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IDA-8 DAC Full-Amplifer
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Verdict: "Let the amp warm up for an hour and you’ll hear what it’s capable of, even with CD quality sources. Its sound signature is characterised by a deep, soft medium range without any sharpness. This is well supported by a deep and measured bass range. Treble is smooth when using our Triangle, Klipsch and Focal test speakers. This is an amp for demanding listeners and those with compact or small column speakers, even low impedance models. The NuPrime IDA-8 is one of the best digital amps in its category."
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Verdict: "In terms of design, the IDA-8 is an odd one, small in stature and low in footprint, it leans towards the digital user in design terms with a surfeit of digital inputs but just the one pair of analogue inputs. Sure, you can hot swop the analogue inputs if you wish although it would be a hassle in the long term if you’re a regular user of both CD and vinyl, for example. Cassette users shouldn’t even apply. That said, if you have a restricted HiFi chain, let’s say you own a CD player, a laptop and a digital audio player, then the IDA-8 will give you a neat and wonderfully sounding heart to your HiFi while providing a sort of docking hub for roaming digital devices like that laptop and that DAP. Ideal for a those short on space or for those looking at a second system in a smaller bedroom or kitchen or even as the core to a simple AV system, the IDA-8 is a well built, neatly designed, beautifully sounding amplifier that will be a success in any stable HiFi system."
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Verdict: "n summary, the IDA-8 is a winner, and a force to be reckoned with in its category (and beyond it). Though a touch dark in character (à la Class D), it delivers substance and warmth with speed, resolution, and plenty of gusto—and does so from an astonishingly quiet background. It has a slightly digital-like sound in its detail resolution but doesn’t cross the line into the overly analytical. A well-conceived Class A/Class D hybrid that doesn’t want for power or clarity, the IDA-8 ought to find itself on the audition short list of a wide range of hi-fi hobbyists, from newbies to more experienced audiophiles. I’m considering purchasing my review sample. Highly recommended."
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Verdict: "I love the NuPrime IDA-8. It sounds fantastic, has plenty of power to drive any reasonably efficient loudspeaker to room-filling levels, it’s compact, and, best of all, it costs less than $1000. It also has a built-in DAC that can play hi-rez PCM files with sampling rates up to 384kHz, as well as DSD files. The Optoma NuForce DDA120 is still an excellent value at $699, but for me, the significant step up in performance with the IDA-8 is well worth $296 more. Pair it, as I did, with such speakers as the GoldenEar Triton Five -- or, perhaps, the more expensive but still extremely high-value Revel Performa3 F206 or KEF R500, both of which come highly recommended by Doug Schneider -- and a true high-end audio system based on the IDA-8 may be more affordable than you think. In fact, the NuPrime IDA-8 was so good that it seemed almost a shame to extract it from my reference rig and reinstall it in my second system, where it will remain as my new budget reference amplifier. It’s one of the best deals available in audio today."
Description
NuPrime's new Class A+D hybrid amplification technologies deliver the substance and warmth of Class A amplification and the efficiency and speed of Class D technology in a milieu of un-measurable noise. The IDA-8's spacious, transparent, dynamic and luxuriously textured soundstage has to be heard to be believed. The NuPrime IDA-8 consists of an ultra-low-noise integrated amplifier and digital-to-analog converter that decodes USB PCM 384 and DSD 256 with the convenience of wireless audio in a small, handsomely designed home stereo component.
With all stages in one chassis, the IDA-8 avails itself of the shortest possible signal paths in order to facilitate vanishingly low levels of noise and distortion for a black-velvet background to music. The listener’s initial reaction might very well be “I can’t believe my ears!”
The IDA-8’s low noise floor is further complimented by an innovative volume control based on a thin-film resistor design that positions a single resistor in the signal path for each volume setting. The "switched resistor" design is implemented with FPGA chip. Volume changes occur in 99 precise 0.5dB increments for each input’s individually adjustable volume level. Precise level matching is a breeze, as is the user’s ability to make comparisons of music sources.
