[q2klepto]

Yeah they put the value at $40. Customs fees was $23.

 
Do you live in the US? Mine was $27 for $80 value to Canada

 

[thug behram]

   
Do you live in the US? Mine was $27 for $80 value to Canada

toronto

i told them to put the value at 40

 

[LancerFIN]

Pffft. DHL shipping would have been $70. Says I live in remote area. Duh I live in a average size city. Though it's 300km from capital to here. Decided to go with TNT. Never heard of that before. Hope it gets here without hassle.

 

[BlueRequiem]

I received mine a couple of days ago, I used TNT and didn't have any problems.  If you're in Europe, it will probably take 4-5 days to arrive.  The dac is quite detailed and lush sounding, it gives phenomenal texture to mids and bass.  The amp section, while very nice, seems laid back compared to my O2.  There are a number of EDM songs in which the highs seem a bit recessed when I'm using the NFB-15's amp. On the flip-side, it doesn't have the sibilance and harshness that the O2 can have with some recordings. I'm still forming impressions on it, but so far it's quite impressive in it's sound and build quality.

 

[LancerFIN]

  I received mine a couple of days ago, I used TNT and didn't have any problems.  If you're in Europe, it will probably take 4-5 days to arrive.

Will TNT bring it to the door or will the inland shipping be handled by local post office? Actually that doesn't matter now since I don't have any work currently. Usually couriers sucked. Can't bring it while I'm working and can't bring to the work place either.

 

[BlueRequiem]

They dropped it off when I was away so I really couldn't say if they give it to the local postman.  However, based off of the tracking on their website, I think they have their own facilities and couriers handling it. 

 

[q2klepto]

Out of curiosity - will the NFB-15 be able to drive the HD800? Or is it a bad match against high impedence cans

 

[hucifer]

Out of curiosity - will the NFB-15 be able to drive the HD800? Or is it a bad match against high impedence cans

It'll drive pretty much any headphone you can throw at it, in terms of power. The HD800s are no exception however they are infamously picky about which amps they pair well with.

 

[q2klepto]

It'll drive pretty much any headphone you can throw at it, in terms of power. The HD800s are no exception however they are infamously picky about which amps they pair well with.

 
Nice to know that the NFB-15 is a bit future proof - do you what kind of power the HD800s need?  I believe theyre 102db effeciency? They have a funky impedance curve from 300 to 600ohm approaching 100hz
 
300mW@300Ohm and 150mW@600Ohm...not sure thats enough? Unless i totally dont understand the HD800

 

[hucifer]

It's enough. The HD600/650/800 all have a similar impedance swing and only require around 20mw to reach 110dB, iirc.

 

[blse59]

I wonder if the Sabre dac in the nfb-11 is really better or people just believe that because it costs more. I wish I had the 11 and 15 to compare!

 

[hucifer]

  I wonder if the Sabre dac in the nfb-11 is really better or people just believe that because it costs more. I wish I had the 11 and 15 to compare!

I've heard both and IMO the NFB-11 doesn't sound better, just different. The NFB-15 is a little warmer and musical, the NFB-11 more neutral.

I personally preferred the sound from the NFB-15. Given that the Sabre DAC's DSD support is irrelevant to me, going with the cheaper option was a no brainer.

 

[shipus90]

Just buy it at ebay.

 

[LancerFIN]

Mine finally arrived. So far sounding good. Seems to pair with HD700's ok.
 
When I turn the amp up to 100% I can definitely hear hiss in the background with no music playing. Probably normal? I have read some people claiming there being absolute silence.

 

[whatup69]

Mine finally arrived. So far sounding good. Seems to pair with HD700's ok.

When I turn the amp up to 100% I can definitely hear hiss in the background with no music playing. Probably normal? I have read some people claiming there being absolute silence.

Same as mine. Its only very slight at full volume, normal and nothing to worry about.