The DAC chip is really the wm8741, unless you asked for a different one.

I think there really isn't a "B Version" anymore.

Quote: Mine came out very easily with a sharp nose plier.

Quote: I only used the standard OPA for a couple of days, but compared to the "out of the box" Earth, it did get a little better in deep bass with the Earth. Really slightly, that is. But my HP's are bass light in first place (AKG 702), so i don't know how much would be improved on...

Mine arrived today, after a loooong stay at the Brazilian Customs.   Audio-gd should REALLY stick a manual inside the box. I lost a lot of time thinking my unit had a problem, until a realized how the line-in button worked. That solved, I am really Impressed with it. Listening to it...

I'm no expert, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but have you thought about an Hybrid?   I got a Trendsaudio PA-10GE for my K702's and It really sounds great. Not the absolute best built quality, but it's pretty decent, has more then enough juice for the 702, not expensive and tube...

Well, I've got the K-702's and ended up purchasing the Audio-gd Fun, but I haven't received it yet, so cant really say anything about it.   Although I was really in doubt between that and the NFB-12, wich is cheaper. Did a lot of reading and other users have stated it does a good job with...

I guess I'll be joining the Audio-GD Fun Club  too, soon enough. Mine is on it's way, been shipped yesterday.   I would like to thank you guys for that much information across that thread. It's been a (long and) very helpful read, for sure.   Now comes the hard part, waiting the month...

As I also have a Predator and K-702's, and also have an eye at the Lyr, a question poped out in my mind: Would it be possible to use the Predator as a dac to the Lyr?