For Gustard R26...which bang for the buck: DDC or LHY OCK clock?
I've been enjoying this dac for several months now. I have tried USB and COAX and now I2S.
There is a noticeable improvement in each of these inputs. I have read many of the discussions here regarding both DDC and external clocks. I am wondering which of these would give more bang for the buck. The Gustard goes very well with my tube amps.
I am considering the LHY OCK 1 or 2 for clocks and undecided for the DDC.
@peareye @kereru Old thread. I have a Gustard R26 dac and Gustard U18 ddc. I read this post and it enticed me to try a LHY ock-2 clock. It won't get to me for several days. I was wondering what you feel is the best way to connect everything. Should I connect the LHY to the dac, or to the ddc, or to both? Did you find a particular brand/type of cable that works well? I'm streaming with an innuos zen mk3 and going into the U18 via USB. |
@sls883 Both! Both is best for me, after quite a bit of experimentation. Holds true for both PCM NOS and OS modes and DSD equivalents, though effect of externally clocking the R26 is more pronounced when using PCM NOS OFF and DSD Direct OFF i.e. internal oversampling ON. The Harmonic Technology Digital Copper III is an excellent cable, quite a step up from the Gustard C2 and the cheaper but excellent performing LMR400. Ramble Audio HK has the best pricing and shipping cost globally. |
@kereru thank you! I ordered some cheap cables, but sounds like I'll need better ones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C3GDDK5T?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image |
@benzman thank you. |
