New Audio-gd R-7, R-7HE R-8, R-27, R-27HE, R-28 Flagship Resistor Ladder DACs and DAC/amps

[OCC7N]

I have had the R28 for a year and use it daily, i bought the R28 unplanned, thanks to a good offer, and since then I love the device.
I got the Rockna on loan, as well as a Pontus 2, since I want to upgrade my R28.

After I have heard a couple of days the Pontus 2, both with the OG firmware, as well as the 1.4, i think Denafrips is not my cup of tea.
From a technical point of view a great device, but gives me when listening to music just not the feeling like my R28.

I will use the Rockna this week, then write my impressions on the weekend.

In comparison I would recommend only listen to Rockna the whole time and then one day switch over to audio-gd. You have to unburn the audio-gd sound. I was biased in my comparison, even though I wanted to buy and downsize my system.

From now on I will take a week of audio-gd when comparing other dacs/systems

 

[Louisiana]

In comparison I would recommend only listen to Rockna the whole time and then one day switch over to audio-gd.

That's how I did it with the Pontus.
Sunday then connected the R28 again, and immediately the smile was back on my face.
This week the Rockna gets his chance.

 

[Louisiana]

Back at home, Rockna plays music 24/7.
Roon Rock -> Qobuz -> HQPlayer -> FCM Mod -> RPi4(DietPi) -> Gustard U18 -> Rockna(I2S) -> Cayin HA-3A

 

[gimmeheadroom]

The R1NOS might, as there is some interest from people who want a "pure" DSD DAC to use with HQPlayer. I did ask Kingwa some time back if he had tried HQPlayer with his DACs, as I find the results to be fantastic, which I'm sure I've mentioned before.

Yeah but what's missing is a headamp for the guys who want an all-in-one and would take a chance on Audio-gd at the price range. The R2R-11 missing from the lineup is a big sad hole.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Back at home, Rockna plays music 24/7.
Roon Rock -> Qobuz -> HQPlayer -> FCM Mod -> RPi4(DietPi) -> Gustard U18 -> Rockna(I2S) -> Cayin HA-3A

I'm very jealous bout your Chair, and the Feliks.
It promise to be a great combo with the VO.
Really nice.

 

[OCC7N]

Back at home, Rockna plays music 24/7.
Roon Rock -> Qobuz -> HQPlayer -> FCM Mod -> RPi4(DietPi) -> Gustard U18 -> Rockna(I2S) -> Cayin HA-3A

Run it pure as possible with nothing in front. Wavelight has a sophisticated reclocker built-in ! - especially not that Gustard DDC.

What is you source?

 

[Louisiana]

Run it pure as possible with nothing in front. Wavelight has a sophisticated reclocker built-in ! - especially not that Gustard DDC.

Direct USB?

What is you source?

as i wrote above:
Roon on Intel NUC (Rock), Qobuz, HQPlayer on Mac Mini M1, Raspberry Pi 4 as Roon Bridge / HQPlayer NAA Endpoint.

 

[Louisiana]

Really nice.

Thank You

 

[OCC7N]

Direct USB?



as i wrote above:
Roon on Intel NUC (Rock), Qobuz, HQPlayer on Mac Mini M1, Raspberry Pi 4 as Roon Bridge / HQPlayer NAA Endpoint.

Yes USB only.

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If you are dedicated hifi listener, upgrading the macmini with teradak will make wonders. I see you have gaming in the signature. I would recommend Pink Faun USB Bridge V2 over the JCAT USB XE. But the JCAT is not far behind, and it got 2 USB ports.

 

[OCC7N]

Has anyone done a DIY with parts from audio-gd?

I see DA boards can be purchased.

Im dreaming of a really small dac with dc input.

 

[matthia]

I see DA boards can be purchased.

Interesting!
Can you provide a link?
Thx

Matt

 

[OCC7N]

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-...2023-r2r-dac-module-24bit-384khz-p-17986.html

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Has anyone done a DIY with parts from audio-gd?

I see DA boards can be purchased.

Im dreaming of a really small dac with dc input.

You should commission a project with @sajunky @FredA @Jandu and @DACLadder ... I hope I didn't forget anybody!

 

[Jandu]

https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/dac-...2023-r2r-dac-module-24bit-384khz-p-17986.html

Ian Canada has some very good parts to build a clean DC power supply, just FYI.

 

[matthia]

Here is another link:
http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/diy/DA7/DA07EN.htm

These seem not to be the DA7MK2 as in the current AGD DACs.

Matt