[EMINENT]

To find out try HQ OS to 24bit 1152kHz over LAN R26 input and see if music comes out. While the official spec is LAN : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, you might find it actually runs at 24bit 1152kHz. The bit rates are similar.

Any of those rates spit out slowmo.

 

[Fluty]

Hello guys, I have a few questions and I ask your help.
I m thinking to upgrade my dac (Gustard x16) with the R26...
I m listen mostly mqa via Tidal in headphones setup.
My current setup is
Tidal app> Ifi zen stream LAN connected> to gustard x16 > to ifi pro ican signature.

The question is, if I bought the R26 it's possible to connecting directly The R26 via LAN and control my Tidal library from my tablet (Samsung A7) if I use the UAPP or I need Roon... I don't have pc.
So the zen stream is not necessary to the chain.

Just done the upgrade to v1.3 and has not made a scrap of difference to the stuttering and hesitations on higher res streaming files. At this point I give up, unless someone comes up with a working fix, and I'll continue to use the excellent iFi Zen as streamer. This is no reflection on the R26 as a DAC - in this function it remains superb!

 

[AudioProm]

Just done the upgrade to v1.3 and has not made a scrap of difference to the stuttering and hesitations on higher res streaming files. At this point I give up, unless someone comes up with a working fix, and I'll continue to use the excellent iFi Zen as streamer. This is no reflection on the R26 as a DAC - in this function it remains superb!

Hi Fluty, I'm just curious what file are you trying to play trough R26? (format, bitrate, etc). Is this through LAN, USB, I2S?

 

[snico]

Just done the upgrade to v1.3 and has not made a scrap of difference to the stuttering and hesitations on higher res streaming files. At this point I give up, unless someone comes up with a working fix, and I'll continue to use the excellent iFi Zen as streamer. This is no reflection on the R26 as a DAC - in this function it remains superb!

Hello Fluty, Where did you find this v1.3 ? If I go to Gustard's web site they link to a v1.21: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2l4getj3pvzmj0l/R26_Gustarender_1.21_upgrade.zip/file

 

[realmassy]

Sandhu from Soundnews pits it against Denafrips Terminator Plus which is saying a lot.

A few pages back I have read someone with extensive ddc experience made comparisons and ended up preferring LAN with a passion. I don’t have a DDC (yet) but what I’m hearing with HQPlayer+LAN is already a big deal. I have an Allo Digione Signature (with Shanti PSU) which has just been made redundant.

I have already put up my TT2 up for sale; I realize my ears prefer R2R.

Thanks. It all sounds almost too good to be true...really, not many complaints about this DAC! I guess the best way to see if the hype is real and go ahead and get one. Which filters are you using with HQPlayer? I'm upsampling everything to DSD512 and I love how it sounds with the Venus

 

[rodthebod]

Hello Fluty, Where did you find this v1.3 ? If I go to Gustard's web site they link to a v1.21: https://www.mediafire.com/file/2l4getj3pvzmj0l/R26_Gustarender_1.21_upgrade.zip/file

You have to look at the support tab on the R26 page once you have chosen English at the far right.

 

[snico]

You have to look at the support tab on the R26 page once you have chosen English at the far right.

thanks

 

[Pashmeister]

Thanks. It all sounds almost too good to be true...really, not many complaints about this DAC! I guess the best way to see if the hype is real and go ahead and get one. Which filters are you using with HQPlayer? I'm upsampling everything to DSD512 and I love how it sounds with the Venus

My Roon / HQplayer server is a Mac Mini M1, hence I only do PCM (less resource hungry). I switch filters around but I like Poly Sinc Gauss or one or the Sinc filters

 

[realmassy]

Have you actually tried the DSD conversion? I have the same Mac Mini M1 and it handles the conversion just fine

 

[Pashmeister]

Have you actually tried the DSD conversion? I have the same Mac Mini M1 and it handles the conversion just fine

I’ll try it out been just so used to PCM (was a TT2 user)

 

[Forgisound]

R26 arrived

I play through the BubbleUPnP App. The files are on the NAS, which is connected to the switch via a network cable, and the DAC is also connected to the switch. The firmware version is 1.3. The app immediately found the DAC online. What I don't like are the short term interruptions even on 16 bit files. DAC settings are PCM NOS and DSD direct.

 

[kenjamin0523]

Just done the upgrade to v1.3 and has not made a scrap of difference to the stuttering and hesitations on higher res streaming files. At this point I give up, unless someone comes up with a working fix, and I'll continue to use the excellent iFi Zen as streamer. This is no reflection on the R26 as a DAC - in this function it remains superb!

Hi Fluty, pls report your problem to their email support. I find one gustard@163.com , and already report my case. I think we need some more report about this problem to push them notice it.
Thanks

 

[PeteJ]

I am considering investing in Supra cat8 cable, but I'm questioning if I need one or two of them, can you guys help/comment ?

In my chain I currently have:
1. R26 connected to my Router with Cat6 cable
2. PC running Roon connected to the same router also cat6 cable.

 

[BShaw]

I am considering investing in Supra cat8 cable, but I'm questioning if I need one or two of them, can you guys help/comment ?

In my chain I currently have:
1. R26 connected to my Router with Cat6 cable
2. PC running Roon connected to the same router also cat6 cable.

Sure looks like you need 2 from here

 

[Quinto]

R26 arrived


I play through the BubbleUPnP App. The files are on the NAS, which is connected to the switch via a network cable, and the DAC is also connected to the switch. The firmware version is 1.3. The app immediately found the DAC online. What I don't like are the short term interruptions even on 16 bit files. DAC settings are PCM NOS and DSD direct.

That's a big no no for any DAC in my book..