The NuForce® Icon™ is an audiophile-grade Integrated Desktop Audio Amplifier featuring two 12-watt outputs, a 3.5-mm stereo input for connection to an iPod or other portable device, a USB cable for operation with a PC or Mac, and standard RCA inputs for employing the Icon as the heart of a conventional audio system. For the headphone enthusiast, the Icon also offers a high-performance headphone output. Of particular interest to thecomputer user, the Icon’s line-out functions as a PC or Mac USB-to-analog audio converter or can also be used as a connection to a subwoofer.
With the same patented technology that has won a string of prestigious awards, the tiny Icon brings NuForce’s celebrated sound quality to the music lover’s desktop.
The NuForce Icon’s Applications:
- As the core of a desktop audio system, the Icon connects to an Ipod, CD player, PC or Mac. To fully utilize the Icon’s sonic capabilities, we recommend high-quality monitor speakers with a sensitivity of 87dB or higher.
- Via the best, jitter-free USB technology, the Icon operates as a USB DAC for converting a PC or Mac’s audio signal to high-quality analog sound.
- For optimal headphone performance, the Icon includes a discrete, high-performance headphone amplifier.
- For operation as an audiophile-grade preamplifier, the Icon’s linestage can be connected to a power amp or active speakers.
- As a high-quality auxiliary power amp in a surround-sound setup, the Icon can be used to drive tweeters or rear-channel speakers.
Caution: If you have high efficiency speakers with sensitivity > 92db, you might hear high frequency switching noise.
Specifications:
- Inputs:
- RCA
- USB (USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible)
- 3.5mm Stereo
- Speaker Outputs (RJ45 connectors with 15 micron thick gold plating). NuForce RJ45 to banana plug speaker cables are provided with NuForce Icon.
- Headphone Output:
- Maximum output @32 ohm Load: 31.25mW
- THD (20Hz ~ 20KHz) : < 0.03%
- Frequenc Fresponse (20Hz ~ 20KHz) : < -1dB
- Line Out (for Subwoofer) connection
- USB DAC: USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible. USB native bit rate: 32-48kHz, 16-bit
- Power = 12WX2. Peak power =15WX2
- THD+N=0.05%, 1kHz, 2W @ 4 ohm load. THD+N=0.06%, 1kHz, 2W @ 8 ohm load.
- Power Bandwidth : 26Hz ~ 50kHz, -1dB, 1W @ 4ohm load
- SNR = 84 db at 7W @ 8ohm
- Maximum sampling rate: 48kHz
- Resolution: 16-bit
- S/N Ratio: 98dB
- Power Adapter - 12-14V, 25W, 100-240VAC worldwide voltages
- Dimension: 6" x 4 1/2" x 1"
- Weight: 1 lb. Shipping weight 5 lb.
RJ45 Pin Specifications:
Note: The RJ45 pin specification is provided for users who need to create a long speaker wire using standard ethernet cable. Users can also extend the length of the standard Icon speaker cable using a RJ45 Coupler.
Available in red, black, silver and blue
