GUSTARD P26 Discrete Class A Balanced preamplifier XLR RCA Black

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Gustard P26 is an elaborate preamplifier / volume controller / strain selector (3 inputs). It will delight audiophiles looking for a fully balanced circuit.

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Gustard P26 Balanced preamplifier

Class-A Discrete preamplifiers LM49860 - 130dB SNR



Gustard P-26 adjustable preamplifier input gain


Gustard P26 is an advanced preamplifier / volume controller / souce selector (3 Inputs). It will delight audiophiles looking for a fully balanced circuit with volume control to drive a power amplifier in any demanding audio system.

It offers an innovative option to configure separately the input gain from the output gain. This is a particularly useful feature that allows operation even with devices that have very different specifications.

P26 Gustard operational amplifier LME49860

Audiophile circuit design


This preamplifier has a circuit designed for fully balanced applications. Thus the inputs, the volume control, the preamplification stage are all fully balanced with no conversion stage at all.

It uses two high-performance stereo LME49860 operational-amplifiers mounted on DIP-8 support (removable). The latter can then be renewed / changed in order to adapt the overall sound signature. The amplification stage is hybrid, that is to say it relies on OPA as well as discrete components subcircuits.

The output stages are constructed from discrete components with differential signaling architecture, which ensures excellent stability in output signal.

Analog attenuation


Thanks to a relay matrix driven by a logic circuit ALTERA MAX, the P26 is able to provide a constant and accurate volume on each channel.

This type volume of control combines the best of both worlds with : the precision and finesse of pure analog attenuation as well as the confort of digital control and the ability to change the volume remotely.

Preamp CPLD altera relay analog volume
P 26 preamplifier regulated linear power supply audiophile

Linear regulated power supply


Gustard P26 carry its own linear regulated power supply with high speed low noise rectifier.

It also benefits from a custom ultra-low noise discrete voltage regulator .

The power supply finally uses a 50W toroidal transformer specifically developed for properly supplying this circuit.

A selector on the back of the unit toggles between 230V / 110V power-grids.

Display, front controls and infrared remote control

front view P26 Gustard OLED screen


The P26 comes with an infrared remote control. This remote enables the user to access the volume, mute and source selection functions.
WARNING: In order to operate the remote control, please press and hold the AMP button on the remote control for 4 seconds.


All control are also available on the front panel. An ON / OFF button, a control button to select the source and configure the input / output gain. Finally, a rotary controller is used to adjust the volume level.

The OLED monitor screen shows real-time the active source, the current volume level and the in / out gain parameters.

Connectivity

Gustard Sortie P26 connectique preamp symétrique
AUnbalanced RCA output
BBalanced XLR output
CBalanced XLR Input 2
DBalanced XLR Input 2
EUnbalanced RCA Input
F230V/110V selector
GIEC Socket (AC IN)


P26 has two balanced inputs on XLR stereo ports and one unbalanced input (stereo RCA).

one RCA stereo output and one XLR stereo output are used to connect the P26 to a balanced or unbalanced amplifier.

Specifications
TypePreamplifier
Volume Control
Gain ControlIndependent input gain / output gain control
Output impedanceXLR: 100Ω
RCA: 100Ω
Maximum Output LevelRCA: 9.5Vrms
XLR: 19Vrms (+ dBu)
ClassAC 115V / 230V 50 / 60Hz (manual adjustment).
AOP2x dual op amp LM49860
Mounted on DIP8 stand (replacable)
InputsBalanced XLR x 2
Unbalanced RCA x1
OutputsBalanced XLR x1
Unbalanced RCA x1
THD + N< 0.00035% 20-22kHzBW @ 18dBu (gain In) 18dBu (gain Out)
Channel crosstalk-130dB @ 20-20KHz
SNR130dB
Frequency response20-20KHz /+-0.1dB
Remote controlYes
Power consumptionLess than 20W
Power supplyAC 115V / 230V 50 / 60Hz (manual adjustment).
DimensionsWidth 330 x Length 260 x Height 65mm
ColorBlack
 
Data sheet
InputXLR
InputRCA
OutputXLR
OutputRCA
ColorBlack
ClassClass A / AB
Remote ControlYes
 
