Lazerboy2000
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So basically this thing would blow the Maverick D1 out of the water? What is the stock price difference between this and the FUN?
Thoughts on using this without any additional amps to drive a HD600? Obviously all speculation at this point, but based on previous experiences with Audio-GD and the specs, think there's enough punch in the NFB-12's, or worthwhile to have something like a Gilmore Lite in the middle?
PS Good idea to not have any DAC for a month and wait for this to arrive and settle for going straight PC soundcard -> amp -> 600s? Or will my soul be crushed without a DAC...
I own the HD580 and this amp is very identical in power output to the FUN and Sparrow. In my research there is little to no info on pairing the HD580/600 with these amps. There is plenty of current in these amps for the Senns, but the voltage requirement for the Senns is typically better served by tubes. Over the years there have only been a handful of solid state amps that have been highly recommended for these Senns, but a lot of tube amps. I am sure the DAC portion of this amp is pretty good, but you might want to research some other amps to pair it with.
Quote:Thoughts on using this without any additional amps to drive a HD600? Obviously all speculation at this point, but based on previous experiences with Audio-GD and the specs, think there's enough punch in the NFB-12's, or worthwhile to have something like a Gilmore Lite in the middle?
PS Good idea to not have any DAC for a month and wait for this to arrive and settle for going straight PC soundcard -> amp -> 600s? Or will my soul be crushed without a DAC...
Ahh...
DHL was the cheapest option on the NFB11/12 to Wester Europe... hopefully it fast, as DHL can be (2 days US to Sweden last time).
The FUN and NFB-12 have the same power at 300 ohms (HD 650), so things should be fine.
Well just got a call from DHL, about a package from HongKong. Must be the NFB-12 (haven't ordered anything else that I am waiting for).
Will have it delivered to work tomorrow! will post my first impression tomorrow evening! (GMT+1)
DHL delivered mine ~2hrs ago (Oslo, Norway). I actually picked EMS as my delivery option when i ordered.
The unit sounds really good, but i haven't that much to compare to, only my HUD-mx1. I've only listened to it for 1/2 hour, but my initial impression is that side by side the mx1 it sounds much more airy with better highs and more punch in the bass. High/low gain changes the coloring of the sound, not really sure how to describe it. On high, vocals really pop but on low they are more recessed.
I'm sure more experienced head-fi'ers will come with thurough reviews, just thought i would share.
DHL delivered mine ~2hrs ago (Oslo, Norway). I actually picked EMS as my delivery option when i ordered.
The unit sounds really good, but i haven't that much to compare to, only my HUD-mx1. I've only listened to it for 1/2 hour, but my initial impression is that side by side the mx1 it sounds much more airy with better highs and more punch in the bass. High/low gain changes the coloring of the sound, not really sure how to describe it. On high, vocals really pop but on low they are more recessed.
I'm sure more experienced head-fi'ers will come with thurough reviews, just thought i would share.
Edit: The power cable included (European CEE 7/7 to IEC connector) was actually a pretty loose fit when connected to the back panel of the nfb-12. I swapped it for another power cable i found in my house and that fit snugly.