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Gustard

DAC-X26III

DAC

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Released

2023

Type

DAC

About this gear

The DAC-X26III is Gustard's resistor-ladder (R-2R) DAC, built around a discrete R-2R architecture rather than off-the-shelf delta-sigma chips, giving it a distinctively natural, analog-like presentation many listeners describe as less 'digital' sounding. It suits desktop audiophiles building a dedicated source component around a linear power supply and balanced outputs for a revealing, high-resolution system.

About Gustard

Chinese high-fidelity audio manufacturer specialising in R-2R (resistor ladder) DACs and linear power supplies. Gustard's X26 Pro and A26 amplifier deliver audiophile-grade performance with a focus on natural, analogue-like digital conversion. Their R-2R DAC implementations rival units costing many ...

Specifications

Driver TypeR-2R ladder DAC
ConnectorXLR balanced / RCA single-ended outputs, USB/coaxial/optical/AES inputs

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