[steve2151]

New product that looks like an upgraded version of the Compass and Fun. Priced at $499.
 
Kingwa claims infinite upgradability due to the solderless dac section (can switch between Sabre and Wolfson chips), opamps, dir module, and USB chip. Also has a line in function which is normally not included in Audio-GD dac/amps at this price point.  
 
First 50 orders get a free TXCO upgrade.
 
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/Compass%202/Compass2EN.htm

 

[HeatFan12]

Nice steve2151...
 
Sweet....lol....A friend sent me a text last night and I had no idea what he was talking about until I checked the site...He brought back the line-in which is outstanding.  Throw in the Sabre, usb implementation, inputs, outputs and should be another winner indeed....
 
Still loving my FUN(A) with Moon OPA and currently using it with an ipod dock and tube buffer to powered speakers....

 

[Von Soundcard]

What is the difference between different OPAs (Moon, Sun etc.) ? Is it significant or only consists of small details ?

 

[steve2151]

I don't have any experience with Audio-GD specific op amps, but I would image that changing the dac chip from Wolfson to Sabre and back should make a bigger difference.
 
Kingwa has a list of the op amps and what they do to the sound signature here: http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/diy/OPA/OPAEN.htm

 

[tim3320070]

No, opamps make a much bigger difference than DAC chips- chips are subtle.

 

[HydronQc]

Looks real nice, I want some reviews

 

[HeatFan12]

Looks real nice, I want some reviews

There's a thread in the amp sub forum with impressions.


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