Gustard r26. best way to connect

[Forty six and two]

if anyone could help, whats the best way to connect gustard r26 to my pioneer receiver vsx-1131. Also can i connect my mac or iphone to R26 via cable to stream music directly? Or best way to stream music with R26. I’ve apple music.

Thank you all for looking and for your valuable inputs.

 

[JSmith]

connect gustard r26 to my pioneer receiver vsx-1131

The DAC only has analog out... so RCA analog out to RCA analog in on the receiver.

There's really no need to have an external DAC here, as your receiver has its own DAC anyway. Either way you're still limited by the noise and distortion of the amp itself.

If you're using any kind of DSP/room correction then the analog in will be digitised anyway... otherwise using a pure direct mode should skip that.

JSmith

 

[gvl]

Just connect it to any analog input except the one marked Phono. In any mode except Pure Direct the signal from r26 will be converted to digital and then internal DAC in the receiver will convert it back to analog, which is kind of pointless if you’re looking to experience the “R2R magic”.

You can use a USB cable to connect your Apple devices to the DAC, you will need a camera connection lighting dongle unless your Apple devices use usb-c. This is the best option if you play hi-res material.

 

[Forty six and two]

Just connect it to any analog input except the one marked Phono. In any mode except Pure Direct the signal from r26 will be converted to digital and then internal DAC in the receiver will convert it back to analog, which is kind of pointless if you’re looking to experience the “R2R magic”.

You can use a USB cable to connect your Apple devices to the DAC, you will need a camera connection lighting dongle unless your Apple devices use usb-c. This is the best option if you play hi-res material.

Yes my iphone is type c. That means i can directly connect iphone to R26. And connect receiver to R26 with rca cables and receiver in pure direct mode.

I have also read online about using LAN connection to connect R26 for best results. Do you know anything about it?

 

[Forty six and two]

Just connect it to any analog input except the one marked Phono. In any mode except Pure Direct the signal from r26 will be converted to digital and then internal DAC in the receiver will convert it back to analog, which is kind of pointless if you’re looking to experience the “R2R magic”.

You can use a USB cable to connect your Apple devices to the DAC, you will need a camera connection lighting dongle unless your Apple devices use usb-c. This is the best option if you play hi-res material.

Thank you so much

 

[gvl]

Yes my iphone is type c. That means i can directly connect iphone to R26. And connect receiver to R26 with rca cables and receiver in pure direct mode.

I have also read online about using LAN connection to connect R26 for best results. Do you know anything about it?

USB-C to USB-B cable should be all you need then. As far as the streamer module, I'm reading your options are currently limited to UPnP and Roon. If you can find a way to stream Apple music through them that may be another way to do it.

 

[JSmith]

Measurements & Review of Gustard R26 Network R2R DAC - L7Audiolab

台式设备 很久很久以前歌诗德的老黄就说要开发一台分立式R2R解码.实话说我对分立式R2R是没有什么期待的……这玩意即使强如hifiman在没有经验的情况下也是开发的一地鸡毛。但是经过长达两年的折腾之后，老黄还是拿出了这台 Gustard R26

www.l7audiolab.com

JSmith

 

[gvl]

Measurements & Review of Gustard R26 Network R2R DAC - L7Audiolab

台式设备 很久很久以前歌诗德的老黄就说要开发一台分立式R2R解码.实话说我对分立式R2R是没有什么期待的……这玩意即使强如hifiman在没有经验的情况下也是开发的一地鸡毛。但是经过长达两年的折腾之后，老黄还是拿出了这台 Gustard R26

www.l7audiolab.com

JSmith

Underwhelming, but what's there is probably enough.

 

[JSmith]

Underwhelming, but what's there is probably enough.

Yeah, no R2R "magic" (otherwise known as distortion and noise) here.


JSmith

 

[Forty six and two]

Yeah, no R2R "magic" (otherwise known as distortion and noise) here.


JSmith

yes i have read mixed reviews. But i’ve 30 days to return.

 

[Forty six and two]

USB-C to USB-B cable should be all you need then. As far as the streamer module, I'm reading your options are currently limited to UPnP and Roon. If you can find a way to stream Apple music through them that may be another way to do it.

If i use type c to b cable i dont need upnp or roon to stream music. Right? I can directly use the apple music app on my iphone. ?

 

[gvl]

If i use type c to b cable i dont need upnp or roon to stream music. Right? I can directly use the apple music app on my iphone. ?

Correct.

 

[JSmith]

But i’ve 30 days to return.

