[gyrodec]

There is no ASRC in NFB-12 as:
1. They cost money and the NFB-12 is already exceptional value for money
2. I'm not sure there is room in the case - Look at the photos, it's full aready

 

[mrspeakers]

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No. There is a theoretical difference, but it should be far from audible.

This is your opinion, but there's a big difference in measured jitter between most a typical optical output and a good coax cable, and it does affect the sound.  That said, people perceive this with varying degrees of intensity, and IMHO there's a lot of snake-oil over-hyping jitter reduction.  It's a complex subject, though, and simple answers aren't always good answers...  
 
One thing is sure; you do have to have a player with a low-jitter output for coax to be better than TOSLINK, and if it's just a typical commercial player that is not likely to be the case...  You also need a real 75 ohm cable, some people just grab any old interconnect and assume it will work.  It will, but it really degrades the timing of the signal.

 

[Tilpo]

This is your opinion, but there's a big difference in measured jitter between most a typical optical output and a good coax cable, and it does affect the sound.  That said, people perceive this with varying degrees of intensity, and IMHO there's a lot of snake-oil over-hyping jitter reduction.  It's a complex subject, though, and simple answers aren't always good answers...  
 
One thing is sure; you do have to have a player with a low-jitter output for coax to be better than TOSLINK, and if it's just a typical commercial player that is not likely to be the case...  You also need a real 75 ohm cable, some people just grab any old interconnect and assume it will work.  It will, but it really degrades the timing of the signal.

I never said there was no difference, just that - if properly implemented - the difference is not audible.
An audible difference suggests that there is something wrong with the source of the data (a CD player or computer), the cable or with the DAC itself.

I am making the assumption that the NFB-12 uses a proper implementation of both coax and optical connection, therefore there should be no audible difference between the two. If there is then it's most likely caused by a faulty cable or by an improper implementation of the connection by the CD player/computer.

 

[Flagellin]

Has anyone done any comparison between the NFB-12 and the Audioengine D1? 

 

[JereHakala]

 
Finally got it! Sounds quite epic.
 
Anyone know how this sound thing works on Windows? If I start to listen music on Foobar, then stop it and resume video in VLC there wont be any sound until I restart VLC player.
 
Edit: switched to optical/spdif whatever, seems to be working now.

 

[eclipes]

congrats, glad you like the unit. You must be using WASPI output i assume? it stops all sounds from interfering with your music in foobar. Happens for me too, I need to switch back forth when  I want to watch a youtube video or something, I would need to stop foobar, restart my chrome in order to have sound again. Maybe someone has a solution to this or a workaround because it does get annoying if you're doing switches quite often.
 
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Finally got it! Sounds quite epic.
 
Anyone know how this sound thing works on Windows? If I start to listen music on Foobar, then stop it and resume video in VLC there wont be any sound until I restart VLC player.
 
Edit: switched to optical/spdif whatever, seems to be working now.

 

 

[tme110]

You might be able to de-sellect the 'exclusive sound' flag in the audio driver page but I haven't bothered to play with it myself.  I know that flag will let you get computer sounds back but I'm not sure about with Wasabi.

 

[steve2151]

 
New NFB-12.1 available for order from the Audio-GD site:
 
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB12/NFB12EN.htm
 
Adds $15 to the price but has all of the filters selectable from front panel via two 3 way switches. 

 

[Brooko]

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New NFB-12.1 available for order from the Audio-GD site:
 
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB12/NFB12EN.htm
 
Adds $15 to the price but has all of the filters selectable from front panel via two 3 way switches. 

Nice addition.  Wonder what they charge to do an upgrade ......
 

 

[Zink]

That does look like it would definitely worth $15 if you like to play around with the sound. I haven't been looking at head-fi in a long time but I just read a review that reminded me how crappy my udac-2 is and this looks like the perfect replacement product for at my computer desk that is actually designed properly and a great value.

 

[eclipes]

the new change does look quite handy and neat. Much better for "a b ing" Well worth the 15$..

 

[blakey72]

I'm Looking at buying the NFB-12 but aren't 100% sure. I'm going to be using it mainly with my AKG K702's but also with my Shure SHR440's and Alessandro MS1's. Will this amp have good synergy with the 702's and enough power? The other product that has been suggested is the Matrix M-Stage. Which do you think? Any other suggestions?
 
Thanks
Blake.

 

[JereHakala]

Bleh, it comes few days after I receive mine, but that's how it goes in anything tech related, constantly updating
 
 

 

[tme110]

I'm pretty sure it has more power than you will ever need - can't speak for synergy though but I'm guessing you'll be good.  Personally, I'd pick the -12.
 
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I'm Looking at buying the NFB-12 but aren't 100% sure. I'm going to be using it mainly with my AKG K702's but also with my Shure SHR440's and Alessandro MS1's. Will this amp have good synergy with the 702's and enough power? The other product that has been suggested is the Matrix M-Stage. Which do you think? Any other suggestions?
 
Thanks
Blake.

 

 

[palermo]

go straight to 10SE, TOTL wm8741 based 

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I'm Looking at buying the NFB-12 but aren't 100% sure. I'm going to be using it mainly with my AKG K702's but also with my Shure SHR440's and Alessandro MS1's. Will this amp have good synergy with the 702's and enough power? The other product that has been suggested is the Matrix M-Stage. Which do you think? Any other suggestions?
 
Thanks
Blake.