Description
Black Lion Audio proudly offers the Sparrow D/A converter. Designed around the 32 bit capable ESS9012 chip, the Sparrow D/A features wide dynamic range and detailed, musical conversion that's as functional in the project studio as it is in the mastering facility. The red model offers similar performance to Black Lion Audio's FM192 converter's D/A, although it features wider dynamic range than the FM192. There are few D/A converters that can meet or exceed this kind of dynamic range, or provide you with similar clarity and musicality no matter how much you're willing to spend! There's a reason why engineers like Tom Lord-Alge, Tony Maserati, and Mike Shipley use Black Lion Audio converters. The Sparrow D/A features user selectable AES, coax SPDIF, and optical SPDIF for input connectivity. Output connections include both balanced XLR for pro studio, consumer level RCA for home stereo, and a high current Walt Jung-inspired headphone output. Two mute buttons allow for independent control of line or headphone signals. Front panel volume control governs headphone outputs, and line output level is fixed. THD+N: 0.0005% (20kHz BW, 20-20kHz, @-10dBFS)IMD: < 0.0015% SMPTE (1:1) 60Hz + 2k~20kHz typicalCrosstalk: < 100dB (@20kHz all gain settings)Frequency Response: (@ 192kHz Sample Rate) +/.5dBu 10Hz ~ 80kHz