By utilizing discrete components in NuPrime’s ULCAM circuit, the signal can be fine tuned to reduce noise and provide maximum power. The NuPrime amp circuit improves on traditional class-D design by using a self-oscillating circuit to generate pulse-width modulation. The amplifier switches at a frequency of 600kHz, well beyond the compact disc’s 44.1kHz sampling rate. Most class-D amps switch at 300kHz or lower. In addition, NuPrime’s SRC IC chip provides FPGA processing for ultra-low jitter and distortion rates. Completing the ensemble is NuPrime's new linear power supply with its high-efficiency toroidal transformer for reduced high-frequency noise and strengthened low-frequency performance. The damping effect of the NuPrime isolation feet (patent pending) absorbs and cancels vibrations that degrade audio performance. The overall result is unprecedented transient speed and an almost shocking level of dynamic impact.
The IDA-8 achieves Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) levels of less than 0.005% while achieving a system efficiency of up to 93%. The IDA-8's frequency response to 50 kHz elevates vocals into emotional experiences; similarly, instrumental upper registers mimic a live performance’s shimmering heights.
The IDA-8's features and specifications have few equals. Just one audition will convince you that the IDA-8’s performance and sophisticated styling are rarely duplicated at any price point.
Features:
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Verdict: "Let the amp warm up for an hour and you’ll hear what it’s capable of, even with CD quality sources. Its sound signature is characterised by a deep, soft medium range without any sharpness. This is well supported by a deep and measured bass range. Treble is smooth when using our Triangle, Klipsch and Focal test speakers. This is an amp for demanding listeners and those with compact or small column speakers, even low impedance models. The NuPrime IDA-8 is one of the best digital amps in its category."
Read Test - click it!
Verdict: "In terms of design, the IDA-8 is an odd one, small in stature and low in footprint, it leans towards the digital user in design terms with a surfeit of digital inputs but just the one pair of analogue inputs. Sure, you can hot swop the analogue inputs if you wish although it would be a hassle in the long term if you’re a regular user of both CD and vinyl, for example. Cassette users shouldn’t even apply. That said, if you have a restricted HiFi chain, let’s say you own a CD player, a laptop and a digital audio player, then the IDA-8 will give you a neat and wonderfully sounding heart to your HiFi while providing a sort of docking hub for roaming digital devices like that laptop and that DAP. Ideal for a those short on space or for those looking at a second system in a smaller bedroom or kitchen or even as the core to a simple AV system, the IDA-8 is a well built, neatly designed, beautifully sounding amplifier that will be a success in any stable HiFi system."
Read Test - click it!
Verdict: "n summary, the IDA-8 is a winner, and a force to be reckoned with in its category (and beyond it). Though a touch dark in character (à la Class D), it delivers substance and warmth with speed, resolution, and plenty of gusto—and does so from an astonishingly quiet background. It has a slightly digital-like sound in its detail resolution but doesn’t cross the line into the overly analytical. A well-conceived Class A/Class D hybrid that doesn’t want for power or clarity, the IDA-8 ought to find itself on the audition short list of a wide range of hi-fi hobbyists, from newbies to more experienced audiophiles. I’m considering purchasing my review sample. Highly recommended."
Read Test - click it!
Verdict: "I love the NuPrime IDA-8. It sounds fantastic, has plenty of power to drive any reasonably efficient loudspeaker to room-filling levels, it’s compact, and, best of all, it costs less than $1000. It also has a built-in DAC that can play hi-rez PCM files with sampling rates up to 384kHz, as well as DSD files. The Optoma NuForce DDA120 is still an excellent value at $699, but for me, the significant step up in performance with the IDA-8 is well worth $296 more. Pair it, as I did, with such speakers as the GoldenEar Triton Five -- or, perhaps, the more expensive but still extremely high-value Revel Performa3 F206 or KEF R500, both of which come highly recommended by Doug Schneider -- and a true high-end audio system based on the IDA-8 may be more affordable than you think. In fact, the NuPrime IDA-8 was so good that it seemed almost a shame to extract it from my reference rig and reinstall it in my second system, where it will remain as my new budget reference amplifier. It’s one of the best deals available in audio today."
