Amazon Dot has bluetooth, so what about this option for connecting to a DAC?     Amazon Dot -> Bluetooth Streamer w/ Digital Out -> DAC     Products like:   Audioengine B1 https://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-B1-Premium-Bluetooth-Receiver/dp/B00MHTGZR4       In another post I asked...

I have been searching for a Bluetooth streaming device with digital out so I can run it into my own DAC, rather than relying on the Bluetooth streaming DAC.   After a search, there are not many options out there.    --------------------------- I did find this one:   $45 = NobSound: HiFi...

Little-Dot MKIII currently on MassDrop for $219.   https://www.massdrop.com/buy/28682   2 Days left - as of 11/22/2016     I just put my order in. Excited to try this out and for almost $100 off - a good deal.

Question and thoughts:     If you need a DAC + AMP and interested in the NOS.   Options:   NOS 11 = $2000  (4x  PCM1704UK Chips) DAC and Balanced AMP   NOS 19 + NFB-1AMP = $1400 (1x PCM1704UK Chip) DAC and Balanced AMP       Wondering what the thoughts are on going with either...

jajajaja   So there is a reason they call this amp NOBsound - I guess I am the NOB?!?!?!     I was told these tubes:   E180F, EF861, 6688, 12AX7

I just ordered one of these little amps for my HE-400s to hook up to my computer at work.   This will be my first TUBE amp and I also ordered a set of these tubes, any thoughts?   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002M72JS/   Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH Preamp Vacuum Tube     Of course I...

Thanks very much for the break down. I will look closely at those photos and welcome hack ideas for digital out.   I just bought a Google Dot (2nd gen) and waiting for it.

Google Home - I looked at it and it has NO digital out that I could see, let alone even audio out. Am I wrong? Maybe I am missing something.   http://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-google-home-white-slate-fabric/5578849.p?skuId=5578849

I too am interested.  I ordered one to play with it.   I think my only disappointment is there is NO digital out to run to my DAC.   So far I have found NOTHING to replace my Logitech Squeeze Box Touch.    Perhaps someone can HACK the Echo Dot to create a DIGITAL OUT.

  Thanks for the reply.   I was curious how the 4x vs. 8x PCM1704UK configuration differed. It would seem that 8 is better than 4, but is it noticeablly different?   I do not have an extensive library of music and I was thinking of a portable solution, so that I can take it with me when I...

I am very much interested in the NOS 7.   I have some questions.   1. What are your thoughts on the NOS 11 vs. NOS 7, as I was looking for a pre-amp/head-phone amp as well?   2. What DAP (digital audio player) with USB out do you use? (note my DAP does not have USB out and I was interested...

  I just received my 10.33 yesterday and installed the USB drivers from his site onto my Mac Book Air (running windows 7). I am having no problems with my USB 3 port.    You may have already done this, but have you installed the latest USB drivers from his site? I couldn't get mine to work...

  I see the problem that I caused. What I meant to say is perhaps I would purchase the NFB-28 or even REF 10 in the future and replace this one. Sorry for all the confusion, which is my fault.  I think I now understand why I drummed up so much confusion.   sorry :-)

  Thanks - as I do realize and have acknowledged that truth, I still don't see the point...hence my previous post.   "I didn't need analog input since all my music is digital (FLAC, MP3, SPOTIFY, etc.) - so I only needed a digital input. I certainly understand if I had analog music (albums or...

  I think I maybe stupid, because I am not getting your point. Please bare with me.   I didn't need analog input since all my music is digital (FLAC, MP3, SPOTIFY, etc.) - so I only needed a digital input. I certainly understand if I had analog music (albums or something like that) and wanted...

  Why would I have to change my AMPs?   I am using the 10.33 as a pre-amp into my two existing amps. I wouldn't have to change my amps.   My intention was to get a DAC that could serve as a headphone and and also a preamp for my speakers. I thought, as Kingwa confirmed that both the NFB-28...

  After emailing back-n-forth with Kingwa, I went with the NFB-10.33 over the NFB-28. While I have heard the WM in the past and enjoyed it, I never heard the ES. There was also the price difference (which I am on a budget). Add in the fact that I didn't need the analog input stage, but I am...

So I pulled the trigger...It was either the NFB-28 or NFB-10.33   I ended up going with the NFB-10.33 for the following reasons.   1. I didn't need analog input that the NFB-28 had. 2. I like the format (design) of the NFB-28 and NFB-10.33 style, so that eliminated the NFB-10ES for me. 3...

  Oh...I see. I just saw that the 10.33 had a R transformer and assumed it was the same. I didn't know it was smaller than the NFB-28. Looks like different caps too.

  I believe the 10.33 has the same larger R-transformer as the NFB-28.   The only differences I could see are:   1. DAC (dual WM8741 vs. ES9108) 2. NFB-28 has analog inputs to use as a headphone amp from an analog stage. 3. NFB-10.33 has dual balance XLR/RCA outputs (perhaps better for a...

  Thank you very much. I placed an order for the NFB-28 wit the TXCO upgrade.   Some questions:   1. Can you give me a little detail about the TCXO upgrade and what does it do? 2. Since I don't use ACSS output, should I have them replaced with a second set of RCA outputs for free? 3. Has...

  It didn't say if it was for line-in or out.  From the Audio-GD website....   "Setting the NFB-28 have warmer sound: The 4 pcs jumper are pushed into the socket labeled in the red pane  for setting the NFB-28 have warmer sound. (Please pull out the power cord before the cover of the chassis...

So I am on the fence...   NFB 10.33 or NFB 28 - it seems that the DAC is the only difference.   The issue for me is the DAC difference. For some reason I seem more attracted to the descriptive word "warmth", which sounds to me that you are refering to more of a tube or analogue type sound...

About to pull the trigger on the NFB-28 or NFB-10.33   I had been looking (and saving) for the REF 10, but situations change of course and it looked like I just couldn't pull the trigger on such a expensive piece of kit, while I also needed a new water heater and other household necessities. I...

Wow, an incredible review and thread. While I appreciate it was opinion oriented, the biggest value to the review is the fact that you HAVE and USED all these headphones. Not to mention your experience. I must say it is very impressive and while many may disagree with some of your verdicts, I...