[john57]

That usually happens when I switch the ASIO driver not when switching from headphone to pre-amp mode. When that happens I turn off the unit and reboot the computer and when the computer is fully loaded on the desktop I turn the unit back on.

 

[jodgey4]

Thought I'd come share my delight that my Note 7 works with the NFB-28 as a USB DAC (it even comes with a OTG adapter)! My Note 4 never worked, sadly! Ho boi!

 

[scizzro]

So no one else is having problems with the power switches? Kinga wants me to send the unit in for repair rather than send me more switches but I have to pay for shipping both ways..

 

[Suopermanni]

Has anyone been able to contact Audio GD over the past week? Been trying with little success.

 

[jodgey4]

The Great Firewall of China can cause some problems, I know. If they're not on Holiday, they might've just never gotten your email.

 

[Suopermanni]

 
Trying to install VIA USB32 drivers on Win 10 computer and I get this error message when I tell Windows 10 to install directly to the device.

 

[casper3127]

You must follow exactly step by step the indications that appear together with the driver.
I've installed my Asio Driver (VIA Asio) in my upgraded W7 -> W10 with no issues at all.

Enviado desde mi H1

 

[Suopermanni]

Found out my problem! 'Twas a basic one! Needed to point Windows directly to the 64 bit installer folder! LOL.

 

[casper3127]

Found out my problem! 'Twas a basic one! Needed to point Windows directly to the 64 bit installer folder! LOL.

Great to hear that!!

Enviado desde mi H1

 

[thorin77]

Hi, I have been lurking on this thread for quite a while and finally picked up an NFB-28 after lots of deliberation.  After about a week of listening, I am very happy with it and it has been a nice upgrade from the Nuforce Icon HDP.  
 
I am using it to drive HifiMan HE-500s out of the single ended output.  After experimenting with the gain settings, I have been switching back and forth between the F(ull) and S(uper) settings to get the best sound.  I was curious if anyone had any experience with switching to using the balanced output and whether it makes sense to get a balanced cable as the next upgrade.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I was curious if anyone had any experience with switching to using the balanced output and whether it makes sense to get a balanced cable as the next upgrade.

Thats the only thing that makes sense. Why did you buy the NFB-28 if you planned on only using single-ended? If you've been lurking here you ought to know that's what the 29 is for.

 

[thorin77]

My main use is to use my powered XLR external monitors, but I also wanted to be able to use headphones for private listening. 

 

[thorin77]

I guess the main question is whether I am likely to hear the difference in the balanced output vs. single ended on these particular headphones given the addition of the F and S gain modes (that the manual mentions are particularly for headphones like the HE-6, which are harder to drive than the HE-500s).  Is the motivation behind the balanced output the ability to run at lower gain because of the better power output?  I am pretty new to balanced headphones.  
 
Based on this thread (http://www.head-fi.org/t/687121/tested-hifiman-he-500-1-4-inch-trs-vs-balanced-xlr-is-there-any-difference), it is unclear if it's worth the upgrade, but that is testing a different Audio-GD amp. 

 

[PinkyPowers]

I don't understand what you mean by "worth the upgrade". All you need is a new cable. You can spend as little, or as much, as you want on said cable. Then you can answer the "will I, personally, hear the difference" question for yourself.

 

[thorin77]

You're right, there is only one way to find out.  I will try a copper XLR cable and do some A/B testing.