About the NuForce Dia
Beef up the sound from your digital sources
Beef up the sound from your digital sources
Streaming music wirelessly around the house is cool, but sometimes the low-fi audio components inside those wireless devices can leave your tunes sounding flat. Fortunately, there's help. If your devices have digital audio outputs, just plug them into the NuForce Dia. It bypasses those inferior electronics and handles the digital-to-analog processing instead. The Dia's high-quality DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and powerful, built-in amplifier will deliver impressive levels of realism and detail without the need for any additional receivers or peripherals.
Build a system that's right for you
With three digital inputs, speaker outputs, plus line-level out for a powered sub, the Dia can work in a number of different setups. For example, you can connect it to the optical digital output on almost any HDTV, satellite receiver, or set-top box, then add a pair of bookshelf speakers and a powered sub to create a space-saving 2.1 home theater system. Or, plug in your Apple TV® and enjoy high-quality music streaming from your Wi-Fi® connected computer or iPod. You can even use it to simply hook up a CD/DVD player and your favorite speakers for a sweet-sounding stereo system. The included wireless remote lets you adjust volume and switch sources from the comfort of your easy chair.
Product highlights:
- 18 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms at 1% THD+N
- 24 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms at 1% THD+N
- built-in 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter
- high-performance, digitally controlled volume knob provides precise level adjustments
- 2 optical digital (Toslink) audio inputs
- 1 coaxial digital audio input
- 3.5mm minijack line output for a powered subwoofer
- binding post speaker connectors (speaker wire not included)
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz (± 1 dB)
- IR remote control
- non-slip silicone stand
- AC power adapter included
- 3-7/8"W x 6-7/16"H x 4-15/16"D (mounted in stand)
- weight: 1 lb.
- warranty: 1 year
- If connecting to a TV, please make sure you can select "PCM" output in its audio menu. This DAC is not compatible with Dolby® Digital signals.
- MFR # NF-DIA-RED
What's in the box:
- Integrated amp/DAC
- AC power adapter (with attached 45" DC cord)
- 6' AC power cord
- IR remote control (with installed CR2025 3V lithium battery)
- Silicon stand
- Instruction Booklet
- "A Beginner's Guide to Good Audio" letter
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Features & specs
Design | ||
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Type | --- | |
Built-in Rechargable Battery | --- | |
Built-in Headphone Amplifier | ||
Output Power | --- | |
Output Impedance (Unbalanced) | --- | |
Output Impedance (Balanced) | --- | |
Audio Specs | ||
Bit Depth (USB) | 0 | |
Max Sampling Rate (USB) | 0 | |
Bit Depth (S/PDIF) | 24 | |
Max Sampling Rate S/PDIF | 192 | |
S/N Ratio (Unbalanced, in dB) | --- | |
S/N Ratio (Balanced, in dB) | 90 | |
THD (Unbalanced) | --- | |
THD (Balanced) | 0.02% | |
Supported File Types | ||
PCM | --- | |
DSD | --- | |
DXD | --- | |
MQA | --- | |
Inputs | ||
Total Inputs | 3 | |
USB | No | |
Optical Digital | 2 | |
Coaxial Digital | 1 | |
3.5mm Digital | None | |
Stereo RCA Analog | None | |
Stereo 3.5mm Analog | None | |
Stereo XLR Analog | --- | |
Headphone Outputs | ||
3.5mm Unbalanced | --- | |
1/4-inch Unbalanced | --- | |
4.4mm Balanced | --- | |
XLR4 Balanced | --- | |
Other Headphone Outs | --- | |
Line Level & Digital Outs | ||
RCA Line Out | None | |
3.5mm Line Out | 1 | |
XLR Line Out | --- | |
Subwoofer Out | None | |
Optical Digital Out | None | |
Coaxial Digital Out | None | |
Wireless Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Apple-compatible | --- | |
Android-compatible | --- | |
General Info | ||
Width (inches) | 3-7/8 | |
Height (inches) | 6-7/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 4-15/16 | |
Weight | 1 lbs. | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
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Features
NuForce Dia Integrated Amp: The NuForce Dia Integrated Amplifier fits your digital audio lifestyle without the complexity. 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 24-bit/192kHz D/A converter. Dia's high-performance 24W stereo power amplifier drives powerful, crystal-clear sound through your existing speakers for ultimate audio performance from your:
- Widescreen high-definition TV
- Satellite receiver/cable box
- Gaming console
- Blu-ray/DVD/CD player
- Media Streaming device
Stereo Amplifier: The NuForce Dia employs a high-efficiency, analog-switching stereo amplifier for low power consumption, without digital artifacts. The stereo amplifier is rated at 24Wx 2ch in 4-ohm or 18W x 2ch in 8-ohm (1% THD+N). The amplifier's peak power is rated at 30W x 2ch in 4-ohm.
High-Quality Digital-to-Analog Conversion: The NuForce Dia Integrated Amplifier utilizes an audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz D/A converter for low noise and clarity.
Unobstructed Signal Paths: The absence of capacitors in the signal path allows for heightened purity, lower distortion, a wider sound stage, and better-detailed imaging.
Digital Audio Inputs (S/PDIF): The NuForce Dia Integrated Amplifier is fitted with two optical (toslink) digital audio inputs and one coaxial (RCA) digital audio input.
3.5mm Output: The NuForce Dia features a front-panel 3.5mm line output designed for connecting a powered subwoofer. This minijack line output is not meant for connecting headphones and does not cut off the output of the integrated amp.
Speaker Outputs: The NuForce Dia Integrated Amplifier is equipped with two pair of spring-post speaker terminals for connection of your speakers, using bare wire (up to 14AWG) or pin-connectors.
3-Way Rotary Dial: The NuForce Dia features a front-panel 3-way rotary dial for Power On/Off, Input (source), and Volume Up/Down control.
Remote Control: The NuForce Dia includes an IR wireless remote control for simple operation of the integrated amplifier. The remote provides Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute, and Input (source) controls.
Silicon Stand: The NuForce Dia comes with a silicone stand to mount the integrated amplifier vertically on your desktop.
AC Power Supply: The NuForce Dia Integrated Amplifier operates off of standard household AC current using the supplied AC power adapter and detachable cord.
- Input: 100-240V~1.5A, 50/60Hz
- Output: 15VDC - 4.5A
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Perfect for my setup, sounds great! paired with a set of Polk Audio R150's and a Polk Audio PSW110 subwoofer. crystal clear, totally satisfied.
lonnieh58 from Ponca City, OK