Chord Qutest DAC
Reference MRP:
Rs. 150,000
Our Price:
Rs. 150,000
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About This Product
Highlights
- Award-Winning Performance – The Qutest is What Hi-Fi’s ‘Best DAC’ 2023 £1,000+ and a What Hi-Fi ‘Best DAC’ winner every year its inception (2018-2022).
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Proprietary FPGA Technology – Uses Chord’s custom-coded FPGA architecture instead of off-the-shelf DAC chips, delivering unmatched resolution and precision.
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Selectable Filters – Qutest offers Hugo 2’s proprietary user-selectable frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls, available via two fascia-mounted spheres, introducing useful flexibility.
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Robust Build, Compact Size – Machined from solid aluminum, with a striking design and small footprint that fits seamlessly into any setup.
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Versatile Connectivity – Supports BNC, optical, and USB inputs with native playback up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512.
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Isolated Power Supply – Designed with galvanic isolation and an external PSU for lower noise and purer signal.
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Analogue-Like Musicality – Combines studio-grade precision with the warmth and fluidity that makes music come alive.
“I would strongly recommend trying the Qutest before you replace your DAC with something with an additional zero at the end of its price tag. The Qutest qualifies as a solid piece of engineering at a reasonable price that delivers digital music with power and finesse. What’s not to like?”
— The Absolute Sound