So would it be worth it to order WM8741 module to replace AD1852 in Sparrow? Has anyone tried both?

Just ordered mine, version A with USB. This is going to be my very first DAC/AMP, so I'm looking forward.

How to shop at their site? Just send an email?     One more question - I have 32-OHM DT990, should I go for low-gain version? I'm gonna buy A model.

Anoobis: basic version supports only 16/48, probably same old chip.   A-version is fitted with TE7022

Nice review. Can you compare Sparrow also to other gear you own/owned/heared?

Awesome news! After I pass my exams, I'm definetely buying one!

You can chceck their website, what they ship every day. But what kind of Sparrow is not mentioned...   http://www.audio-gd.com/ConsignmentGlobal.htm

Carl - you have basic version, don't you? Maybe beause of cheaper Alps pot you experience channel imbalance.

Mr. Kingwa replied to me... Sparrow will be back on stock in cca 15 days.

Note about lack of USB chips is no more on audio-gd website... I'm gonna send an email to be sure.

Any news about availability of USB version?

Do you use ASIO, Kernel Streaming or WASAPI with HUD? Install foobar2000, get a proper plugin and give it a try :)

According to TI website, PCM2706 seems to be still in production (Status:Active)   LINK

Maybe I'm wrong.... (well, not maybe)     I'm new to hi-fi, but experienced with computers. And specs are quite important, when choosing between f.e. two processors. So you choose according to "objective" features. This is my problem - now I know that hi-fi stuff should be chosen according...

It was Edwin who replied... I also asked, if they would use Tenor TE7022L as replacement for PCM2706 USB chip... but no answer.   What disappointed me a bit is that they probably won't make new modules for Sparrow. It's a pitty, because they introduced really good concept of upgrading their...

I sent an email to audio-gd, but their English is really bad. I was trying to ask, what USB chip were they going to use, but the guy on the other side didn't understand. The only thing I've learned is that Audio-GD is not planning to make new upgrade modules for Sparrow at the moment.

But not my notebook

Great, Audio-GD website says that USB chips they use are out of production (PCM2706), Sparrow and FUN are out of stock.

Can anyone compare Fun or Sparrow to Styleaudio stuff? And how often does audio-gd release new modules?

What USB chip does it have?   I was thinking of getting a Styleaudio Ruby MK2, but maybe Sparrow will change my mind... if it sounds the same as Fun, I probably won't regret getting Sparrow instead of Ruby. Anyone willing to review his new unit?

Quote: Half the cost? The official page says 225USD for USB-equipped model.

I'm aware of that

Has anyone got experience with GMarket? The price is really tempting...   I was also thinking of changing the DAC chip (once I'm fed up with it :P), because the rest of the box seems identical to Topaz (expect for the DAC, and the new Tenor chip and OPAMS, but new Topaz MK2 will probably get...

New Ruby has arrived!         Specs:   1.       Main DAC : Burr Brown PCM1796     -         24 bit 192Khz sampling advanced segment audio stereo DAC     -         Dynamic range : 123dB / THD+N : 0.0005%     -         8x Oversampling Digital filter     2.       Digital...

Peridot better than Ruby? Sounds odd to me.