{"product_id":"chord-qutest","title":"Chord Electronics Qutest DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eQutest is a standalone DAC whose performance belies its compact dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith DAC architecture based on the award-winning Hugo 2, Qutest offers class-leading digital conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChord - Qutest DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qutest is a replacement of the popular 2Qute DAC. Qutest uses the same award-winning internal DAC architecture and proprietary software coding as the new Hugo 2, giving it proven class-leading technical and sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord’s latest FPGA and advanced WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filters have been implemented in the Qutest, bringing a wide variety of performance improvements over the 2Qute in a number of areas. Performance gains have been made in timing accuracy, noise reduction and dynamic range and tap length, the technical indicator of how complex the interpolation filter is, has more than doubled compared to its predecessor, to 49,152.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with Hugo 2, the Qutest has a new filter switch which allows users to adjust the frequency-shaping to suit their listening preferences or to achieve ideal synergy with their existing components. There are four levels of filtering from warm and soft to transparent and incisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQutest features a galvanically isolated USB-B, optical and dual coaxial digital inputs, giving an instant upgrade to everyday audio devices plus the ability to modernize ageing digital source components. It also features RCA analog outputs for connection to integrated amplifiers, preamps and headphone amps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qutest chassis is all-new too. It has significantly greater mass than its predecessor and has been precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium billet. The Qutest PCB nestles within a shallow cavity in the chassis, giving the circuit board greater protection within the casework and additional isolation from external vibration compared to previous designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQutest’s control spheres (for user-selectable filters and input) illuminate with useful color-coding information denoting sample frequency and filter used and the brightness settings are user-adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA further new feature is a user-selectable output voltage available in 1, 2 and 3V RMS outputs for flexible connectivity with partnering devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs and Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQutest has three digital inputs and one set of analog outputs. Inputs include: one Optical TOSLink 24-bit\/192kHz-capable, two BNC coaxial input 24-bit\/384kHz-capable (with dual data mode up to 768kHz) and one HD galvanically isolated USB-B input 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512-capable. Outputs are one stereo pair of RCA phono outputs adjustable to 1,2 and 3V RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQutest is available in black only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Precision machined aluminium casing with polycarbonate buttons and glass viewing portal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Supply: 5v 2amp Micro USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs:\u003cbr\u003e- USB Type B (White): 44.1kHz – 768kHz – 16bit – 32bit\u003cbr\u003e- 2x BNC Coax (Red): 44.1kHz – 768kHz – 16bit – 32bit\u003cbr\u003e- Optical (Green): 44.1kHz – 192kHz – 16bit – 24bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1x stereo pair of RCA (Left and Right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable output: Fixed, but selectable between 3v (Blue), 2v (Green), and 1v (Red) via dual press of ‘Filter’ + ‘Input’ upon startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanically isolated USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo measurable noise floor modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD and noise at 2.5v RMS ref 3V: -117dB 300 ohms AWt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel sep 138 dB at 1kHz 300 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-20 kHz +\/- 0.2 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124 dB AWt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0001% 1 kHz 2.5V RMS 300 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (H x W x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 6.3 x 2.8 in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18291997180019,"sku":"Qutest Blk","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/products\/chord_qutest_blk_1.jpg?v=1762457326","url":"https:\/\/audio46.mom\/products\/chord-qutest","provider":"Audio46 Headphone Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}