NuForce Air DACu Wireless Audio DAC System with Air DAC and uTX Transmitter
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Easy to use but disappointed with the quality
The air dac combines two basic functions: streaming and digital-to-audio conversion. I was disappointed with both. The setup was easy and worked right away. I liked the idea that it creates its own network instead of burdening my existing wireless. But the streaming is imperfect and dependent on how busy the computer is. The result is it stutters. I also hear some crackles and pops along with a bit of background hiss. I was also disappointed with the digital to audio conversion, which is not as good as the DAC built into my Denon receiver. I was able to compare the Nuforce Air Dac analog output side by side with an Apple TV (which sends an unconverted digital signal to the receiver for it to convert). The Apple+Denon combination was better than the Nuforce Air Dac, which sounds a bit bright and electronic -- a harsher sound.
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Excellent potential, but not usuable
Pros: Nice sound, easy installation with no set-up issues, small package
Cons: Loses signal frequently (plays static), some construction issues
I received my system this evening and was initially impressed - the unit is small and was well packaged. I have been looking for a way to play music from my PC and other devices through my home stereo and thought that this was the ticket. Although this device has some nice attributes, it drops the playing signal frequently (about every 4th song) leaving static playing over the stereo. (Volume was 100% from the PC as directed in the manual, not greater than 25 feet away from the receiver.)
After removing the unit from the box, I started to remove the protective film covering the top of the receiver, but the top cover came off exposing the electronics and ejecting the light guide. It was simple enough to replace after I found the part, but this shouldn't happen.
Installation was easy. The USB transmitter was...
Everything I expected
Let me start by saying I am a retired old guy, and I am way behind the curve on all this digital music stuff. However, I've accumulated a sizable CD collection over the last 20 years, and I was intrigued by the possibility of having CD quality sound without having to swap discs in my player. I was already converting my CDs to MP3 files for carrying around in my phone, so I was at least competent (I thought!) in that area.
I started reading and really trying to understand all this. One thing I found out was that there are varying levels of MP3 quality, and there are higher quality 'lossless' formats as well. After studying for a while, I realized that I needed extra hardware as well. That means a DAC, and in my case, I use a laptop for my main computer and I use it all over the house. I therefore needed a wireless DAC.
The market is full of wireless DACs, but most of them are substantially higher priced than the NuForce Air DAC. It was an easy economic decision...
Product Features :
- Designed for Mac/PC USB Devices
- CD-quality sound
- Stream music to up to four receivers
Rating : 4.0
List Price : $179.00
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