NuForce Icon HDP (High-end Headphone Amp, USB DAC, Preamp), Black

NuForce Icon HDP (High-end Headphone Amp, USB DAC, Preamp), Black
alaScore 87

24 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 24 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 97/100. The average review date is May 25, 2011. We have compared these reviews to 81811 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 24 reviews)

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Don't even think of driving HD800 or T1 with this

 

This is a compact, beautifully designed product that is light and neat. Its performance is a mixed bag however, and the sound quality varies depending on the connection, and is generally in the following order: (i) optical, (ii) coaxial and (iii) USB....

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Awesome!

 

It finally brought some real life to my AKG k-702. I had the iBasso D6 before this one and this is so, so much better. It's real high-end equipment. Enjoy it.

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So incredible

 

I can't keep up with the other reviewers here but I want to toss in my two cents for what it's worth. I have the Icon HDP and use it to drive Senn HD 650s and M-Audio AV-40s. Simply put, it's amazing. Whether I use the $450 Sennheisers or the $150...

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High quality and versatility

 

Note:My main language is french. This HDP is awsome. It sound is focused, natural, detailed. The soungstage have awsome depth. The listening is non fatiguing, so the warmth is there, with a LOT of details. If your main concern is to soften your japan...

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Unexpected

 

I was expecting an improvement in the sound coming out of Mac but not like this. I'm listening to Nickel Creek with Audio-Technica ATHM50S Professional Monitor Headphones now and it just sounds so much better! The bass is clear and not muddy. My ears...

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The Best DAC Under $500, Bar None

 

I have to echo all of the reviews here, this has to be the best DAC and headphone amp combo out there that's anywhere near this price range. The difference between this DAC and the standard one from my PC's soundcard is like night and day. Stereo...

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I concur with all of the other rave reviews on here and elsewhere online.

 

I don't have very much different to add to all of the other accurate and spot on reviews here and elsewhere online. Right out of the box, this sound was great. As I'm playing more music through it, it's becoming even better. Worth every penny and then...

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Great Customer Service, soso sound

 

I received this unit a few months ago, It looked great except for the knobs which were not properly aligned to the printed symbols (like for USB use it wouldn't center on U, it would be off to the right).. For the price this bugged me, but I contacted...

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Awesome Amp!

 

I have a pair of HD650's which I bought new with this amp. That is the only pair of high end headphones I own. I let everything burn in for about 100 hours thinking that had to be plenty of time. While it sounded better then my Bose headphones I was...

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What a fantastic little box

 

First, let me start off by saying that I am a musician, not an audiophile. While I enjoy listening to music, I often go into it with the specific purpose of learning the parts. I recently bought an Axe-Fx II processor for my guitar, which enabled me to...

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