Product Model What is it? What does it do? Input Output Headphone Amp Type of DAC Amplifier Output
Dia

($299)

It is an integrated power amplifier that accepts digital audio inputs from a variety of consumer entertainment and streaming devices without the complexity of an audio/video receiver. The NuForce Dia accepts audio input from your favorite consumer electronics products via its optical or coaxial digital input and converts the signal to high-quality audio using its 24bit/192kHz D/A converter. Dia's high-performance 24W stereo power amplifier drives powerful, crystal-clear sound through your existing speakers. S/PDIF (Two 3.5mm Optical, One Coaxial) Speakers Out, Line Out No S/PDIF 192kHz/24bit 24W x 2
Icon iDo

($249)

Digital audio converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch devices designed to deliver superior sound. The NuForce Icon iDo extracts audio data from iPod, iPhone and iPad in the original digital form in USB Host mode, thereby allowing for the ultimate in bit-perfect, low-jitter music file playback. iPod, iPad, iPhone USB RCA, Coaxial Yes (3.5mm) Apple Mobile Device USB Audio 48kHz/24bit No
Icon uDAC-2

($129)

High-quality digital-to-audio converter for superior sound from digital audio sources. Takes USB audio digital output from your computer and converts it to a high-quality analog signal, bringing you the audio data at its highest resolution for superior sound. USB RCA, Coaxial Yes (3.5mm) USB Audio 96kHz/24bit No
Icon-2

($349)

An easy to use and compact setup for high-quality headphones and speaker listening with computer or analog source. Takes USB audio digital output from your computer and converts it to a high-quality analog signal for headphone amp or 24W power amp. Also accepts analog signals from other sources such as an iPod or game console. USB, RCA, 3.5mm Stereo 3.5mm Stereo Line Out, Speakers Out Yes (3.5mm) USB Audio 96kHz/24bit 24W x 2
Icon HDP

($449)

Audiophile-grade high performance setup for superb headphone sound with computer or digital (optical or coaxial) source. Takes USB audio digital output from your computer or S/PDIF digital output from entertainment devices and converts it to a high-quality analog signal. Supports digital USB, S/PDIF in coaxial and 3.5mm optical (3.5mm) modes, along with an analog line input, the HDP accommodates virtually all digital audio devices. USB, S/PDIF (Coaxial or 3.5mm Optical), RCA, 3.5mm Stereo RCA Yes (6.3mm) USB Audio 96kHz/24bit, S/PDIF 192kHz/24bit No
Icon Amp

($189)

Stereo power amplifier for driving speakers. It accepts pre-amplified analog audio signals (such as output of iDo, uDAC-2, HDP) and amplified them so that the outputs are able to drive speakers. RCA Speakers Out   No 24W x 2
Applications/Objectives Recommended Products
All-in-one digital amplifier solution for home audio and streaming devices Dia
A basic setup for high quality earphones listening with computer source. Icon uDAC-2
An easy to use and compact setup for high quality headphones and speaker listening with computer or analog source. Icon-2
Audiophile-grade high performance setup for headphone listening with computer or digital (optical or coaxial) source. Icon HDP
iDo makes music stored on Apple mobile devices sound even better. Icon iDo