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. 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. 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. 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. Innovative FeaturesUltra-Linear Class A Module (ULCAM) achieves audiophile-quality sound with Class-D's dynamics, speed and efficiency State-of-the-art DAC supporting USB PCM 384 and DSD256, that is also capable of decoding DoP formats via coaxial and optical inputs THD+N lower than 0.005% with a -130dB S/N ratio NuPrime SRC IC chip provides FPGA processing with ultra-low jitter and distortion NuPrime vibration-free isolation feet (patent pending*) Analog line-out (Sub Out), with 3X the standard output power, provides impressive lows and a wide sound stage specifically designed for subwoofers Four digital inputs and one stereo input for complete system.
J**S
HIGH QUALITY. Just the RCA input falls short.
Compact. No cooling system noise and sound is very pleasant and well defined for me.I don't like the circular menu for the input channel selection. The analog channel has very low amplification; consequently the source is forced to bring up its output level higher, exposing its noise shortcomings.It is much better than the competition, but a few improvements would make it superb.
T**.
good sound
nicely made!small size but really powerful. very good sound.
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