Qutest is a high-performance standalone DAC from Chord, offering exceptional digital conversion with award-winning FPGA technology developed for the Hugo 2. It boasts multiple digital inputs—USB-B, optical, and coaxial—along with a robust, precision-machined aluminum chassis for enhanced durability and isolation. Featuring user-selectable filters, input controls, and output voltages (1V, 2V, or 3V), Qutest provides maximum flexibility and performance, making it a perfect upgrade for both modern and legacy audio equipment.
Chord Electronics QUTEST Standalone DAC
$1,625.00
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DESCRIPTION
Qutest is a high-performance standalone DAC from Chord, offering exceptional digital conversion with award-winning FPGA technology developed for the Hugo 2. It boasts multiple digital inputs—USB-B, optical, and coaxial—along with a robust, precision-machined aluminum chassis for enhanced durability and isolation. Featuring user-selectable filters, input controls, and output voltages (1V, 2V, or 3V), Qutest provides maximum flexibility and performance, making it a perfect upgrade for both modern and legacy audio equipment.
FEATURES
Award-Winning FPGA Technology: Built on the same FPGA architecture as the Hugo 2, Qutest offers proven class-leading digital conversion, ensuring exceptional sonic performance.
Versatile Connectivity: Features galvanically isolated USB-B, optical, and coaxial digital inputs, enabling easy connection to a wide range of audio devices, including older digital sources.
Premium Build Quality: The chassis is made from solid aircraft-grade aluminum billet, providing superior protection and isolation for the internal components, which enhances performance.
Customizable Output Voltage: Offers user-selectable output voltages of 1V, 2V, and 3V RMS, allowing flexible integration with various devices like amplifiers and preamps.
User-Selectable Filters and Inputs: Includes Hugo 2’s proprietary frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls, accessible via two fascia-mounted spheres, offering further customization for different audio preferences.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Materials: Precision machined aluminum casing with polycarbonate buttons and glass viewing portal. Available only in Jett Black.
Device power supply: 5v 2amp Micro USB
Tap length filter: 49,152 – 10 element Pulse Array design
Connectivity (input): USB Type B (White): 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit
