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GUSTARD

GUSTARD - X30

Desktop DAC With Streamer
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In case you receive the GUSTARD - X30 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.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

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- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this GUSTARD - X30 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.

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Why GUSTARD is Special

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Designed in China
Young Maverick Brand

New on the scene, but bringing seasoned expertise!


This headphone or gear might come from a fresh, up-and-coming brand, but it boasts the quality and innovation of a well-established name.


If you see a product marked as "🥊 Young Maverick Brand”, it means you're getting cutting-edge technology and top-notch performance from a brand that's already making waves in the industry.
Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!


This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.


If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.

Why we love this DAC/Amp

I Am Worth It

Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.


Audiophiles desire class-defining products that not only meet their needs but truly blows their expectation in quality and performance.


If you see a product marked with “👑 I Am Worth It," rest assured that it's a timeless investment. Its value cannot be measured with ordinary benchmarks and is an indulgence only for a select few.
Serious Audiophiles Only

Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.


If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.


If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Connect With Cable

This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Sampling Rate And Bit Depth

Ever wonder how those ones and zeros on your computer magically transform into the rich melodies that fill your room?


The secret lies in a tiny device called a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Think of it as a translator, taking the digital code of your music and meticulously sculpting it back into a smooth, analog wave that your speakers can understand. But just like a sculptor needs the right tools, achieving audio nirvana with a DAC depends on two key factors: sampling rate and bit depth.


Sampling Rate:

Imagine your favourite song as a complex rollercoaster track. The sampling rate refers to how often the DAC takes measurements of this digital track, measured in kHz (kilohertz) or thousands of times per second. A higher sampling rate, like 96 kHz, is like taking a ton of pictures of the track, capturing every twist and turn with incredible detail. Lower rates, like the standard 44.1 kHz used in CDs, are like taking snapshots at a theme park – fun, but you might miss some of the subtler details that make the ride truly exhilarating.


Bit Depth:

Now, think about the sculptor's tools. Bit depth refers to the precision of each measurement the DAC takes. Imagine the number of colours available to the sculptor. With higher bit depth (e.g., 24 bits compared to 16 bits), each measurement can capture a wider range of values. This allows the DAC to recreate subtler variations in the sound wave, resulting in richer and more nuanced audio. It's like having a broader colour palette for building a more detailed and lifelike sculpture of the sound.

Gustard Introduces The X30 - A High-Quality Network Streaming Decoder

Gustard presents the X30, redefining the music-listening experience with this high-fidelity network streaming decoder. It is equipped with four flagship ES9039SPRO DAC chips from ESS for an excellent decoding capability and supports PCM 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512 and MQA full decoding. The multi-group independent power supply powered by ES9311Q regulators, dual toroidal transformers, XMOS XU216 chip and FPGA programmable logic, the X30 is engineered for exceptional audio fidelity. It features a discrete Class A circuit for tailored sound styles with advanced DSP digital filtering. It comes with a remote that allows you to control the device from 0dB to -90 dB. The X30 will blow your mind with its impressive performance.

Features Quad ES9039SPRO Flagship Chips For Hi-Res Decoding With Digital Filtering

Gustard X30 features Quad flagship decoding chips from ESS, the ES9039SPRO. Per channel utilises two ESS chips that result in a fully balanced architecture. It features multi-stage digital filtering with an Analog Device SHARC DSP platform, a high-performance digital filter program, anti-aliasing noise algorithms and high-precision floating-point 64-bit operations with frequency upscaling and noise shaping for enhanced audio. These DAC chips support high-resolution sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz, DSD512 and MQA. The ESS DAC chip is aided by an I/V- converter and parallel connection circuit that converts the signal flow from DAC to an analogue voltage. This helps Gustard X30 to function smoothly and efficiently.

Equips ES9311Q For Multi-Group Independent Power Supply With Toroidal Transformers

Gustard X30 houses the ES9311Q regulator, a multi-group energy-rich independent power supply that ensures ultra-low noise power regulation with high-quality audio output while reducing noise and offering a stable and clean power source for all components. It is equipped with 2 high-quality audio toroidal transformers for digital and analogue power supply and offers power independently without interference.

