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Gustard’s R30 is a high-performance R2R DAC featuring an innovative in-house resistor ladder design with 27-bit resolution and DSD signal decoding.
The device includes a defeatable passive ladder volume control and discrete Class A output stage, providing RCA and balanced XLR analogue outputs.
Equipped with Ethernet-based CelWare streaming board, it supports Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, AirPlay, HQPlayer NAA, and UPnP protocols.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

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* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.