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Maybe the beyerdynamic dtx80?

Upp for price reduced to$80 neg

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Wah, not itch for changes? but sometime old staff sound better and last longer.... opps seem like our discussion is getting out of topic =p Sry Kachui!

I See...... thinking back quite true. Flat now a days are small. was 'force' to give up my whole system and goes into headphone.....

but wouldnt a 3 room flat be too cramp for the system and e sound stage?

Dun look like an amp to me but more like one of those gadgets in ironman's basement!

Mine is the uDAC, usb powered.

Can try the shop at sim lim just infornt of the escalator (lvl 3 i think), stereo at plaza sing or causeway point? Mayb can try their head office =p

similarities to how you run-in speakers

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Thanks, will have a look!

Thks! Any recommendation @$300+-? Any comment abt e pro-ject headbox mk 2?

Hi all, been awhile since my last post. Hope you guys are enjoying rigs. Well I'm back for some advise and comments. I have the LD III for quite a while pairing with my 325is, have been enjoying since but now may consider changing my amp.... reason? cos my boy is now 4 and is curious about every thing (that include my lighted tube on my amp) fearing that he might hurt himself, am considering to change to an integrated one which is within my budget.... so was looking at the icon. Therefore would like to consult for your expert advise and comment if it's worth the change? Music type I listen to are pop, jazz, rock... and source from my macbook pro in lossless or AAC format. Appreciate your inputs pls!

Thanks Rom, true that its just a matter of time before i move on (esp with bonus ). For me, dun think will go to the direction of single DAC/AMP set-up, as i do believe that better sound with delicated device doing their own part.......maybe the next one can consider adding power amp since LD MK3 can be used as pre amp. Anyway, the possibilities are endless..........& the hole in my pocket continues to burn bigger, deeper =)

is it open on sun?

Thanks, looking forward to more hours of burn in too. I would consider it a decent buy over its price. Not the best I believe but decent enough. For me, my amp is the furthest away from my on my desk so the volume knob is at between 11-12 o'clock and i would adjust via the dac, dun have to crack up on both.

Dear all, after days of research, consultation, I have decided and go ahead to buy the Nuforce uDAC which seem to attract me from the range of DAC i had considered e.g. Ordnance DAC 1, GoVibe DAC, styleaudio ud1, MF V-DAC (out of my budget - $3xx) Cambridge MagicDAC (out of my budget), Zero DAC, iBasso D2. Here's my first impression of this device when added to my rig. Hands on Very small device, start to doubt if it would have noticeable improvement over my current rig. Connection When I was connecting I realise that a pair of RCA interconnect is needed to join my amp to DAC. As i'm currently using the 3.5mm to RCA ichord interconnect, so when to storeroom and dig out a pair of long forgotten CableTalk Monitor 2 interconnect. Walaaa its still working. Do bear with me for my description, just writing what i felt and do note that the comparison is base on before and after device added and not against other brand First audio impression (note* all rip to apple lossless file) Play Hotel California [Live] - Hell freeze over. Overall finds that it sound much tighter, wider soundstage, generally improvement in pace, speed n clarity, more revealing too. However, I do notice that the treble and bass seem to be alittle 'overwhelming' resulting the mid to shy away. Next, played 假如 - 諳 (夏韶聲), 影子 -天空 xrcd, 渡口 -民歌蔡琴, Temptation -The Girl In The Other Room, Diana Krall SACD overall music were more lively. Oh forgets to mention, the background is very quiet too when turn up the volume (w.o music) Conclusion Felt that it does improve my current rig given the consideration over its price n my budget....... It balance up my rig, not too warm (as tube amp were believe to be more on the warm side). Not bad for a decent upgrade. Do note that you will have to manage 2 volume control - DAC n amp unless you are connecting it via coaxial instead of USB. Looks like the next upgrade would be the interconnect...........and the journey continues Cheers.

Thanks noinimod for your inputs! my budget would very much allow me to get the price range of the uDAC...... $150, hence don't think there is any stand alone dacs which would cost 300++? also another consideration would be the footprint of the dac as i do have space constraint...... will read up more on your suggestion, btw is it being sold locally? price? can PM me = ) I must really thanks you guys here for sharing!

Does that mean I will have to manage 3 volume control? Laptop, dac & amp??

Wow! thanks for the details! Called Audio Iconic to check and was about to go there to have a look, but they say the stock yet in......... while in the meantime, continue to read up..... the uDAC seem interesting and cheap =) Musical Fidelity V-DAC would be good to have if i haf the budget...... =(

Thks For ur pm bro!! Btw where got sell e uDAC? Cos I called both stereo n jaben but dun haf....

Me no idea yet..... so seeking for suggestion.... how much are the two u mention?

alamakazam: Thanks, but..........mine is the pro which i brought nt long ago.... alittle ex option.... blackmouth0: which dac you added, price? any recommendation for a cheap dac? Thanks