Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC

Chord Qutest DAC

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Reference MRP: Rs. 140,000
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Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Qutest DAC
Reference MRP: Rs. 140,000
Our Price: Rs. 140,000

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About This Product

Brand New
Warranty: 1 year Brand Warranty
Packing: Original Factory Packing

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). 

  • Proprietary FPGA Technology – Uses Chord’s custom-coded FPGA architecture instead of off-the-shelf DAC chips, delivering unmatched resolution and precision.

  • 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. 

  • Robust Build, Compact Size – Machined from solid aluminum, with a striking design and small footprint that fits seamlessly into any setup.

  • Versatile Connectivity – Supports BNC, optical, and USB inputs with native playback up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512.

  • Isolated Power Supply – Designed with galvanic isolation and an external PSU for lower noise and purer signal.

  • 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

Listening Notes

A digital spirit with an analogue soul : crisp, fluid, and unforgettable.

Specs & Features

FEATURES
Materials: Precision machined aluminium 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

2x BNC Coax (Red): 44.1kHz – 384kHz – 16bit to 32bit

1x Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1kHz to 768kHz – 16bit to 32bit

Optical (Green): 44.1kHz to 96kHz – 16bit to 24bit

Connectivity (output): 1x stereo pair of RCA (Left and Right)

PCM support: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit

DSD support: Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD)

Variable output: Fixed, but selectable between 3v (blue), 2v (green), and 1v (red) via dual press of ‘Filter’ + ‘Input’ upon startup

Driver support: Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS

Digital designer: Rob Watts

Mechanical designer: John Franks

Country of manufacture: England


SPECIFICATIONS
Chipset: Chord Electronics custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA

Tap-length: 49,152

Pulse array: 10 element pulse array design

Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB

Output stage: Class A

THD: <0.0001% 1kHz 3v RMS 300Ω

THD and noise at 3v RMS: 117dB at 1kHz 300ohms ‘A’ weighted (reference 2.5v)

Noise 2.6 uV ‘A’ weighted: No measurable noise floor modulation

Channel separation: 138dB at 1kHz 300Ω

Weight: 770g

Dimensions: 4.5cm (H) 16cm (W) 8.8cm (D)

Boxed Weight: 1500g

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