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

[BShaw]

@Hibbing - maybe if you could be more specific about the software you're using, and what it is you can't see? I assume you're saying the gustarender isn't being found?

 

[Beatles1966]

@Hibbing Tried turning off at the back of the unit and turning it on again?

Thanks. Yes, I have. Does not show anywhere on my network.

 

[Beatles1966]

@Hibbing - maybe if you could be more specific about the software you're using, and what it is you can't see? I assume you're saying the gustarender isn't being found?

Exactly. Tried HQPLAYER, Foobar and others. It is upgraded to 1.4. USB in from my streamer works perfectly.

 

[Dandoudou]

Exactly. Tried HQPLAYER, Foobar and others. It is upgraded to 1.4. USB in from my streamer works perfectly.

Check with Net Analyzer to see if it has an IP address on the LAN.

 

[Hibbing]

Check with Net Analyzer to see if it has an IP address on the LAN.

Nope and does not show attached to my router.

 

[incredulousity]

Well no actually, Incredulousity,
Since Airplay2, for now, is limited to 24/48…
So, Airplay kills the “High Res” benefits (hence the connected iPad and USB 24/192 extraction).
And currently no streamer streams Apple Music natively (currently locked by Apple)

But I guess this is something that might change during 2023 (airplay evolution, or Apple TV evolution, or Apple opening Apple Music to third party streamers), and is also a part of the global equation indeed.

Thanks for the correction. I thought AirPlay 2 had less limitation. Apple really needs to support a real high resolution wireless codec! Or CarPlay on Streamers...

 

[Dandoudou]

Nope and does not show attached to my router.

In this case, something might be wrong with the software of the streamer, and it does not on its OS.
Flash again the micro SD card.

 

[Beatles1966]

In this case, something might be wrong with the software of the streamer, and it does not on its OS.
Flash again the micro SD card.

Already did.

 

[Davidv100]

Already did.

Have you also restarted your router ?
If yes, sorry for this obvious question.
If not, it might really help

 

[Beatles1966]

Have you also restated your router ?
If yes, sorry for this question.
If not, it might really help

Yes, I have.

 

[Dandoudou]

Yes, I have.

Probably a stupid question, but did you select "LAN" on the display?

 

[Beatles1966]

Probably a stupid question, but did you select "LAN" on the front panel?

Yes, I did.

 

[Odezra]

Yes, I did.

Was it working before the streamer upgrade?

Could you post your source chain please to the dac.

The challenge here is it really is plug in play. So as long as the dac is on the right network and enabled in the software player - it should just work.

I’d rule out basic hardware setup, network setup first, and then reflash the firmware. Am guessing the firmware upgrade didn’t work but would like to know whether it was working on previous version.

 

[sajunky]

Hi Folks,
I have a basic question.

I am still hesitating between:

- Holo Audio May KTE
- Gustard R26
- Gustard A26
- Keeping current system

I spent the night listening to my current system:
Apple Music Hi-Res (PCM 24/192) - Lighting to USB - PS Audio Digital Link III Mod Cullen IV (DAC) - Plinius Preamp - Plinius Amp - Martin Logan Summit’s (Electrostatic Speakers).

Plinius Preamp, Plinius Amp and ML Summits are super revealing.
PS Audio DL-III is a chip DAC.

while listening, I was thinking “How can it be better than this ?”

If anything, my system might be too bright.

So, my question to you : Is it fair to say that R2R DACs are less bright than Chip DACs ?

Thanks

Perhaps you should try HE-7Mk2. 8xPCM1704 chips, so it is a chip-DAC. No one will accuse this chip for a brightnes. With a modern electronics, sharing a lot from R-7Mk2, there is no sign of a vintage sound, surprisingly similar to the discrete R2R implementation of R-7. And you can pair it with DI-20HE and 10MHz external clocks.

Isn't PS Audio clock synchronisation based on TI ASRC chip? Can be switched off? It was regarded high-end solution, praised by Stereophile these days, but ended up inferior to the modern clock synthesisers.

 

[Beatles1966]

Was it working before the streamer upgrade?

Could you post your source chain please to the dac.

The challenge here is it really is plug in play. So as long as the dac is on the right network and enabled in the software player - it should just work.

I’d rule out basic hardware setup, network setup first, and then reflash the firmware. Am guessing the firmware upgrade didn’t work but would like to know whether it was working on previous version.

No idea. I did both upgrades before hooking it up. Tried direct from router and through a switch. Updated firmware twice.