{"product_id":"gustard-r30-fully-discrete-r2r-network-streaming-dac","title":"Gustard R30 Fully Discrete R2R Network Streaming DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis reference-grade high-resolution \u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete R-2R Ladder DAC \u0026amp; Network Streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e combines traditional resistor ladder architecture with modern network streaming and master clock synchronisation[cite: 1]. Designed for uncompromising digital audio performance, it features a discrete R-2R DAC ladder network alongside a specialized Sony 1-Bit Direct DSD conversion circuit for pure, native DSD processing[cite: 1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit incorporates a K2 ultra-low noise clock synthesizer with a 10MHz Master Reference Clock input, ensuring precise digital timing and minimal jitter[cite: 1]. Signal conversion is powered by a discrete 8-channel hybrid I\/V power conversion circuit tailored for R-2R ladder architectures[cite: 1]. Equipped with an integrated Gigabit LAN streaming module, it supports Roon Ready, AirPlay, UPnP, NAA (Signalyst Network Audio Adapter), and Spotify Connect with online firmware upgrade capability[cite: 1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete R-2R Resistor Ladder Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-matched precision resistor ladder network delivers organic, highly natural digital-to-analog conversion[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSony 1-Bit Direct DSD Conversion Circuitry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated hardware path designed for direct, unmanipulated native DSD processing[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10MHz Master Reference Clock BNC Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports external 10MHz master reference clocks for precise digital timing and jitter reduction[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK2 Ultra-Low Noise Clock Synthesizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced internal clocking system designed to minimize phase noise and digital timing errors[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete 8-Channel Hybrid I\/V Power Conversion Circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom hybrid current-to-voltage conversion stage specifically optimized for R-2R DAC output[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Gigabit Network Streamer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Roon Ready, AirPlay, UPnP, NAA (HQPlayer), and Spotify Connect via a high-speed 10\/100\/1000 Mbps LAN interface[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR \u0026amp; Single-Ended RCA Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features line-level fixed outputs with low 100Ω output impedance for optimal preamplifier integration[cite: 1].\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiscrete R-2R Ladder DAC \u0026amp; Network Streamer[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital-to-Analog Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiscrete R-2R Ladder Network + Sony 1-Bit Direct DSD Conversion Circuit[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eI\/V Conversion Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDiscrete 8-Channel Hybrid I\/V Power Conversion Circuit[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClocking System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eK2 Ultra-Low Noise Clock Synthesizer | 10MHz Master Reference Clock Ready[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaster Clock Input (BNC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e50 Ω, 0 dBm ~ 20 dBm, CMOS 0.2V–3.3V, Sine Wave 0.5V–3.3V[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNetwork Streaming Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRoon, AirPlay, UPnP, NAA, Spotify Connect (Configurable, Online Upgrades)[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLAN Interface Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 \/ 100 \/ 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB)[cite: 1]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 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