Embeds XMOS XU216 & FPGA Programmable Logic Chip With Multiple Outputs

The X30 equips the XMOS XU216 chip that delivers high-resolution audio output with low latency. It features an FPGA programmable logic chip with high-end components like self-constructed functions, clock management, 2nd PLL digital shaping, DOP demodulation, PCM/DSD depop switch and other specially designed technologies. Gustard X30 embeds inputs for the clock, coaxial, AES, USB, LAN, optical, IIS, IIS-G, power supply, XLR right and left line out, RCA left and right line out and trigger in and out. With these multiple outputs, you can enjoy high-resolution audio. 

Discrete Class A Audio Circuit With IV Parallel Connections For Enhanced Performance

The X30 embeds an analogue LPF circuit, a discrete Class A circuit specially designed for the ESS chips with multiple IV parallel connections. This discrete circuit is flexible and allows it to be freely adjusted according to the parameter levels, unlike the integrated circuits. It features a built-in OCXO constant temperature crystal oscillator to maintain a steady temperature, minimising frequency variations caused by external temperature fluctuations. The high-performance circuit allows control of the distortion level and can give different decoding architectures for a great variability of the sound style while enhancing the device's performance. 

Features Quad ES9039SPRO Flagship Chips For Hi-Res Decoding With Digital Filtering

Gustard X30 features Quad flagship decoding chips from ESS, the ES9039SPRO. Per channel utilises two ESS chips that result in a fully balanced architecture. It features multi-stage digital filtering with an Analog Device SHARC DSP platform, a high-performance digital filter program, anti-aliasing noise algorithms and high-precision floating-point 64-bit operations with frequency upscaling and noise shaping for enhanced audio. These DAC chips support high-resolution sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz, DSD512 and MQA. The ESS DAC chip is aided by an I/V- converter and parallel connection circuit that converts the signal flow from DAC to an analogue voltage. This helps Gustard X30 to function smoothly and efficiently.

Equips ES9311Q For Multi-Group Independent Power Supply With Toroidal Transformers

Gustard X30 houses the ES9311Q regulator, a multi-group energy-rich independent power supply that ensures ultra-low noise power regulation with high-quality audio output while reducing noise and offering a stable and clean power source for all components. It is equipped with 2 high-quality audio toroidal transformers for digital and analogue power supply and offers power independently without interference.

Embeds XMOS XU216 & FPGA Programmable Logic Chip With Multiple Outputs

The X30 equips the XMOS XU216 chip that delivers high-resolution audio output with low latency. It features an FPGA programmable logic chip with high-end components like self-constructed functions, clock management, 2nd PLL digital shaping, DOP demodulation, PCM/DSD depop switch and other specially designed technologies. Gustard X30 embeds inputs for the clock, coaxial, AES, USB, LAN, optical, IIS, IIS-G, power supply, XLR right and left line out, RCA left and right line out and trigger in and out. With these multiple outputs, you can enjoy high-resolution audio. 

Discrete Class A Audio Circuit With IV Parallel Connections For Enhanced Performance

The X30 embeds an analogue LPF circuit, a discrete Class A circuit specially designed for the ESS chips with multiple IV parallel connections. This discrete circuit is flexible and allows it to be freely adjusted according to the parameter levels, unlike the integrated circuits. It features a built-in OCXO constant temperature crystal oscillator to maintain a steady temperature, minimising frequency variations caused by external temperature fluctuations. The high-performance circuit allows control of the distortion level and can give different decoding architectures for a great variability of the sound style while enhancing the device's performance. 

K2 Synthesizer For Accurate Audio With DSP Digital Filtering & Network Streaming

Gustard X30 houses a Local OCXO clock or external 10M clock synthesised with an excellent clock signal and precisely embedded for hi-res decoding. The front-end clock is discarded and its performance on the decoding link minimises the impact on the performance of the front-end audio equipment to reduce the degree of dependence. It features 4 DSD and 3 PCM filters while supporting NOS mode with a separate audio signal passing through the left-right channel for an excellent music listening experience. X30 supports bridge, network streaming ROON bridge, Airplay, UPnP and NAA.

Passive Analog Preamp Stage With Independent Voltage Stabilisation For Clean Audio

Gustard X30 equips a passive analogue preamp that allows the R2R relay volume adjustment without any loss in the sound performance and can skip the preamp through output. The X30 can be connected to an active studio monitor speaker or power amplifier with an effortless adjustment by the remote control. The independent voltage stabilisation stage and non-interference provide clean audio while minimising distortion. It also has an independent power supply with an independent grounding for an excellent performance of the Gustard X30. 

