Gustard X30 DAC

More detail and clarity, but not bright or sibilant. Better separation of instruments.

It's like one reviewer said.... It has the positive attributes of both a r2r dac and a chip dac. I was concerned about going from a r2r dac to a chip dac, but there's no loss of soundstage size, etc.

I'm not good at describing what I hear. It just sounds right. 

Do you have time to elaborate on the differences between the R26....X30?

Thanks...

Thanks for the input....

Yes.  I've had one for a few weeks.  It replaced a Gustard R26 dac.

I'd say that the positive reviews that I read are accurate. I'm quite happy with it.

I'm using an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer into a Gustard ddc to the I2s input on the dac. 

I've also used the coaxial input with my Denon DCD-1700NE player serving as a transport.  It sounds great.