[Gandah]

Can someone please answer this question does the GUSTARD R26 have any delay as far as video playback being out of sync?

Being a video editor this is a must before I can commit to a purchase

 

[AudioProm]

Can someone please answer this question does the GUSTARD R26 have any delay as far as video playback being out of sync?

Being a video editor this is a must before I can commit to a purchase

I use R26 with a gaming rig and there is no perceivable audio delay for any gaming or media content.

 

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

IME depends on software (esp. settings) and connections.

If you use windows via wasapi/direct sound via usb/spdif/aes is instantaneous. Using my DAC for video playback and a bit of video editing.

 

[Jake2]

Can someone please answer this question does the GUSTARD R26 have any delay as far as video playback being out of sync?

Being a video editor this is a must before I can commit to a purchase

Hi, I use my R26 for a mix of audio and video, with video via spdif.

I was concerned about this too before buying and I might have said there was a fractional delay but then I normally use the ifi Ipurifier2 s/pdif which buffers and reclocks the signal so potentially introduces its own delay. So i took the iFi out of the chain and tested with just tostlink cable direct from TV to R26, using a couple of YouTube sync test vids. Timing of sound vs audio was spot on, precisely in sync .

Test vids used:



I took a short vid I can PM you if you'd like to judge with your own eyes and ears.

 

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

The EtherRegen v2 due in Q1 too…

Yes, this! Tempted to upgrade on a Sonore OpticalModule but will hold back for the EtherRegen V2. Planning to daisy chaining two.

I was concerned about this too before buying and I might have said there was a fractional delay but then I normally use the ifi Ipurifier2 s/pdif which buffers and reclocks the signal so potentially introduces its own delay. So i took the iFi out of the chain and tested with just tostlink cable direct from TV to R26, using a couple of YouTube sync test vids. Timing of sound vs audio was spot on, precisely in sync .

Yep no buffereing hardware or software.

 

[Jake2]

Yes, this! Tempted to upgrade on a Sonore OpticalModule but will hold back for the EtherRegen V2. Planning to daisy chaining two.

Jeepers you're not doing things by half. If they manage to keep the price around the same level (as per their stated intent) and improve the performance they'll sell like hotcakes.

I might have to get me one. Apparently the LHY SW-8 plays well with the ER v1, rhe benefits of both being additive.

 

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

Jeepers you're not doing things by half.

My plan of battle (...well just a plan) :

BUT there's this. Don't know how good it is: https://kamaudio.com/TeraDak-T-S211-media-converter

Too much Audio Nervosa....maybe i'll rest a little...

 

[Gandah]

Thank you all for your helpful replies

Haven't bought anything new in ages looking forward to the R26

 

[Neslo1108]

Rumour is there’s a new model coming in the near year (SW-10) that may have this. The EtherRegen v2 due in Q1 too…

Does it also have SFP/fiber ports?

 

[Jake2]

Does it also have SFP/fiber ports?

If you mean the LHY, no idea sorry, all I know is an unconfirmed rumour from another poster there's a new model that may have an external clock inout. In fact I ought not to be repeating it as I don't know their source/reliability etc

ER v2 almost certainly given the ER1 had one.

 

[Jake2]

BUT there's this. Don't know how good it is: https://kamaudio.com/TeraDak-T-S211-media-converter

Yes I saw that, tempting, but thought I'd resist long enough for some other early adopter to blaze the trail... hint

 

[Giangi]

What changes between Gustarender 1.3 and 1.4? Thanks

 

[mmwwmm]

What changes between Gustarender 1.3 and 1.4? Thanks

With v1.3, and only when in DSD direct mode, you’ll hear loud “pop” noises every time a track starts or resolution changes. This issue has been fixed in v1.4

 

[Nada]

CAT8 limit more like 100 meters,

CAT8 is rated for only 30M at 2GHz but that all a bit meaningless for audio streaming I guess?

 

[Nada]

BUT there's this. Don't know how good it is: https://kamaudio.com/TeraDak-T-S211-media-converter

That looks great. No need for anything upstream more than your basic optical LAN running on a SMPS.