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Chord Electronics Qutest DAC

Audio46 Headphone Store
$1,795.005.0(2)

A compact, audiophile-grade standalone DAC with advanced FPGA technology, offering high-resolution digital-to-analog conversion and flexible connectivity for premium home audio systems.

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Highlights

  • Proprietary FPGA-based digital conversion delivers exceptional sound detail and clarity
  • User-selectable frequency shaping filters and input selection for tailored listening experience
  • Galvanically isolated USB, optical, and coaxial inputs ensure high signal integrity and compatibility
  • Solid aircraft-grade aluminum chassis provides robust protection and vibration isolation
  • Selectable output voltage (1, 2, 3V RMS) for flexible integration with various audio setups

Specs

Tap Length Filter
49/152 taps, 10-element pulse array
PCM Input Range
44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16-bit to 32-bit
DSD Support
Native up to DSD512
Inputs
USB Type-B (44.1 kHz to 768 kHz, 16-bit to 32-bit), BNC Coax (Red x2, 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, 16-bit to 32-bit), Optical (Green, 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz, 16-bit to 24-bit)
Outputs
1 x stereo RCA
Output Voltage
1V (Red), 2V (Green), 3V (Blue)
Dimensions
17.7 x 6.3 x 3.46 cm
Weight
770 g