The launched
NuForce is here with a gadget that will bring cheer to the hearts of music lovers and audio enthusiasts in general. A digital amplifier is an all-in-one device that requires you to simply provide the audio input and a means to express the output. A 192kHz, 24 bit D/A converter and a stereo amplifier (24W) will ensure a clear and loud audio output for you without the hassles and complexities of audio/video receivers. Using either the coaxial or optical inputs, you can hook up the gadget and it will ensure that you receive the 2.1 stereo situation with its audio card which is audiophile-grade its powerful stereo amplifier.
Functionality
This digital device is best suited for those with a variety of audio/video devices seeking a uniform and high audio quality from all of them. It will be a very economical way of enhancing the audio-visual experience at home without upgrading any of the existing gadgets. The advantage in this digital amplifier is that it eliminates the need for a host built-in, internal digital-to-analog converters that exist in all home electronics, audio-visual devices.
The NuForce Dia can be connected to widescreen and high-definition TVs, gaming consoles, Blu-Ray/DVD/CD players, satellite receivers, set-top boxes, and media streaming devices like the Apple TV or the AirPort Express.
The digital amplifier can be used in a variety of combinations. For instance, if you own a flat screen TV, just connect its audio output to the Dia and you can have the audio output from your high quality speakers. You could add on a woofer or sub-woofer also. The Dia will ensure that you are able to extract the best possible performance from the devices that you already own. Thus, you could actually get the home-theater experience without having to invest in one!
What to expect
They say that the devil lies in the details. These details however are what matter in the end! And in the case of the digital Dia, the details are wonderful to say the least. It has a 24 bit resolution with a maximum sampling rate of 192kHz. It’s frequency response range of 20Hz-20kHz matches that of the human ear and therefore needs no special mention that it has been perfectly designed. It supports two speakers each with a power output of 30W. It also includes a line out for a sub woofer connection.
The Dia functions with an input voltage from 100-240 V and thus can be easily used in any part of the world. This is because it actually needs only about 14-15 V DC which it gets through the provided adapter. It comes built with two TOSLINK digital inputs and one 75-ohm RCA Coaxial input. It’s signal-to-noise ratio is impressive, being more than 90dB. The device supports an ultra high-speed switching frequency for a very high resolution. The volume control pot is digitally controlled to provide maximum performance. There are no capacitors in the path of the signal. This ensures that the sound is more pure, less distorted, deeper in range and without artifacts.
All these features come loaded in a gadget that is barely a pound in weight! The amplifier comes with the necessary accessories. These include an IR remote, the power supply and a silicon stand. So, you can simply add another dimension of realistic audio to all your pre-existing devices without much cost or effort. This digital amplifier will cost you about $299.
What not to expect
Do not expect the digital amplifier to create quality where it does not exist. What the device does is to ensure that the quality of output received from your audio/video devices does not get further diminished in the process of amplifying. It also brings in a kind of uniformity in sound levels. But, it cannot create a quality of sound that does not exist in your home devices. The Dia is a audio enhancer and not an audio ‘creator’!
Wrap up
NuForce is a well-known and quality conscious brand that has consistently satisfied customers with its high quality and high-end products. The Dia digital amplifier is another delight that they have conjured up. Many times, we face the frustration of having to invest heavily in more gadgets and devices in order to experience the best of an audio/video device that we have purchased. For instance, if you buy an Apple TV, you will have to pluck the hairs on your head to find an economical audiophile-grade digital amplifier for your sound. The days of hair-pulling are now over. The Dia is sure to fulfill your home audio needs in a ‘sound’ manner!
