[Sgt_Strider]

Where is the cheapest place to get the uDAC-2 in Canada? Or are there any US distributors that will ship for free to Canada? I also notice that there are 3 versions (base, SE, SGE). Which ones should I be aiming for since I'm a newbie at this stuff? I hope to eventually use the Westone 4 with the amp.

 

[vyyye]

I don't know but you might want to google "nuforce drama nwavguy", click the top link and have a read before purchasing.

 

[2000impreza]

The Nuforce uDAC-2 wouldn't be my first choice. If you are set on getting one, headphone bar is a good Canadian source.
http://www.headphonebar.com/products/Nuforce-uDac2%2C-Black.html
 
IMO the Fiio E17 is a better choice for $10 less through headphonebar.
http://www.headphonebar.com/fiio-e17-alpen/
 
 

 

[Sgt_Strider]

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The Nuforce uDAC-2 wouldn't be my first choice. If you are set on getting one, headphone bar is a good Canadian source.
http://www.headphonebar.com/products/Nuforce-uDac2%2C-Black.html
 
IMO the Fiio E17 is a better choice for $10 less through headphonebar.
http://www.headphonebar.com/fiio-e17-alpen/
 
 

Why wouldn't it be your first choice? What do they mean by fixed shipping cost? Are they charging $0.01 to ship anywhere within Canada?
 

 

[Sgt_Strider]

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I don't know but you might want to google "nuforce drama nwavguy", click the top link and have a read before purchasing.

Is this actually a common problem affecting all uDAC 2s including the non HP versions? I've read some good reviews on it and that's why I'm considering a uDAC2. Is the consensus among Head-Fi that it's not worth buying?

 

[2000impreza]

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Why wouldn't it be your first choice? What do they mean by fixed shipping cost? Are they charging $0.01 to ship anywhere within Canada?
 

 
 
I briefly compared the uDAC2 to the Fiio E10 a few months back and was not too impressed with the uDAC2. The Fiio E10 was better at powering higher impedance headphones like the Sennheiser 650 and Beyerdynamic DT770-250. At least this was my experience anyways. The Fiio E10 also cost significantly less as well.
 
I believe the shipping charge of $0.01 means Canadian shipping is included in the price. I could be wrong so you may be better off e-mailing headphonebar to clarify. I only used Headphonebar once to purchase a Fiio E11 and didn’t have any issues.