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For discerning audiophiles looking to get better sound quality out of their computers, the unit packs a heck of a punch for the size. It contains a preamp, DAC, and high-current, low-distortion Class-A headphone amplifier—all housed in a sleek, compact aluminum chassis that stands vertically to occupy minimal space on your desk Read More
Years ago (before NuForce was acquired by Optoma), NuForce used to offer an upgraded linear power supply for the Icon HDP. I havent seen it for a long time, but a number of owners including myself use the TeraDak LPS for the Icon HDP (http://home.teradak.com/products/71.html). I think it may also be referenced in the 6moons review. It’s subjective if course, but I think it gives a more muscular sound, especially with planars, which often demand a lot of current. Finally, if your original switching power supply has failed, this is a no brainer instead of buying a new one from Optoma or fighting with drop to replace it. (In any case I wouldn’t waste time fighting with drop. Over the years Optoma has treated me well when my unit has required repairs due to user-caused damage.)
I don't know what I did, but over time, it started sounding worse than my laptop's on-board 3.5 jack. Sounded pretty good a few months ago but now it just makes everything sound super compressed. Maybe it's a software issue? I have no idea
EDIT:
Seems okay now... I run my desktop speakers through it and all seems good.
I bought a set of Vanatoo T Zeroes for my computer. They are powered and even have a built-in DAC. Would this unit be an upgrade, DAC wise?
My wife wants a headphone plug and I am curious how this DAC would play with my Vanatoo?
I believe there is ample evidence to suggest the design for this DAC/Amp was, at least in part, inspired by a popular Olivia Newton John song from eighties--you be the judge:
"Let's get vertical, vertical I want to get vertical Let's get into vertical Let me hear your body talk, your body talk Let me hear your body talk.."
Heyo.
I need to get a replacement for my Topping MX3 that use for my PC for gaming and music.
Is this a good alternative? Any issues with these?
Would you do this, the Topping DX3 pro, or a FiiO K5 Pro?
Hi,
having been left a hoard of vinyl & planing on purchasing a TT (Fluance RT85 - no preamp) around Black Friday, I'm curious if I could use this as a stopgap phono preamp untill I research further & a get a dedicated one?
Thank you.
Am in two minds of which amp/dac to buy this one or "Topping DX3 Pro" which is priced around the similar point at this moment. Any suggestions would be better for music/gaming?