I have a question. Can I connect R9 to my system Denon N10 and listen Hi Res 24bit/192 kHz, from Apple Music? If yes, how can I connect R9 to Denon N10? By optical in/out?

This is definitely one of my top 3 headphone amps under $1000 (the other two being aune s17 pro and schiit lyr).

Hi In your review you tested the X30 with I²S, I am just wondering if you tested it with the other inputs...like the USB in paticular. I have a A26, but would love to try an X30. I also have an Innuos Phoenix, thats why the USB question. Thanks for the awesome review.

With the stock cable it doesnt matter which end goes into which cup. There are some brands that do make aftermarket cables. The brand I have used for years in OIDIO sound they have moved away from locking connectors as the only one available to fit these tends to come apart.

Great interview, keep it coming, you are doing a great service for audio community, many thanks!

Is the FIIO JadeAudio/FiiO PL50 better than the iFi iPower Elite 12v which I use with FiiO M17? The Jade has 12v and 15v. I have time to send back to Amazon the iFi iPower Elite and replace with the JadeAudio/FiiO PL50.

fantastic! I love Ferrum Audio. Good stuff! Keep it coming.

I admire what Marcin does. Actually I am same age and same grafuation - electronics! Well, never had enough skills and determination to fund my own business for audio, which I am also passionate hobbyist. And I listen to metal! Kudos to Ferrum products, maybe I buy one some day? Streamer idea looks interesting. What a great momentum now in Poland, I am Pole, yes! So many high end audio different kind of companies, not to mention Lampizator, Qualio Audio, Closer Accoustics, Staccatto, and many more.... my best to you guys!

Hello. Thank you for all that you do in the audio segment. I wonder, are there any plans to review the Fiio FT1 closed back headphones? They cost about 150 euros and they have been turning heads, with reviewers and many people prefering them to closed back thing headphones that are over 2-3 times their price. Id love to hear your opinion on them

I have a modi. Should I switch to Ef500 or should I get a Jotunheim 2 now and get the Bifrost later? I use a HD600 and akg 702 anniversary

I totally agree with you and you gave an accurate appraisal of the X30 DAC. I bought this DAC, I already own the X26pro and A26 from Gustard and they are very good. But this X30 DAC is on another level altogether. Well done for the review and thank you.

AKM dacs are more far better than ESS if You are looking for more "human sound". ESS are little better (not much, but a better) with high tones, BUT overall AKM sounds more friendly. ESS are more technical in sound. Im in love with AKM :-).

I absolutely love your reviews & have 1 question: what dac should I choose: Gustard x30 or the laiv?

Casper Harbor

How does it compare to the Fiio K9?

Hi, Could you provide a link to your review of the Bakoon HPA-21, please

Hi, Between Denafrips Pontus 15th and this Gustard X30 DAC, which in your opinion is the better? Thanks in advance.

Halvorson Key

Leonor Crossing

I am shocked this channel is under 100k subscribers, easily the most in depth and easy to understand dac reviews I've ever seen, bravo!

Why cant we use Max quality on tidal connect?

Thank you for reviewing this wonderful DAC. I bought the same one for myself 😃😊 I listen to it with the Hi-End amplifier Onkyo Integra 9911, the sound is simply magnificent and stunning. It sounds very emotional and soulful, and you can even watch movies with this DAC, I have never experienced such realism and presence effect, it's a completely different level 👍

Yes we get your review. Every gear sounds great...every gear is a giant killer...every gear is so worth the ever increasing and expensive price.

