| Chipset | Advantages | Disadvantages | |---------|------------|----------------| | FTDI FT232 | Native drivers on all OS, high reliability | Expensive ($15+) | | Silicon Labs CP2102 | Excellent macOS support, small form factor | Mid-range ($8) | | Prolific PL2303 | Very common | Many clones; driver issues on Windows 11 | | WCH CH340 | Cheap, reliable, same driver as SA9123L | No hardware flow control on some variants |
: It is frequently used as the "bridge" in affordable but high-quality USB DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) and digital transports to connect computers or smartphones to high-end audio systems. Driver Information sa9123l driver
An interesting article from HiFi-Audio.ru highlights that the chip utilizes Savitech's proprietary . sa9123l driver