[demo1]

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Originally Posted by neddamttocs /img/forum/go_quote.gif Mine should be here on the 18th of Feb ... Ill post up my initial observations as well as after 24-48 (depending on time) observations. Seems like a bargain for ~120CAD

!! Please tell me you're buying it used or something...
I paid $150 CAD to amazon with everything in. I then had to pay another $20 for customs! All in, the amp ran me $170 CAD!

 

[Goh]

Can someone please confirm hiss or lack of hiss when the Nuforce is on the high gain setting?

 

[demo1]

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Originally Posted by Goh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can someone please confirm hiss or lack of hiss when the Nuforce is on the high gain setting?

I get no hiss with my M-Audio Q40 headphones while using the DAC on high.

 

[fiddle]

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Originally Posted by Goh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can someone please confirm hiss or lack of hiss when the Nuforce is on the high gain setting?

No hiss on mine either on high gain.

 

[neddamttocs]

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Originally Posted by demo1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif !! Please tell me you're buying it used or something... I paid $150 CAD to amazon with everything in. I then had to pay another $20 for customs! All in, the amp ran me $170 CAD!

A friend had a coupon code i used for amazon ... so that helped quite a bit

 

[Rex81]

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Originally Posted by demo1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif !! Please tell me you're buying it used or something... I paid $150 CAD to amazon with everything in. I then had to pay another $20 for customs! All in, the amp ran me $170 CAD!

Jeez, I just sold mine for $85 USD on these forums...

 

[mcspectre]

You can grab the Nuforce Icon Mobile from https://www.themacgroup.ca/ for 109CAD. Not too sure about shipping (CANT BE THAT MUCH!) but if you're in Ottawa they have a store in the WestEnd of town.

They carry most all of the Nuforce line...good people too.

 

[b_jay_k]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif The D2000 are a great match with the Icon Mobile. I imagine the HD25 would be too. I had a pair but sold them a long time ago due to the small soundstage. I am told the ESW9 are also a great match, by slswiser.

The D2000 would probably be perfect for me (especially with the option of a re-cable later on) but at a far greater cost than I can afford at this point.
Bit the bullet, just ordered my Icon Mobile from Amazon to the UK. I hope the duty doesn't kill me. Lookin forward to hearing as USB DAC with the PFE

 

[Ronald Lee]

any idea will it be available in singapore?

 

[boomy3555]

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Originally Posted by Ronald Lee /img/forum/go_quote.gif any idea will it be available in singapore?

Your best bet would be to talk to Uncle at Jaben, and as him to order one for you. Otherwise keep Google searching until you can find a site with reasonable international shipping.

 

[fiddle]

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Originally Posted by Ronald Lee /img/forum/go_quote.gif any idea will it be available in singapore?

Hi! Fellow sg! Too bad I'm not coming back anytime soon or else I can help you bring one home.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by b_jay_k /img/forum/go_quote.gif The D2000 would probably be perfect for me (especially with the option of a re-cable later on) but at a far greater cost than I can afford at this point. Bit the bullet, just ordered my Icon Mobile from Amazon to the UK. I hope the duty doesn't kill me. Lookin forward to hearing as USB DAC with the PFE

Use the Complys tips when you use the PFE with Nuforce, or you may have to use the black filters with some music. Make sure you give the amp 200 hours of burn-in as well.

 

[music_4321]

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Originally Posted by b_jay_k /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bit the bullet, just ordered my Icon Mobile from Amazon to the UK. I hope the duty doesn't kill me. Lookin forward to hearing as USB DAC with the PFE

FYI, I also ordered from Amazon US to the UK:

$99.00 + $33.50 (Express shipping-only option for Xmas) + $40.00 (£26.77!! Import Duty) -- $172.50 Total or £115.00

I was charged $33.50 Express shipping because of it being a Xmas delivery.

The 'good' news for you, hopefully, is this email from Jason from Nuforce on 11th December:

"...Normally we will try to save money for customer by shipping with USPS Priority Mail and then refund $15 to customer.
But as we get close to the holidays, we will switch to USPS Express Mail and there might not be any refund. We will take a look at our shipping and handling cost."

So, yours may end up costing you a total of about £105

 

[PtrPwr]

Hi all -

My first post here, though I've been lurking for a while.

I purchased the Icon Mobile a while back after reading HA's review, have been using it for a while now, and thought I'd share my experiences.

Although I originally bought it to use with my Zune, currently I'm using it mostly as a DAC in this configuration: Dell Laptop with Foobar & Flac --> USB --> Icon --> Denon stereo receiver --> Senn HD 580 or speakers. This setup sounds to my ears amazingly good both on the 580s and through the speakers - lots of detail & clarity, good solid articulate bass, nice highs. The receiver drives the 580s nicely - too loud anywhere past 9:00.

As for its original purpose as a portable with my Zune, it works well with In-ear buds, driving my Etymotic ER-4s nicely as well as some Shure SE 280s. Plenty of volume with both & the Zune 80. They don't do a lot for the Zune & the 580s, though - doesn't seem to have quite enough power. That's OK, though as I don't do a lot of walking about with those big cans on.

So, a happy camper so far. Now looking to see what a real desktop DAC will do in this configuration. Sorry about my wallet.

 

[clownzee]

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Originally Posted by fiddle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi! Fellow sg! Too bad I'm not coming back anytime soon or else I can help you bring one home.

Hey hey i'mSG too! Last i heard Audiohouse has started stocking Nuforce items. U might wanna check them out. I dunno whether they have the Icon Mobile yet though.

Fiddle, that's it! We're sending u all our shipping to bring back! hahaha