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Description
- Clean amplification with ultra-low distortion
- Fully-balanced architecture
- Ultra-low output impedance
- Massive output power
The Gustard H16 Amp follows hot on the heels of the Gustard X16 DAC, a DAC which implements the world’s first DAC chipset with an in-built MQA renderer. The X16 has been turning heads with its best-in-class SINAD rating. Every DAC needs an amp, and the H16 can be thought of as the X16’s partner in crime. It offers massive power without contributing noise or distortion.
The H16 uses a fully balanced architecture, making it perfect for anyone looking to power balanced headphones (especially power-hungry ones). With four outputs, three of which are balanced, it can accommodate an array of listening scenarios.
Massive output power
If you’re wondering if the H16 can drive your headphones, the answer is almost definitely yes. It delivers huge amounts of power at any impedance: 3700mW @ 64Ω, 2268mW @ 150Ω, 1133mW @ 300Ω, and 566mW @ 600Ω.
Clean amplification with ultra-low distortion
Gustard designed the H16 to pair with the X16 DAC. An ultra-clean DAC deserves an ultra-clean amp, and that’s exactly what they’ve provided.
The H16’s signal-to-noise ratio is over 118dB, meaning that you’d have to crank it to dangerously high levels to hear any hiss or other unwanted noise. To put that number in perspective, the loudness of a jackhammer is 110dB, an ambulance 120dB. So in any normal, healthy listening scenario, you’re going to hear nothing but pure signal.
Customer Reviews
It's not often you come across products which may not be hyped, but surprises you with class-leading performance, and competes with products which are 3x its price. Gustard H16 is one such item, which can be considered to be a great headphone amplifier irrespective of the price bracket. This has a unique presentation, as it does not push the sound frequencies too much. At the same time, its neither mellow or dark, and is fairly neutral, just portraying the tonality of the DAC feeding this. Although not bass heavy, this provides a good and clean bass impact depending on the DAC. H16 sounds magical when driven from Ifi XDSD Gryphon variable (balanced) line out (through 4.4 to dual xlr cable). The vocals sound sweet and textured and there is great synergy with something like Hifiman Arya in this set-up. Other great benefits are - perfect channel matching through its relay controlled digital volume, useability with iems (recommended with 30 ohms or higher), remote control for convenience and so on. All in all this is a highly recommended buy. Thanks a lot for Pritam from TAS for providing a very competitive pricing for brand new authentic products.
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Got the Gustard H16 a few days back. Have to thank pritam for personally handing over the amp. As of now, burn in of the amp is in progress as around 50 hours minimum burn in is recommended for it. The amp packs quite a bit of power and sounds very clean and open so far.
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Crisp and clear vocals with good instrument seperation in this price segment but took time while installing as there is no marking on earpiece.
When my custom made 16 core braided 4.4mm cable for Hifiman Sundara having some issues I have to send it for repair. The I found this cable in Audio Store. I bought it with some hesitation at first but when it arrived oh my God it's an absolute beauty. The cable is sturdy anough and sound quality is top knotch. I am using it with Fiio K7 along with a 2.5mm to 4.4mm adapter. Sound is super clean and open. The best thing is that the cable looks fantastic. You won't find anything like this within 3000 INR price range. Go ahead!!
I’ve been using these with my Sony WF-1000XM5. It has the perfect fit and noise isolation without hurting your ears (which was in the case of the original foam ones from Sony). Highly recommended!
Good Sound quality and value for money. I highly recommend these iems.
Will replace very expensive and established amplifier brands. I have used them as monoblocks with a tube preamp with my quadral m4 tower speakers and it's fabulous sound overall. Well done fosi
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The chu 2 dsp out of the box is a bit lean and lacks a bit of bass... But once I changed the tuning through the moondrop link app.... I was really surprised since these are very capable but a bit on the dark side.... I simply set everything in the parametric eq as 0 which lends that I was listening to the analog acoustic tuning only... The bass is thumpy... Imaging and separation is good for the price... Lacks upper treble presence though which lends the overall sound profile towards dark.... But again for the price I can't complain more
I was worried my earphone buttons might not work, but to my surprise, it did. I also think data transfer works, not 100% sure tho.
Overall, it does way more than I expected and I'm super happy with the product. To me, the quality of the audio also seems extremely good, but I can't tell from an audiophile perspective.
With outstanding detail and wide spectrum or nodes it is very difficult to imagine how this tiny DAC could possibly be any better, considering it comes at a fraction of a cost of any apple product it is a True value for Money.
For an entry level USB C DAC this is the finest money could buy. I have used it with Apple Mac, Iphone 15 Pro Max and My iPad Pro. True clear sound when paired with a decent IEM this is music lovers dream come true to experience HI-RES audio.
FANTASTIC.
note - The DAC does not come in with a USC Cable and u will have to invest in a good quality Thunder bolt cable to get the best performance.
I was previously using a small & cheaper BT 2.1 channel power amp with the same Texas Instrument's TPA3255 chip. However, Fosi Audio BT30D Pro works much better than the previous one. The difference is obvious. The only part I can point out is that the mid-range is slightly weak. It's a really good class-D power amp for this price range.
I had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the exquisite detail and imaging/instrument separation that planars are famous for.
The audio quality is very good. I hear it at neutral settings and use it more than 12 hours a day..It isn't tiring to the ear and sound awesome
For the money, this almost delivers similar to chopin at mid volume levels
