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GUSTARD H10 High-current Discrete Class A output Stage Headphone Amplifier
Dec 23, 2016 at 4:40 PM Post #5,191 of 5,552
I like SMSL M8. Mine can up-sample my music files to DSD128. Mine is an older version, I read on the internet that the newer version can up-sample to DSD256. It scales well with a better power supply which I made myself. Its usb interface is fairly usable, but I guess better USB bridges such as Singxer SU-1 can make sound even better.
 
Dec 23, 2016 at 5:13 PM Post #5,192 of 5,552
simon740 said:
  Hello,
next week I get the H10 and now I'm looking for a suitable DAC. Until now I had Rega DAC-R, Naim DAC V1 and Aune S16. The most I liked the sound of Aune S16. Headphones are HE-560

 
greetings,
Simon
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It's better to use balanced XLR input for the H10. So maybe find a DAC with balanced out, usually in XLR connectors.
 
Dec 24, 2016 at 4:49 AM Post #5,193 of 5,552
holypal said:
   
It's better to use balanced XLR input for the H10. So maybe find a DAC with balanced out, usually in XLR connectors.
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This is exactly I'm looking for. Aune S16, for example have XLR out.
or perhaps Aune S6? Gustard X12 is interesting, but I'm afraid it will be too aggressive for my taste.
It is the complete opposite of Aune S16.
A20H I dream about, but I currently can not afford it matter that I have now bought the HE-560 and H10.
I must wait....
 
Dec 24, 2016 at 7:51 AM Post #5,194 of 5,552
simon740 said:
  This is exactly I'm looking for. Aune S16, for example have XLR out.
or perhaps Aune S6? Gustard X12 is interesting, but I'm afraid it will be too aggressive for my taste.
It is the complete opposite of Aune S16.
A20H I dream about, but I currently can not afford it matter that I have now bought the HE-560 and H10.
I must wait....
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I found a few cheaper ones:
1) Matrix Mini-i, 2 x AD1955 D/A DAC
2) TempoTec Fantasia, it has different versions with dac AK4399, AK4490, PCM1795
3) Xduoo XD-06, 2* WM8741
 
Dec 30, 2016 at 11:39 AM Post #5,198 of 5,552
Just a quick question that I haven't seen an answer to - it was asked much earlier in the thread however:   Has anyone been able to compare the H10 with the Mjolnir 2 using HE-560s?  
 
I'm wondering if the consensus would be to get the H10 or if saving up for the Mojo2 would be better.
 
Dec 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM Post #5,199 of 5,552
Mojo2 and Mjolnir 2 are two different things. 
 
Mjolnir 2 is a more advanced amp than H10, and I think it can sound better than H10 assuming that the source and phone are capable enough.
 
Dec 30, 2016 at 9:36 PM Post #5,202 of 5,552
simon740 said:
  Hello,
 
can anyone tell me how to set on Gustard H10, if I wanna use unbalanced inputs? And what about gain for HE-560?
+6?
 
regards,
Simon
 
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+6.  I have the 560's and use the +6 gain.  It's just right for me.
 
Dec 31, 2016 at 1:31 PM Post #5,203 of 5,552
Well, just purchased a Gustard H10.  Couldn't resist.   I figure if I ever need more juice for a balanced config I'll get a set of dual HA200 monoblocks or the NFB-1AMP  XD.     Anyways replacing my Magni 2 Uber for now and the next purchase will be another set of orthos (I'm too lazy to want to self-mod the T50rp-mk3).  Most likely the HE-560s - after I pay off the Gustard and my xmas purchases for the Mrs.  
 
Jan 18, 2017 at 10:46 AM Post #5,205 of 5,552
Hi All,
 
I just found this thread recently, I am currently using a Little Dot MkIII and enjoy listening to it very much, but I am always looking to improve without spending a fortune.
The fortune I like to spend on new and pre-loved vinyl
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But the I found this Gustard H10 which seems like a pretty well constructed amp, but would if offer an improvement over my Little Dot?
My current set of cans are the Sennheiser HD280 Pro, I cannot use open back cans, since I normally listen music when members of the family are watching tv.
 
Thanks for your feedback.
Rob.
 
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