[Funnychap]

Exactly this! More opportunities to sink my audiophile money in. Not kidding, this is what makes the hobby so fun.

As-is my Ares II measures better though. Of course not a network streamer, I understand, but I don’t need that either. If the Ares had an I2S option I would be quick to order a DDC to go with it.

I upgraded from my Denafrips Ares II 12th (with I2S) to the Denafrips Pontus II 12th-1 (a DAC with R2R technology for 3D live/realism) for the mancave/theater. I'm using the Denafrips Iris 12th (a DDC) to further enhance the Pontus II 12th-1.
My setup:
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After I upgraded my mixed use theater/music room's 2 front L/R speakers to GoldenEar BRX with the awesome AMT ribbon tweeter, these tweeters are soo revealing and realistic (gave me goosebumps) that it got me to upgrade the weaker links in my chain:
- Added a 3rd GoldenEar BRX as my center channel speaker.
- Added a DDC from Denafrips Iris 12th which improved the sound for my already great Denafrips Ares II 12th (a DAC with R2R technology for 3D live/realism)
- Eversolo DMP-A6 streamer with native Apple Music for hi-res lossless and ripping my CDs to it.

source=Apple Music (hires lossless, and spatial audio surround music) and Denafrips Ares II 12th dac

 

[ohcrapgorillas]

I just received my Gustard R26. I'm also leaving the country tomorrow, so it should be fully burned in by the time I actually get to listen to it.

In the mean time, I'm wondering why I'm not getting any audio out of the IIS input. I am using a Pi2AES as the source, Rev 3 which the designer specifically told me is compatible with Gustard IIS.

I get audio out from the other inputs, just not IIS. I've tried two different cables but neither produces audio.

The Gustard DAC is definitely picking something up as I can see the correct sampling rate.

 

[Brummle]

I just received my Gustard R26. I'm also leaving the country tomorrow, so it should be fully burned in by the time I actually get to listen to it.

In the mean time, I'm wondering why I'm not getting any audio out of the IIS input. I am using a Pi2AES as the source, Rev 3 which the designer specifically told me is compatible with Gustard IIS.

I get audio out from the other inputs, just not IIS. I've tried two different cables but neither produces audio.

The Gustard DAC is definitely picking something up as I can see the correct sampling rate.

Are you sure you have configured the I2s bus correctly on the PI2AES ?

 

[dijimet]

I want to use my R26 with PC and I do not want to use usb. I am playing games and videos. PC must see sound adapter as gustard so usb is required for default sound device outpu. is there any way listening from PC with LAN input? (My question is complicated sorry , I hope ,I can tell)

 

[BShaw]

I want to use my R26 with PC and I do not want to use usb. I am playing games and videos. PC must see sound adapter as gustard so usb is required for default sound device outpu. is there any way listening from PC with LAN input? (My question is complicated sorry , I hope ,I can tell)

I’m not sure why you don’t want to use usb, but here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matter...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[LucianoBadoe]

I just received my Gustard R26. I'm also leaving the country tomorrow, so it should be fully burned in by the time I actually get to listen to it.

In the mean time, I'm wondering why I'm not getting any audio out of the IIS input. I am using a Pi2AES as the source, Rev 3 which the designer specifically told me is compatible with Gustard IIS.

I get audio out from the other inputs, just not IIS. I've tried two different cables but neither produces audio.

The Gustard DAC is definitely picking something up as I can see the correct sampling rate.

I use R26 with PI2AES by IIS connection without issues.

 

[dijimet]

I’m not sure why you don’t want to use usb, but here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matter...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Everyone praise LAN connection over usb for R26

 

[BShaw]

Everyone praise LAN connection over usb for R26

Oh yeah of course, my lapse there! Well maybe you can find a higher quality adapter than the one I posted.

 

[ohcrapgorillas]

Are you sure you have configured the I2s bus correctly on the PI2AES ?

Mine doesn't have these jumpers, it's an earlier version that's hardwired to the Gustard pinout.

EDIT: Yes, it does. That's the problem. Thanks for pointing this out!

 

[dacwizard]

Everyone praise LAN connection over usb for R26

People would be wise to try whatever inputs are convenient for them and see what they think rather than believe that what works best for someone else with a different system, possibly in in different country, will automatically be their best option.

In my case toslink/optical i/p is every bit as good as LAN.

 

[JackJohnson316]

I ordered a Swiss Digital Fuse box with free upgraded copper sluggo and pigtail from Underwood Hifi Black Friday special for my R26. Gonna replace my SR purple fuse with it. Hopefully it’s worth the extra investment.

 

[Brummle]

I ordered a Swiss Digital Fuse box with free upgraded copper sluggo and pigtail from Underwood Hifi Black Friday special for my R26. Gonna replace my SR purple fuse with it. Hopefully it’s worth the extra investment.

400$ now.. Daamn.. Please let us know what you think of it

 

[Brummle]

You guys who opened up the R26, to improve upon shielding etc, may I ask what you consider was the most "beneficial" upgrade you did?

I'm building new monoblocks now, and thought about opening the R26 also, if it's worth it..?
I'm a bit reluctant against removing the Bluetooth antenna, but if you ensure that it has a major effect, I might change my mind..?

 

[JackJohnson316]

400$ now.. Daamn.. Please let us know what you think of it

Plan to sell the SR purple fuse if the Swiss fuse is better, so will be a little cheaper than $400 hopefully

 

[Brummle]

Plan to sell the SR purple fuse if the Swiss fuse is better, so will be a little cheaper than $400 hopefully

How much do you want for it?