X26 Pro vs SMSL VMV D3R
The VMV D3R's output voltage is 5.2V RMS against the X26 Pro's 5.0V RMS. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and dsd support (DSD512).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,180.24
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About the X26 Pro
The GUSTARD X26 Pro is a fully balanced desktop DAC using two ESS ES9038PRO chips in a dual-mono configuration. It includes USB-B, I²S over HDMI/LVDS, AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, and Bluetooth 5.0 inputs. Bluetooth supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC. USB and I²S support PCM up to 32-bit/768 kHz, native DSD up to DSD512, DoP up to DSD256, and MQA decoding; AES, coaxial, and optical inputs support PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz and DoP up to DSD64. The analog stage uses a fully discrete Class A design, with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs. A 10 MHz external clock input enables synchronization with compatible master clocks, including GUSTARD’s C16 and C18.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS9038Pro
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Bluetooth Codecs
- aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, I2S LVDS over HDMI, Coaxial, AES, Optical
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 330 × 65 × 260 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.5 kg (17 lbs)
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