[Gloomy Moonie]

www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/2qrlz0/so_the_audiogd_nfb15/.
Answered not only the questions I had, but also ones that I didn't.

 

[Jakkal]

Good to know. I've already figured the import taxes to be that high. Any reason why you did not order from www.audiophonics.fr ?

Estimated shipment time on www.audiophonics.fr for the NFB-15 says +30 days... damn. What the hell?

I wanted to have the latest version with the latest firmware installed and I know that the resellers sometimes sell older stock. So I think is best to ask them before buy.

 

[Zack117]

  www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/2qrlz0/so_the_audiogd_nfb15/.
Answered not only the questions I had, but also ones that I didn't.

Damn, I totally forgot about reddit. Some people there seem to have a comparison of the nfb-15 to FiiO E17, which is currently part of my setup. I'm gonna try to get in touch with them. Thanks!
 

I wanted to have the latest version with the latest firmware installed and I know that the resellers sometimes sell older stock. So I think is best to ask them before buy.

I see. Seems reasonable.
Wait, the NFB-15 does come with different firmwares? Should this be an issue? I reckon you can upgrade the FW by yourself?
Thanks, I'll make sure to ask them. According to http://www.audiophonics.fr 's shop, it's the "2014" model which should be the latest one AFAIK.

 

[Jakkal]

  I see. Seems reasonable.
Wait, the NFB-15 does come with different firmwares? Should this be an issue? I reckon you can upgrade the FW by yourself?
Thanks, I'll make sure to ask them. According to http://www.audiophonics.fr 's shop, it's the "2014" model which should be the latest one AFAIK.

Yes, you can update the firmware by yourself.

 

[LancerFIN]

I installed the USB drivers but can't seem to be able to select higher sample rate.
 

 
With digital coax I can choose up to 192kHz

 

[M-83]

Sold my NFB-15 today, I'm sad to see it go, but I couldn't resist the lure of a Garage 1217 Project Ember tube amp with supercharger heater option. Will be interesting seeing how Ember compares to NFB15.

 

[thug behram]

www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/2qrlz0/so_the_audiogd_nfb15/.
Answered not only the questions I had, but also ones that I didn't.

Ahah that's my thread. Bought it shortly after, am a happy camper.

 

[Jakkal]

  I installed the USB drivers but can't seem to be able to select higher sample rate.
 

 
With digital coax I can choose up to 192kHz

 
Try to uninstall the driver and delete the folder, then install clean. The drivers are buggy. Also make sure you have the latest driver V.2 from the Audio-gd homepage.
 
 

  Sold my NFB-15 today, I'm sad to see it go, but I couldn't resist the lure of a Garage 1217 Project Ember tube amp with supercharger heater option. Will be interesting seeing how Ember compares to NFB15.

 
Great choice, I'll have Ember next week as well. 

 

[M-83]

   
Try to uninstall the driver and delete the folder, then install clean. The drivers are buggy. Also make sure you have the latest driver V.2 from the Audio-gd homepage.
 
 
 
Great choice, I'll have Ember next week as well. 

Awesome! I'll have a bit of a wait cause I'm in UK and USA to UK deliveries take AGES dammit lol!! Let me know how you get in with your ember!

 

[Stanfoo]

Would the NFB-15 or NFB-11 be the best to pair with the HD598?

 

[Kamakahah]

Would the NFB-15 or NFB-11 be the best to pair with the HD598?

Depends on your sound signature preferences. There isn't a "best", just different.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  Would the NFB-15 or NFB-11 be the best to pair with the HD598?

 
Guess it might depend if you want the HD598s to sound more musical (NFB-15) or you want a little more detail (NFB-11).
But I would think a better choice is to buy headphones that are better then the HD598 and spend less for a DAC/amp.

 

[M-83]

   
Try to uninstall the driver and delete the folder, then install clean. The drivers are buggy. Also make sure you have the latest driver V.2 from the Audio-gd homepage.
 
 
 
Great choice, I'll have Ember next week as well. 

My ember has this morning reached UK soil, hopefully I won't need to wait much longer! I'll update you when it arrives

 

[Jakkal]

 
My ember has this morning reached UK soil, hopefully I won't need to wait much longer! I'll update you when it arrives

My Ember is plugged in and playing pleasant harmonics for me. 

 
It is absolutely awesome, but let's not derail the tread further. 

 

[lucianpescaru]

  I installed the USB drivers but can't seem to be able to select higher sample rate.
 

 
With digital coax I can choose up to 192kHz

 
 
Same here... any luck with a fix so far?