My suggestion is to return it, as all you really might need here is a simple streamer using digital outs, like;

WiiM Mini Review (Streamer)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Mini Wifi/Bluetooth streamer. It is on kind loan from a member and is on sale on Amazon for US $89. As you can see the former factor is a "hockey puck." An included phone charger needs to be used to power the unit over USB-C. It did not...

www.audiosciencereview.com

ARSY Ne-2 Streamer Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the ARSY Ne-2 streamer. It was sent to me by the company and currently is on sale for US $159. The case is no bigger than the CD jewel boxes. The design is minimalistic with just USB-C input for power and everything else, output: Simplicity...

www.audiosciencereview.com

WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Pro Plus streamer, DAC and preamplifier with Bluetooth support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $219. While the case is plastic, it still "looks the part" as the Brits would say relative to other more famous brands of...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The VSX-1131 has streaming functions anyway... Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Google Cast, AirPlay etc.


JSmith

 

[Forty six and two]

My suggestion is to return it, as all you really might need here is a simple streamer using digital outs, like;

WiiM Mini Review (Streamer)

This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Mini Wifi/Bluetooth streamer. It is on kind loan from a member and is on sale on Amazon for US $89. As you can see the former factor is a "hockey puck." An included phone charger needs to be used to power the unit over USB-C. It did not...

www.audiosciencereview.com

ARSY Ne-2 Streamer Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the ARSY Ne-2 streamer. It was sent to me by the company and currently is on sale for US $159. The case is no bigger than the CD jewel boxes. The design is minimalistic with just USB-C input for power and everything else, output: Simplicity...

www.audiosciencereview.com

WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the WiiM Pro Plus streamer, DAC and preamplifier with Bluetooth support. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $219. While the case is plastic, it still "looks the part" as the Brits would say relative to other more famous brands of...

www.audiosciencereview.com

The VSX-1131 has streaming functions anyway... Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Google Cast, AirPlay etc.


JSmith

I had a wiim pro plus before. I could clearly hear the difference in sound. With wiim sound was less bright and full compare to 1131.

 

[Greenman]

As far as connecting analogue outputs to your receiver that’s simple as stated above.

How you do streaming with the R26 is an interesting question with a few answers. Many people use different solutions with great results. The R26;is very flexible and has multiple options.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to R26 and use the R26 streamer. Do this and you see a ‘gustardrenderer’ on the network that you can connect to with some streaming software: JPlay on IOS is great but you have to pay, mconnect on iOS is rubbish but free and works, there are other options if you are using a laptop.

2. Use an external streamer and connect to R26. Plenty of options here, most cost effective is probably WIim mini connected to R26 via toslink. This is cheap, software works very well and reliably and sounds great.

3. Connect your phone /computer directly using usb. If this suits your layout then try it, it’s not suitable for my listening but should sound fine.

Give the R26 a chance, it’s very flexible, extremely well made, and sounds great (IMO).

 

[Forty six and two]

M

As far as connecting analogue outputs to your receiver that’s simple as stated above.

How you do streaming with the R26 is an interesting question with a few answers. Many people use different solutions with great results. The R26;is very flexible and has multiple options.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to R26 and use the R26 streamer. Do this and you see a ‘gustardrenderer’ on the network that you can connect to with some streaming software: JPlay on IOS is great but you have to pay, mconnect on iOS is rubbish but free and works, there are other options if you are using a laptop.

2. Use an external streamer and connect to R26. Plenty of options here, most cost effective is probably WIim mini connected to R26 via toslink. This is cheap, software works very well and reliably and sounds great.

3. Connect your phone /computer directly using usb. If this suits your layout then try it, it’s not suitable for my listening but should sound fine.

Give the R26 a chance, it’s very flexible, extremely well made, and sounds great (IMO).

i have connected R26 to the receiver using rca cables. And have directly connected my iPhone to the r26 via usb for streaming. My question is in order to use the external dac r26 do i have turn on ‘pure direct’ mode on the receiver? If i do that the sub wont work.

 

[Svend P]

Give the R26 a chance, it’s very flexible, extremely well made, and sounds great

All DACs sound the same.

How can DAC's have a SOUND SIGNATURE if they measure as transparent?

I know there are people out there that think cables affect sound, which is much worse, but there really is no response to something like that, but just to smile and nod. But what about people who talk about DACS as if they were headphone drivers or speakers, and talk about the SOUNDSTAGE...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[JeremyFife]

M

i have connected R26 to the receiver using rca cables. And have directly connected my iPhone to the r26 via usb for streaming. My question is in order to use the external dac r26 do i have turn on ‘pure direct’ mode on the receiver? If i do that the sub wont work.

Yes, in order to use your external DAC you need to turn on Pure Direct. Otherwise, your receiver will digitise the signal to apply DSP (that's a good thing).

 

[Forty six and two]

Yes, in order to use your external DAC you need to turn on Pure Direct. Otherwise, your receiver will digitise the signal to apply DSP (that's a good thing).

But my sub is not working in pure direct.