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Desktop Headphone AmplifierGET 18% GST INPUT
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6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 7,998 | ₹ 4,175 | ₹ 1,072 |
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American Express
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3 | 14% | ₹ 10,913 | ₹ 749 |
6 | 14% | ₹ 5,551 | ₹ 1,319 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
18 | 14% | ₹ 1,981 | ₹ 3,662 |
24 | 14% | ₹ 1,536 | ₹ 4,872 |
Axis Bank
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
Bank of Baroda
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 3,750 | ₹ 1,758 |
12 | 13% | ₹ 2,857 | ₹ 2,297 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 3,780 | ₹ 2,032 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 2,887 | ₹ 2,658 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
HDFC Bank
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 3,780 | ₹ 2,032 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 2,887 | ₹ 2,658 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
HSBC Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.50% | ₹ 3,757 | ₹ 1,826 |
12 | 13.50% | ₹ 2,865 | ₹ 2,387 |
18 | 13.50% | ₹ 1,973 | ₹ 3,527 |
ICICI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.99% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,894 |
12 | 13.99% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,476 |
18 | 14.99% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,930 |
24 | 14.99% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,232 |
INDUSIND Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 3,750 | ₹ 1,758 |
12 | 12% | ₹ 2,842 | ₹ 2,117 |
18 | 12% | ₹ 1,951 | ₹ 3,125 |
24 | 12% | ₹ 1,506 | ₹ 4,151 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
RBL Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 3,780 | ₹ 2,032 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 2,887 | ₹ 2,658 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
SBI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
Standard Chartered Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
YES Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 3,765 | ₹ 1,895 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 2,872 | ₹ 2,477 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 1,996 | ₹ 3,932 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 1,551 | ₹ 5,236 |
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In case you receive the GUSTARD - H16 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.
However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.
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Warranty & Services
This GUSTARD - H16 comes with a 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.
Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkoutTenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 7,998 | ₹ 7,998 | ₹ 0 |
6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 7,998 | ₹ 4,175 | ₹ 1,072 |
9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 7,998 | ₹ 2,892 | ₹ 2,079 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
Axio
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Eligibility: All above 21 years of age
Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
- No coupon code required.
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 5,332 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Simpl users
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
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Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
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3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
Tenure available: 3 Months
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Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 10,663 | ₹ 0 |
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Description
PAIR SE AND BAL HEADPHONES OF YOUR CHOICE WITH 3 GAIN MODES
Designed to drive regular headphones seamlessly, the GUSTARD H16 comes with a 3-stage gain adjustment setting making it a perfect match for small earphones as well as big ones. While the GUSTARD H16 can easily drive balanced headphones, it also manages to get the best possible performance from single-ended high-impedance headphones as well.




SUPPORTS VOLUME CONTROL AND A HOST OF BALANCED/UNBALANCED OUTS
Equipped with a pre-amplifier output and remote control, the H16 can be paired with active speakers to be used as a volume controller. With a separate design for balanced and single-ended, there is a range of unbalanced and balanced audio outputs to choose from like the 6.35mm, 3.5pro, 4.4 and XLR output.




NOISE-FREE, RELIABLE OPERATION WITH VOLUME CONTROL & A TAIWAN-MADE DECODER
Get rid of noise bias with matrix relay powered volume control, this ensures that the volume levels on both the right and the left are the same and free of noise. The use of Taiwan made mechanical decoder enables smooth, accurate and stable operation. It adopts a human-computer interaction system.




QUALITY AUDIO AND LINEAR POWER SUPPLY WITH TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER
Be rest assured of linear power supply and high-quality audio with the in-built toroidal transformer. Adopting OPA1642 and OPA1678 to match impedance, the input buffer of the Gustard H16 is compatible and convenient for multiple front ends. The pre-amplification and drive circuit rely on the combination of LME49724+LME49722 for excellent performance.




