{"product_id":"gustard-h26","title":"Gustard H26","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gustard H26 is a fully-balanced discrete Class-A headphone amplifier and preamplifier designed for high-end headphone and speaker systems. With dual gain modes, balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, and XLR\/RCA preamp outputs, the H26 delivers clean, powerful amplification with exceptional linearity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully-Balanced Discrete Class-A Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H26 uses a fully-balanced discrete Class-A amplification circuit with hand-selected components, delivering the natural warmth and smoothness that Class-A operation is prized for, with exceptional linearity and low distortion across the entire frequency range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Power Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivers up to 6W into 32Ω, 1576mW into 300Ω and 788mW into 600Ω, providing ample power for even the most demanding high-impedance headphones. Two selectable gain modes accommodate both sensitive IEMs and power-hungry full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Inputs \u0026amp; Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRCA single-ended and XLR balanced inputs with selectable input sensitivity. Headphone outputs include 4-pin XLR balanced, 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended. Preamp outputs (XLR and RCA, 100Ω output impedance) allow direct connection to power amplifiers or active speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Build \u0026amp; Remote Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid aluminum chassis with premium components throughout. Frequency response extends to 80kHz (±0.1dB), SNR \u0026gt;123dB and channel crosstalk -123dB. Includes remote control for volume, input selection and gain switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end headphone systems, especially high-impedance full-size headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who want both headphone amp and preamp functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems with balanced XLR sources and headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who prefer Class-A amplification character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot ideal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable use — this is a full-size desktop unit requiring AC power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems needing built-in DAC (pair with a separate DAC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully-balanced discrete Class-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power (Balanced)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6W @ 32Ω, 1576mW @ 300Ω, 788mW @ 600Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo selectable gain levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin XLR balanced, 4.4mm balanced, 6.35mm single-ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA single-ended (2-3Vrms, 4kΩ), XLR balanced (4-6Vrms, 8kΩ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR balanced \u0026amp; RCA single-ended (100Ω output impedance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-80kHz \/ ±0.1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSNR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;123dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Crosstalk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-123dB @ 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.0002%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.0003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 115V\/230V 50\/60Hz, ~30W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW330 × D260 × H65mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7kg (packaged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the H26 have a built-in DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, the H26 is a pure headphone amplifier and preamplifier. 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