[John Casler]

As far as I'm concerned this too is one EXCITING Integrated amp.

It is the NuFORCE IA-18 v3  135wpc x 2 @8ohms   235wpc x 2 @ 4ohms



LOOK HERE for info

[mca]

What is the most attractive price?

[charliefoxtrot]

Quoting Etta James: At last!

Spec wise this is promising.

I'm excited! 

EDIT:
Dimensions: L x W x H 16 x 17 x 2 CM

That can't really be in centimeters?

[John Casler]

What is the most attractive price?

Retail Price is $3500

[srb]

That's a very slim height for an integrated amplifier.  Are there any photos of the rear panel available?
 
Steve

[phusis]

Now that's an interesting amp at an interesting price... Would it be considered an upgrade over my Stereo 8.5V3(in conjunction with the DAC-9..)?

[wisnon]

NAD M3 is about the same price and when modded by Rowen, it will likely best this.

Heck, I would put my modded C375 BEE Rowen Swiss Power head to head against this, with no fear.

[John Casler]

Now that's an interesting amp at an interesting price... Would it be considered an upgrade over my Stereo 8.5V3(in conjunction with the DAC-9..)?

Yes, I would think that it would have slightly better performance.  The 8.5 v3 has the SLA caps and the IA-18 v3 has the CMA caps the same as the Ref 18.

[wisnon]

The DDA-100 seems way more exciting at its price point, $550-

For this amp to have the same WOW value factor, i would expect a $2,500 price point.

[nuforce-casey]

The IA-18 truly is a scaled down Ref 18 + P-20 in one chassis, so consider it a bargain getting 90% of performance of $13000 in equipment for $3500. 

[wakrap]

Hello, I want one! I live overseas in French Polynesia; Anyone knows a shop to buy with confidence?

[charliefoxtrot]

Quoting Etta James: At last!

Spec wise this is promising.

I'm excited! 

EDIT:
Dimensions: L x W x H 16 x 17 x 2 CM

That can't really be in centimeters?

Corrected to inches I see now:

http://nuforce.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=309&Itemid=372#specifications

[phusis]

Yes, I would think that it would have slightly better performance.  The 8.5 v3 has the SLA caps and the IA-18 v3 has the CMA caps the same as the Ref 18.

Thanks for your reply.

Interesting, there'd also be the likely advantage in the IA-18's preamp/volume control over the one used in the DAC-9, so that I could by-pass the latter.

[Toka]

This is most interesting indeed! Very attractive price. 

Looking forward to some reviews!

[John Casler]

That's a very slim height for an integrated amplifier.  Are there any photos of the rear panel available?
 
Steve

Hi Steve,

This photo is now available of the rear.

[srb]

Where are the Nuforce User Manuals available?  I can't seem to find them on the website to answer these questions:

1.  Can an input be configured for HT Bypass/Unity Gain ?

2.  There are no Preamp Outputs to feed a subwoofer.  Can one of the inputs be configured as a variable output ?

Steve

[John Casler]

Where are the Nuforce User Manuals available?  I can't seem to find them on the website to answer these questions:

1.  Can an input be configured for HT Bypass/Unity Gain ?

2.  There are no Preamp Outputs to feed a subwoofer.  Can one of the inputs be configured as a variable output ?

Steve

The IA-18 Manual can be found HERE

1) There is not a specific HT bypass, but one need only preset a specific volume on any input and HT can be run through it.

2) The NuFORCE amp technology does not allow for the preamp to IA-18 amp to be operated without a speaker load on the amps.  While this is not the case with a sub output, having pre outputs could encourage a user to use the Outputs for other than a sub(s) and could cause issues with the amps.

The best sub option is to use the speaker level outs if you have a sub that allows that.

[worldcat]

How does the integrated compare to ref 18's?   What does it sound like?

[John Casler]

As Casey posted above, it is basically a marriage of the P-20 preamp and the Ref 18 monobloc amp circuits. (featuring the cross-matrix cap array specific to the Ref 18)

At most volume levels it should sound close, if not identical.

The only thing missing is the level of power per channel.

[John Casler]

I just came across this GERMAN review of the IA-18 (You can use your Browser's translater to read)


LOOK HERE