- 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.
- Digital inputs include TOSLINK, coaxial, AES/EBU, USB (DSD512, 768kHz), and I2S (DSD1024, 1536kHz), extending compatibility for high-resolution audio formats.
- Dual toroidal transformers ensure isolated power to analog and digital sections, with advanced clocking via OXCO and optional external synchronization.
- Priced at US$3599, it comes in black or silver, offering premium audio performance and connectivity for audiophiles.
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"Gustard’s R30 is a high-end R2R DAC with Roon, AirPlay, Spotify streaming"
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1 September 2025
Gustard R30: Premium R2R DAC with Comprehensive Streaming Capabilities
- 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.
- Digital inputs include TOSLINK, coaxial, AES/EBU, USB (DSD512, 768kHz), and I2S (DSD1024, 1536kHz), extending compatibility for high-resolution audio formats.
- Dual toroidal transformers ensure isolated power to analog and digital sections, with advanced clocking via OXCO and optional external synchronization.
- Priced at US$3599, it comes in black or silver, offering premium audio performance and connectivity for audiophiles.
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Darko Audio
"Gustard’s R30 is a high-end R2R DAC with Roon, AirPlay, Spotify streaming"
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