[kongmw]

can anyone elaborate on the difference between the nfb3 and nfb2? from what I can gather on the audio-gd website, the nfb2 is superior mostly in power supply of the unit and brand name capacitors? the price difference is $150, or 50% of the cost of nfb3 itself....

 

[geetarman49]

i have the nfb-2 & the cost of the superior power supply is a big hit $-wise... difference primarily in caps, xfmr, and power supply design; fwir, the nfb-3 is sonically very close to the -2 so unless your equipment is sufficiently revealing or u can't rest unless u have the superior unit, save some $$ and go for the -3.  personally my ego wouldn't allow me to be satisfied with the -3 ... damn ego

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can anyone elaborate on the difference between the nfb3 and nfb2? from what I can gather on the audio-gd website, the nfb2 is superior mostly in power supply of the unit and brand name capacitors? the price difference is $150, or 50% of the cost of nfb3 itself....

 

 

[DaNuS]

Just wanted to post a big thanks to jtam for a great customer experience.  I bought my M-Stage and opamp mod from him and the transactions were quick and smooth.  When I ran into a post-purchase issue, he went above and beyond to assist me.  When I'm ready to upgrade or add components I'll definitely remember this positive experience.  Thanks again jtam!

 

[jtam]

Thanks for supporting, DaNus. I got a blog set up. Feel free to read it at http://blog.tamaudio.com/
 
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Just wanted to post a big thanks to jtam for a great customer experience.  I bought my M-Stage and opamp mod from him and the transactions were quick and smooth.  When I ran into a post-purchase issue, he went above and beyond to assist me.  When I'm ready to upgrade or add components I'll definitely remember this positive experience.  Thanks again jtam!

 

 

[Dubwisee57]

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Hello there !
 
Bad news, my M-Stage seems to be broken..
My left channel doesn't work anymore, i try different gain settings and it changes nothing. The only sound i get is an awful crackling !
 
Me and my 701 are crying right now, i'm really disgusted. (Fortunately, i've got my Marantz amplifer to use my cans..)

I forgot to mention that my problem is now fix ! (RCA cable was dead)
 

 

[rmappita]

Hi,
 
I bought a Denon D5000 and a Cambridge DacMagic (Using the USB connection) . So I need an amp to use with the Denon and my JH13 PRO to get along with the DacMadic. I was thinking about getting the Matrix M-Stage, but I'd like you hear some opinion =)  What about the sinergy?
 
Thanks,
   Rodrigo

 

[BmWr75]

I use the same DAC with my mstage.  Sounds good to me.

 

[clams]

My m-stage broke a few days ago after over a year of use. The left channel went dead. Sad day.

 

[francisdemarte]

Probably an easy fix if you know someone handy with a soldering iron.

 

[clams]

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Probably an easy fix if you know someone handy with a soldering iron.

Would there be any specific area I should start looking at?

 

[ETAHL]

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Would there be any specific area I should start looking at?

Start with the easiest, check the connectors and the connecting wires, and swap the op amp.

 

[jtam]

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[Bigbuddha]

 
@JTAM
 
AWESOME !!! .. I am looking for a new amp/dac combo and seperates as well ... man my wallet hates me ...
 
I was going to look at getting the matrix m stage and the matrix mini i together but this new combo looks pretty cool.

 

[jeff119]

I am looking to change my soundcard into a dac.
Current setup : Foobar --> Auzentech X-fi Forte --> M stage --> k701.
 
i narrowed my options to hrt music streamer ii+ and NFB 3.
Guys, any idea which dac suits the m stage and k701 better?

 

[Ocellia]

Found that my M-Stage still didn't have enough power to really run my Wharfedale Isodynamics, even at 20 dB setting. So using it as a Pre-amp, into a power amp.(iPod cradle) First a 'Son of T' Sonic Impact.....STILL not good enough, so now into my (bought in 1980/upgraded last year) Hafler DH200 amp (100 Watts per ch!) Run the phones from the speaker outlets via an extension lead with phonos put on.
NOW I have good sound! Delicate sounds, bass, all you need! And not surprisingly?
Not easy to lug about though!