Gustard X26 (X26-B Early Version) Balanced DAC | ES9038 | Excellent Condition

Gustard X26 (X26-B Early Version) Balanced DAC | ES9038 | Excellent Condition

📌 Condition Description

Used – Excellent:

The unit is in excellent, like-new condition. Fully tested and works perfectly as showing in the pictures.

🔥 Gustard X26 (X26-B Early Version) – High-End Full-Balanced MQA DAC

ESS DAC Architecture • High-Precision Clock & DSP • Fully Balanced Design • Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC 🔥

The Gustard X26 (X26-B early balanced version) is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter known for its clean, detailed, and natural sound presentation. It features a fully balanced analog design, high-quality ESS DAC implementation, advanced clock technology, and robust DSP processing for accurate and low-noise audio reproduction.

📌 Important Disclosure (for full transparency):

The front panel is labeled “X26pro”; however, the rear serial number identifies this unit as X26-B, which corresponds to an early balanced version released prior to later X26 Pro revisions.

This listing accurately reflects the unit based on its serial number and manufacturer designation.

The unit has been fully inspected and tested. All inputs, outputs, and functions operate perfectly.

Ideal for high-end home audio systems, professional studio environments, and serious HiFi enthusiasts seeking excellent performance at great value.

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⭐ Key Features

• High-performance ESS DAC architecture

• Fully balanced analog design for improved noise control

• MQA decoding via USB

• USB / IIS / AES / Coaxial / Optical digital inputs

• Bluetooth 5.0 wireless streaming with LDAC support

• High-precision clock system for low-jitter performance

• Advanced DSP digital filtering

• RCA and XLR output options

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⭐ Digital Input Support

COAX / AES / OPTICAL:

PCM 16–24bit @ 44.1–192kHz, DSD DoP64

USB:

PCM 16–32bit @ 44.1–768kHz

DSD DoP64–DoP256

IIS:

PCM 16–32bit @ 44.1–768kHz

DSD DoP64–DoP256

Bluetooth 5.0:

LDAC, AAC, SBC, APTX, APTX LL, APTX HD

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⭐ Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1 dB

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): >125 dB (typical)

• Crosstalk: –130 dB @ 1 kHz

• THD+N: ≤0.0002% @ 1 kHz

Output Levels:

• RCA: 2.5 Vrms (0 dB)

• XLR: 5 Vrms (0 dB)

• Output Impedance: 100 ohms

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⭐ Compatibility

• Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (32/64-bit)

• macOS

• Linux