Gustard R30 DAC: Roon, AirPlay, Spotify Review

September 1, 2025 Lisa Park Tech
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Original source: darko.audio

Gustard R30 Streaming DAC – Key Features & Specs

Here’s a breakdown of the Gustard R30, based on the provided text:

What it is: A sleek-looking R2R (Resistor-Ladder) streaming DAC.

Key Features:

DAC Circuit: In-house designed resistor ladder DAC, promising 27-bits of resolution with a separate decoder for DSD signals.
 Analogue Stage: Defeatable passive resistor ladder volume control and discrete Class A output stage (no op-amps).
connectivity (Outputs): Single-ended RCA and balanced XLR sockets.
 Streaming: ethernet-only ‘CelWare’ board supporting:
roon Ready
 Spotify Connect
Apple airplay
 hqplayer NAA
UPnP (all can be toggled on/off via web interface)
 Digital Inputs:
TOSLINK
 Coaxial
AES/EBU
 XMOS XU216 USB (DSD512, 768kHz)
4-mode I2S (DSD1024, 1536kHz)
 Power: Separate toroidal transformers for analogue and digital stages.
Clocking: Internal OXCO, optional GCLK-02 module, and external clock input via rear-panel 50-Ohm/10MHz BNC socket.
 FPGA: Ensures seamless switching between PCM and DSD sources (no pops or clicks).

Price: US$3599

Colors: Black or Silver

Further Facts/Measurements: Available at Aoshida Audio

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