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GUSTARD - C18

Low Phase Noise Clock

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1. What is a Pre-Order product?
A Pre-order product is a product that we especially order for you from the brand. Once you place an order with us, we will order it from the brand for you.

2. How do I know when the product will be delivered?
There is a rough timeline on the product availability and once it has been confirmed with the brand, we will inform you.

3. Do you order the product from the brand as soon as I place the order?
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Defective? Tell us within 7 days. We'll take care of it.

Something wrong with your product? We'll sort it out.

Wrong product, damaged, or missing parts: Let us know within 24 hours of delivery. If it's just an accessory, we'll replace the accessory.

What we'll need:

- Product in original packaging with all accessories

- Unboxing video and images of the parcel


This helps us see what went wrong and move faster.

Manufacturing defect: Let us know within 7 days of delivery. We'll replace or refund.

The process:
1. Raise a request - you'll get a RET number and hear from us by the next working day.
2. Once approved, we arrange pickup.
3. We inspect the product (2-3 working days).
4. Replacement shipped or store credit or refund issued.

A replacement or refund will be issued if:

- The product is found to be defective

- It wasn't damaged while in your possession-

- The same product is returned in original condition - box, MRP tag, manual, warranty card, all accessories



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2 Year warranty included. You're covered.

This GUSTARD - C18 comes with a 2 Year manufacturer's warranty from GUSTARD, covering manufacturing defects.

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REFERENCE AUDIO CLOCK FOR THE HIGHEST QUALITY RECORDING AND AUDIO PLAYBACK

To achieve high-quality recording and playback capabilities, a higher performance clock, that can be used as a system reference, is a must. The Gustard's C18 is one of the most sought after audio clocks by many users who use it to enhance the audio recording and playback quality. Engineered with an ultra-low noise oscillation core, the C18 offers advanced signal generation, transmission, distribution and driving. You can be anyone from an audio engineer, music producer or an audiophile, the Gustard C18 is for you to experience sound in the highest quality possible.

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CUSTOMIZED SC CUT OCXO LOW NOISE ISOTHERMAL CRYSTAL FOR DETAILED AND REALISTIC AUDIO PERFORMANCE

Managing the temperature efficiently is vital to the performance of the audio clock. The quartz crystal resonator installed in the crystal oscillator often faces high-temperature issues. To deal with this the Gustard C18 employs oven-controlled SC Cut Ocxo crystal isothermal oscillators that use a constant temperature bath to keep the temperature in check. This low noise crystal oscillator reduces fluctuations in the oscillator output frequency caused by changes in ambient temperature. The upgraded oscillation core ensures detailed playback, realistic restoration and an optimized sound performance way better than the previous model C16.

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LOW LOSS GDRV-P1 DRIVER ENABLING INDEPENDENT SQUARE & SINE WAVE OUTPUT

The back-end equipment cannot be driven by the power of the OCXO alone. On being directly connected to the back-end equipment, it raises challenges like signal instability, causing indicators degradation and adversely affecting the sound. Additionally, connecting multiple devices at a time becomes impossible. To address these issues head-on the Gustard C18 comes with a dedicated driving circuit—GDRV-P1. This high-performance low-loss driver lowers phase noise output while also delivering two independent signals for square wave and sine wave output at a time. This leads to a better connection with the back-end equipment. You can pair the Gustard C18 with a customised C2 clock line (sold separately) to further enhance the performance.

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GET NOTHING BUT PURE SOUND WITH A LINEAR POWER SUPPLY & AUDIO DEDICATED TOROIDAL

When it comes to the performance of audio clocks, a stable circuit is essential. With the Gustard C18, there are discrete components employed in compliance with the voltage that not only ensure a stabilized circuit but also increase the response speed while keeping the ripple and temperature drift at the minimum. The use of audio dedicated toroidal along with integrated linear power supply, hierarchical and multi-channel voltage stabilization, reduced crosstalk and clean power supply pave the way for clean and pure sound.

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PAIRS SEAMLESSLY WITH A HOST OF AUDIO DEVICES THAT CAN INPUT 10M CLOCK SIGNALS

High-grade audio clocks like the Gustard C18 have always played a crucial role in the HiFi digital field as they bring about significant improvements in the overall sound. With the potential to reduce clock signal distortion, the Gustard C18 can be best paired with U16, S16 and X26PRO. You can connect the C18 with other audio devices provided they can take 10M clock signals.

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2 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this GUSTARD - C18 comes with a 2 Year warranty from GUSTARD that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about GUSTARD's warranty in India.

Affordable Excellence in Audio: The Shenzhen Revelation

Headquartered in one of China's leading tech hubs – the city of Shenzhen – GUSTARD is a company with research and development at its core. Its goal is to provide music fans with high-performance audio products at affordable prices.

GUSTARD is one of those names that has had a strong pull in the audiophile world and are known for their desktop audio solutions, with a particular focus on headphone DACs and amplifiers. Their line-up of products primarily includes headphone amplifiers, DACs, clocks, and recently integrated streaming devices. GUSTARD is one of the most secretive and mysterious audio equipment manufacturers out there. But GUSTARD sure knows what they are doing when it comes to digital audio. They are known for utilising high-quality components like toroidal transformers, embedding dual DAC chips in a dual-mono configuration and equipping a fully discrete class-A output stage in their gear.

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