Chord Electronics Qutest Digital to Analogue Convertor

Highlights

• •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