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DAC and Headphone Amp Combos
Ranked #25 of 43 in DAC and Headphone Amp Combos - Gustard A20H: $752 HiFiGo eBay
Pros: A rated 2.4 W balanced into 32 ohms and 264 mW into 300 ohms is enough for planar magnetic and high impedance headphones alike. Inputs include USB, I2S over HDMI, AES/EBU, coaxial and optical, with RCA and XLR line outputs and a 60 step relay volume control. Audio Science Review measured 103 dB SINAD, clean enough for nearly all listening.
Cons: Its 103 dB SINAD trails many cheaper rivals, and the Tanchjim Luna rates higher with cleaner measurements for a small fraction of the price. There is no Bluetooth input, and at 6 kg it is a very large and heavy unit for what it delivers.
Full Gustard A20H review and specifications →
| Balanced Output | Yes (balanced headphone output, XLR line out) |
|---|---|
| DAC Chip | 2 x AK4497EQ |
| Device Type | DAC and headphone amp |
| Dimensions | 13” x 2.6” x 10.2” (330 x 65 x 260 mm) |
| Inputs | USB, I2S (HDMI), AES/EBU, coaxial, optical |
| Output Power (300 ohms) | 264 mW (manufacturer rated, balanced) |
| Output Power (32 ohms) | 2,400 mW (manufacturer rated, balanced) |
| Outputs | RCA, XLR |
| SINAD | 103 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Relay attenuator (60 steps) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) |
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DACs
Ranked #8 of 30 in DACs - Gustard X18: $749.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 122 dB, so its noise and distortion are inaudible. It has nearly every input you could want, including USB, I2S over HDMI, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical and Bluetooth with LDAC and aptX HD. It feeds an amp or powered speakers through RCA or balanced XLR outputs, with a volume knob for direct control.
Cons: The Topping D70 Pro SABRE matches its rating and measured slightly cleaner for less, and the SMSL D-6S matches its rating for a fraction of the price. Its full width chassis takes up more desk space than compact DACs.
Full Gustard X18 review and specifications →
| Released | Dec 2021 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Balanced Output | Yes (XLR line out) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC |
| DAC Chip | ES9038PRO |
| Device Type | DAC |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 2” x 6.7” (220 x 50 x 170 mm) |
| Inputs | USB-B, I2S (HDMI), AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, Bluetooth |
| Outputs | RCA, XLR |
| SINAD | 122 dB (measured by Audio Science Review) |
| Volume Control | Hardware knob |
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