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Quote:Can anyone comment on the sonic differences between the NFB-3 and NFB-12. I am thinking of switching my order the the NFB-3 as I will just be using it as a DAC. However, in many ways they seem to be very similiar products.
Thanks,
Robert
The NFB-3 is a dedicated dac, NFB-12 is a dac and headphone amp combo. I have audio-gd gear with similar price tier as what you are asking, $480 dac19mk3, $225 sparrow and $280 compass, and there is quite some difference between the dedicated dac dac19 and the dac/amp combos sparrow/compass.
But having dac and amp share the same chassis does reduce cost, good if you are also looking for a headphone amp. If you just want a dac, definitely NFB-3, especially since it is at a $300 promo price right now.
Thank you for the response. I switched my order to the NFB-3. My integrated tube amp has an active Pre-Amp so I figured the dedicated DAC is the way to go. I can't wait to get my complete system setup. Many years in the making...