R30 Discrete R2R Streaming vs Cary Audio Design DMS-550
The DMS-550's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the R30 Discrete R2R Streaming's 121 dB and its thd 0.000% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,240
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About the R30 Discrete R2R Streaming
The GUSTARD R30 is a fully discrete R2R network streaming DAC that combines a high-end digital-to-analog converter, network streamer, and preamplifier in one desktop component. It supports PCM up to 1536kHz and native DSD up to DSD1024 via I²S, with USB and network streaming support, selectable digital filters, relay volume control, and balanced/unbalanced analog outputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD1024
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- discrete R2R ladder architecture
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 121 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.1V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, coaxial, optical, I2S
- Analog Inputs
- balanced XLR, single-ended RCA
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, Single-ended RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v1
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- Yes
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- DLNA, UPnP, Roon Bridge, HQPlayer
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions