[boomy3555]

Thanks H/A,
I've emailed Nuforce for an RMA#,

 

[SECT]

Just wanted to chime in here and say that I got one of the initiral releases of this great little amp, and had some issues with its performance (left channel dropping out, even after replacing the back plate).

Contacted NuForce and after a few emails they happily sent me out a replacement without inspecting the faulty unit. Thanks Jason

But yeah, great little amp that is actually portable without a full body suit holster

 

[yakuzaph]

I'm thinking about getting my first portable amp. I've got a pair of Grado Sr80i and Klipsch Custom 3. Will the Nuforce Icon Mobile be an ideal choice? If not, could you please recommend an amp <$100. Thanks.

Edit: I listen to mostly Progressive rock and progressive metal. My source will be a 7th gen iPod. Thanks.

 

[b_jay_k]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakuzaph /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm thinking about getting my first portable amp. I've got a pair of Grado Sr80i and Klipsch Custom 3. Will the Nuforce Icon Mobile be an ideal choice? If not, could you please recommend an amp <$100. Thanks. Edit: I listen to mostly Progressive rock and progressive metal. My source will be a 7th gen iPod. Thanks.

opeth fan here

i love this little thing. apparently it can be a little bright with the PFE (depending on the filters) but after the recommended burn-in i'm very impressed with it. especially for prog rock/metal which i listen to a lot of.
bang for buck it's a winner i think.

 

[demo1]

Argh.....I'd say that I've had about 30 hours on this thing and it is still too bright for me. This is the case even when using my M-Audio Q40's which are suppose to be bass heavy. Using them with my UE Super.fi Pro 5 is just ridiculous, no bass at all.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by demo1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Argh.....I'd say that I've had about 30 hours on this thing and it is still too bright for me. This is the case even when using my M-Audio Q40's which are suppose to be bass heavy. Using them with my UE Super.fi Pro 5 is just ridiculous, no bass at all.

It really needs over 200 hours.

But, IMHO the Super.fi Pro 5 are ridiculous no matter what.

 

[Chuke]

I'm still burning mine in...very happy with it thus far. The low end response is especially impressive for a 12wpc desktop unit. Then again, I'm used to my Jolida tubes so any ss amp should smoke it in the low end.

Has anyone used it as a preamp with a separate power amp? I'm wondering how well it will perform.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuke /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm still burning mine in...very happy with it thus far. The low end response is especially impressive for a 12wpc desktop unit. Then again, I'm used to my Jolida tubes so any ss amp should smoke it in the low end. Has anyone used it as a preamp with a separate power amp? I'm wondering how well it will perform.

This thread is about the Icon Mobile portable.

Try: Nuforce Icon usb Dac, preamp, headphone amp, power amp ... Everything in one~ - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

 

[b_jay_k]

HeadphoneAddict, i saw you mentioned the "tele-communication" option (eg. skype) in the PFE appreciation thread. i was wondering if you'd tried it and had success, because i haven't been able to get my mic working in skype. i'm using a nokia n95 8gb headset cable (there's an ne-7m in the mail) and i'm using the right output. windows settings are all set to use c-media usb headphone set. but then even windows sound recorder doesn't pick up anything. i know the nokia headset works. any ideas?

compatibility maybe?
p.s. i'm a bit of a computer geek but all this audio stuff is pretty new to me

 

[LeftyGorilla]

this sounds silly, but did you know the mic only works from one of the hp outs?

I was having no end of trouble with Skype until I figured this out...

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_jay_k /img/forum/go_quote.gif HeadphoneAddict, i saw you mentioned the "tele-communication" option (eg. skype) in the PFE appreciation thread. i was wondering if you'd tried it and had success, because i haven't been able to get my mic working in skype. i'm using a nokia n95 8gb headset cable (there's an ne-7m in the mail) and i'm using the right output. windows settings are all set to use c-media usb headphone set. but then even windows sound recorder doesn't pick up anything. i know the nokia headset works. any ideas? compatibility maybe? p.s. i'm a bit of a computer geek but all this audio stuff is pretty new to me

You have to use the inner headphone jack, which accepts mic input, and find some sound control panel to select your input and output as the C0Media USB heapdhone set.

It works in iChat on my Macbook Pro. I set up the input and output in Audio Midi Setup.

 

[b_jay_k]

ok, i did mention that i was using the right output. i'm guessing it's the headset. might have something to do with all the music controls incorporated into the mic housing. will wait for the ne-7 to test properly. damn i miss my pfe

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

All this Nuforce talk has had me enjoying the Phonak and Nuforce Icon mobile (black filters, silicone tips) for the past hour.

 

[jvlgato]

I just wanted to recognize Nuforce for its support. I bought an Icon Mobile off a head-fier. It was NIB, but I had problems with the L channel having static and dropping out when using the DAC. I was not able to obtain a receipt, yet Nuforce repaired it at no cost. I don't think they had any obligation to repair it under warranty without a receipt, but they did, and they did it quickly and very pleasantly! Thanks, Nuforce! Makes me feel very good about their products. I look forward to seeing what they can do when they put out a 'better' and 'best' model!

Oh, and so far it sounds great, even with minimal burn in.

 

[Edward Ng]

I am very happy to report that the re-revised case design, with full flush connector panel design, allows even the largest connectors to achieve proper connection, and now my ALO Cryo SXC 18G LOD finally works with it!

Even though that's no longer a critical issue for me since I have my P-51 Mustang, it is a good thing to be ensured that there is absolutely no more connector incompatibility with the Nuforce Icon Mobile!

-Ed