Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor Black

£1,395.00
SKU
43254
The Chord Electronics Qutest DAC retains the architecture, and improves upon the premiere technologies previously found in the Hugo 2. With a brand new design and a vast array of technological advances, this DAC will offer only the best quality in sound reproduction.

Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor Black - Product Description

Experience high-fidelity sound like never before with the Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor. As a standalone DAC with class-leading specifications, Qutest aims to introduce the purest replication of your audio source, translating digital data into dynamic auditory experience with an intensity that takes your breath away.

Striking Design: When Minimalism Meets Meticulous Craftsmanship

The Qutest’s striking design, featuring an all-black, precision-machined aluminium casing, reflects Chord Electronics' dedication to meticulous craftsmanship. Simple yet elegant, the Qutest’s design aims to serve the sole purpose of uncompromised audio conversion while being a subtle addition to your audio setup.

Decoding Excellence: Accuracy in Every Note

Featuring decoding capabilities for wide-ranging digital inputs, up to 32-bit/768kHz from its galvanically isolated USB-B input, to DSD64 on its optical and coaxial inputs, Qutest ensures accuracy and precision in decoding your favourite tracks. Its proprietary digital technology eradicates timing issues, jitter, noise and introduces definition to every note for an impeccable audio presentation.

Versatile Compatibility: Synergising with Every Audio Equipment

The standalone character of the Qutest DAC, along with its versatile compatibility options, ensures seamless integration with a wide range of audio equipment. Be it a headphone amplifier, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier, every audio setup is elevated to new highs with Qutest.

Stupendous Performance: Reinventing Audio Reproduction

Qutest uses the same award-winning internal DAC architecture and proprietary software coding as the highly-regarded Hugo 2, delivering a performance that is as stupendous as it is transformative. It reinvents your understanding of audio reproduction, revealing complexities and intricacies in your favourite tracks that you've never heard before.

Features and Benefits

  • High-fidelity standalone DAC for pure and powerful audio experience

  • Striking, minimalist design reflecting meticulous craftsmanship

  • Wide-ranging decoding capabilities ensuring accurate and precise reproductions

  • Versatile compatibility options for seamless integration with various audio equipment

  • Stupendous performance levels that transform your audio reproduction journey

Technical Specifications

  • Product Type: Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor Black

  • Digital Inputs: 1x Optical TOSLink 24-bit/192kHz-capable; 2x Coaxial input 24-bit/384kHz-capable; 1x HD galvanically isolated USB-B input

  • Decoding capabilities: Up to 32-bit/768kHz; DSD64 on optical and coaxial inputs

  • Output: 1x stereo pair of RCA (Left and Right)

  • Compatibility: Seamless with a variety of audio equipment

  • Output impedance: 100Ω

Summary of the Chord Electronics Qutest DAC

Unleash the Power of High-Fidelity Audio with Qutest

Indulge in high-fidelity sound with the Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor, a standalone DAC designed to deliver the purest replication of your audio source. With the Qutest, break free from the constraints of ordinary audio and dive into a dynamic and powerful auditory experience that enchants your senses.

Adore the Striking and Minimalist Design of Qutest

Chord Electronics' relentless dedication to quality craftsmanship is reflected in Qutest’s striking design. Sporting an all-black, precision-machined aluminium casing, the Qutest’s minimalist design beautifully straddles the intersection of aesthetics and functionality. It exists to provide uncompromised audio conversion, standing as a subtle addition to your audio arsenal.

Experience Decoding Excellence with Qutest

The Qutest impresses with its decoding capabilities for a broad spectrum of digital inputs, ensuring accuracy and precision in every audio representation. It utilises proprietary digital technology to eradicate any audio jerks, noise or inaccuracies, offering an impeccable audio presentation that unveils the true texture of every note in your favourite tracks.

Synergise Your Audio Setup with Qutest's Versatile Compatibility

The standalone nature of Qutest, along with its versatile compatibility options, synchronises perfectly with a diverse range of audio equipment. Whether it's a headphone amplifier, integrated amplifier, or preamplifier, Qutest seamlessly integrates into your unique audio setup, propelling it to new sonic heights.

Immerse in Stupendous Performance with Qutest

Inheriting the same internal DAC architecture and proprietary software coding as the acclaimed Hugo 2, the Qutest offers a transformative and awe-inspiring performance. It shifts your understanding of audio reproduction, revealing intricacies and complexities in your beloved tracks like you've never experienced before. With Qutest, every musical journey is a revelation.

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Product Specifications

Frequency Response

 

20-20 kHz +/- 0.2dB

 

Tap-Length

 

 

49,152

 

Dynamic Range

 

 

124 dB AWt

 

THD

 

 

0.0001% 1 kHz 2.5V RMS 300 ohms

 

THD and Noise at 2.5v RMS ref 3V

 

 

-117dB 300 ohms AWt

 

Channel Separation

 

 

138 dB at 1kHz 300 ohms

 

USB

 

 

Class 2 Galvanically Isolated

 

Inputs

 

1x Optical TOSLink 24-bit/192kHz-capable

2x BNC coaxial input 24-bit/384kHz-capable (dual data mode up to 768kHz for M-Scaler operation)

1x HD galvanically isolated USB-B input 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512-capable

 

 

Outputs

 

1x (pair) stereo RCA phono outputs: 1, 2 and 3V RMS

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What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2019What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2019Best DAC £500-£1200. Another superb Chord DAC sets a benchmark.
What Hi Fi 5 Star ReviewWhat Hi Fi 5 Star ReviewChord has managed to do it again. The Qutest sets a new benchmark at this price
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Hi Fi Choice Editors ChoiceHi Fi Choice Editors ChoiceIntroducing the "World’s most advanced compact DAC".
Hi Fi WorldHi Fi WorldOnce again, Chord has come up with a desirable DAC that combines elegant design, future-proofed technology and a stunning performance that will do justice to any music you care to feed it.
What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2018What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2018Qutest - Best DAC £500-£1200
What Hi Fi Product Of The Year 2020What Hi Fi Product Of The Year 2020Best DAC - 2020 Product of the Year winner
What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2021What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2021This superb Chord DAC still sets the benchmark
EISA 2019-2020EISA 2019-2020Chord Electronics Qutest Digtal to analogue Convertor Best DAC award 2019-2020
What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2022What Hi Fi Awards Winner 2022Best DAC £500-£1500
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Warranty information for Chord Electronics:


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Chord Electronics products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 36 months on all products except the Mojo, which is a period of 12 months.

This 36 month guarantee applies to all Chord Electronics Products (excluding the Mojo) including Digital to Analogue Convertors, Digital Streamers, Headphone Amplifiers. Phono Pre Amplifiers, Stereo & Mono Pre Amplifiers and Stereo Pre Amplifiers. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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