Chord Qutest Digital to Analog Convertor

Chord Qutest Digital to Analog Converter

The Chord Qutest represents the pinnacle of compact DAC engineering, delivering reference-quality sound from your digital sources in a desktop-friendly format. Powered by Chord's proprietary Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA and custom 49,152-tap filter design, the Qutest achieves extraordinary precision in digital-to-analog conversion. Whether you're streaming music, playing CD transports, or upgrading your computer audio, the Qutest transforms digital signals into richly detailed, emotionally engaging analog sound with minimal distortion and exceptional musicality.

Features

• Custom Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA with proprietary 49,152-tap 10-element pulse array filter design
• Support for high-resolution audio: 768kHz PCM and DSD512 (8x)
• 4 user-selectable digital filters for tonal customization
• Class A output stage for superior signal purity
• Multiple digital inputs: USB Type-B (galvanically isolated), 2x BNC Coaxial, Optical
• Selectable output voltage: 1V, 2V, or 3V RMS for system matching
• Precision-machined aluminum chassis for rigidity and shielding
• Award winner: What Hi-Fi Best DAC 2023/24

Specifications

• Maximum PCM Resolution: 768kHz (via USB)
• Maximum DSD Resolution: DSD512 native
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0001%
• Dynamic Range: >130dB
• Output Impedance: 47 Ohms
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (linear)
• Power Consumption: 12W (operating), 0.5W (standby)
• Dimensions: 183mm (W) x 109mm (D) x 67mm (H)
• Weight: 2.0kg