NuForce Icon

99 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of NuForce Icon. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the NuForce Icon is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of NuForce Icon from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for NuForce Icon

alaTest has collected and analyzed 67 user reviews of NuForce Icon from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)

NuForce Icon uDAC-2 Review

Low noise and great sounding output ; Plenty of output power ; Runs off USB power ; Extremely portable and well-built

Not friendly with extreme sensitivity headphones ; Some channel balance issues at extremely low volume settings ; RCA output is variable, not fixed

The people’s reaction to Steve Jobs’ death exposed a telling truth: We don’t just use technology like tools anymore. We are now emotionally connected to it. These days, how well a computer scores on a benchmark speed test isn’t as important as it once...

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

NuForce Icon DAC Preview

The NuForce Icon DAC isn't just a standalone DAC, it isn't just a preamp for your computer or Android phone, and it isn't just a headphone amplifier. It is all of these things for $325.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : GoodSound! (soundstageaccess.com)

Nuforce Icon Integrated Amplifier

When I first opened its box, I really did think the NuForce Icon was cute, and had the same level of expectation one often has of cute things: not very high. Boy, did the Icon set me straight. The Icon isn't perfect. I tried it with my NEAR 50Me Mk.II...

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

NuForce uDac-3 – Good things do come in small packages

uDac-3 From NuForce (front panel)uDac-3 From NuForce (rear panel) INTRODUCTION My audio chain has been very stable of late, my last addition being my HD700s, and before that my Studio V3 Anniversary (DAP) and Dunu DN-1000s. With the addition of the...

Size, build quality, versatility, sound quality, DSD support, value

Micro USB plug doesn’t quite seat correctly, couple of quirks getting bit-perfect working

Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

ICON got game!

Firstly I would like to thank Wofgang0119 @ Nuforce for the review sample..More info can be found here The ICON dac has been burned in for over 200 hours and tested with my Samsung HDTV, Denon receiver, Sony CD and Bluray players, Panasonic cassette...

Fantastic versatility and ease of use, solid build quality, great sound quality, powerful

Power cord is too short, verticle stand can be improved, Windows Driver shows 16 bit audio only. Tested on 2 different computers

Jan, 2014

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Nuforce Icon HDP - Fantastic Value and Performance

I purchased the Nuforce Icon HDP along with Sennheiser HD 650 headphones as my first desktop setup about six months ago. I'll start off by saying that the HDP has been a fantastic purchase that I am thrilled with and enthusiastically recommend,...

Outstanding 24/96 USB section, sleek form factor, great price to performance, clear and detailed sound signature, fast, synergy with Sennheiser HDs

Might not go well with bright cans

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

NuForce Icon

Nice "do everything" pre-amp, USB DAC, amplifier, headphone amp, in a tiny package. Excellent for a small desktop system running computer/iTunes out via USB, powering a set a desktop monitors and headphones. It's also a nice little component to have...

Does practically everything for very little money

none at it's price, but it is a budget component

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Exactly like the HDP stripped of all things unnecessary for straight headphone listening

This is exactly like the $100 more expensive Icon HDP. I'll quote the description on Nuforce's website: "The Icon HD is designed for users who want the Icon HDP's world-class USB DAC and headphone-amp performance without having a need for the Icon...

Small, solid, visually attractive. Sounds both as clear and as hard and strong as diamond

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Jan, 2011

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