6moons published a review of the NuForce Icon system. The Nuforce Icon system is designed primarily for desktop use. It consists of the S-1 speakers ($249/pair), NE-7 headphones ($99), and Icon integrated amp ($249).
Regarding the NuForce Icon system, Srajan Ebaen notes:
Actually, the S-1 is very Lowther-ish in speed and openness. That part of the equation is no marketing hooey. It’s sealed-box impulse-correct fact. Add the wall, don’t apply certain bass expectations or material and for the money asked, the midrange and lower treble are silly good indeed. I simply need more reach into the bass (forget low bass, that’s off the menu in this entire discussion) to consider the NuForce mini speaker viable as marketed – solo, without auxiliary woofer/s.
The web site also published a review of the Shanling PCD3000A CD player (CDN$599), which includes a headphone amp.
Check out 6moons for full reviews, and also check out an interview (16 MB, MP3) with 6moons founder Srajan Ebaen by Austin Jackson of Boston Audio Design.