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Precision digital bridge with OCXO clocking, dual I²S (LVDS) outputs, and full-format hi-res PCM/DSD support.
The GUSTARD U26 is a reference-grade USB digital interface designed to extract a pristine digital signal from your computer or mobile source and deliver it to DACs via I²S-over-HDMI (LVDS), AES/EBU, Coaxial, and Optical outputs. A deeply customized Gustard × Amanero USB solution with an ARM® Cortex-M7 (i.MX RT1011) controller ensures stable, low-latency data handling of extreme sample rates. The U26 employs Full Isolation Technology to block PC noise, and a precision clock system built around an SC-cut OCXO and K2 PLL for ultra-low phase noise and jitter.
Professional USB core
Gustard & Amanero co-developed USB interface with ARM® Cortex-M7 processing for real-time handling of extreme sample rates. Driver-free on macOS/Linux; ASIO on Windows.
Digital signal shaping (CPLD)
Re-clocks and re-shapes isolated I²S to suppress additive jitter introduced by the isolation stage.
Clock I/O & UI
10 MHz BNC clock input (50 Ω, 0~20 dBm). Front-panel controls for sample rate, I²S pinout, screen brightness, and internal (white) / external (blue) clock status.
Power architecture
Independent supplies for USB, digital and clock domains minimize cross-coupling. Discrete regulators and metal-can devices with dedicated heat sinks maintain low noise under high load.
Isolation path
High-speed isolation (≈200 Mbps class) breaks noisy PC ground loops and blocks RF ingress before precision clocking, yielding cleaner, more stable output to your DAC.
| USB | USB Type-B (female), USB 2.0 High-Speed (UAC2). OS support: macOS 10.6+, Linux (UAC2 kernel), Windows (ASIO driver), Android/iOS via OTG/USB-host.* |
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| 10 MHz BNC Clock In | 50 Ω, input level 0 dBm to 20 dBm (external master clock) |
| I²S over HDMI (LVDS) (dual I²S-H, adjustable pinout) |
PCM: up to 32-bit, 44.1 kHz – 1,536 kHz DSD (Native): 2.82 – 90.3 MHz (DSD64 – DSD2048) |
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| AES/EBU (XLR, 110 Ω, 2.1 Vp-p@110 Ω) |
PCM: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz DoP: DSD64 – DSD128 |
| Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA, 75 Ω, 0.5 Vp-p@75 Ω) |
PCM: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz – 384 kHz DoP: DSD64 – DSD128 |
| Optical (TOSLINK) |
PCM: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz DoP: DSD64 |
| Clock System | SC-cut OCXO master clock + K2 high-performance PLL synthesis (98.3040/90.3168 MHz) |
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| USB Engine | Gustard × Amanero custom UAC2, ARM® Cortex-M7 (i.MX RT1011), ASIO driver with buffer/latency controls |
| Power Supply | Linear PSU with audio-grade toroidal transformer; dual rectifier bridges; discrete regulation + ultra-low-noise LDOs; primary filtering 80,000 µF |
| AC Mains | AC 115 V / 230 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | <15 W |
| Dimensions (Unit) | W 330 mm × H 65 mm × D 260 mm (excluding protrusions) |
| Dimensions (Packaging) | W 420 mm × H 175 mm × D 360 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg (unit) • 6.3 kg (including packaging) |
| Chassis | Full aluminum alloy enclosure (EMI-shielding), minimalist industrial design |
* For phones/tablets, use an OTG-capable USB cable/adapter. Windows requires the supplied ASIO driver for native high-rate PCM/DSD. I²S over HDMI uses LVDS signaling and is not video-compatible; pinout is user-adjustable for DAC matching. Specifications are based on the provided materials and may vary slightly by batch.
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