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Good preamp for the Gustard R26 DAC
I was looking for a preamp for my Gustard R26 dac, and was torn between the H26 and P26.
I chose the P26 preamp based on some (really helpful) advice from the Gustard support. The choice was driven by the following aspects:
1) I did not need the headphone amp, just a pure preamplifier.
2) I have swapped the LME49860 op amps on the P26 with Sparkos Labs SS2590. The Sparkos pair cost me 250 Euros, which took the P26 to a whole new sound level, that is hard to describe. The LME49720 op amps on the H26 are also on swappable DIP8 switches. However it has capacitors mounted very close to the Op-amps, and the Sparkos OpAmps are big and need space (LxB is 1.1 x 1.1 inch, or 2.8 x 2.8 cm). Gustard was kind enough to send me close up measurements that helped me conclude that the op amp swap would be tricky, or just not possible. 
3) The P26 allows you to adjust gain between 0 to +6dB both in the input and output stage, which helps to harmonise and match with components on both ends. The H26 only has +6dB gain option at the output side.
4) Gustard support responded to my question of how both would compare in pre-amp mode with the following reply, I quote: "The P26 is a good choice for a preamp only. The P26 and H26 preamplifiers have different styles, the H26 is tuned a little softer while the P26 is a little clearer & transparent."
All in all, a good choice, as I said..
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 5/5
Date :
Au bout de 4 mois d'utilisation
Les premières impressions positives se confirment. La transparence de la restitution et la séparation des canaux sont tout à fait remarquables. Les réglages de gains possibles 0, 6 ou 12 dB permettent une grande souplesse d'utilisation en fonction de la nature des sources et/ou des enregistrements. L'association avec un HPA-S 400ET forme un duo dont les performances sonores sont cohérentes avec les mesures et essais techniques que l'on peut trouver sur internet. Cependant, il ne faut pas s'attendre à une restitution systématiquement somptueuse ou flatteuse : les enregistrements sont reproduits sans fard. Les timbres peuvent perdre le charme que peut présenter un ampli à tubes (je le sais pour en avoir un). Mais le gain en terme de précision de la restitution est si flagrant qu'il est impossible de masquer les différences entre les sources numériques (en prenant le format CD comme référence) et les sources analogiques (radio ou phono). Les 30 à 40 dB de transparence supplémentaire qu'offre une source numérique ressort immédiatement.
Laurent G.
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 5/5
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Un composant intéressant pour un ampli de puissance
Je recherchais pour exploiter mon ampli Purifi Audiophonics HP 400 ce type de préamplificateur, il s'avère idéal car j'ai à driver des enceintes Signature Delta de Triangle (vu sa caractéristique classe A). Les Triangle sont exigeantes en électronique car ce son des enceintes extraverties très chantantes.
Le résultat est très bon pour un prix d'achat pas dans ce que l'on trouve habituellement sur le marché. Pour l'instant, j'ai connecté en XLR avec l'ampli de puissance en XLR et en RCA avec le lecteur réseau (un Eversolo DMP A6), j'envisage plus tard un XLR pour cette dernière interconnexion. La restitution est pleine, détaillée et neutre avec un joli son jamais agressif, c'est une prouesse avec les Triangle. Je recommande pour ceux qui recherchent ce type de préamplificateur.
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This review has been posted for GUSTARD P26 Discrete Class A Balanced preamplifier XLR RCA Black
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 5/5
Date :
Premières impressions
Preampli transparent et suffisamment puissant pour l'utiliser avec l'HPA -S400ET que j'ai du régler sur 20 db de gain pour pouvoir garder un réglage fin du volume.
Utilisé en sortie XLR, la possibilité de rajouter du gain en sortie est bienvenue pour une source phono qui gagne un peu de relief.
Ce appareil ne semble avoir aucune signature sonore et n''apporte donc aucune coloration particulière au son. Belle qualité de construction apparente et plutôt lourd pour la taille.
L'ayant reçu très récemment, il est trop tôt pour lui donner une note, notamment sur la fiabilité.
Mode d'emploi en français téléchargeable appréciable, mais ce serait mieux s'il était systématiquement joint avec l'appareil.
L.G.
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 5/5
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SUPERBE!
Un excellent préampli, pour une écoute très naturelle.
GUSTARD surprend encore avec ce produit de haute volée pour un prix raisonnable. Cerise sur le gâteau, l'utilisation de ce bijou est extrèment conviviale : gain adaptable, volume télécommandé et ajusté par relais au cliqueti bien sympathique! Avec une sureté de fonctionnement qui impose le respect. Merci à Audiophonics, qui propose des produits de haut niveau, mais encore abordables, et qu'on ne trouve, nulle part ailleurs.
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