(SOLD) Chord Electronics Qutest Reference DAC
RM3800.00
🔷 Chord Electronics Qutest Reference DAC 🔷
FPGA DAC | Made in England | Audiophile Grade
For sale is the highly acclaimed Chord Qutest DAC, a reference-level standalone DAC designed by Rob Watts, delivering exceptional transparency, timing accuracy, and musical realism. A favourite among audiophiles for both headphone and high-end speaker systems.
✨ Key Highlights
Legendary Chord FPGA DAC architecture (not off-the-shelf chip DAC)
Ultra-low noise design with external power supply
Exceptional detail, soundstage, and micro-dynamics
Compact, solid aluminium chassis – desktop or rack friendly
Made in England
🎶 Sound Signature
Extremely clean and resolving
Precise imaging and timing
Natural tonality with excellent low-level detail
Works beautifully with tube amps, solid-state amps, and high-end headphones
📊 Specifications
DAC Architecture: Custom Chord FPGA (Rob Watts design)
Resolution Support:
PCM up to 768kHz / 32-bit
DSD up to DSD512 (via DoP)
Digital Inputs:
USB-B Optical (Toslink)
Coaxial BNC ×2
Analogue Output:
RCA stereo (selectable output voltage: 1V / 2V / 3V)
Output Stage: Fully discrete, Class A
Filters: 4 selectable digital filter modes
Power Supply: External 5V (recommended linear
PSU for best performance)
Dimensions: 160 × 72 × 41 mm
Weight: ~770g
Finish: Precision-milled aluminium
🎶 Sound Signature
Extremely clean and resolving
Precise imaging and timing
Natural tonality with excellent low-level detail
Works beautifully with tube amps, solid-state amps, and high-end headphones
📦 Condition
Excellent working condition Includes original power adapter and accessories
💰 Credit card payment accepted
📌 Swap / trade in available