Supported By Celaudio For Redefining The Audio Output Of The X30

Gustard X30 is supported by Celaudio, an audio processing technology that diminishes the distortion caused by the hardware design and restores the audio to its original form. The Celaudio supports closing the useless bridge system while using playback applications and maximising the efficiency of the playback. It equips Celware 3. x music playback system with Linux kernel specially designed for music playback with hardware and software combinations. It minimises data forwarding delay and jitter while strengthening the audio playback capabilities and high-resolution audio.

K2 Synthesizer For Accurate Audio With DSP Digital Filtering & Network Streaming

Gustard X30 houses a Local OCXO clock or external 10M clock synthesised with an excellent clock signal and precisely embedded for hi-res decoding. The front-end clock is discarded and its performance on the decoding link minimises the impact on the performance of the front-end audio equipment to reduce the degree of dependence. It features 4 DSD and 3 PCM filters while supporting NOS mode with a separate audio signal passing through the left-right channel for an excellent music listening experience. X30 supports bridge, network streaming ROON bridge, Airplay, UPnP and NAA.

Passive Analog Preamp Stage With Independent Voltage Stabilisation For Clean Audio

Gustard X30 equips a passive analogue preamp that allows the R2R relay volume adjustment without any loss in the sound performance and can skip the preamp through output. The X30 can be connected to an active studio monitor speaker or power amplifier with an effortless adjustment by the remote control. The independent voltage stabilisation stage and non-interference provide clean audio while minimising distortion. It also has an independent power supply with an independent grounding for an excellent performance of the Gustard X30. 

Supported By Celaudio For Redefining The Audio Output Of The X30

Gustard X30 is supported by Celaudio, an audio processing technology that diminishes the distortion caused by the hardware design and restores the audio to its original form. The Celaudio supports closing the useless bridge system while using playback applications and maximising the efficiency of the playback. It equips Celware 3. x music playback system with Linux kernel specially designed for music playback with hardware and software combinations. It minimises data forwarding delay and jitter while strengthening the audio playback capabilities and high-resolution audio.

Display Screen

Gustard X30 features a display screen that features the information of the playback.

Industrial Design

Gustard X30 features industrial design utilising high-quality materials for an visually appealing look.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. Power Cable * 1
2. Remote control *1

All You Need To Know About The Gustard X30

DAC Chip
ES9039SPRO Quad Core
Input
USB
Coaxial
Clock
AES
IIS
IIS-G
Output
XLR
RCA
Digital Input
LAN Support Protocol : Roon, Airplay, Upnp, NAA, Spotify (Configuration web page can be configured to open and close the protocol, can be upgraded online with one click)
LAN Speed : 100 / 1000Mbps
10M Clock (BNC) : Input Impedance 50 Ohm, 0dBm- 20dBm, CMOS Square Wave 0.2V-3.3V, Sine wave 0.5V-3.3V
Analog Output
Frequency Response : 20-20kHz/+-0.2dB
Dynamic Range : 130dB
Signal to Noise Ratio : >129dB
Channel Crosstalk : - 139dB@ 10kHz
THD+N : <=0.0001% @1kHz
IMD : ≈0.001% @ -1dbfs
RCA Output Level : 2.5Vrms (VOLUME FIXED)
RCA Output Impedance : 100Ω
XLR Output Level : 5.1Vrms (VOLUME FIXED)
XLR Output Impedance :100Ω
XLR Interface Definition : American Standard (1 ground, 2 hot, 3 cold)
Other Parameters
AC Power Supply : AC115V / 230V 50 / 60Hz;
Power Consumption : < 30W
Size : W430 * D300 * H80 (including foot 92)mm
Package Size : L530 * W400 * H180mm
Weights With Package : 10KG


Other Details

Generic Name Digital Audio Converter
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Net Quantity 1
Package Contents GUSTARD X30
Power Cable
Remote control

Manuals & Guides


Quick Start Guide | X30

Digital to Analog Convertor (DAC)



2 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this GUSTARD - X30 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 headphones. 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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The Gustard X30 is a masterclass in audio engineering and while it’s not exactly affordable, it’s an investment that promises extraordinary returns.

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SATISH SUDARSAN (Mumbai)
Gustard X30 DAC

The best DAC Gustard have come out with. Superb Soundstage with tight bass, lovely mid & top end. Gives the likes of R2R DACs such as Pontus 15 a run for the money. Thank you HZ(especially Ian) for facilitating this purchase.

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