Specs
OP-AMP | LME49724+LME49722 |
ONE SET OF RCA STANDARD INPUT,TYPICAL INPUT SENSITIVITY | 2Vrms; input impedance 4.7kΩ |
ONE SET OF XLR BALANCED INPUT,TYPICAL INPUT SENSITIVITY | +18dBu maximum + 26dBu;input impedance 10kΩ |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-80kHz/-0.1dB |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 120 dB |
THD + N | <0.0004% |
IMD | <0.0004% |
CHANNEL CROSSTALK | -120 dB@1 kHz |
SINGLE PORT OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (6.35 mm) |
0.1Ω |
BALANCE PORT OUTPUT IMPEDANCE |
0.2Ω |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-80kHz/-0.1dB |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | >118dB |
THD + N(1 kHz) | <0.0005%@3700 mW into 640 LOAD |
IMD | <0.0005% @3700 mW into 640 LOAD |
CHANNEL CROSSTALK | -118dB@1 kHz |
MAXIMUM UNDISTORTED OUTPUT POWER | 3700 mW into 64Ω LOAD balanced output |
COLOR | Black Silver |
AC POWER SUPPLY | AC 115V/230V 50/60Hz |
POWER CONSUMPTION | <20W |
DIMENSIONS | 220 mm*50 mm*170 mm |
WEIGHT | 2.5Kg |
LOAD POWER | 64Ω 3700 mW 150Ω 2268mW 300Ω 1133mW 600Ω 566mW |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. GUSTARD H16 Headphone Amplifier |
2. 1 X Remote Control | |
3. Warranty Card |
GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on GUSTARD H16 and how do I claim warranty?
All GUSTARD products come with a 2 year warranty. Read more on warranty claim here.
Does GUSTARD H16 support MQA?
No, GUSTARD H16 doesn't support MQA.
What are the load power on GUSTARD H16?
GUSTARD H16 comes with 64Ω - 3700mW,150Ω - 2268mW,300Ω - 1133mW,600Ω - 566mW load power.
Does Gustard H16 comes with a Balanced Output?
Yes, the Gustard H16 comes with a 4.4mm balanced output.
What is the impedance of the Gustard H16?
For the single port (6.35MM) output the impedance is 0.1Ω and for the balanced output the impedance is 0.2Ω
PAIR SE AND BAL HEADPHONES OF YOUR CHOICE WITH 3 GAIN MODES
Designed to drive regular headphones seamlessly, the GUSTARD H16 comes with a 3-stage gain adjustment setting making it a perfect match for small earphones as well as big ones. While the GUSTARD H16 can easily drive balanced headphones, it also manages to get the best possible performance from single-ended high-impedance headphones as well.




SUPPORTS VOLUME CONTROL AND A HOST OF BALANCED/UNBALANCED OUTS
Equipped with a pre-amplifier output and remote control, the H16 can be paired with active speakers to be used as a volume controller. With a separate design for balanced and single-ended, there is a range of unbalanced and balanced audio outputs to choose from like the 6.35mm, 3.5pro, 4.4 and XLR output.




NOISE-FREE, RELIABLE OPERATION WITH VOLUME CONTROL & A TAIWAN-MADE DECODER
Get rid of noise bias with matrix relay powered volume control, this ensures that the volume levels on both the right and the left are the same and free of noise. The use of Taiwan made mechanical decoder enables smooth, accurate and stable operation. It adopts a human-computer interaction system.




QUALITY AUDIO AND LINEAR POWER SUPPLY WITH TOROIDAL TRANSFORMER
Be rest assured of linear power supply and high-quality audio with the in-built toroidal transformer. Adopting OPA1642 and OPA1678 to match impedance, the input buffer of the Gustard H16 is compatible and convenient for multiple front ends. The pre-amplification and drive circuit rely on the combination of LME49724+LME49722 for excellent performance.




OP-AMP | LME49724+LME49722 |
ONE SET OF RCA STANDARD INPUT,TYPICAL INPUT SENSITIVITY | 2Vrms; input impedance 4.7kΩ |
ONE SET OF XLR BALANCED INPUT,TYPICAL INPUT SENSITIVITY | +18dBu maximum + 26dBu;input impedance 10kΩ |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-80kHz/-0.1dB |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 120 dB |
THD + N | <0.0004% |
IMD | <0.0004% |
CHANNEL CROSSTALK | -120 dB@1 kHz |
SINGLE PORT OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (6.35 mm) |
0.1Ω |
BALANCE PORT OUTPUT IMPEDANCE |
0.2Ω |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20-80kHz/-0.1dB |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | >118dB |
THD + N(1 kHz) | <0.0005%@3700 mW into 640 LOAD |
IMD | <0.0005% @3700 mW into 640 LOAD |
CHANNEL CROSSTALK | -118dB@1 kHz |
MAXIMUM UNDISTORTED OUTPUT POWER | 3700 mW into 64Ω LOAD balanced output |
COLOR | Black Silver |
AC POWER SUPPLY | AC 115V/230V 50/60Hz |
POWER CONSUMPTION | <20W |
DIMENSIONS | 220 mm*50 mm*170 mm |
WEIGHT | 2.5Kg |
LOAD POWER | 64Ω 3700 mW 150Ω 2268mW 300Ω 1133mW 600Ω 566mW |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. GUSTARD H16 Headphone Amplifier |
2. 1 X Remote Control | |
3. Warranty Card |
GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty period on GUSTARD H16 and how do I claim warranty?
All GUSTARD products come with a 2 year warranty. Read more on warranty claim here.
Does GUSTARD H16 support MQA?
No, GUSTARD H16 doesn't support MQA.
What are the load power on GUSTARD H16?
GUSTARD H16 comes with 64Ω - 3700mW,150Ω - 2268mW,300Ω - 1133mW,600Ω - 566mW load power.
Does Gustard H16 comes with a Balanced Output?
Yes, the Gustard H16 comes with a 4.4mm balanced output.
What is the impedance of the Gustard H16?
For the single port (6.35MM) output the impedance is 0.1Ω and for the balanced output the impedance is 0.2Ω
Don't sweat it, this
GUSTARD - H16 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.
"It sounds better after warming up.Specially treble & mids get a tiny bit refined.The bass of this amp is very impressive.Bass is not too much or boomy.The bass is more resolving & has more energy & attack."
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