Pre-Owned Gustard Streamer R26 Discrete R2R DAC Network Bluetooth MQA DSD1024 Black
DISGUSTR26DACPEI
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The Gustard R26 is a high-end discrete R2R digital-to-analogue converter designed for audiophiles seeking natural, detailed and uncoloured sound reproduction. Built around Gustard’s dual-architecture design, it combines a true R2R ladder DAC for PCM with an independent 1-bit DAC for native DSD playback.
Housed in a solid, precision-machined metal chassis, the R26 offers excellent mechanical stability and effective shielding from electromagnetic interference. The internal layout is meticulously organised, with separate power supplies for digital and analogue stages, helping to achieve a very low noise floor and outstanding signal integrity.
The front panel is clear and intuitive, with responsive controls and an adjustable display brightness. A full-function remote control is included, allowing convenient input selection and access to system settings from the listening position.
Sound Quality
The R26 delivers a highly balanced and refined presentation across the frequency range. Bass is tight and controlled, offering depth and authority without excess weight. The midrange is open and transparent, allowing vocals and instruments to sound natural and well separated, even in complex recordings.
High frequencies are detailed yet smooth, avoiding harshness and listener fatigue. The overall sound signature is neutral and engaging, making the R26 suitable for a wide range of music genres and system pairings. It is equally at home in revealing high-end systems or carefully matched mid-level setups.
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Features
| Headphone Socket | No |
|---|---|
| Brand Color | None |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | None |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
Inputs:
- USB, Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU, IIS, LAN, Bluetooth
- 10MHz external clock input (BNC)
Supported Formats:
- PCM up to 32bit / 768kHz
- DSD up to DSD1024 (IIS)
- DSD512 via USB
- Roon and UPnP streaming
Performance:
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
- Dynamic range: >115dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >122dB
- Crosstalk: -134dB
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Description
The Gustard R26 is a high-end discrete R2R digital-to-analogue converter designed for audiophiles seeking natural, detailed and uncoloured sound reproduction. Built around Gustard’s dual-architecture design, it combines a true R2R ladder DAC for PCM with an independent 1-bit DAC for native DSD playback.
Housed in a solid, precision-machined metal chassis, the R26 offers excellent mechanical stability and effective shielding from electromagnetic interference. The internal layout is meticulously organised, with separate power supplies for digital and analogue stages, helping to achieve a very low noise floor and outstanding signal integrity.
The front panel is clear and intuitive, with responsive controls and an adjustable display brightness. A full-function remote control is included, allowing convenient input selection and access to system settings from the listening position.
Sound Quality
The R26 delivers a highly balanced and refined presentation across the frequency range. Bass is tight and controlled, offering depth and authority without excess weight. The midrange is open and transparent, allowing vocals and instruments to sound natural and well separated, even in complex recordings.
High frequencies are detailed yet smooth, avoiding harshness and listener fatigue. The overall sound signature is neutral and engaging, making the R26 suitable for a wide range of music genres and system pairings. It is equally at home in revealing high-end systems or carefully matched mid-level setups.
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