First Post Here-Contemplating Gustard X20pro, but wait for ESS9038PRO DUAL MONO?

Ric Schultz said:

Maybe, but I don't think it is what you want. The LKS DA-004 DAC already has two 9038s in parallel and is done at a much more tweaky level (these guys really listen). I have modified the Gustard Pro and the LKS and the Oppo Sonica. The modded LKS and modded Sonica are far better than the modded Gustard Pro. The Sonica also gives you streaming and playback of usb files and also plays DSD512 perfectly. The Oppo is also less expensive than either one.

Shenzhen audio is where most people buy Gustards and LKS DACs. Only the stock LKS is worth using stock. The others have to be modified extensively to make them sing.

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