GUSTARD DAC-R26 Balanced Decoder R2R+1Bit Dual Native Decoding Music Bridge

[rockcity007]

Hi all, I was looking for a little technical help if I might? I've been up to alligators trying to beat the weather with regards to a major remodel. I haven't listened to music for months, but I though today, being a Friday and afterwork, I'd play some tunes for a couple of hours before my wife got home from work...NOT!

In a nutshell the R26 is not reading the LAN connection. The lights aren't on network switch or the back of the R26, so of course ROON isn't recognizing the R26 as an audio device.

Things I have tried:

1. Bypassing the FMCs
2. A different ethernet cable
3. Different outlets on the switch & router

The R26 will work through the USB connection playing music directly from my ROON Nucleus as a music server but not through the LAN connection.

The DAC is getting close to a year old and probably doesn't even have 100 hours on it. I have updated the firmware as well.

Any help with this would GREATLY be appreciated!

Thank you!

Do you think I might be able to sell the R26 for a discounter price without the LAN port working, say $800 or so?

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

You got still warranty, send it, why sell on a discount.

 

[Stellabagpuss]

Do you think I might be able to sell the R26 for a discounter price without the LAN port working, say $800 or so?

I had the same issues, my solution was pretty simple, open the R26 up, take the sd card out of unit, and reflash using a PC, instructions are on first page. l simply put V1.42 on it. Of course you may not have the ability, or a SD card slot on your PC.
l struggled for months and carried on using l2s input. l eventually got around to reflashing, and couldn't believe how superior LAN sounded to other inputs. Even if your SD card is corrupt, you can just by a new one, and reflash it. l never got to the bottom of why, but my unit worked on every input except LAN. When l checked the SD card in my PC, the files was not accessible, so l am guessing it was corrupt. Anyway l hope this helps.

 

[rockcity007]

You got still warranty, send it, why sell on a discount.

Well, I just don't want to deal with it right now, too many other things going on and I'm sure it's going to cost a small fortune to send it back Shenzhen! Thanks Mickey!

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Shenzen has this policy:
2. Based on the product quality matters (NOT HUMAN-MADE DAMAGE), we cover 1 year warranty for free repair+round-trip free shipping cost, extra 1 year is for free repair +one-trip free shipping.

 

[rockcity007]

I actually didn't purchase it from Shenzhenaudio I got it from Geeky Audio in the same town. I will check with them about the shipping. Thanks!

 

[Deleeh]

Would it make sense to cover the transformers on the R26?
You could also glue it inside with insulating material to minimise magnetic influences.
Unfortunately I don't know the diameter and height.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003780861110.html

 

[duffer5]

Hello Team Gustard R26,

I wanted to let the group know I am going to be moving on from my beloved Gustard R26 to the Audio_GD R-7HE MK3. I really wanted to say thank you to all the group members on this thread. What a great community. As a result of my change I will be offering my Gustard R26 (W/ INCLUDED Synergistic research PURPLE FUSE) and Gustard U18 (W/ UPGRADED GUSTARD FUSE) for purchase here on Head-Fi. I will continue to participate in this thread to help new users get comfortable with their R26 but when my new DAC arrives I will be participating less. Thanks gents.

 

[camrector]

Hello Team Gustard R26,

I wanted to let the group know I am going to be moving on from my beloved Gustard R26 to the Audio_GD R-7HE MK3. I really wanted to say thank you to all the group members on this thread. What a great community. As a result of my change I will be offering my Gustard R26 (W/ INCLUDED Synergistic research PURPLE FUSE) and Gustard U18 (W/ UPGRADED GUSTARD FUSE) for purchase here on Head-Fi. I will continue to participate in this thread to help new users get comfortable with their R26 but when my new DAC arrives I will be participating less. Thanks gents.

Great to have you along on this journey @duffer5!
You and your insights will be missed!
Pop back in on us and let us know how you are doing.

 

[sajunky]

Hello Team Gustard R26,

I wanted to let the group know I am going to be moving on from my beloved Gustard R26 to the Audio_GD R-7HE MK3. I really wanted to say thank you to all the group members on this thread. What a great community. As a result of my change I will be offering my Gustard R26 (W/ INCLUDED Synergistic research PURPLE FUSE) and Gustard U18 (W/ UPGRADED GUSTARD FUSE) for purchase here on Head-Fi. I will continue to participate in this thread to help new users get comfortable with their R26 but when my new DAC arrives I will be participating less. Thanks gents.

I am really scared, man, what if it goes wrong? You didn't listen to any Audio GD gear yet, but already changed a signature for R-7HE. Not to much confidence? I worry, it can backfire. At least please give it a reasonable burning time, I am sure you know about.

 

[duffer5]

All valid points. Fingers crossed it will all be okay.

 

[duffer5]

Great to have you along on this journey @duffer5!
You and your insights will be missed!
Pop back in on us and let us know how you are doing.

Thank you and will do.

 

[m-i-c-k-e-y]

Thanks for your contribution! Drop by sometimes...
See you on the other threads!

 

[LarsHP]

Hello Team Gustard R26,

I wanted to let the group know I am going to be moving on from my beloved Gustard R26 to the Audio_GD R-7HE MK3. I really wanted to say thank you to all the group members on this thread. What a great community. As a result of my change I will be offering my Gustard R26 (W/ INCLUDED Synergistic research PURPLE FUSE) and Gustard U18 (W/ UPGRADED GUSTARD FUSE) for purchase here on Head-Fi. I will continue to participate in this thread to help new users get comfortable with their R26 but when my new DAC arrives I will be participating less. Thanks gents.

If you get to do a side by side comparison with the two DAC, please post your findings here!

 

[LeonidK]

I'm almost sure now that I'm going to upgrade RME ADI-2 to R26, but the price difference is quite steep for me and they don't get listed often here, so I wonder if any of you guys remember the prices around Black Friday? How low can I expect it to go and do you pay VAT tax when ordering within European Union? I feel like I should but I bought ~$400 things from Penon and Hifigo and also from Letshuoer and never paid any additional fees.