Gustard X26 Pro Full-Balanced MQA DAC Dual ES9038PRO LDAC USB/Coaxial/Optical/IIS XMOS HiFi Class A Decoder with Remote (Black)

In my system, the x26Pro represents a significant improvement in sound authority. Especially in that upper-middle class area. The snare, high-pitched treble, and treble/tweeter areas are where the snare, high-pitched treble, and treble/ Defined, leaner, and more refined, with hat cymbals and percussion instruments. That, as well as more definition in the mid-section Instruments and vocals in a wide range. Bass digs deep while keeping his grip tight. Finally, while it is still early in the listening process, channel separation with a holographic/3D sound-field is still a work in progress. The stage is distinctive. NAS (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is an acronym for National Aeronaut x26Pro DAC by Gustard LA4 Pre-Benchmark Amp > NAD M22- Amplifier version 2 (V2) Speakers Revel F228Be.

Madilyn Patton

| Mar 04, 2021

Okay, I have a main listening system that is valued at around $20,000. It sounds fantastic, but as the story goes, I'm still on the lookout for that final, elusive level of sonic bliss that it might provide. br>br>It wasn't until recently that I realized how important the DAC is in a high-end system. I'd been using the built-in DAC on my Parasound P5 (Burr Brown) and, while it sounded great, I was worried it might be a weak link in the chain. My digital music streams (Tidal and local files via Volumio on Rpi4b) kept giving me the feeling that something was missing. br>br>At first, I used the Topping D70S. That DAC sounded fantastic, and it was a significant upgrade over the internal Parasound unit. I could have simply stuck with the D70S, but the unit I received had a problem with the screen going blank. I replaced it with the Topping D90SE because those are essentially no longer available. br>br>The D90SE is a fantastic camera. It's silky smooth, with stunning details. The build quality is excellent. It was a tad less detailed and airy than the D70S, in my opinion. I listened to it every day for about three weeks before deciding to take another step up to see if the price/payout peak had already been reached. As a result, I decided to purchase the Gustard X26 Pro. Normally, I would wait a week or two before writing a review. In this case, however, I'm simply too moved to say anything! This Gustard DAC is absolutely fantastic! It's hard to believe the level of detail. The sound stage is expansive, and the depth is evident. Furthermore, the imaging is at a level that I have never heard before. I honestly began to believe that the audiophile reviewers who constantly gush and describe these products were merely embellishing their perceptions of them (which they may be). But this is a completely new experience for me. Now I'm hearing audio nirvana in its purest form! The Topping D90SE and the Gustard X26 Pro both use the same DAC chips, which is interesting. I was expecting them to sound almost identical. I expected to have to compare the two for a week and listen carefully to see if there was a difference. Nope. After only ten minutes, there was no doubt in my mind that I was hearing something completely new and, not just different, but significantly BETTER! br>br>I've finished looking for a DAC. The smoothness and realism in the vocals are "to die for. " The bass is strong, fast, and well-coordinated. Last but not least, and most importantly for me, the high end is incredible. I'm a stickler for the finer points of a situation. I don't want to miss out on anything, and I won't. Every symbol sounds as if it were present in the room. Every minuscule detail has been taken into account. I don't hear any brightness or harshness (and I'm extremely sensitive to both). This is smooth on a tube level, but without losing any micro detail, decay, or image. Finally, I'd like to mention that doing business with Aoshida is a pleasure. Their quick response to my D70S problems was extremely helpful. They've kept in touch about my next D90SE purchase and appear sincere in their desire to ensure that I'm completely satisfied with my purchase. I've already purchased something else from them for a different system.

Xzavier Nixon

| Sep 06, 2021

It's not flawless, but it's fantastic! Okay, I'm new to HiFi, but I know what I like, and I can say that this DAC is one of my favorites! br>br>I'm a firm believer in dedicated chips for both the left and right channels, and this is the best DAC I've heard so far at achieving that distinct and defined sound. I can say that if you're not sold on the dual chip design, a cheaper DAC might suffice, or if you don't like the sound presentation of the ESS Sabre chip, an AKM chip DAC might suffice. br>br>My setupbr>Tablet/PC USB audio outbr>DAC (was DACMagic 200m) now X26 Pro XLR outbr>Integrated Amp AZUR851a XLR outbr>Power Amp AZUR851wbr>Speakers KEF LS50 Metabr>Sub KEF KUBE 12bbr>Pro's:
- A dual ESS Sabre chipset that sounds warmer (rather than sterile).
- A fantastic bass performance! Low-frequency sound is incredibly smooth while still being very distinct.
- The depth and width of the sound stage are excellent.
- Sound that is very detailed, very detailed, very detailed, very detailed, very detailed, very detailed, very detailed
- Support for MQA -br> a basic LCD displaybr>- There are a few filter and setting options to tweak. br>- It's a good size (it's quite large), and it's well-made. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product.
- DACMagic 200m is 75% as good for 33% the price ($500) for 33% the price ($500) for 33% the price ($500). DACMagic 200m is 75% as good for 33% the price
- The LCD display could be more appealing.
- The remote has a cheap feel to it.
- The manual isn't very good.
- There is no real customer service or support.
- MQA has a (meh) vibe to it. It seems promising, but the hype may not be justified. It does, however, appeal to me. br>br>While this is a better DACMagic in the end, I would only recommend it to true Hifi enthusiasts who are willing to spend the money. Alternativesbr>$500 DAMMagic 200m (Incredible Value and Sound, with MQA)br>$500-$1000 DAMMagic 200m (Incredible Value and Sound, with MQA)br>$500-$1000 DAMMagic 200m (Incredible Value and Sound, with MQA)br>$500-$1000 DAMMagic 200m (Incredible Value and 1,000 SMSL M400 (again, MQA, but at a good price/sound ratio). br>$1,000-$2,000-$2,000-$2,000-$2,000-$2,000-$ $1,500 Gustard X26 Pro or RME ADI FSbr>br>I wanted MQA and dual chips, but the RME ADI has only good reviews, and it's a close second at over $1,200.

Louisa Cardenas

| Jan 28, 2021

I received it within a few days of placing my order, and it arrived one day ahead of schedule. They provide excellent customer service after the sale to ensure that there are no issues and that you are satisfied. The X- Simply put, the 26 Pro is an excellent DAC. It lives up to all of the rave reviews it has received on websites and on YouTube. In my opinion, the best way to get the most out of the unit is to burn it in for 100 hours; after that, the sound stage, presence, and overall sound quality were noticeably improved over listening to it straight out of the box. The X-Ray is one of the best products I've ever used. 26 Pro is a retailer, and Aoshida is a distributor. I'm in ecstasy right now.

Holden Hoover

| Dec 03, 2021

I've been listening to the dac, which extracts a lot of information from the music. It's an excellent dac.

Abner Tran

| Apr 14, 2021