Audio GD Sparrow version A (USB output TE7022 ) CONFIRMED to work when using a 4-Port Targus USB 2.0 unpowered HUB, at last!
Previous symptoms before connecting the hub: Faster playback on any player and of course no sound.
My setup is the following: I9300 running 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Leak + Siyah 1.6.8 Kernel (the best for overall sound WITHOUT a USB DAC)> Amazon Generic USB OTG cable > 4 Port 2.0 Targus HUB > Audio GD Sparrow Version A USB > HD650
Targus HUB is around $11 at your local Walmart, and it is fairly small and cheap. If find anything else around cheaper or smaller I will try that instead.