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GUSTARD C18 Master Clock Master Digital Clock Continuing my "snake oil" journey. I am after the newer C18 with the 50/75 switch on the back Master Clock. After one in black Let me know if you have one Thanks Condition: Great Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By DacMan101 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $1,500 Date: November 1, 20241 yr
The timing is fine, but this is an older-style master clock category where generation and support matter more than fashion, so it’s worth checking whether there’s a newer replacement or if this is the version you actually want. At A$1,500, it is ambitious against your recent AUD comps: the median is A$711, with the upper quartile at A$1,177, so this asks a meaningful premium over the current used market.
If you specifically need a dedicated external clock, the upside is straightforward: Gustard’s clock gear is well regarded for giving digital systems a tighter, more composed presentation when paired with compatible DACs and transports. The value case is strongest if it’s clean, original-owner, and includes the proper power supply and cables, because those details matter on specialist digital boxes.
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Gustard is a Chinese hi-fi brand headquartered in Shenzhen, a hub for technology innovation, where it specializes in research and development of digital audio components. Emerging from Shenzhen Geshide Dianzi Electronics, the company has carved a niche without a prominent founding year or notable individual founder highlighted in public records, focusing instead on engineering-driven designs since its inception in the digital audio boom.
The brand excels in DACs (digital-to-analog converters) and headphone amplifiers, offering models like the delta-sigma X30, A26, and A18 series alongside R2R ladder designs such as the R26 and R30. These incorporate premium chips like ESS ES9039SPRO in quad-mono setups and AKM AK4499EX, supporting high-resolution audio, streaming, and clock synchronization for precise playback. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, or cables, Gustard emphasizes measurable transparency in frequency response, crosstalk, THD+N, and SNR.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end contender, Gustard delivers rational, science-backed performance that rivals pricier competitors, appealing to discerning buyers seeking value in transparent sound. Reviews praise its spectacular results and R2R appeal for audiophiles, though some note room for pricing refinement against delta-sigma peers. It holds strong favor among enthusiasts for accessible excellence from China.
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