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Jackula
1743
May 24, 2018
Given you're new to this (it sounds like you are?) getting an Aune S6 or Jot is definitely a better starting point. The Jot is a very good value product, you get a lot for the price you pay, my main issue with the Jot is when paired with the HD650 or K702, the forward treble is quite obvious and can be fatiguing. Forward treble isn't as much of an issue out of the Jot's SE output, but you lose all refinement with it.
My issue with Gustard is an ethical one (oh boy I'll probably get flamed for this), they seem to only copy other company's products. Companies like Violectric and Cavalli Audio spends all the money on R&D, and comes along Gustard just rips off those designs for a cheaper price. It's no wonder their value is hard to beat.
For the same reason I won't buy this clone (https://www.ebay.com/i/252981603332), if it sounds as good as the original, it will obliterate anything Gustard has to offer.
zombiebrainz
60
May 25, 2018
JackulaThank you for taking the time to reply to my post. I certainly understand the ethical concerns you have. I am looking at buying the best piece of equipment that I can afford and enjoying it thoroughly rather than climbing some audiophile ladder to a mythical endgame. I am pivoting between the S6 and the H20A. Thanks for your input @Jackula
JackulaDitto on your assessment of Gustard and Ethics. I don't own a single Gustard for the very same reason. Even if it costs more, I buy from the originals. Good on you!
BlueSkies
89
May 26, 2018
JackulaThis is the Chinese modus operandi, ie, wait for others to do the hard work, then steal it. It's disgusting, really.
VRacer111
491
May 26, 2018
JackulaExcept they don't really 'rip' off the design. Gustard does seem to do things based on other units, but they do approach it in their own way. That clone you posted is a blatant rip off of a V281, something I would never consider buying. A Gustard H10 doesn't look like the V200 it is said to be inspired by: physically it's VERY different looking (would never be confused with a V200), it is only a Class A amp (no DAC), has 2 independant power supplies, and by all accounts (including owners of the V200) is the better sounding amp.
I have issue with blatant Chinese rip offs, but I have no issue with companies that may draw inspiration from other products but produce their own unique product. Gustard is the latter.
I see no blatant copy or rip off...unless being a box with a knob is a rip off:
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