NuForce DAC9 Preamp and Headphone Amp (DAC-9) "Giant Killer" (not my words)

The best way to judge the quality of an audio gear is to listen.

Up for sale, I have a great selection of speakers, amps, DACs, and cables that I did listen to. I also have a fully upgraded/configured Mac Mini music server. Please tell me what your needs are and ask for a recommendation. If you are in Southern California area, you can even do AB auditioning in a nice private setting. The full list of available gears is at the bottom of the page.

Now back to the NuForce...

Best DAC I have heard and I've heard many. Has all kinds of digital inputs you can imagine. Has two headphone jacks (3.5mm and 6.3mm) and both RCA and balanced outputs. You can return it if you are not happy with the sound (I doubt it).

I wouldn't sell it if not for my curiosity for other gears. I am letting go of it like everything I owned in the past. I am a 100% feedback seller in eBay and Audiogon so buy with confidence.

--REVIEWS--

"I pitted the NuForce DAC-9 against my Cary 303/200 CD player-processor. But the sonic gulf between the two was just too vast -- the DAC-9 beat the Cary like a rented mule in every category that matters, and made the shoot-out a bit pointless... The NuForce DAC-9 is one of those all-too-infrequent products that is a true giant-killer." (Graham Abbott - Ultra Audio)

"I purchased the DAC9 to see how well it stacked up against my beloved modded Benchmark DAC1. Well it has been here several days now and I am very taken aback. For many years I've been reading reviews on TAS, Stereophile, the net etc and observed the terms "inner detail", "musicality" "PRAT", "inner detail" "veil lifted" etc all with a degree of skepticism. Yes, I understood what the reviewers were getting at but this sort of hyperbole has always seemed over the top... that is up until now. These are the terms I will apply without hesitation to the NuForce DAC-9 as it has genuinely surprised me just how good the music can sound." (Member Review - Head-Fi.org)

--CONDITION --
In excellent condition. No nick, dent, or scratch. Both unit and remote work flawlessly. In original box with protective bag, remote, and power cord. Manual will be emailed to you.

--PHOTOS--
I am showing stock photos. I just can't take good pictures due to the shinny surface.

--REASON FOR SELLING--
I am selling everything I own. Please go to the bottom to see the list of all gears I offer for sale. I have a great selection of top-notch DACs (Benchmark, Peachtree and NuForce). I can make an arrangement so that you can compare them all and purchase what you like the most. Please ask how it works.

--SHIPPING--
$33 in the US (for other countries please ask). Add 3% Paypal fee if used. Please wait for the adjusted invoice if you are going to use Paypal.

--NO QUESTION RETURN POLICY--
You have one week to try it out. If you are not happy, just return it for a refund. No refund on shipping charge.

--SPEC--
Maximum Sampling Rate: 192kHz
Max Bit Resolution: 24 bit
Outputs:XLR, RCA, two headphone outputs (3.5mm and 6.3mm)
Headphone Impedance: 10 Ohm
Digital Inputs: Asynchronous USB, XLR AES/EBU, RCA (Coaxial or BNC), Toslink
AC voltage:100V/110V/220V/230V (this unit is set to the US voltage)

--LIST OF GEARS FOR SALE--

~ Apple Mac Mini (fully upgraded and configured as a music server… with my personal support for optimal sound quality)

~ Proceed Amp5 by Mark Levinson (configured for bi-amping)

~ Densen Audio DM-30 Dual Mono Power Amplifier (Stereophile Favorite at the CES show)

~ Peachtree NovaPre Tube Preamplifier and DAC (has analogue input and two preout jacks - great for bi-amping or a sub)

~ Cary Audio Xciter DAC (more flesh on the music)

~ Nuforce DAC9 ("a giant killer"... and these are not my words)

~ Joseph Audio RM25si Speakers

~ Joseph Audio RM25XL Speakers

~ Usher CP-6381 Speakers

~ Dynaudio Excite X32 Speakers

~ Martin Logan Motion 12 Speakers

~ Rotel RCD-1072 CD/HDCD Player

~ Rotel RSP-1098 DAC/Preamplifier/Surround Processor (a matching style with the above)

~ Bryston 3B-SST Amplifier

~ Creek Destiny Integrated Amplifier

~ ARCAM DiVA A85 Integrated Amplifier

~ ARCAM DiVA CD72 CD Player (a matching style with the above)

~ Various audiophile interconnects, digital, and USB cables (Audioquest, Tara Labs, Harmonic Technology, WireWorld, Silnote, etc)