{"product_id":"gustard-r26","title":"Gustard R26","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gustard R26 is a high-performance fully-discrete R2R DAC with built-in network streaming and Bluetooth, featuring USB, I²S, AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical digital inputs with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs. It delivers natural, musical R2R decoding in a compact desktop form factor with comprehensive connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Discrete R2R Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R26 uses a fully-discrete R2R resistor ladder network with hand-matched 0.01% precision resistors, delivering the natural, non-oversampling sound that R2R DACs are prized for — with exceptional midrange clarity, smooth treble and natural bass response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In Network Streaming \u0026amp; Bluetooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated network streamer supports Roon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA and UPnP for wired network playback. Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity provides convenient wireless streaming from mobile devices with high-quality audio codecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Resolution Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512 (DSD256 DoP) via USB, I²S and LAN inputs. AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical inputs support PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz and DSD64 DoP. MQA decoding is supported for streaming services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComprehensive Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C and USB-B inputs, I²S (HDMI), AES\/EBU, coaxial and optical digital inputs cover every source. Balanced XLR (5.0Vrms) and single-ended RCA (2.5Vrms) analog outputs connect to any amplifier or preamp. 10MHz external clock input allows synchronization with high-end clock sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-range two-channel systems seeking R2R DAC character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who want both wired network and Bluetooth wireless streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop or compact audio systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems with balanced XLR or single-ended RCA amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot ideal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems requiring built-in headphone amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners who prefer the analytical character of ESS\/AKM DAC chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship-level systems that may benefit from the R26II or R30\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\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully discrete R2R ladder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32-bit\/768kHz (USB\/I²S\/LAN), 24-bit\/192kHz (AES\/Coax\/Opt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to DSD512 native (USB\/I²S\/LAN), DSD64 DoP (AES\/Coax\/Opt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMQA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported (full decoder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C, USB-B, I²S (HDMI), AES\/EBU, Coaxial, Optical, LAN, Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClock Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10MHz BNC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR (5.0Vrms), Single-ended RCA (2.5Vrms)\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-20kHz \/ ±0.2dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoon Ready, AirPlay, DLNA, UPnP\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, \u0026lt;60W\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: What is the difference between R26 and R26II?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The R26II is an upgraded version featuring the GUSTARD-GCLK-02 clock module, improved digital filtering, Bluetooth 5.1 LDAC and enhanced overall performance. 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