A New Best Buy in R2R DACs! Gustard Audalytic DR70 Review

Audalytic DR70 R2R DAC
Rating: 8.8/10
Price: US$400 (DEC, 2025)
https://tinyurl.com/dr70dac
https://amzn.to/4qiN1ZJ

Sound Stage: 9
Stereo Image: 9
Highs: 8
Midrange: 8
Bass: 9
Build Quality: 9
Features: 10
Noise Control: 7
Design: 9
Price: 10

Pros: 1Bit DSD DAC, Musicality, Great Price
Cons: Nothing Major.

(All Rating is based on price, features and sound quality, Product Sample Provided by Manufacturer)

1-10 Rating System
(10 Next Level, 9 Exceptional, 8 Very Good, 7 Solid, 6 Above Average, 5 Average, 4 Mediocre, 3 Not So Good, 2 Bad, 1 Trash)

Sound Sample Components
Audalytic DR70 R2R DAC: https://amzn.to/3MXPytY
Sony HAP-Z1ES: https://ebay.us/zqQRFU (out of production)
Accuphase E-4000:    • My Reference Amplifier: Accuphase E-4000 R...  
AST Silver Cables:    • Advanced Silver Technology 6N+ AST Silver ...  
iFi Nova AC Power Cables: https://amzn.to/447GeGP
Oyaide Neo Class A USB Cable: https://amzn.to/49JhN6u
Pioneer TAD S-1EX Speaker:    • Pioneer S-1EX Speaker Review, TAD Sound Fo...  

Associated Components
Garlubidor Divinity R2R DAC:    • Perfectly Crafted NOS DAC: Garlubidor Divi...  
Muzishare X30 Integrated Amp: https://amzn.to/46CwYxX
Oyaide Neo Class A USB Cable: https://amzn.to/49JhN6u
Mogami 2964 75Ω BNC Cable: https://amzn.to/4nZ3dPe
JBL L100 Classic 75th Speakers:    • JBL L100 Classic 75th Speaker World’s Firs...  

Closest to listen my sound sample is with
Sony MDR-7506 https://amzn.to/2wAkk54 or
Yamaha HS5 Monitor Speakers: https://amzn.to/4j1FgVs

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