Eversolo DMP-A6vsGustard R26
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the Eversolo DMP-A6 and Gustard R26 — two popular dacs in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
Eversolo DMP-A6
Gustard R26
Chipset
Dual ESS ES9038Q2M
Discrete R2R Ladder
Inputs
WiFi, Ethernet, USB-C, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
LAN (Streamer), USB, I2S, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
Outputs
XLR, RCA, HDMI (Audio)
XLR, RCA
Features
6-inch Touchscreen, M.2 SSD Slot (Internal Storage), Roon Ready
Built-in Streamer (Roon Bridge/UPnP), 10MHz Clock Input, Discrete Architecture
Remote Control
✗
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Headphone Amp
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$1200
~$1649
Difference
~$449.00 cheaper (Eversolo DMP-A6)
Things to Know
Eversolo DMP-A6
- ⚠Does not come with a physical remote control (app control or optional purchase).
- ⚠Internal DAC is excellent, but the unit is often used purely as a streamer transport for even higher-end DACs.
- ⚠Boot-up time is slower than a simple DAC (runs a modified Android OS).
Gustard R26
- ⚠The built-in streamer software is functional but basic compared to dedicated units like Eversolo.
- ⚠Large and heavy unit that runs warm.
- ⚠Menu navigation via the small monochromatic screen can be cumbersome.
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