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Chord Qutest

Chord's pure standalone DAC

  • Custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA chipset
  • Adjustable output voltage, 1-3V
  • USB galvanic isolation
  • Compatible with the Hugo M Scaler
  • USB, optical TosLink and BNC coaxial digital inputs
  • Analogue RCA output
  • 4 digital filters
  • Class A output stage
  • Precision machined Aluminium body
Regular price $1,343.00
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Chord Qutest

Chord Qutest

The pure standalone DAC

Qutest, which is a What Hi-Fi? Star of CES 2018,  is based on our award-winning proprietary FPGA technology developed for the class-leading Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp, giving it proven class-leading technical and sonic performance. Perfectly equipped to bring the benefits our digital technology to a wide range of connected devices, it features a galvanically isolated USB-B, optical and coaxial digital input, giving an instant performance upgrade, plus the ability to modernise ageing digital source components.

The 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 solid aluminium chassis, giving the circuit board greater protection within the casework and additional isolation from external vibration compared to previous designs.

Qutest offers Hugo 2’s proprietary user-selectable frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls, available via two fascia-mounted spheres, introducing useful flexibility. It also features RCA analogue outputs for connection to integrated amplifiers, preamps and headphone amps, plus high-resolution dual-data digital inputs for connection to future Chord Electronics products.

A further new feature is a user-selectable output voltage available in 1, 2 and 3V RMS outputs for flexible connectivity with a wide range of partnering devices.

Box Contents:

  • Qutest DAC
  • 5V 2A Switching Micro USB power supply
  • USB type A to B data cable
  • Drawstring bag
  • User manual & safety instructions


Technical specifications

Dimensions
H 4.5cm, W 16cm, D 8.8cm
DAC chipset
Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA
Tap length
49,152
PCM support
Up to 768kHz
DSD support
Up to DSD512
Digital inputs
USB type B, coaxial BNC, optical TosLink, dual BNC (for Hugo M Scaler)
Analogue output
RCA
THD
<0.0001% 1kHz 3V RMS 300Ω
Channel separation
138dB at 1kHz 300Ω
Weight
770g
Chassis material
Aircraft grade machined Aluminium

Shipping and Returns

RETURNS

Elise Audio has a standard 14-day return / exchange policy for electronic products (DAC/DAP):

  • Must be returned in like-new factory condition 
  • Must include all original packaging and accessories
Please note that the return shipping cost is to be paid by the customer.

Read our full Returns, Warranty & Terms of service by clicking here

SHIPPING

We offer a range of delivery options to suit your purchasing needs. The options are presented to you at the checkout, in an easy to understand way.

Most orders for In-Stock items are shipped within 1 to 3 business days (Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), subject to stock availability and security checks. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number for us to contact you should verification of your identity be required.

For More information about our Shipping Policy please click here

Warranty

Products purchased from Elise Audio are supplied with a manufacturer warranty that is specified on the product page on our website. Most products come with a 1Y manufacturer warranty (or 3 months for B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second hand items). The manufacturer's warranties are limited to physical defects in the materials, parts and workmanship used in making the product. Abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and damage due to accidents, operator's error, or unauthorized service attempts are excluded from any warranty claims. Faulty goods returned under the manufacturers warranty are to be returned to Elise Audio at the cost of the customer. Elise Audio will cover the cost of shipping the repaired or replacement product back to the customer.

The pure standalone DAC

Qutest, which is a What Hi-Fi? Star of CES 2018,  is based on our award-winning proprietary FPGA technology developed for the class-leading Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp, giving it proven class-leading technical and sonic performance. Perfectly equipped to bring the benefits our digital technology to a wide range of connected devices, it features a galvanically isolated USB-B, optical and coaxial digital input, giving an instant performance upgrade, plus the ability to modernise ageing digital source components.

The 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 solid aluminium chassis, giving the circuit board greater protection within the casework and additional isolation from external vibration compared to previous designs.

Qutest offers Hugo 2’s proprietary user-selectable frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls, available via two fascia-mounted spheres, introducing useful flexibility. It also features RCA analogue outputs for connection to integrated amplifiers, preamps and headphone amps, plus high-resolution dual-data digital inputs for connection to future Chord Electronics products.

A further new feature is a user-selectable output voltage available in 1, 2 and 3V RMS outputs for flexible connectivity with a wide range of partnering devices.

Box Contents:

  • Qutest DAC
  • 5V 2A Switching Micro USB power supply
  • USB type A to B data cable
  • Drawstring bag
  • User manual & safety instructions


Dimensions
H 4.5cm, W 16cm, D 8.8cm
DAC chipset
Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA
Tap length
49,152
PCM support
Up to 768kHz
DSD support
Up to DSD512
Digital inputs
USB type B, coaxial BNC, optical TosLink, dual BNC (for Hugo M Scaler)
Analogue output
RCA
THD
<0.0001% 1kHz 3V RMS 300Ω
Channel separation
138dB at 1kHz 300Ω
Weight
770g
Chassis material
Aircraft grade machined Aluminium
RETURNS

Elise Audio has a standard 14-day return / exchange policy for electronic products (DAC/DAP):

  • Must be returned in like-new factory condition 
  • Must include all original packaging and accessories
Please note that the return shipping cost is to be paid by the customer.

Read our full Returns, Warranty & Terms of service by clicking here

SHIPPING

We offer a range of delivery options to suit your purchasing needs. The options are presented to you at the checkout, in an easy to understand way.

Most orders for In-Stock items are shipped within 1 to 3 business days (Monday to Friday, except bank holidays), subject to stock availability and security checks. Please ensure you provide a valid phone number for us to contact you should verification of your identity be required.

For More information about our Shipping Policy please click here

Products purchased from Elise Audio are supplied with a manufacturer warranty that is specified on the product page on our website. Most products come with a 1Y manufacturer warranty (or 3 months for B-grade, open box, refurbished, ex-demo and second hand items). The manufacturer's warranties are limited to physical defects in the materials, parts and workmanship used in making the product. Abnormal conditions, deliberate abuse and damage due to accidents, operator's error, or unauthorized service attempts are excluded from any warranty claims. Faulty goods returned under the manufacturers warranty are to be returned to Elise Audio at the cost of the customer. Elise Audio will cover the cost of shipping the repaired or replacement product back to the customer.

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Jaime All

Big upgrade over built in MacBook DAC

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