as headphone amps? It seems on the surface that the HDP is a Icon 2...

Well in the next two weeks or so I am going to begin putting together a desktop hifi rig. With my main 2-channel setup in storage, this will be my primary source of music and I forsee duties being split 50/50 between speakers and headphones. Thus far I am leaning stronging toward a Nuforce Icon...

Greetings everyone, I have been a long time member but have been out of hifi for a while after having had a busy few years (career, marriage, kids, etc...). As I my traditional stereo setup is being torn down due to limitations in space and an ever growing family, it is time for me update my...

Anyone else noticed that the piano solo at approx. two and a half minutes into the first track sounds really bad? Like in a recessed and even distorted sort of way? I am hoping it is not my cdp, but every other component of the song sounds fine as do other cds. I also noticed the same phenomenon...

I knew this was bound to happen. Looks like a cute little product. Audioclassics is selling them for $650. Even has a headphone jack. http://www.fat-man.co.uk/docs/product/itube_1.htm

Infocus is currently offering a special on their entry HT projector- http://www.infocus.com/ms/outlet/ind...mc_id=fol_0000 This seems to be a smoking deal but are the entry level projector units worth investing in? The use would be movies and a little TV, the room is large enough to house...

Let hear some of everyone's favorite blues artists and particuraly albums. Here are mine - B.B. King Live in Kansas City 1972 : My first introduction to the King, though not the best recorded album it will always be near and dear to my heart Buddy Guy I Was Walking Through the Woods...

Co-worker introduced me to this site about a year ago, and it is now an utterly invaluable resource. www.allmusic.com

I have been listening to there debut album (self-titled?) on loan from a co-worker. Not too bad I would say, a good rockin album that is sufficiently raw while still being catchy. Anyone else heard or seen these guys?

I was wondering if anyone could give me some recommendations for an electric guitar and amp. I have been playing an acoustic for about one year now (Larrivee' OM-3R), and I think that it time for an electric. I play mostly blues music and wish to spend >$900 for both an amp and guitar. So far I...

Well I have narrowed my TT search down to two table/cartridge combos. The options are - Rega P3 w/ Exact cartridge Music Hall MMF-7 w/ Grado Platinum I wish to buy new, each of which hare available at local stores. The price is comparable between the two, but the differences are in the...

Which one of these tables would you choose and why? What cartridge suggestions wouldyou have for the Music Hall (MMs please). Thanks.

Anybody know anything more about this upcoming player except for the fact that it is a universal? Pricing, release date, is it a european only model? Thanks. P.S. I already tried a search, which yielded only a single thread with very limited info

Anybody here using or heard a Music Hall MMF-5SE tt? What were your opinions of the unit? Thanks.

Does anyone here know anything about vintage watches? Is there like an Audiogon on the web, but for watches? I found this site called www.finertimes.com, any experience with this one?

In the next year, I am going to be putting together a new main stereo rig from the ground up. I have most decided on the majority of the other components involved, but want some recommendations for a mid-priced vinyl setup. Price should not exceed roughly $900 including cartridge. The...

Do any of you have a soft spot for a particular audio manufacturer? I have developed a real love of McIntosh equipment in the last year, and have been fortunate enough to pick up a nearly perfect MAC4100 receiver. I have also always had a fondness for Sansui pieces pre-1980. Accuphase amps have...

I always forget how much a difference the room can make to speaker based system. For the last two hours I have listening to my parents setup in a different room than usual, as we had to move everything out of the main listening room in order to paint it. Unfortunately we have discovered that the...

Are there any decent sounding ear bods or clip-ons (improvement over standard iPod models) that can be found for under $50?

The current thread/poll regarding the amount of time we spend listening to different sources, made me curious as to how many here use a good tuner or receiver? I know that for myself, a good tuner (or tuner section) is an absolutely invaluable component in any hifi setup I use? I would estimate...

Well, I think that I'll try some new tubes in my Ah!, so I am looking for some recommendations. Thanks.

Hello, what is the recommended amount of power for a pair of Magnepan MMGs? I remember the Maggie site saying that they suggested anything 50wpc or greater, but I have heard much higher estimates (100WPC +) from others. I see that a lot of people power them with 50wpc or so NAD integrateds...

Well this evening I spent some time using the headphone jack on my newly acquired Sansui AU-517 integrated amp and here are my impressions. Though the unit definitely does not sound as good as my old Corda HA-1 MK.I, it it not half bad, and will serve the role as my headphone amp well enough...