Features:-

>Flagship Sabre DAC chip.

>CPLD Logic Technology chipset.

>Independent I/V conversion with 16 channel architecture.

>Latest-gen XMOS XU216 USB processor.

>Full MQA decoding.

>MQA Support across different inputs.

>Accusilicone Femtosecond crystals.

>Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity with Hi-Res LDAC transmission protocol.

>OLED display.

>Independent Power Supply.

>IIS Input.

>Top-quality audio components.

>Balanced output connections.

>Multiple digital filters.

>Fully functional remote control.

Gustard X18 is a high-performance flagship-grade desktop audio decoder equipped with a premium ES9038Pro DAC chip from ESS Sabre Technologies delivering unmatched audio decoding. It is not just your regular DAC, Gustard has designed the X18 with TOTL level hardware and components to provide you the best value for your money with an excellent USB DAC. It has a premium XMOS USB processor, Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity with LDAC transmission, full MQA decoding, Balanced line-out, and many more features. Upgrade your desktop chain with the premium Gustard X18 today!!

Flagship-Grade DAC Designed For You:-

With its flagship-grade ES9038Pro DAC chip, the Gustard X18 is designed to deliver true high-resolution audio signal decoding in your HiFi desktop chain. The ES9038Pro is an eight-channel 32-Bit DAC that provides exceptional performance in decoding high-res audio signals with ultra-low THD N ratings. Gustard has paired this professional DAC chip with the latest-gen XMOS USB processor that enables it to support Hi-Res 32-Bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 decoding over USB connections. One simply gets to experience their music with utmost quality and precision with the top-quality Gustard X18 DAC in their chain.

CPLD Logic Architecture Chipset:-

Gustard X18 uses a premium ALTERA CPLD(Complex Programmable Logic Device) chipset that is a high-performance digital integrated circuit. It handles different logic functions including clock management, 2nd PLL, digital shaping, DoP decoder, and many more functions with great precision.

Full MQA Support:-

Master Quality Authenticated(MQA), is the latest technology being used by recording engineers. It provides high-res audio in small file sizes by encapsulating the data in empty spaces, only MQA certified devices bring the true performance out of MQA streams by completely unfolding them. The latest Gustard X18 supports full MQA unfolding ensuring a top-quality master audio experience for the users.

Reliable, Stable Wireless Bluetooth Connectivity:-

Gustard X18 also has support for digital signal input via wireless Bluetooth connections. It has full Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity with hi-res transmission codecs including LDAC, AptX HD, AptX LL, AptX, and more.

Fully Balanced Design:-

Eight independent I/V converters are designed for each channel of the DAC. The I/V stage features premium OPA1612 chips. This provides experience performance with low distortion and high SNR ratings.