Popular Post AfterDark. Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2022 INTRODUCING THE FLAGSHIP GUSTARD R26 R2R DAC X GIESEMANN 10M MASTER CLOCK Since 2021, AfterDark. introduce the new Giesemann 10M Master Clock. Most customers is already impressed with the improvement for UpTone EtherREGEN. This year 2022, most DAC in the market is introducing the new 10M Master Clock input for audiophiles who wants the best sounding whille unlock the performance on R2R DAC. AfterDark. would like to share how we optimised with audiophile system, with 10M Master Clock inputs. The Gustard R26 R2R DAC is the first R2R to build in the Master Clock with i2S hdmi inputs, MQA full decoding via USB and accepting 10M Master Clock inputs from Giesemann 10M Master Clock. The BNC input is 50ohm same input specification with Esoteric gears. This Gustard R26 R2R Flagship DAC is very attractive in price, costing 1/4 when compared to others R2R DAC in the market. It is worth to examine this Gustard R26 R2R DAC in details to try them with a high quality Giesemann Clock to maximise the sound quality. Purchase Link Why R2R DAC sounds so good and better when compared with Sigma DAC? The conversion stage is a linearized R2R topology, followed by a fully discrete output stage. Their temporal behavior on transient events which music is filled with is inherently better. The high frequency behaviour above 20kHz is also much more accurate and free from modulation noise that often disrupts treble speakers and tweeters. R2R is sounds much natural with accurate soundstage with density of resolutions and extracts more details more naturally. Why R2R DAC requires an external 10M Master Clock? The whole purpose of this design is not only to reconstruct correct level information but also perfect timing, since it is the key element for recreating natural-like immesion into a musical perfromance. When combined with matching AfterDark. Giesemann 10M Master Clock, the Gustard R26 R2R DAC 's oscillators are running at their natural frequency, which leads to extremely low jitter. This arrangement stabilizes the DAC's MasterClock even further and with it the sound stage and details at the background to an unprecedented level. Clocking of digital audio signals is vitally important to achive the best possible fidelity. What is the specification for connecting 10M Master Clock? 50 ohms Signal with Sine Wave or Square Wave will work just fine Please noted that the BNC Clock cable is required to match the 50ohm for better signal transfer and sounding. We recommend to use high quality AfterDark. Project ClayX BNC Clock Cable Does it support DLNA / UPnP network streaming via Network Port? Yes, this Gustard R26 not only a R2R DAC, but also build in streaming module The network port can use as one of the Digital Input and support of Roon Ready / DLNA network The Roon Apps and MConnect DLNA apps can be as IPAD controller to play music collection via NAS Does it build in Digital Re-Clock Function? Yes, it Gustard R26 R2R DAC is using a programmable Ultra High Speed CPLD to perform digital re-clock functions using 2nd PLL, and has ability to perform re-clock using External 10M Master Clock All the digital input including USB, LAN port, AES, Coaxial digital can be benefit via CPLD Chips. Does Gustard R26 R2R included a function for NOS to use with HQPlayer? Yes, NOS can be switch at the front, this allow audiophile to switch off the over-sampling, audio filtering and volume settting. The most original PCM will be untouched and send to arrays of R2R 10M Master Reference clock Input Ready R26 R2R can be further optimise its sounding, where we can utilities the 10M Master Reference clock to unlock the real performance on DAC flagship chips ES9038PRO X 2 dual mono independently for 2 channels. Two arrays (one for each channel) of very high precision switching resistors for best Digital Signal to Analog Signal Conversion. K2 Technology ULTRA LOW NOISE CLOCK Synthesizer : USB, I2S, AES, Optical, Coaxial and Lan port inputs can improve with 10M Master Clock Input AfterDark. Giesemann Clock 10M Reference Master Clock - Audiophilestyle.com Edition Gustard R26 R2R DAC is Roon Ready Endpoint Player with Native MQA Full Decoder for Tidal Studio Master Playback Gustard R26 R2R will have USB, Optical, Coaxial, Airplay, Bluetooth 5.0, AES , Lan Port and i2S HDMI inputs. For outputs, it'll have RCA and XLR capability. Support LVDS level differential I²S reception (using HDMI interface), it can accept the lowest jitter digital audio! Support up to 8 input modes, compatible with most audio sources! Discrete R2R DAC converts the digital signal to analog signal by high precision matching switching resistors in two arrays for each channels. Discrete IV conversion circuit and independent circuits, ensure high sound quality from the source. Sony 1Bit Direct DSD Converstion circuit Roon Bridge Network Steaming Modules Discrete 8 Channels Hybrid I/V Power Conversion Circuit for R2R Measurements: Excellent Linearity with S/N Ratio is exceeding >122dB SPECIFICATIONS Product type Balanced R2R DAC Inputs 1x USB-B 1x I2S via HDMI LVDS 1x Coaxial 1x Bluetooth 5.0 1x AES/EBU 1x Optical 1x BNC 1x Lan Port Outputs 1x Balanced stereo XLR 1x Single-ended stereo RCA DAC Chips R2R Discrete / CPLD Bluetooth chip Qualcomm CSR8675 supports PCM LDAC, AAC, SBC, APTX, APTX LL, APTX HD 10M Master Clock 50 Ohm BNC / Sinewave or Square Wave USB Interface XMO XU216 Supported sampling rates USB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD64 up to DSD512, DSD64 DoP up to DSD256 I2S : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD64 up to DSD1024, DSD64 DoP up to DSD256 AES / Optical / Coaxial : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz, DSD DoP up to DSD64 GENERAL Power supply 115-230V AC (switchable supply voltage) Housing material Aluminum alloy Dimensions 330 x 260 x 65mm Weight 7.0kg Color Black / Silver barbz and EMINENT 2 Amp: Goldmund 27+ EVO Preamp, Goldmund 29M Power Amp, Goldmund AC-Curator DAC: CH Precision C1.1 Digital Convertor, Studer D19 DAC, Wadia 2000 DAC Digital: Mutec MC3-USB, AfterDark. Giesemann OCXO 10M Master Clock Giesemann EVA Playback: Goldmund PH3 Phono Amp, Linn LP12, Studer A807 VU MKII Open Reel Network Switch: AFTERDARK. PROJECT CLAYX BUFFALO BS-GS2016 CASCADE X GIESEMANN OCXO BLACK MODERNIZE EDITION x Farad Super3 LPS Dealer: UpTone Audio, Gustard, Farad Power Supply, Cybershaft, Thixar, DELA Link to comment
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