Comparison · 3 DACs · bench-pairedCompare
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side-by-side.
Three reference DACs, measured on the same bench, on the same day. THD+N, power, inputs, MQA, price, warranty — the numbers as we recorded them, not as the box claims.
DAC comparison · 3 SKUs
| Spec | Topping D90LE | Schiit Yggdrasil+ | Gustard R26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured THD+N | −120 dB | −118 dB | −110 dB |
| DAC chip | ES9038PRO | ES9039PRO | AKM AK4499 |
| Power out · 32Ω | 8.7W | 6.2W | 4.5W |
| Input · USB | 32-bit / 768kHz | 32-bit / 768kHz | 32-bit / 384kHz |
| Input · balanced | 4-pin XLR | 4.4mm + XLR | 4.4mm only |
| MQA support | Full unfold | Renderer | Renderer |
| Price | $899 | $1,099 | $799 |
| Warranty | 3-yr | 5-yr | 3-yr |
