I did not have hum issues on the r26 Here is how I get the best out of the R26 I am using a Zen stream that has a ethernet optical converter wired in the system. I go USB for the ZEN Stream. All my spare inputs have cables attached to a Coherent Systems RTZ2 (it all adds up to further improving the sound). I use Black Ravioli Big pads as isolation feet. But the biggest change has been adding an external clock I use the Leo Bodnar Precision clock. My friend sold his top of the range After Dark clock as this unit just works with the R26. Changes are not subtle. I have yet to change the internal fuse but will do at some point.. Thanks for sharing you experience.

Thanks for the tips but i didn’t go that far with my r26d. I bought mine direct 9 months ago and the standard internal fuse sounds horrible ! I got the gustard int. fuse in a pack of three which proved to be a very clear, dynamic and resolute . However ,the sound was too hard and in your face for my liking. So i obtained my old favourite AMR Gold T 2.5a and normality returned. The sound is far natural without the excitement that some like but i find nauseating. I use it with Novafidelity x40 cd/server with van den hul aes xlr digital cable into r26 and Telq xlr into a NAD c658 to NAD C298 power into buchardt A400/11. The sound is quite entertaining.

Love your sharing!

Thank you for sharing!

i'm using the gustard r26 as pre amp going into my denon flagship pma sx1 limited

Thanks for sharing your experimentation to get rid of the R26's transformer hum. I have an R26 with the hum, which although only noticeable up close is a little annoying, I'll have to try the Ifi Groundhog. My coax inputs and outputs are all in use, which leaves only the USB input. Can you confirm whether using the USB connector successfully gets rid of the hum?

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like if using the internal clock the new fuse might not buy you much?

Fuse? It is not a sound component. Fuse quality provides reliability to the fuse not sound

should i leave the gustard always on or turn off when not in use?

Hello Bryan - Thanks for your very informative video. Couple of quick questions: What’s the specific brand and model for your I2S and will it match PS Audio Direct Wave Transport. Second question: How to connect to Spotify (I understand Spotify is not part of the R26. Please advise. Thanks

How can a fuse or mains power cord improve the sound quality? Then first you need to take into account the quality of the power supply of the entire network, starting from the voltage source, cable lines, transformers, wires in the house.

Hey I’m new on that hobby, I just bought the same dac, you mention that you use i2s cables for music, how i2s works ? How do I shop for this cable? How do I play music using this cable ? Thanks

good afternoon? its morning now

Why does my R26 power button blink twice then pause , then it repeats again over and over?

my tv only has optical out...not coaxial

How about the usb and i2s cables? What kind of cables have you been using for R26 and U18?

Hi, what I2S cable do you have there? Thanks!

Hi, I have the r26 the way. Can you give me more information about the fuse you used?

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Here is some direct recordings using the Gustard R26 into a FocusRite 2x4. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqd4apSezpuxe6M.html