Audio-GD NOS11 [ Discrete DAC + Headphone amplifier / Preamplifier]

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Wolvebain

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Super stoked that my Audio-GD NOS11 arrived today :)

First impression: It's freaken big!  I knew from the product page's specs that it was going to be big, but seeing it in reality is really something else.

Here are some pic, with a CD for perspective, and my Little Dot MK IV+ as a comparison.




Haven't  had much time on it, but must say that the clarity, separation, and detail in amazing.
Tried it with it's built-in head.amp, and it was very impressive; great detail, more than ample power for my headphones [HD650, HD800S, LCD-4]... however, like a lot of solid state equipment, it had a bit of a cold tone.

Plugged it into my Little Dot MK IV+ and that coldness melted away, leaving the great detail, separation, and clarity.
Currently running of the USB, with a Schitt Wyrd & Jitterbug in-between.

Will plug in the Pink Faun I2S Bridge when I find my HDMI transport cable.


 
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