A26 vs Eversolo DMP-A8
The DMP-A8's signal-to-noise is 128 dB against the A26's 126 dB and its output voltage 4.2V RMS against 2.5V RMS. Both share max sample rate (768 kHz) and thd (0.000%).
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A26
GUSTARDDigitalDACsStreamers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,382.47 - $1,844.46
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the A26
The Gustard A26 is a high-end balanced DAC and network streamer/renderer built around a dual AK4499EX + AK4191 architecture. It supports PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, native DSD512, and MQA decoding/rendering, with USB, I2S/IIS, LAN, AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical inputs, plus fixed RCA and XLR analog outputs. It is a desktop hi-fi source component aimed at audiophile systems and includes 10 MHz external clock input support.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- AK4499EX
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 126 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, Ethernet, Coaxial, AES/EBU, Optical, IIS
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Single-ended RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Available Colors
- black, silver
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions