GUSTARD DAC-R26 Balanced Decoder R2R+1Bit Dual Native Decoding Music Bridge
Feb 9, 2023 at 11:31 AM Post #4,456 of 8,893
Not R26 related (sorry). But I framed a flat screen monitor that’s connected to my Roon core(MBP). With an app called Amphetamine you can close your MBP without it going to sleep. A slideshow with photos of my son and I plays as a screen saver.
 

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Feb 9, 2023 at 11:43 AM Post #4,457 of 8,893
Not R26 related (sorry). But I framed a flat screen monitor that’s connected to my Roon core(MBP). With an app called Amphetamine you can close your MBP without it going to sleep. A slideshow with photos of my son and I plays as a screen saver.
very cool. Nicely done.
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 11:54 AM Post #4,458 of 8,893
Not R26 related (sorry). But I framed a flat screen monitor that’s connected to my Roon core(MBP). With an app called Amphetamine you can close your MBP without it going to sleep. A slideshow with photos of my son and I plays as a screen saver.
That is very cool Cam. I’ve heard amphetamines are not good for your core fwiw 😎
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 1:24 PM Post #4,459 of 8,893
Adding Tidal connect would be a game changer. I have a friend who gave up on Roon since he didnt think the cost was worth it. He primarily streams from Tidal. If Tidal connect works on this I can see this DAC appealing to ALOT of people.
It works, but not in official way (yet). You need to modify R26 yourself(guide provided), or use test firmware provided from Gustard that has applied steps privided by @NoaHimesaka.
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 1:56 PM Post #4,461 of 8,893
You can contact Mr Zhang Shan at Gustard at Gustard@163.com and ask to get the trial version if you like :L3000:
Yes, the shared test firmware file has been removed. :) But someone can have backup of it. :)
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 4:53 PM Post #4,463 of 8,893
@MizMaze I have the R26 paired with my Ferrum OOR / Hypsos driving my Susvara and could not be happier. Perfect paring. If you want the sound signature of the R2R then the R26 is a great way to go without jumping into the deep end with a Holo Spring / May. I think it would be a great paring with the Violectric amp (V222).
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Feb 9, 2023 at 7:34 PM Post #4,464 of 8,893
@MizMaze I have the R26 paired with my Ferrum OOR / Hypsos driving my Susvara and could not be happier. Perfect paring. If you want the sound signature of the R2R then the R26 is a great way to go without jumping into the deep end with a Holo Spring / May. I think it would be a great paring with the Violectric amp (V222).
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We have the same screen too😂
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 7:40 PM Post #4,465 of 8,893
@MizMaze I have the R26 paired with my Ferrum OOR / Hypsos driving my Susvara and could not be happier. Perfect paring. If you want the sound signature of the R2R then the R26 is a great way to go without jumping into the deep end with a Holo Spring / May. I think it would be a great paring with the Violectric amp (V222).
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I see that you're playing Tok Tok Tok. Good stuff. I already was a HUGE fan of both Funk and Jazz but had not heard of them until you suggested. Listening to this band or similar music with the R26 and the Freya N is truly a match made in heaven... Thanks again for the recommendation. Cheers!
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 7:48 PM Post #4,466 of 8,893
Feb 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM Post #4,467 of 8,893
I see that you're playing Tok Tok Tok. Good stuff. I already was a HUGE fan of both Funk and Jazz but had not heard of them until you suggested. Listening to this band or similar music with the R26 and the Freya N is truly a match made in heaven... Thanks again for the recommendation. Cheers!
Awesome. Glad to hear (pun intended). Curious if the Freya impacts the sound or is the impact neutral? Great preamp from what I have read.
 
Feb 9, 2023 at 7:59 PM Post #4,468 of 8,893
Awesome. Glad to hear (pun intended). Curious if the Freya impacts the sound or is the impact neutral? Great preamp from what I have read.
In passive mode, no. It is fully transparent to my ears. Basically a "wire with gain." In the Solid-State and Tube modes - yes, it alters enhances the sound slightly, but I dig the way the tubes and the R26 synergize with my speakers. I got one on closeout a few weeks ago and am thoroughly impressed. I prefer the flexibility of Noval tubes so the Freya + N was an obvious choice.
 
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Feb 10, 2023 at 3:35 AM Post #4,469 of 8,893
I see that you're playing Tok Tok Tok. Good stuff. I already was a HUGE fan of both Funk and Jazz but had not heard of them until you suggested. Listening to this band or similar music with the R26 and the Freya N is truly a match made in heaven... Thanks again for the recommendation. Cheers!
I'm just discovering some of their tracks, and I like them too. :L3000:
 
Feb 10, 2023 at 3:36 AM Post #4,470 of 8,893
@MizMaze I have the R26 paired with my Ferrum OOR / Hypsos driving my Susvara and could not be happier. Perfect paring. If you want the sound signature of the R2R then the R26 is a great way to go without jumping into the deep end with a Holo Spring / May. I think it would be a great paring with the Violectric amp (V222).
Hi Duffer,
How did you make the screen work with roon?
Is there a possibility to attach the screen via hdmi directly to a roon core or do you have to put a raspberry pi in between?
 
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