My main headphones at the time of writing are the Senn HD700 and HD600, Beyer DT880, Dunu DN1000 & HAS BA-100 IEMs.
#Digital to audio converter reviews portable#
I vary my listening from portable (iDevices and Studio V3) to my desk-top's set-up (PC > coax > NFB-12 > LD MKIV > HP). Over the last few years, I have slowly changed from cheaper listening set-ups to my current mid-fi set-up. I don't say audiophile - just love my music. (This is to give any readers a baseline for interpreting the review). The unit they sent me was “B-Stock” but cosmetically or sonically I’ve noticed no flaws. When approached, I did offer to return the unit if they so desired. I would like to thank Wolfgang for making this opportunity available. I am in no way affiliated with NuForce - and this review is my honest opinion of the uDac-3. There is no financial incentive from NuForce in writing this review. I was provided the uDac-3 as a review sample.
So, as I was traveling to the US last month, we arranged a suitable address for me to pick up the uDac-3, and for the last month I’ve been putting it through its paces. Even more so when I realised the size and portability of the unit. Having never heard any NuForce gear before, I was immediately keen. Then out of the blue, Wolfgang from NuForce contacted me to inquire if I’d be interested in having a listen to their uDac-3. With the addition of the Studio V3, I had pretty much solved all of my remaining audio requirements – good desktop system, good DAP for portable, good headphones – what more could I need? 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. If you are like I was, just plugging in your headphones into your computer, you really should look seriously into the uDAC-3 as a great little option to kick things up a notch (or several)! Throw in the improved soundstaging and decreased noise floor when compared to a headphone out of a laptop/desktop.I would say at this price, the uDAC-3 is a no brainer. Mids that are fully flushed out and clear and treble that extends, but never strident. Deep taught bass that goes down deep, but doesn't bleed into the mids. Just plug in your headphones and hear what you've been missing. With solid metal casework and simple setup, it's a real joy to have by one's side. The construction of this little beauty (as you can see) is very clean and solid. And the small size really helps me keep it out of the way among the clutter. The openness of the sound stage and great clarity is a welcome change to what I'm used to at my desk (normally I just plug my headphones into my computer while in the office). Lang's Recollection, the music just flows effortlessly through the uDAC-3 and my NAD HP-50s have never sounded better while at work.
Just a natural presentation that doesn't get in the way of the music.just how I like it! The presentation is fairly neutral with no area (bass/mids/treble) that really has more precedence than the other. For only $125, this little unit is certainly a great pick up if you're looking for a small unit that you can couple with your notebook for when you're on the go.
Right off the bat, the more open and spacious sound hit me when compared to going right out of my iMac directly. My setup was simply from my Toshiba notebook (using Audirvana w/ iTunes) and my various portable headphones (mostly NAD HP50s, B&O H6s, and beyer T51p's). Don't let the small size fool you, the sound that you get from the uDAC-3 is B-I-G! This time around I'm reviewing the really small uDAC-3 and all I can say is that trend certainly continues with this outstanding little product. Their products perform quite well and punch higher than their weight class. I've had the pleasure of listening to many NuForce products through the years and I've always found them to offer outstanding price-to-performance ratios.
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