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RE: pleasantly surprised with Gustard U12 + X12 interface +DAC

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In Reply to: RE: pleasantly surprised with Gustard U12 + X12 interface +DAC posted by r17 on September 25, 2016 at 04:28:05

Howdy r17,

I've enjoyed a Gustard X12 DAC for a non-USB application for quite awhile now, and find it to be very detailed, dynamic, and uncolored sounding. While it doesn't sound analog-like or euphonic, it's not too analytical to be a good music maker, to my ear, and with no appreciable listening fatigue involved in its presentation. IME, the Gustard X12 DAC is very sensitive to various S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital cables, so it's worthwhile to experiment with various high-performance cables, including audiophile-quality aftermarket power cords, as well as vibration control footers and a platform to take it to the next level. BTW, I recommend upgrading a pro audio product like Canare with an audiophile-quality product for best results.

Cheers, Duster

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RE: pleasantly surprised with Gustard U12 + X12 interface +DAC - r17 23:29:36 09/26/16 (1)
Thanks,Duster.The X12 here is enjoying an upgraded AES3 digital cord from DH(110 terminated by Mark Tunis),sits on polycrystal cones,has triple electrical filtering(Acoustic Revive,a Mark Tunis pod,Siemens ML Drache filter),and hopefully I will be receiving a viablue I2S HDMI cable,in order to compare with the AES3.I was feeding the previous EE Minimax with battery power,via a Studer sinus inverter,but although it sounded great,it was too much of a hassle to connect,charge,reconnect with sparks flying each time.
Do you prefer sharp or soft?
- RE: pleasantly surprised with Gustard U12 + X12 interface +DAC - Duster 09:10:37 09/27/16 (0)
  I prefer the sharp setting, since it seems to provide a better formed leading edge, and the presentation sounds a bit more linear, but this might be a subjective perception, since the sonic results of the settings may be perceived differently based on the characteristics of particular loudspeakers, and a number of other factors within a system, including listener preference.

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