Chord Electronics Qutest
SGD 2,221.305.0(5)
A compact standalone DAC with advanced FPGA-based audio conversion for audiophiles seeking superior sound quality.
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- 49,152-tap WattsTransient-Aligned (WTA) filter: Delivers ultra-fine audio signal reconstruction for superior sound quality
- Class A output stage: Maintains full linearity and low crossover distortion for natural audio reproduction
- Four user-selectable digital filter settings: Allows precise voicing to match listening preferences
- Galvanically isolated USB-B input: Prevents computer noise from entering the audio signal path
- Dual data BNC outputs: Enables connection to MScaler for upscaling to 768kHz before conversion
Specs
- FPGA
- Chord Electronics custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 XC7A15T
- Filter
- 49,152-tap WattsTransient-Aligned (WTA) filter with 10-element pulse array noise shaper
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB)
- Output Stage
- Class A
- THD
- <0.0001% at 1 kHz (3Vrms into 300 ohms)
- Channel Separation
- 138 dB at 1 kHz (300 ohms)
- Output Voltage
- User selectable 1V, 2V, or 3V rms
- Inputs
- 1 x USB Type B (galvanically isolated), 1 x Optical TOSLINK, 1 x BNC coaxial
- Outputs
- 2 x RCA analog, 1 x dual data BNC (for MScaler connection)
- Dimensions
- 16 cm (W) x 4.5 cm (H) x 8.8 cm (D)
- Weight
- 770 g