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Color: Black EAN: 0895029002032 Item Dimensions: Label: Nuforce Manufacturer: Nuforce Model: Icon Publisher: Nuforce Release Date: April 25, 2008 Studio: Nuforce Features:
Editorial Review: Product Description: The NuForce Icon is an audiophile-grade Integrated Desktop Audio Amplifier featuring two 12-watt outputs, a 3.5-mm stereo input for connection to an iPod or other portable device, a USB cable for operation with a PC or Mac, and standard RCA inputs for employing the Icon as the heart of a conventional audio system. For the headphone enthusiast, the Icon also offers a high-performance headphone output. Of particular interest to the computer user, the Icon's line-out functions as a PC or Mac USB-to-analog audio converter or can also be used as a connection to a subwoofer. With the same patented technology that has won a string of prestigious awards, the tiny Icon brings NuForce's celebrated sound quality to the music lover's desktop. Applications: 1) As the core of a desktop audio system, the Icon connects to an Ipod, CD player, PC or Mac. 2) Via the best, jitter-free USB technology, the Icon operates as a USB DAC for converting a PC or Mac's audio signal to high-quality analog sound. 3) For optimal headphone performance, the Icon includes a discrete, high-performance headphone amplifier. 4) For operation as an audiophile-grade preamplifier, the Icon's linestage can be connected to a power amp or active speakers. 5) As a high-quality auxiliary power amp in a surround-sound setup, the Icon can be used to drive tweeters or rear-channel speakers. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Buy several of these . . . From beautiful industrial design to truly sweet sound, the Nuforce Icon is not only an amazing value, it is a great piece of gear in its own right. Every music lover should have one. Or one in every room in the house, at this price. The Icon's sound is fast and responsive with clarity, detail, and natural character, and it handles a variety of speaker systems with ease. No aspect of the audio spectrum is neglected- every note is in place from top to bottom. Anyone who has enjoyed low-power switching ... Read More Rating: - Great little ampThe thing sounds great in combination with the S1 speakers. I have been using it through an USB connection stream .wav files and I couldn't be happier. It is of course not comparable to larger systems, and is a tad bright, but still brillant associated to a Mac (or PC). Functionwise, I would have loved it to have an optical in so as to be able to connect to the optical output of an airport express. Cheers, Bernard |