Been thinking about the Eversolo A8. Currently have the Marantz sr8015 and a home built Roon Server that i use to send HEOS/Airplay to the AVR witelessly or via an HDMI output from the Roon server via cable to the AVR. Will the $1900 really make that much of a difference? I do seem to notice better quality when I plug the ROON servers hdmi into the reciever rarher than sending wirelessly through HEOS/Airplay. Is the wired conection better? Is yhe DAC in the Eversolo A8 better than the DAC built into the Marantz SR8015? One other question will the A8 work with multi channel like Aura 3D? Any comments appreciated. Thanks

Hey nice review, Did you have a chance to check out the ESS version the 400ES. I have one showing up tomorrow. cheers

Good review. interesting

Hello Sandu, I want to share some important information with you. Listening and experimenting with the X30, I gained experience that I want to share with you. The thing is, as I found out, the manufacturer replaced the fuse with an improved one for a reason - this DAC is very sensitive to the quality of the fuse. I replaced the factory Gustard fuse with a purple SR and got a huge increase in sound quality. Then they sent me some silver inserts from xangsan to try, covered with rhodium and platinum. Let me clarify - not a hollow tube, but a solid silver rod. I stuck them into the Gustard X30. I understand that this is not safe, but I was very interested. The result is this - I advise you to try it, just to understand how the X30 can sound! Honestly, I did not expect this. The bass of the X30 is already good, but now its dynamics and texture have become even better. The midrange has gained weight, as if the tonal balance has shifted towards analog sound. The most pleasant changes are in the high frequencies. The sound has become more transparent. On tracks with high whistling sounds, they have become noticeably more correct, more pleasant. And the atmosphere in the music has been added... the stage in all directions is perceived as more large-scale. The DAC has begun to sound much more expensive than its price. I think this will surprise you so much that you will be able to record an additional video about how good this DAC actually sounds. Perhaps this applies to any device that can have its power restrictions removed in this way, but it is worth it - it sounds great.

Eduardo Fields

Ora Village

That line “ fpga and r2r better conveys the emotion of the music better than delta chips” i have personally experienced that firsthand but didn’t know how to word it. Thank you for this review Sandu

Burnice Crescent

Beatty Route

Thanks for a great review! I am thinking about replacing my trusty old Oppo 203 with something that makes for a better user experience. However I need a unit that can at least equal what I get from the Oppo in the sound department. I have a few mods like a linear power supply and an I2S module, to send a bitstream signal into my PS Audio Directstream DAC via HDMI and using the unit as a Roon endpoint. The UHD8000 has no such output, but can I somehow send the audio signal from the UHD8000 to my DAC directly? If its via the USB output, is that the only interface available to output the "untouched" audio signal? About video playback on the UHD8000. I have the jailbreak fw on the Oppo, so the question is does the UHD8000 play BDMW folders and ISO with full menu support?

Kemmer Island

Hi good day Sandu When you said the RS8 and 23RM Sounds 95% like 23R and Rockna WD Sig please tell me it's 95% with Hifiman Susvara not only with other headphones except Suzy

Hi good day Sandu When you said the RS8 and 23RM Sound 95% like 23R and Rockna WD Sig please tell me it's 95% with Hifiman Susvara not only with other headphones except Suzy

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would love to see a review on the Gen 2.

My Topping A70 Pro is unable to provide enough volume for my HE6se V2, and it goes into protection mode quite early. On Monday, I will receive the A90D. Do you think it will perform better with these headphones compared to the A70 Pro? Tks

Purchased based on this and another review. Gave it a week. Tried usb and Iiis connection. Worst of three Dacs I own. Purchased warmer speakers, no good. Replaced with my Pontius 2. Fortunately can return Amazon.

How does it compare with the naim uniti atom is the question

For pairing with Enleum 23rm which one has a better dac synergy r8 ii or rs8 for enleum

when tuning the XTC headphones I rely on a natural sound true to the source and rely on the Gustard A26 - how would you say the X30 compares to A26 as far as honest organic sound?

Great video. Wondering: if I connect the BTA30 Pro to my computer via USB, can I transmit the the usb audio to my speakers via RCA *and* also transmit by BT to my Soundcore headphones? I think I have to switch the output right? Today I have an iFi Uno and a cheap BT transmitter and I want to cut down on devices.

Loma Glens

Claudie Loaf

It’s possible to connect M6 as usb-dac to Ipad？With android devices no problem but iPad didn’t recognize it.

Ironically watching this with my FiiO K9 ESS & HD660S2's

hello can a lower tier newer DAP reach level of some older higher end DAP? What about R4 vs M8? Did r4 already reach the level of shanling m8? Just from the memory, pls.

Littel Plain