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.
@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. |
Anyone have experience with the Afterdark clock? I am using one with my Gustard X26 Pro and it made a nice improvement. Also I think I read on this forum that if you use an external clock connected to a DDC and connect the DDC to the DAC I2S input via an HDMI cable that you are now "clocking" the DAC and would not need a second cable from the clock to the DAC. Is this correct? |
