The Gustard X16 ranks #12 out of 40 total DACs for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Gustard
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#12 Gustard X16 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 121 dB, so its noise and distortion are inaudible and it is effectively transparent. It offers balanced outputs, Bluetooth input with LDAC and USB, optical, coaxial, AES, I2S inputs.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. It has no headphone output, so it needs a separate headphone amp.
| Released | 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Balanced Output | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC Chip | 2 x ES9068AS |
| Device Type | DAC |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 2” x 6.7” (220 x 50 x 170 mm) |
| Inputs | USB, optical, coaxial, AES, I2S, Bluetooth |
| Outputs | RCA, XLR |
| SINAD | 121 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Front knob and remote |
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