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I feel like most of my posts are asking for comparisons but here's another.. Has anyone compared the Gustard to the NuPrime DAC-10? Thanks..
Yes. Aldcol and I did just this at his house a couple months ago. In fact there were 5 (I think) different DACs. If I recall correctly, we felt the DAC-10 and the X20u were comparable in performance. Now, it wasn't a thorough comparison because the Gustard had been set at the forward/lively setting (unbeknownst to me at the time) and we did not try it in the more relaxed mode. Anyway, my take away was that they were pretty close to each other in SQ and sound stage. I was happy because I had bought the Gustard for just $800 vs what the DAC-10 would have cost. With the cost savings I bought a PI Audio USB cable and a used Triode Wire Labs Digital American power cord. That made me a happy camper.Michael
Aldcoll here. Sorry about not switching the setting and I don't recall a big difference but it has been a few months. The one thing the Gustard is shot on and that is high end detail. Cymbal work disappears.
Aldcoll here. Sorry about not switching the setting and I don't recall a big difference but it has been a few months. The one thing the Gustard is shot on and that is high end detail. Cymbal work disappears. Check out a pipe organ piece and do a A B. You will be shocked.But if it weren't for that fantastic sound stage.The DAC -10 held up well in my comparison. Better high end. And I will add my Parasound Z DAC has better high end then the Gustard.Alan
No problems here, have you tried any other input and get the same problem.
Not yet. Just the USB.
Have you figured out the problem yet ACHiPo?...
No. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. I've had it happen once more in the last two weeks. It's not a huge deal, but seems kinda strange.On another front I received one of Pete's and Pi-Audio's new USB cables. Too early for any serious review, but liking what I hear so far.
Hi, Martin. Even though I didn't bring my Gustard on my travels, I did bring my P. I. Audio USB cord and my TWL HP Digital American PC. I don't know how or if this USB cord differs from the newly announced cord. If we can coordinate a visit, I'll happily bring them along. Michael