R1 MK3 vs GUSTARD R26 Discrete
The R26 Discrete's max sample rate is 768 kHz against the R1 MK3's 384 kHz, its signal-to-noise 122 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.010%. Both share bit depth (32-bit).
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$879
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About the R1 MK3
The Audio-GD R-1 MK3 is a discrete, fully balanced R2R DAC built around FPGA-based digital processing and a resistor-ladder conversion stage. It is designed to offer multiple digital filter/NOS modes, very low noise operation, and broad digital-format support, with USB, HDMI I2S, and coaxial inputs plus XLR, RCA, and ACSS outputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- R-2R ladder
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, HDMI I2S, Coaxial SPDIF
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA, ACSS
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 240 × 85 × 280 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 2.5 kg (6 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver
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