Description
NuPrime's new Class A+D hybrid amplification technologies deliver the substance and warmth of Class A amplification and the efficiency and speed of Class D technology in a milieu of un-measurable noise. The IDA-8's spacious, transparent, dynamic and luxuriously textured soundstage has to be heard to be believed. The NuPrime IDA-8 consists of an ultra-low-noise integrated amplifier and digital-to-analog converter that decodes USB PCM 384 and DSD 256 with the convenience of wireless audio in a small, handsomely designed home stereo component.
With all stages in one chassis, the IDA-8 avails itself of the shortest possible signal paths in order to facilitate vanishingly low levels of noise and distortion for a black-velvet background to music. The listener’s initial reaction might very well be “I can’t believe my ears!”
The IDA-8’s low noise floor is further complimented by an innovative volume control based on a thin-film resistor design that positions a single resistor in the signal path for each volume setting. The "switched resistor" design is implemented with FPGA chip. Volume changes occur in 99 precise 0.5dB increments for each input’s individually adjustable volume level. Precise level matching is a breeze, as is the user’s ability to make comparisons of music sources.
By utilizing discrete components in NuPrime’s ULCAM circuit, the signal can be fine tuned to reduce noise and provide maximum power. The NuPrime amp circuit improves on traditional class-D design by using a self-oscillating circuit to generate pulse-width modulation. The amplifier switches at a frequency of 600kHz, well beyond the compact disc’s 44.1kHz sampling rate. Most class-D amps switch at 300kHz or lower. In addition, NuPrime’s SRC IC chip provides FPGA processing for ultra-low jitter and distortion rates. Completing the ensemble is NuPrime's new linear power supply with its high-efficiency toroidal transformer for reduced high-frequency noise and strengthened low-frequency performance. The damping effect of the NuPrime isolation feet (patent pending) absorbs and cancels vibrations that degrade audio performance. The overall result is unprecedented transient speed and an almost shocking level of dynamic impact.
The IDA-8 achieves Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) levels of less than 0.005% while achieving a system efficiency of up to 93%. The IDA-8's frequency response to 50 kHz elevates vocals into emotional experiences; similarly, instrumental upper registers mimic a live performance’s shimmering heights.
The IDA-8's features and specifications have few equals. Just one audition will convince you that the IDA-8’s performance and sophisticated styling are rarely duplicated at any price point.
Features:
- Ultra-Linear Class A Module (ULCAM) achieves audiophile-quality sound with Class-D’s dynamics, speed and efficiency. Extraordinary result of THD+N lower than 0.0015% and S/N ratio of -130dB for the preamp stage.
- NuPrime SRC IC chip provides FPGA processing with ultra-low jitter and distortion
- NuPrime vibration-free isolation feet (patent pending*)
- State-of-the-art DAC supporting USB PCM 384 and DSD256, that is also capable of decoding DoP formats via coaxial and optical inputs
- Analog line-out (can be used as Sub Out)
- Extension port for Bluetooth dongle (included) or future release of optional Wi-Fi dongle
- Full microprocessor control with memory retention
- Four digital inputs and one stereo input for complete system flexibility
- Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 and DoP method
- Ultra-low-noise JFETs in the input stage for the lowest possible noise floor
- Volume adjustment in 99 precise 0.5dB increments
- Advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume, with a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting
- Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of sources
- Exclusive driver software for Windows
- Standard driver software for Mac
- Asynchronous transfer mode
- Very low power consumption on Standby Mode
- Available in black or silver anodized aluminum finish
- Includes remote control
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