Chord Electronics Ltd. Qutest

Selling my Chord Qutest DAC, one of the best standalone DACs in its class. This unit delivers incredibly detailed, transparent, and natural sound thanks to Chord’s proprietary FPGA architecture (designed by Rob Watts), far outperforming typical chip-based DACs.

Perfect for pairing with a high-end headphone amp or stereo system — huge upgrade if you're currently using a built-in DAC.

Condition:

• Excellent, well cared for
• Fully functional, no issues
• Smoke-free environment

Key Features:

• Custom FPGA DAC (not off-the-shelf chip)
• Extremely low noise and distortion
• Multiple filter options (warm → neutral → incisive)
• USB, optical, and coaxial inputs
• Solid aluminum chassis

Includes:

• Original box and packaging
• Power supply
• USB cable

Why I’m selling:
Upgraded my setup and no longer need this unit.

This DAC punches way above its weight and competes with units at much higher price points — a great opportunity to get reference-level sound for less.

Feel free to reach out with questions or for more photos.