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Original Message
RE: I'll probably get it
Posted by Gerry E. on May 17, 2021 at 12:54:25:
"It so happens the Gustard is the same price as new WE300B tubes I've been thinking about, so some restraint is in order."
Restraint? That didn't stop me, I bought both. OTOH, I sold my TA-300Bs and Marantz SACD player so my costs were covered. BTW, since you prefer a specific kind of sound and wonder if the X26 Pro can provide it - don't forget you have options with the Gustard.
There are 3 PCM filter options, 4 DSD filter options and NOS On/Off. Past experience tells me that some of these options are subtle but I can't imagine that you couldn't fine tune it to get the sound you want. Unless the DAC isn't nearly as good as Sandu says it is.
"It also bothers me how all of Chord gear seems so high priced for the amount of "stuff" you get."
Yes, I also feel like the Chord DACs are too expensive but then again I feel that 90%(?) of audio equipment is. Especially once you go past the $2 - $4k range. Diminishing returns and all that rot.
Gerry