[souperman]

I'm looking to buy one of the two. My usage for these will be as a USB soundcard and amp. I know the uDAC isn't for portable sources, but I'm really only going to be using it as a soundcard and amp from my computers. What's the difference, and which would be better for my usage? Thanks!

 

[J.Pocalypse]

The differences.. Not exactly sure. I think the uDAC is just more refined. Perhaps one of the more knowledgeable members could comment on it's circuitry. I have the uDAC, and love it. I picked it over the Icon Mobile mainly because I'm content (for now) with my FiiO E5 for mobile, and the uDAC is physically smaller than the Icon.

Although, I don't think the Icon has RCA/Coaxial output like the uDAC does, which would be rather handy if you were to hook your computer up to a home theater type system.

 

[tjumper78]

i had nuforce icon mobile for a few weeks and i didnt think it was a good item.
sound-wise, think of the bigger version of fiio e5, plus the usb dac and an extra headphone out.

 

[souperman]

i see. thanks for the information guys. may look into the uDAC. however it seems like it's marketed specifically as a USB dac with an amp whereas the Icon is marketed as an amp with a DAC am I correct.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

The uDAC is better is every way. You could take a look at my reviews (see sig).