Gustard DAC-X30

[BrokenOath]

Why no one is talking about this new DAC from Gustard?
It has four ESS9039SPRO DAC chips; a first.

歌诗德官网 | DAC-X30

www.gustard.com

 

[gvl]

Because DACs proliferated to the point it became difficult to get excited about new models which seem to pop up every other week.

 

[sq225917]

There's good spec on that, dual i2s fixed inputs, low output impedance, great measurements and streaming support. Nothing I need, but good to see.

 

[sq225917]

Never seen a multi tone test that good, -150db..... wow

 

[Gradius]

Never seen a multi tone test that good, -150db..... wow

@ -120dB and beyond is completly pointless.

 

[staticV3]

Never seen a multi tone test that good, -150db..... wow

Look closer. It's not -150dB.

 

[JSmith]

Never seen a multi tone test that good, -150db..... wow

JSmith

 

[sq225917]

Oooh, sneaky

 

[BrokenOath]

I was wondering why 4x 9039pro chip though?
It is currently on sale on taobao for 15000 Yuan == $2050 USD

 

[staticV3]

I was wondering why 4x 9039pro chip though?

more DAC chips -> better SNR

 

[chord]

I love A26 and prefer over R26 a lot; it would be very hard to come off the magic of the AKM chip. But I would try it for the imagined sound of the x30.

 

[BrokenOath]

I love A26 and prefer over R26 a lot; it would be very hard to come off the magic of the AKM chip. But I would try it for the imagined sound of the x30.

I own Gustard R26, which I love a lot, but from a bass standpoint, it leaves me wanting more. I also own a SMSL SU-10, in my opinion the Gustard bests it in every way possible. Hopefully that X30 solves the bass problem.

 

[chord]

I own Gustard R26, which I love a lot, but from a bass standpoint, it leaves me wanting more. I also own a SMSL SU-10, in my opinion the Gustard bests it in every way possible. Hopefully that X30 solves the bass problem.

Yes, you are right. Everyone seems to have forgotten to mention in the hype that the r26 has a serious lack of bass. It was clear to me after 10 seconds.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

but from a bass standpoint, it leaves me wanting more

Maybe use EQ?
But what I know

 

[BrokenOath]

Maybe use EQ?
But what I know

I am a purist, I don't like the idea of mangling with the audio stream.

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

I am a purist, I don't like the idea of mangling with the audio stream.

But you want to change dac so.it has better bass....

 

[mocenigo]

Why no one is talking about this new DAC from Gustard?
It has four ESS9039SPRO DAC chips; a first.

歌诗德官网 | DAC-X30

www.gustard.com

They need to change the font. "FIXED" — if that's what it is — lookes like "FIXEO".

 

[BrokenOath]

One of the most important features for me is the inclusion of a passive analog R2R preamp with an optional bypass. So the volume control will be in the analog domain, therefore no bits truncation using the unit as both a DAC and preamp. This feature alone and the streamer are the reasons why I will definitely buy one. However, with that preamp feature they should have added more analog inputs, or add the possibility of an extender à la Topping

 

[JSmith]

I own Gustard R26, which I love a lot, but from a bass standpoint, it leaves me wanting more. I also own a SMSL SU-10, in my opinion the Gustard bests it in every way possible. Hopefully that X30 solves the bass problem.

Yes, you are right. Everyone seems to have forgotten to mention in the hype that the r26 has a serious lack of bass. It was clear to me after 10 seconds.

JSmith

 

[mocenigo]

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JSmith

A bit confused here: with a 32-tone multitone signal shouldn't they be all at -30Db in order for them to add to a 0db signal and therefore read the IMD correctly?