Gustard Dac X 20 Pro

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Gustard DAC-X20

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Which Gustard product should Massdrop drop next?

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GUSTARD H10 High-Current Discrete Class A HiFi Stereo Headphone Amplifier - She

GUSTARD DAC-X12 ES9018 XMOS Balance DAC 32Bit / 384KHz DSD DOP Decoder - Shenzh

GUSTARD U12 32Bit / 384KHz XMOS USB Digital Audio Interface - Shenzhenaudio.com

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Reply added to Gustard DAC-X20

Yep, 9018 is in the X-20, but I just noticed that if you look closely at the pics, it says X-20 Pro. Hey Massdrop, what is it, the Pro or no????? 

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Suitable Amp/DAC for AKG 7XX

Hello! I am new to the audiophile community, and just ordered my first pair of decent headphones, the Massdrop x AKG 7XX. I will be using these along with my MacBook Pro Retina Late 2014 (w/ Toslink) and Spotify Premium HD Streaming. I have h...

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Reply added to Massdrop x Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart Headphones

Okay, coworker brought in the HD6XX that he just got this weekend and is letting me use them for the day.  Initial impressions after a couple hours and switching to my modded TH-X00PH (stock ones are at home...):

The HD6XX does have a certain 'veil' to the sound, not muffled, but like you are very aware you are listening to a recording, while my TH-X00PH sound very 'live'. This is more noticeable on live/acoustic music, less so on electronic...

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Reply added to Gustard DAC-X20

Hey Massdrop, is the the standard  or X20 Pro?? Pics show the Pro model. 

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Gustard DAC-X22

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Suggestions for a dedicated desktop DAC

I've just received my CTH and am waiting for the Elex to come next month. I run a 2016 macbook pro TB, which unfortunately the DAC was downgraded to from 96khz in the older models to 44khz in this newer model (very frustrating). Ironically th...

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Reply added to Aune X7S Balanced Headphone Amp

His desktop setup is okay -- but not from an audiophile perspective. The monitors are junk (which he admits), no USB regeneration, no name interconnects, mid-fi Stax (with a plastic cover, lol), his low-end Matrix amp.  Basically, what most Reddit and Massdrop "audiophiles" aspire too, including the non-ironic use kid's toys as presentation aids.

I don't have a "desktop setup", but rather a reference chain.

Source: Dedicated PC, i5 100% fanless,...

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Reply added to Gustard DAC-X20

The ES9028Pro is an 8-channel dac, but that doesn't mean one 
The way it's written is misleading as hell, and implies 8 dac chips.

I'm a fan of Gustard, don't get me wrong, but the guy writing the description should really do better.
Even the specs don't link up with the product name. (X20 uses es9018, not es9028, that's X20PRO)

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Audiophile Custom Products DAC & Amp Update 9/18/2017

Hey Everybody, UPDATES about our new Amp & DAC line as of 9/18/2017. CTH+SDAC Some good news…we are working to add the 3.5mm output to the SDAC in the CTH+SDAC. The 3.5mm output will be next to the microUSB input jack. You may use a 3....

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GUSTARD DAC-X12 USB Version

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Reply added to Koss ESP950 Electrostatic Headphone System

Got them in last night and have been listening to them since. Tried on the Vesper pads, but am very dissapointed with how they sound -  don't like the change in sound they give, seems like they introduce some reflection/reverb and are slightly harsher.  Also seem to introduce a very slight, HD6XX like veil to the sound. Overall think the Vesper pads, even though more comfortable and help bring out more bass, are a detriment to the sound...

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While waiting for the Pok3r, the White Fox Keyboard, the Nautilus, Carbon and XDA Goodspeed keycaps to arrive (💸💸💸 ...there it goes) I go with my beloved Filco Majestouch TKL with Filco Double Shot Keycaps on Cherry MX Blues in SA Profile....

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Aune X1 Pro DSD DAC/Amp

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Reply added to Which headphones + MP3/DAC/Amp. would you buy with $500?

Well,  what kind of sound profile or music do you like to listen to would be helpful information. I will say, I was pretty impressed with the Sennheiser HD6XX I had the chance to listen to for a couple of days (coworker let me borrow his). It was demoed with my modded Gustard H10 amp and X20U DAC though, which is not within the budget.  The HD6XX are very nice all around cans and would be a very safe bet to start off with, and the better...

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If you are really tight on a budget search eBay for "finished DAC". There's plenty of Chinese DIY based DACs with much better components than this thing for roughly the same price range. Get a unit with a Amanero board if you can, better than XMOS. There's a million 9018 DACs, but see if you can land a 4495/4490/4497 DAC. Two transformers are best. If you can swing $800 get a Gustard X20 Pro it uses the new and better 9028 chip is balanced...

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With all the problems involving NuForce DACs why does Massdrop keep offering them for sale here?

See all the problems here: http://nwavguy.blogspot.ca/2011/02/nuforce-udac-2-drama.html It would reflect badly on Massdrop to keep offering products that are proven to be duds. There are too many scammers in the audiophile world already (like...

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