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GUSTARD DAC-X12 USB Version

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In 2012, Gustard released the very successful DAC-X10 that packed an incredible amount of technology in one black box. Two years later and after taking into account much consumer feedback, Gustard released the DAC-X12, which packs more of the same goodness and functionality at a very competitive price Read More

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heliosphann

Jul 24, 2016

Well, customer service couldn't help me and said to post here for help. @ArthurM Was there supposed to be a driver disc included with this? I didn't receive one with my unit and I just now decided to use it via USB. Thanks.

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SunsetShores

Nov 12, 2019

heliosphannThere should have been a small disc that came with it. Easy to overlook. If you need it and if I can figure out how to duplicate it I would be happy to send one to you.

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Magma

Apr 28, 2016

I would be intrested in the gustard x12 drop too

kottav

Mar 21, 2016

Someone should buy it. It's quite a bit lower than the price on ebay. People seem to think highly of this DAC. It's been favorably compared to the Schiit Gungnir which is much more expensive ($849).

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Socratease

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Mar 29, 2016

That would be an interesting combination, but I would love to see a reviewer compare the two USB configurations and say whether or not there was an audible difference. According to the book written by one of the founders of Schitt Audio, there are very few USB sources bad enough to require major re-timing, and the Xmos USB interface in the X12 self-identifies as "X20", so Gustard's upscale DAC appears to have the same hardware/firmware.

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Baddog

Mar 29, 2016

SocrateaseThe impact of noise and timing issues on the musical quality of the USB signal is the foundation of religious wars. I agree, would love to know if the U12 actually creates any material value versus just getting the USB interface on the X12.

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xTranJer

Mar 20, 2016

This dac was just dropped less than a month ago! Now again! Massdrop need to cycle through some of there available dac (or other items of each catagory) before dropping the same item.

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ArthurM

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Mar 11, 2016

All of the orders have been shipped and are now on the way to you! Once tracking is available, you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information. Please allow 24-48 hours for this information to update in the courier’s system.
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ArthurM

2684

Mar 5, 2016

The vendor informed us that the group's order was picked up and is on its way to our warehouse. Based on the tracking provided, the order is scheduled to arrive 3/10.
Sometimes shipments get delayed en route, but we will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process and notify you all if anything causes delay.
Thank you for your patience. Expect an update from us on 3/11 or sooner if something comes up.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (massdrop.com/helpcenter).

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ArthurM

2684

Feb 26, 2016

Thanks again for joining this drop! We have submitted the group's order with the vendor for the GUSTARD DAC-X12 USB Version and they are working hard to prepare it for shipment.
As soon as the group's order is ready at the vendor's location, they will send the bulk shipment to our warehouse in New Jersey where our warehouse team will break it up into individual orders and ship them. The current estimated ship date from our warehouse is 3/16.
We will keep the group updated throughout the fulfillment process. You can expect an update from us by the end of the day Pacific Time on 3/4.
If you have any questions, please visit our Help Center (massdrop.com/helpcenter).

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Toles

Apr 6, 2016

ArthurMIs another drop of these likely any time soon? About to buy a DAC - and haven't seen anything come up on massdrop lately....

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bagsjr

Feb 22, 2016

Is this product an amp too?

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Socratease

191

Feb 22, 2016

bagsjrNo, just a DAC.

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GUTB

237

Feb 18, 2016

Can be had for $40 more on eBay with free shipping. Also, just to clear something up, the ES1908 cannot, I repeat, CANNOT natively decode DSD. It has to decimate the DSD stream and puts it through all its PCM filters and volume control modules, just like any other PCM stream. Don't be fooled.
The Wolfson chip in the X9, however, CAN natively decode DSD -- if Gustard has chosen to enable Direct DSD processing in thier implementation; can anyone confirm this?

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Sagacious

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Feb 24, 2016

Yes, it is a complex work around the ESS9018 uses to "output DSD". Probably a bit better than Jriver conversion to pcm but similar in sound. (bleh) The AKM4490 "verita" chip btw has true Native DSD that bypasses the Delta Sigma modulator and the volume control in its internal layout design and even has an internal low pass filter configurable to 50khz, 100khz. AKM4490 is designed to be simple approach to "PURE DSD". The Grace 9xx has the AKM4490 as well as the CEntrance DACport HD and Schiit Bi-frost ( No DSD on BI-frost as Schiit is ANTI-DSD). Btw AKM just released (CES 2016 unveiling) a new Dac with a higher SNR of 128db and 6 internal PCM filters versus 5 and 115db SNR on the 4490. Maybe by next year we will see production pieces.

Socratease

191

Feb 24, 2016

SagaciousI downloaded a DSD-128 file and played it through my m9XX once. Couldn't tell any difference between it and the 96k/24 version, but maybe that's just my ears.

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